Negative emotions increase pain responses in women with and without fibromyalgia (FM), while combined treatment with … Anger, Sadness Increase Pain in Women With FibromyalgiaRead more
Mental Illness
Explore mental illness, its common symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how to support mental health and seek help when needed.
Migraines and Monsoons
Last month, we wrote on the topic of headaches and dehydration, especially during the hot summer months. … Migraines and MonsoonsRead more
Headaches and Dehydration
Headaches are often thought of occurring as a sign of a larger problem, and in most … Headaches and DehydrationRead more
Two-thirds of those with fibromyalgia also have depression
New research was carried out by healthizes in order to better understand it’s fibromyalgia community members. … Two-thirds of those with fibromyalgia also have depressionRead more
Stress the Silent Killer in Fibromyalgia
Stress makes mess Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a super spectacular stress free holiday … Stress the Silent Killer in FibromyalgiaRead more
Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?
Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return … Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?Read more
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results
Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so … Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test ResultsRead more
Invisible Disability Awareness
We have embodied beings. All of us. But what then is distinct about the lived experience … Invisible Disability AwarenessRead more
The Emotional Effects of Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can affect you physically and emotionally. Fibromyalgia is stressful. The pain and stress … The Emotional Effects of FibromyalgiaRead more
6 Tips for Coping With ‘Fibromyalgia Fog’
Managing Fibromyalgia’s Effects on the Brain Doctors often focus more on the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia, … 6 Tips for Coping With ‘Fibromyalgia Fog’Read more