hawakeita
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| Rank | Group Leader |
| Online Status | OFFLINE |
| Member Since | 05/19/2011 06:46 PM |
| Last Online | 05/21/2013 12:52 AM |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 12/20/1968 |
| City: | Bronx |
| State: | New York |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Occupation: | Social Worker |
| A little about me: | I was diagnosed with Lupus in May 2011. I was also diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (my thyroid doesn't work at all) in September 1999. Recently married and a mother of a toddler. Social Worker by profession currently working in the field of HIV/AIDS in New York City. Prior to this, worked with refugees and immigrants, and taught at universities. Life spent traveling, exploring and volunteering around the world, but mostly in Africa. Not sure what the future holds. |
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| Are you struggling? The future looks dim. Take a moment and stop right now. I know sometimes it is difficult because some are wound and some are lethargic. ...being wired at this moment it seems impossible but there is no other way... Wherever you are experiencing just... STOP. Look around you. Name the objects that you see. Say them out loud. Look in the mirror. You are you and we care for YOU. Keep posting so that we can support you. If it is time to call the doctor take the chance and do it. The nature of this planet changes and so will you. Don't give up. Things will get better. Things will change. Nothing stays the same. I am saying this to myself as well as to you. You have been there for me and I am there for you. Sometimes you just need to talk, to let it out. I might not have been through exactly what you have but I have the voices and the racing thoughts and the pain and the seizures. I wish I could take your pain away. You are wonderful people. Know that. Believe that. Thank you all for what you do. You are important to me, to all of us. God Bless |
| In the mood for a hug?! Not in the mood for a hug?! Tough either way a hug coming your way. Have a glorious weekend and week and then weekend. Happy Cold Spring Day It is beautiful Going on two hours of sleep and livin' it up Life is good in a bad amazing way LOLOLOL You are beautiful people Ever question the world or the universe? To be or not to be? Caught up in life... Let go and live it up... You get one life! (or do you (dun dun dun) (mysterious music insert here of course) ENJOY!!!! |
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My Diary
My journey with Lupus
To document and share my experience. Maybe it will inspire others? Or at least keep me a little sane.
To document and share my experience. Maybe it will inspire others? Or at least keep me a little sane.
| Title | Date | Views | Comments |
| Extreme Makeover Home Edition | 01/12/2012 | 203 | 0 |
| This is Starting to Get to Me | 01/12/2012 | 178 | 1 |
| Plans Change | 01/12/2012 | 138 | 0 |
| Second Day Alone and Still Loving It | 01/12/2012 | 135 | 0 |
| First Day Alone | 01/12/2012 | 140 | 0 |
| Still Coughing and Can't Take it Anymore | 01/12/2012 | 240 | 0 |
| Alone Time At Last | 01/12/2012 | 143 | 0 |
| PAIN | 01/12/2012 | 134 | 0 |
| New Year's Eve | 01/12/2012 | 131 | 0 |
| New Year's Eve Eve | 01/12/2012 | 111 | 0 |
My Health Topics Contributions
I started discussions in the following health topics:
Anti Malaria Medication, Auras and Headaches and Cognitive Stuff, Auto Immune Disorders, Disease or Medication, Guillain Barre, Hydroxochloroquine, Lupus or Medicine, Myositis Overlap, participation in clinical trials, shaky hand.
Anti Malaria Medication, Auras and Headaches and Cognitive Stuff, Auto Immune Disorders, Disease or Medication, Guillain Barre, Hydroxochloroquine, Lupus or Medicine, Myositis Overlap, participation in clinical trials, shaky hand.
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My Recent Posts
| GI Issues | 05/21/2013 | ||
| The worst doctor experience of... | 05/21/2013 | ||
| Does the cold weather cause pa... | 05/21/2013 | ||
| Advice please | 05/21/2013 | ||
| Benlysta-new symptoms | 05/20/2013 | ||
| Need help with the heat and Su... | 05/19/2013 | ||
| Emotional Wreck | 05/19/2013 | ||
| Bad case of brain fog | 05/19/2013 | ||
| Quite a Day at the Rheumy's | 05/19/2013 | ||
| New kid on the block | 05/19/2013 | ||
| Not diagnosed. High ANA. Shoul... | 05/19/2013 | ||
| Let's try this again | 05/16/2013 | ||
| GI Issues | 05/13/2013 | ||
| Coughing & Lupus | 05/13/2013 | ||
| Women of strength, courage and... | 05/13/2013 | ||
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