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…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
That’s Optimism Baby!
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…
Backyard with Benefits
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…
Stress or not to Stress? That is the Question…
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…
Life With Fibromyalgia One Task at a Time
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…
Fibromyalgia Shower Roulette; Who’s up for a game?
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…
Post Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
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…
Spoonie Dog Leo is having yet another flare and it’s not fair!
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…
Get Active; Words You Hear Frequently When You Have Fibromyalgia
The moment the words ‘get active’ escape their lips my focus shifts 100% to holding back the incredible urge to roll my eyes. For the most part, unsuccessfully. It’s like constantly replaying the perfect vine…
What does fibromyalgia feel like?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked “what does fibromyalgia feel like?” Oh wait a minute, I can’t raise my right-hand today because of killer shoulder pain. Hang on while I check to see…