Living with Social Anxiety and Disclosing Lupus with Semi Watson

n this conversation, Shedrica Shant’e interviews Semi Watson
about her journey with lupus. Semi shares her experience of being
diagnosed with lupus in 2013 and the challenges she faced,
including fluid buildup around her heart and lungs. She discusses
her treatment plans, including taking control of her own health
and advocating for herself.


Semi also talks about the importance of setting boundaries and
navigating social situations with lupus. She shares her
perspective of referring to lupus as her child and the need to
educate others about the condition.


Shedrica and Semi discuss the difficulties of balancing
relationships and the mental challenges of living with lupus.
They provide advice for navigating social anxiety and caring for
others' feelings while prioritizing self-care. Spreading
awareness about lupus is important, especially among children.
There is a lack of targeted resources for children with lupus,
and it is important to create awareness and support for them.


Seeking help from doctors can be challenging, as many doctors may
not understand or believe the severity of the symptoms. It is
important for newly diagnosed individuals to ask for help,
advocate for themselves, and not let doctors dismiss their
symptoms.


Taking notes and keeping track of symptoms can be helpful in
communicating with doctors. It is also important to find a
supportive community and not rely on unsolicited advice.





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Lastly, if you were inspired by our guest and want to learn more
about their services or connect with them directly, you can reach
out to them at Semi Watson @lightforlupus




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peace and be intentional.
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