Lupus & PTSD

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/ #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast