An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
I got dem’ Chronic Pain blues Arggg! Don’t want to jinx it but I think I’m finally putting my latest flare behind me. This was a tough one; I’m talking about widespread chronic pain everywhere. Even had to use crutches to get around. When I was a kid I had to use crutches for a few years. They were like second nature to me…then again so were the painful palms and chaffed underarm areas from…
Writing is Healing Just keep writing…just keep writing…just keep…you know Dory’s song? I changed it up a little from swimming to writing. But, ya, hum that to yourself while reading this. In fact, good luck getting the song out of your head anytime time soon. Now that you’ve started humming it ? By Jove! I think I’ve got it! Scheduling the post, that’s what holds me back every single time! Well, that and sweating the…
Emotionally Smooshed Ever been so emotionally pummelled that you feel like you just can’t breathe? No fun, right? That’s where I’m at right now. I know, I know it’s up to me to get myself out of this funk. Rationally, I know that I have the power in me to NOT emotionally react the way that I am. Of course, it’s in there somewhere. Although, it must be real freaking down deep though because I’m…
Who’s to say what optimism really means… Hmmm what can I say about optimism? Let’s see, first off for some it may be easier to muster up than others. Take me for example, you try looking at the bright side when everything hurts ALL the time. Not an easy thing to do. That being said, I try. Goodness knows I try to be optimistic. Sometimes, the best I can come up with is that this…
Backyard Family Adventures… I kind of have to kick myself in the butt to get outside. Once I do though, I feel so good! Playing in the dirt, just plain makes me happy. I suppose it’s the perfect combination of sunshine, family time and an energy boost from Mother Nature. My #Reuse Skills Just Keep Getting Better n’ Better… This winter we finally gave up and laid a cheap dresser to rest. Well, it fell…
Churning out Stressful Headlines Wow! It’s been an interesting winter so far. For me, 2020’s been about physically getting through the winter; keeping the fibro flares at bay, and rising above the stress-inducing noise that we call The News. Can you spell propaganda and lies? I should be able to watch the news and take it at face value. The reality is that I’m living at times when I can’t. So I dig a little…
A big part of my life with Fibromyalgia is figuring out how to stop mentally berating myself over not living up to expectations. Expectations? Whose Expectations? Why my own of course. Rationally I’m aware that there is no magic bar that’s been set for me by others. There is no invisible line of measurement being monitored for results. Nobody is judging my achievements let alone defining what those are. Click here to Get this or…
Hey, there fellow chronic warriors. Who else here finds themselves involuntarily rolling the dice when it comes to showering ? or as I often call it..playing Fibromyalgia shower roulette. I love showers. Long boiling hot ? showers. They are my savior; they are my downfall. It can go either way. From one shower to the next there is no way of knowing. Click here to Get this or Visit Fibromyalgia Store The other day after…
7 years post fibromyalgia diagnosis and I’m still trying to accept that lowering the bar is essential to living my best life. Pushing myself beyond my physical limitations leads to a flare, period. I push too hard and I get knocked down. It’s really that simple. Forgiving myself these limits. Now that’s where I struggle. I’d like to say that I’ve learned not to beat myself up over it. But, that’d be a lie. The…
It’s tough trying to be tough when you watch your poor spoonie dog becoming sicker and sicker. It’s one thing to be running the autoimmune disorder gamut as a human. But, can you imagine how confusing it must be for a dog? It’s like we just start to get one illness under control and yet another creeps up and knocks poor Leo for another loop. Click here to Get this or Visit Fibromyalgia Store Sound…