Introduction Few phrases are as deeply rooted in modern culture as “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” It is often used to encourage perseverance, self-reliance, and determination in the face of adversity. While resilience and…
Fibromyalgia Conditions
Explore the conditions associated with Fibromyalgia, their symptoms, and how to manage them for improved well-being.
Letting Go: How to Live with Fibromyalgia
Introduction: Understanding What Letting Go Really Means Living with fibromyalgia is often described as a journey filled with uncertainty, physical discomfort, emotional challenges, and constant adaptation. For many people, one of the hardest lessons is…
Fibromyalgia: Pink Palms, Smooth Feet
Understanding Unusual Physical Changes in Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is primarily recognized as a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. However, many people living with fibromyalgia also notice subtle…
The twins: Fibromyalgia/ PTSD
The Twins: Fibromyalgia and PTSD — Two Conditions Bound by Trauma, the Nervous System, and Survival Fibromyalgia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often treated as separate medical conditions—one rooted in chronic pain, the other…
Fibromyalgia After Hip Surgery: A slow process
” Patience is a conquering virtue”, Geoffrey Chaucer So, the hip replacement happened almost three weeks ago. I had hoped that when I took my first step post-operatively I would not have pain. So many…
Fibromyalgia: The Body Holding On to Past Trauma
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to physical stimuli. While researchers continue to study its exact causes, growing evidence suggests that…
Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain: Understanding Their Connection, Differences, and Treatment Approaches
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to physical and sensory stimuli. One of the most confusing aspects…
Fibromyalgia and Happiness
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world, bringing with it widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive challenges, and heightened sensitivity to physical and environmental stimuli. For many…
Fibromyalgia and brain ‘zaps’
“There’s someone in my head, but it’s not me”, Pink Floyd Just as I thought that I had nothing new to write about I have discovered that the weird ‘brain’ sensations I have, which only last…
Fibromyalgia is an anxiety disorder
” People who are prone to anxiety are nearly always people-pleasers who fear conflict and negative feelings like anger”, David D. Burns Everyone worries, it falls under the umbrella of anxiety. It is not about…