Waiting is something most people dislike. Waiting in traffic, Waiting in line, Waiting for life to pick up speed. But for those living with chronic illness—especially fibromyalgia—waiting becomes a central part of existence. It’s not…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Unmasking the Hidden Pain: 7 Alarming Truths About the Taboo Side of Fibromyalgia
Unmasking the Hidden Pain: 7 Alarming Truths About the Taboo Side of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is often discussed in whispers. While many recognize its name, few truly understand the full extent of what this condition entails.…
When Hope Turns Heavy: 6 Harsh Realities of Living With Fibromyalgia Disappointments
Hope is a powerful force. It fuels the search for answers, keeps spirits high during flare-ups, and motivates patients to try yet another treatment. But for those battling fibromyalgia, hope can sometimes backfire. The phrase…
Diagnosed Too Soon: The Truth About Getting a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Young and Why It’s Not ‘Easier’
When I was asked if getting my fibromyalgia diagnosis young was easier, I paused. There was no clear way to respond to that question without unpacking the weight of what it really means to be…
Saying Goodbye to Who I Was: Mourning Your ‘Before’ Self With Fibromyalgia
There’s a grief that doesn’t come with a funeral. A silent mourning that lingers, quietly reshaping your life. This is the kind of loss that comes when fibromyalgia leaves you mourning your ‘before’ self—the version…
Young But Real: I Am 18 and Fibromyalgia Ill, and My Pain Is Just as Valid
Being eighteen is often described as a time of new beginnings, independence, and endless possibility. For many, it marks the start of adult life with dreams waiting to unfold. But for some of us, eighteen…
Double the Storm: What It’s Like Going Through Perimenopause With Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia already feels like a full-time battle—one that requires constant adjustments, relentless strength, and a deep understanding of your own body. But when perimenopause enters the picture, it brings a second wave of…
7 Honest Truths About My Preferred Pain Scale as Someone With Fibromyalgia
My Preferred Pain Scale as Someone With Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia is a lesson in endurance, adaptation, and radical honesty with yourself. Over the years, I’ve learned that standard pain scales just don’t capture the…
Alone in the Ache: What It Really Means to Not Have a Support System When You’re Fibromyalgia Ill
Fibromyalgia is more than a diagnosis. It is a constant companion of pain, fatigue, and fog that weaves itself into every corner of your life. But while managing the symptoms is a challenge on its…
The Pain Beneath the Pain: When Trauma Leaves You With Fibromyalgia Illness
Trauma has a way of settling deep in the body. For some, it leaves scars that are visible and understood. For others, it weaves itself into the nervous system, slowly reshaping how the body responds…