Is Fibromyalgia a ‘Psychosomatic’ Disorder?
” Trust one who has gone through it”, Virgil Writing those words is psychosomatic, in fact, even thinking about the title makes me feel uncomfortable! Who wants to be labeled as one…
Fibromyalgia and Other Pains: Living with Anxiety and Apprehension
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it”, Lena Horne HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! We Canadians are always so happy our Thanksgiving falls in mid-October…
Fibromyalgia: An argument against being mentally ‘ill’
” My friend…care for your psyche…know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves”, Socrates Fibromyalgia does not allow for any kind of scientific…
Fibromyalgia and Trauma Memory
” Most of us have unhealthy thoughts and emotions that have either developed as a result of trauma or hardships in their childhood, or the way they were raised”, Steven…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Mental Health
Have you ever looked at a list of Fibromyalgia symptoms? Looking at these two websites you will see both anxiety and depression listed as symptoms. Here are two reputable websites…
Why is it that every sufferer that I’ve met that has fibromyalgia also has a controlling personality or bipolar problem, including me?
Multiple doctors have told me I very likely have fibromyalgia (but my mother never took me to a rheumatologist), and I would say that I only am controlling to protect…
When did you realize that your symptoms were all due to Fibromyalgia?
In addition to chronic pain throughout my body, I am always tired. Sometimes I am so tired that my husband has to help me up the stairs and into bed.…
I find myself taking numerous sick days due to pain from my chronic conditions (fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid disorders, bipolar)
It’s hard to address them all at once. I’ll just mention that your issue with panic attacks is probably both psychological as well as physiological. From your wording, it sounds…
What are the main issues of being married to someone who suffers from Fibromyalgia Major Depressions?
It sounds like a Different. Are you going to marry this person? Are you already married to such a person? Are you asking on behalf of someone? There are several…
Evidence shows that Fibromyalgia and CFS put Couples under Stress
Fibromyalgia and CFS put couples under stress. This chapter offers strategies for addressing three problems faced by couples: sexual difficulties, strained communication, and caregiver burnout. Improving Intimacy When CFS or…