Take time to exercise
Live life one day at a time
Live on day at a time. Instead of living in fear of lupus, adjust to lifestyle changes. Perhaps, working 40 or more hours is no longer an option. Lupus is the "look good, feel bad" disease, so that many times, friends, family or colleagues do not realize that those diagnosed with lupus are not feeling well.
That means making lifestyle adjustments, altering weekly and daily routines and changing time commitments. Simply, speaking up and asking for assistance in accomplishing tasks that might normally be easy to handle is an opportune chance to communicate about lupus. The website, http://www.couldihavelupus.gov/community.cfm, provides the personal stories of those diagnosed and living with lupus. Without the patient's narrative, lupus would not be as well researched as it is today. |
Exercising with lupus is often a painful endeavor. However, research shows that exercise helps build stronger muscles, prevents joint stiffness, controls fatigue, and avoids excessive weight gain.
Low intensity exercises, such as yoga, Tai Chi, walking, bicycling and swimming, have the potential to help those diagnosed with lupus recover from a flare-up. Exercise provides benefits, such as a reduction in stress, less depression and anxiety, better mental efficiency and a higher self-esteem. Set priorities
Chronic fatigue can make the easiest task difficult. Researchers suggest that setting priorities is the quickest way to ensure that daily activities are being completed. Remember that when energy levels are high, the list will be completed. But do not feel like a failure if one day only a few activities can be completed on the list.
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Spend time with family
(8)Spending time with supportive family members plays a huge factor in coping with the challenges of lupus.
Family can play a huge factor in learning to cope with lupus. They can provide an outlet to vent or self-disclose about lupus. Being that the illness is unpredictable, some days will be easier to accomplish tasks than others, but a positive outlook and attitude makes managing and coping with lupus easier.
A positive attitude plays a key role in how the body feels because stress, anxiety and negative thoughts can impact the overall state of wellness. When coping it is vital to understand and accept that until there is a cure, lupus will require continuous attention.
A positive attitude plays a key role in how the body feels because stress, anxiety and negative thoughts can impact the overall state of wellness. When coping it is vital to understand and accept that until there is a cure, lupus will require continuous attention.