Recently I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, The Golden Girls. Even though I’ve seen the show hundreds […]
My Float Tank Experience
Over the past 13 years since being officially “diagnosed” with fibromyalgia, I’ve been open to trying pretty much anything for […]
How Weather Affects Fibromyalgia
Recently, I asked people what weather they thought was the worst for people dealing with chronic pain. Most people answered […]
I’m More Than My Chronic Illness
We are always looking for ways to identify ourselves, to stand out. A way to be a unique individual. “The […]
Making Plans When You Have Fibromyalgia
Making plans. Can be great. Exciting. You can plan something for days, weeks, month, or even a year. You can […]
When Little Things Become Big Struggles Because of Chronic Pain
In our daily life, we go through hundreds, or thousands, of small, minuscule movements each day. Most of which we […]
The Pressure to “Cure Yourself” When You Have a Fibromyalgia
“Have you tried this?” “Hey, I think this will work for you!” “Did you see this article, definitely will fix […]
To The Person Who Thinks My Illness Isn’t Real
I feel you. I look fine, I act fine. I live a relatively normal, active-ish life. I walk, I drive, […]
Fibromyalgia and Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 77% of people regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress. 73% of […]