WASHINGTON, May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A diagnosis of lupus is almost certain to cause emotional turmoil and distress for persons suffering with the chronic disease and their family members. The physical strains of treatment and lifestyle adjustments required by the debilitating autoimmune disease can seem overwhelming to the young women who account for eighty percent of new cases. Lupus is a chronic life-threatening disease which causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs.
Each person's emotional response to lupus is different. It is estimated that half of the 1.5 million Americans with lupus experience some type of emotional problem because of their illness. Feelings of confidence can quickly be shattered. Loss of self-esteem can be a serious problem leading to mood swings and depression
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