“There’s someone in my head, but it’s not me”, Pink Floyd Just as I thought that I had nothing new to write about I have discovered that the weird ‘brain’ sensations I have, which only last…
Mental Illness
Explore mental illness, its common symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how to support mental health and seek help when needed.
Fibromyalgia is an anxiety disorder
” People who are prone to anxiety are nearly always people-pleasers who fear conflict and negative feelings like anger”, David D. Burns Everyone worries, it falls under the umbrella of anxiety. It is not about…
Fibromyalgia, my unquiet mind
” The mind is the most capricious of insects-flitting, fluttering”, Virginia Woolf Sit quietly for a minute and imagine this stream with leaves quietly floating by in the water. Now think of the many thoughts,…
Fibromyalgia and Conversion Disorder: Understanding the Differences
Why This Question Continues to Appear The question “Is fibromyalgia a conversion disorder?” has been discussed for decades in medicine, psychology, and chronic pain research. It reflects the long history of uncertainty surrounding fibromyalgia and…
AFFLICTED: Netflix Fibromyalgia Documentary Reviewed
Introduction Chronic illnesses that cannot be seen often present unique challenges—not only for the people living with them but also for the families, healthcare providers, and communities trying to understand them. Conditions such as fibromyalgia,…
Fibromyalgia: Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Introduction: Understanding the Connection Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. However, many people living with fibromyalgia also experience emotional and neurological symptoms…
Is Fibromyalgia a ‘Psychosomatic’ Disorder?
Fibromyalgia has been the subject of debate for decades, not only because of its complex symptoms but also because of persistent misconceptions about its underlying cause. Among the most common and controversial questions is whether…
Fibromyalgia and Other Pains: Living with Anxiety and Apprehension
Understanding the Daily Reality of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood health disorders. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep…
Fibromyalgia: An Argument Against Being Mentally ‘Ill’
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Despite increasing awareness and decades of scientific research, many individuals living with fibromyalgia continue to encounter skepticism from healthcare providers, employers,…
Fibromyalgia and Trauma Memory: Exploring the Connection Between Chronic Pain, Emotional Trauma, and the Brain
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most complex chronic pain conditions recognized in modern medicine. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties often called “fibro fog,” headaches, and heightened sensitivity to…