Lupus + PTSD
Really struggling with mental health because of the cold. The cold is making my lupus flare and because of that it's causing my medical PTSD to get triggered. I don't really openly talk about my mental health on socials but I feel like I need to reach out more but It's so hard when all my energy is being used to survive! I'm in therapy I'm on psych medication I'm practicing my coping skills and I'm keeping myself alive, isn't that enough? When will it ever be enough? |just wish the flashbacks would stop, they're getting really hard to dissociate from. I just need to get some of these emotions out before I go crazy.
@PastelGutz
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I cannot imagine how much you are going through.
And I'm sorry the weather is affecting you even more negatively.
It's brave of you to come here and open up and let it out.
I genuinely hope the flare ups calm down soon and allow you to feel better in yourself 💚
I’m with you. Same boat.
Be proud. You’re doing a lot,, even if it doesn’t always feel like it or others may not see it. Not all struggles is visible. Not all disabilities are visible. Grant yourself some grace, and kindness.