Or so my father used to say. For me it’s more like during a flare; another day another dollar less. Keep reminding myself that I must stay away from wallowing. These days it’s sooooo tempting…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Fibromyalgia – Summer Sure BLASTed By
Didn’t Summer Just Start? I can not believe it’s been three months since my last Healthizes post. Wow! Where does the time go? In spite of multiple lengthy and sucky flares, I really have had…
Chronic Pain is a pain in the butt! – Fibromyalgia
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.…
Writing Makes Me Happy
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…
Diagnosis Emotionally Depleted
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…
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…