Let's Talk Lupus with Wendy: Psychological Unmet Needs

It is impossible to live in your head 24/7 without having an outlet that will help you understand what is happening and how you are facing life.
For the most part of my lupus journey, I didn’t give time for all the emotions and thoughts I was having about them to move through my body and be out, so I can start working on them. I was 28 when I decided to talk about lupus with my therapist and mentor. I was in a point of life where I felt good and okay being in remission but there was a part of me that was unable to fully embrace it. It carries a toll, and at that point I was diagnosed with clinical depression and was addressing that topic but I was missing the biggest piece in the puzzle.
The result was a sense of deeper gratitude and understanding that I can, in fact, be ok with the outcomes of lupus, acknowledge my resilience, and celebrate the successes I have whether small or big without feeling guilty.
I sincerely hope that you take my experience as a nudge to create that support system you need. I am here for you, a message away.
Love, W