Under the hashtag #LupusEntertainment, thousands of others began sharing their own stories. They posted "spanking" pictures—not of violence, but of the metaphorical "hits" they took from the disease: the sudden hospital visits, the hair loss, and the exhaustion. They took Elara’s lead, turning their medical reality into a form of performance art that demanded to be seen.
Given the potential for misunderstanding, I'll provide a general overview of how lupus is represented in entertainment and media, and then address the other part of your query with care. Under the hashtag #LupusEntertainment
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: Studies published in Rheumatology Advisor have linked chronic psychological stress and PTSD to increased risk of developing the disease. Under the hashtag #LupusEntertainment