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Lupus and PTSD /post traumatic stress disorder

• Increased Risk of PTSD in Lupus Patient, but also the risk of PTSD sufferers developing lupus.

• What are the symptoms?

1.   Reliving aspects of what happened

2.   Alertness or feeling on edge

3.   Avoiding feelings or memories

4.   Difficult beliefs or feelings

• Why does PTSD have physical effects?

• What are flashbacks?

• Tips on coping with flashbacks

• Other effects of PTSD

• Are there different types of PTSD?

• What can cause PTSD?

• Diagnosis

• Treatment

1. Psychotherapy

2. Medications

• Coping and support

• Preparing for your appointment

• What to expect from your doctor

• Resources

✅️https://www.lupus.org/news/increased-risk-of-lupus-associated-in-people-with-posttraumatic-stress-disorder

✅️https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/symptoms/

✅️https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967

Self help guide

• https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/ptsd-and-cptsd-self-help-guide

• https://www.healthyplace.com/self-help/ptsd/ptsd-self-help-worksheets-download-now

• https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/ptsd/ptsd-self-help-tips/

• https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626253704/the-ptsd-workbook/

      (free download at bottom of the page)

Help Lines

✅️Suicidal Emergency 0800 567 567

✅️24hr Helpline 

0800 456 789

✅️Dr Reddy Mental health line

0800 21 22 23

✅️ Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline

0800 70 80 90

✅️To Contact A Counsellor Between 8am-8pm Monday To Sunday,

Call: 011 234 4837 / Fax Number: 011 234 8182

✅️For counselling queries e-mail: [email protected]

✅️https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-za/

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Lupus and Your Emotions

• What are emotions?

• Stress

• Types of stress

• Let’s de-stress!

➡️Conscious yawning exercise

➡️4-7-8 breathing

• Depression

• Anxiety

• What are your triggers?

• Getting the support you need

• Coping tools and strategies for emotional health

• Self-efficacy

➡️https://selfmanagementresource.com/resources/evaluation-tools/english-evaluation-tools/

• Resources

1. https://selfmanagementresource.com/resources/evaluation-tools/english-evaluation-tools/

2. Cabanac, M. 2002. “What is emotion?” Behavioural Processes 60(2):69:83.

3. Barrett, 2006, Personality and Social Psychology Review.

4. Lambie & Marcel, 2002; Schooler, 2002-quoted in Barrett.

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Lupus and Depression

[ ] What is Depression?

[ ] Types of depression

[ ] Psychological reactions to lupus

[ ] What does Depression look like

[ ] Treatments for depression

[ ] Medication for lupus

[ ] Psychotherapy

[ ] 13 ways to cope with lupus

If you need to talk to a professional, use the following numbers:

Pharmadynamics Police &Trauma Line

0800 20 50 26

Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline

0800 70 80 90

Suicide Crisis Line

0800 567 567

Resources

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle-and-depression.asp

https://www.webmd.com/lupus/guide/psychosocial-aspects-lupus

https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/lupus-depression

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Lupus and Sex

Ways to improve your sex life:

1. Find Out What’s Causing Your Sexual Problem

2. Set the Mood for Romance and Sex

3. Be Creative in Your Intimacy

4. Make Time for Sex

5. Nurture Your Love Relationship

6. See Yourself as a Sexual Person

7. Communicate Openly About Sex

8. Practice Patience with Your Body

Resources

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_lupus-sexuality-intimacy-beginning-conversation.asp#strategies

https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/lupus-sex-and-relationships

https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/lupus-sex-sexuality

Music: Romantic Inspiration

Musician: Rafael Krux

URL: https://freepd.com/

License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode

Lupus Podcast – Lupus and Family

 

1.      Explaining lupus to others

A network of friends and neighbours can give the same kind of valuable support as family members: lending a helping hand with chores and errands, offering a sympathetic ear or a comforting shoulder. But in order to give support, friends need to have some understanding of the nature of lupus. 

·         A good way to start to explain lupus is to make clear what lupus is not

·         You can then talk about what lupus is

2.      Ten things you must sure you to tell your friends about lupus

3.      Develop A Speech to explain lupus

4.      Make adjustments as a family

5.      Take time for yourself

6.      Find the support you need

Tools You can use to explain lupus top family and friends

·      The Spoon Theory

https://youtu.be/PCm4FUpJ72M

·      Lupus Basics Video

https://youtu.be/cGQG0bi806I

·      Your Lupus Speech Worksheet

https://www.lupus.org/sites/default/files/public/Doc%20%20PDF/NRCL/Create_your_about_lupus_speech.pdf

·      Lupus symptom images for fridge

https://images.app.goo.gl/BXb9wKGyfTM186WA9

https://images.app.goo.gl/X4wGjHbtHbKbZK3e9

https://images.app.goo.gl/dB5tL5MHRsaHtrvR9

https://images.app.goo.gl/h5CQQwBPTrr9G5hK6

Resources

https://www.lupus.org/resources/explaining-lupus-to-others

https://www.lupus.org/sites/default/files/public/Doc%20%20PDF/NRCL/Create_your_about_lupus_speech.pdf

https://www.lupus.org/resources/ten-things-to-tell-your-friends-about-lupus

https://www.lupus.org/resources/coping-with-lupus-guide

Lupus Podcast – Lupus and Trauma

 

“Welcome to 💜 to 💜 about everything Lupus

I'm Suzie van der Walt, and I am from Lupus South Africa and Andrea’s Gift.

What we will cover in this episode

What is Trauma?

What is a traumatic event?

What you will feel after a traumatic event?

What happens next?

What else might I notice?

What should I do?

What should I not do?

When should I get professional help?

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

What professional help is available?

Trauma Line

0800 20 50 26

Depression and Anxiety Helpline

0800 70 80 90

Suicide Crisis Line

0800 567 567

Resources

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/coping-after-a-traumatic-event

https://themighty.com/2019/08/chronic-illness-induced-ptsd-trauma/

https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2020/12/know-5-signs-emotional-suffering

 Music: Feeling Fine

Musician: Uncleboris

URL: https://icons8.com/music/