Mental Illness: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Fibromyalgia vs Headaches: Understanding the Connection and Differences

Fibromyalgia and headaches are two distinct yet frequently overlapping conditions. Many individuals with fibromyalgia experience chronic headaches, including migraines and tension-type headaches. Understanding how these conditions differ and how they relate to one another is essential for better management and treatment. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the central nervous system’s ability to process pain signals. It causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive issues (fibro fog), and heightened sensitivity to…

by Dr Alex Robber•06/03/202507/25/2025•0

Fibromyalgia vs Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Overlapping Symptoms and Key Differences

Fibromyalgia (FM) and sleep apnea are two distinct conditions that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, energy levels, and overall well-being. While fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder, sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder. However, they share many symptoms, including chronic fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive dysfunction. Many people with fibromyalgia also have undiagnosed sleep apnea, making it difficult to determine whether sleep disturbances are caused by fibromyalgia itself or an underlying…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/31/202508/02/2025•0

Fibromyalgia vs Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and Key Differences

Fibromyalgia and anxiety are two conditions that often go hand in hand, but they are distinct disorders with different causes and treatments. Many people with fibromyalgia experience chronic anxiety, and individuals with anxiety disorders sometimes develop widespread pain similar to fibromyalgia. Understanding the differences, similarities, and the relationship between fibromyalgia and anxiety can help with proper diagnosis and management. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the nervous system’s ability to…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/30/202508/02/2025•0

Fibromyalgia vs Mood Disorders: Understanding the Link and Differences

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the musculoskeletal system, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive disturbances. On the other hand, mood disorders refer to a group of mental health conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder, that primarily impact emotional well-being. There is a significant overlap between fibromyalgia and mood disorders, as many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience depression, anxiety, or mood instability. However, they are distinct conditions with different underlying causes and…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/22/202508/02/2025•0

The Simplest Path to Inner Peace: The Easiest Way to Calm Your Nervous System is Somatic Tracking

Introduction: Discovering Calm in a Chaotic World In today’s fast-moving world, stress is almost unavoidable. For many, stress triggers physical symptoms — tight muscles, racing heart, shallow breathing, or chronic pain. But what if the simplest tool to calm your nervous system wasn’t medication, complicated therapy, or expensive treatments? What if peace could begin within your own body, through somatic tracking? This article explores how the easiest way to calm your nervous system is somatic…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/21/202508/02/2025•0

The Silent Struggle Behind The Smile: You See Me Well, I Look Good, But I’m Not Good – Drafted By A Patient

Introduction: The Truth Behind Invisible Illnesses Every day, people living with invisible illnesses wake up, dress up, and show up — often looking just like everyone else. But beneath the surface lies a struggle that words often fail to capture. The phrase “You see me well, I look good, but I’m not good” perfectly reflects the hidden reality faced by countless patients dealing with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, and mental health…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/21/202508/02/2025•0

Inside the Mind: Fibromyalgia Brain vs Normal Brain and the Neurological Differences You’ve Never Heard About

Fibromyalgia is often seen as a condition of the muscles, joints, and nerves. But the real battleground may lie deeper—in the brain. Those with fibromyalgia frequently report more than physical pain. They experience a unique kind of mental fog, cognitive disconnection, and sensory overload that often can’t be explained by traditional tests. What’s happening inside the fibromyalgia brain? How does it differ from the brain of someone without this condition? Scientists have spent years trying…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Lost Nights, Hidden Battles: Why Nobody Talks About Fibromyalgia Insomnia and the Truth Behind the Silence

Fibromyalgia pain is often visible in how someone moves, walks, or winces. But the insomnia that comes with it? That remains largely hidden. It lurks in the quiet hours of the night, when the world sleeps and the body refuses to. It is one of fibromyalgia’s most crippling companions—yet one of the least discussed. The truth is, fibromyalgia and insomnia go hand in hand. The pain keeps you awake, the poor sleep makes the pain…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Jeff Sessions’ ‘Tough It Out’ Remark: A Disregard for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Understanding the Controversy In 2018, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a statement suggesting that individuals dealing with chronic pain should “take some aspirin and tough it out.” This remark was intended to address concerns over opioid prescriptions but was met with significant backlash from the chronic pain community. The Reality of Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a complex medical condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It encompasses a range of disorders, including fibromyalgia, arthritis,…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

The Sanctuary Strategy: 9 Items in My Spoonie Room That Perfectly Support Chronic Illness Life

Living with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, or lupus means every space you inhabit needs to work with your body, not against it. Over time, many of us create what’s lovingly known in the chronic illness community as a spoonie room—a personal space designed to soothe symptoms, conserve energy, and provide comfort during long rest periods. This isn’t just a bedroom. It’s a sanctuary. A toolkit. A haven. Every item in it serves a…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/17/202508/22/2025•0