12/31/2025
Letโs talk about the reality of living with an autoimmune disease.
Autoimmune diseases affect more than 50 million Americans, but itโs not just physical symptoms these individuals suffer fromโฆ
When leaving the doctor's office after being diagnosed, many people find that theyโre suddenly asking themselves the question:
โโWho am I now?โโ
The emotional and social impact of living with an autoimmune disease is something thatโs less commonly spoken about, but is incredibly important. Letโs change that!๐
1๏ธโฃFeeling alone
Many individuals that develop an autoimmune disease share the feeling of being alone with their illness. Typically, family and friends are available and supportive initially, but that support fades over the long run.
2๏ธโฃSelf image
Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease can be extremely stressful. Visible rashes, scars, pigment issues, hair, teeth, and weight loss are all symptoms of certain conditions, all of which can affect the individual's body image.
Although self image issues can occur at any age, studies have found that theyโre more common with younger, single individuals with factors such as severity of the disease and stage of life when diagnosed coming into play.
3๏ธโฃEmotional trauma
A common issue with people who are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease is emotional trauma, specifically from disease diagnoses. Many individuals experience flashbacks and unwanted memories of such events.
4๏ธโฃAnxiety and depression
Anxiety is typical in those living with autoimmune diseases. The uncertainty of flare-ups and initial uncertainty around symptoms can cause anxiety to kick in even more after diagnoses. Similarly with depression, many are left feeling defeated and purposeless due to diagnoses.
๐The bottom line: Autoimmune diseases arenโt just theyโre symptoms, theyโre so much more.
I have helped hundreds of clients to get to remission and stay there! ๐
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