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I'm not Afraid of Needles...

Posted Aug 24 2008 1:48pm




...But I am scared of the dark; dingy, cavernous basements; and mice.



So I'm 33 years old and I'm still afraid of walking my pugs at night by myself, I admit it. Nonetheless, over the years, I've grown accustomed to many of the not-so-pleasant aspects of having Lupus. As many things as I've been able to overcome, it always surprises me when I find myself dreading or being scared of some aspects of my disease. After eight years, there are still just some things that I don't like. Here's the rather curious list of the things that I'm afraid of, and those that I am not!


Not Afraid: Going to the Hospital
Afraid: Staying Overnight


Not Afraid: Blood Transfusions and Endoscopy

Afraid: Chest X-Rays (that reveal pleural effusion!)




Not Afraid: Getting Pregnant with Lupus
Afraid: Staying Pregnant with Lupus


Not Afraid: Needles
Afraid: Enemas (sorry I even mentioned it!)


Not Afraid: Adding a new medication to my drug regime

Afraid: Having a medication mysteriously stop working





Not Afraid: Paying (out the wazoo) for insurance
Afraid: Not being insured


Not Afraid: Living (well) with Lupus
Afraid: Not having the chance to tell people about it


(Although the book and this blog are pretty good outlets, don't you think?)


Anyone else have a list, Lupus-related or not?
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