Introduction: When Stress Stops Being Temporary Stress is a normal part of being human. In short bursts, it can even be helpful. It sharpens focus before an important task, gives energy in emergencies, and helps…
Mental Illness
Explore mental illness, its common symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how to support mental health and seek help when needed.
I am in pain and I can’t sleep: Fibromyalgia and Sleeping Disorders
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is thought to be the result of overactive nerves. It is a condition that results in chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over the body. So what exactly does that mean?“Chronic” means that…
If You’ve Ever Been Called Overly-Emotional Or Too Sensitive, This Is For You
Emotional: a word used often nowadays to insult someone for their sensitivity towards a multitude of things. If you cry happy tears, you’re emotional. If you express (even if it’s in a healthy way) that something…
Daith Piercing & Fibromyalgia – Does it Help Migraine Pain?
If you have fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance you experience migraines too. They can be quite debilitating. Mine sent me to the ER once, but not because of pain. It’s because the migraine effects were…
Wearable Tech Emerging For Chronic Pain Relief
The opioid crisis has revealed another real ongoing problem: a lot of people have chronic pain. For example, Lady Gaga recently revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that the Centers for Disease…
Tom Petty’s Cause of Death: Accidental Overdose, Medication, Opioids, and Chronic Pain
Introduction Tom Petty remains one of the most influential figures in American rock music, known for his unmistakable voice, poetic songwriting, and timeless contributions both as a solo artist and as frontman of Tom Petty…
Fibromyalgia Blue Badge Parking Permits to Be Rolled Out to People With Hidden Disabilities, Government Proposes: What It Means, Why It Matters, and the Wider Impact on Accessibility
Introduction Access to parking can seem like a simple logistical issue until it becomes a daily barrier. For people living with disabilities, especially those that are not immediately visible, the ability to park closer to…
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Harms the Brain: Insights From Northwestern University Research
Introduction Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions have long been understood as disorders that affect the body, but modern neuroscience is increasingly revealing a more complex reality. Pain is not just a physical sensation—it is…
Doctors Beginning to Speak Out About Fibromyalgia Pain Patients Denied Opioids
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions in modern medicine. It involves widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties that can significantly impair quality of life. Yet despite its…
21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic Illness
Introduction Living with a chronic illness reshapes daily life in ways that are often invisible to others. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and long-term pain…