Fibromyalgia is often associated with widespread pain and fatigue, but for many living with it, the cognitive symptoms can be just as distressing—if not more so. One of the most commonly shared and deeply personal…
Fibromyalgia Pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
Embracing What Is: Uncovering the Strength of Radical Acceptance in Fibromyalgia Management
Fibromyalgia can feel like a thief in the night. It sneaks in and steals energy, clarity, comfort, and the ability to live life the way it used to be lived. For many, this chronic condition…
Living the Question: What Fibromyalgia Symptom Are You Managing Today and How Can You Respond with Compassion?
“What fibromyalgia symptom are you working on managing right now?” It’s a question many who live with fibromyalgia quietly ask themselves every morning. This isn’t just a matter of checking in—it’s a survival tool, a…
Emergency or Not: Making the Call When Fibromyalgia Symptoms Feel Unbearable
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that brings persistent, widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive fog into daily life. For many people living with it, the symptoms are draining, but manageable with rest, self-care, and routine treatment.…
The Rhythm of Resilience: Exploring the 5 Kinds of Days That Shape Life With Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia is anything but predictable. Each morning arrives with its own set of variables—pain levels, energy reserves, mental clarity, emotional bandwidth. It’s like drawing a random card from a shuffled deck, never quite…
What I Wish They Knew: A Message to Future Doctors About Living With Fibromyalgia
If I could speak to medical school students about fibromyalgia, here’s what I’d say: listen, really listen, and don’t dismiss what you cannot measure. Fibromyalgia has taught me that the most painful wounds aren’t always…
The Empowered Patient: 15 Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people with symptoms ranging from widespread pain and fatigue to brain fog and sleep disturbances. Because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, effective management depends heavily…
Shattering Assumptions: 11 Truths About Living With Fibromyalgia in Your 20s
When People Think I’m ‘Too Young’ to Have Fibromyalgia in My 20s When people think I’m “too young” to have fibromyalgia in my 20s, it reveals a deep misunderstanding about chronic illness and who it…
Pushing Past the Breaking Point: What Happened When I Worked a Physical Job With Fibromyalgia
There’s a kind of pride that comes from doing hard work. Whether it’s lifting, standing, moving, or fixing, physical jobs require strength, stamina, and determination. But what happens when your body no longer plays by…
Breaking the Silence: Let’s Bust These 5 Myths About Fibromyalgia That Are Holding Us Back
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions in the world today. While millions of people live with this chronic illness, myths and misinformation continue to cloud public understanding and even affect patient care.…