What Those of Us With Fibromyalgia Have to Deal With What those of us with fibromyalgia have to deal with goes far beyond what most people see. On the surface, we may appear fine—dressed, smiling, holding conversations—but beneath that surface, there is a constant battle raging. Fibromyalgia is not just about pain. It’s about living with an invisible, unpredictable illness that touches every part of life. From the moment we wake up to the time…
To the Doctor Who Taught Me How to Live With Fibromyalgia Pain To the doctor who taught me how to live with fibromyalgia pain, thank you. You did more than diagnose a complex and misunderstood condition. You gave me back my dignity, my direction, and my sense of self. In a world where I often felt unheard and invisible, you saw me. And that changed everything. Before you, I met countless doctors. Some shrugged off…
I Won’t Allow Fibromyalgia Pain to Take Away My Dreams I won’t allow fibromyalgia pain to take away my dreams—not because it’s easy, but because my dreams are part of what keep me alive. Fibromyalgia may have taken my comfort, my energy, and some of my plans, but it will not take my passion, my hope, or my purpose. Pain may be a part of my life, but it is not my entire identity. Living…
Being Kind to Myself When Fibromyalgia Shows No Mercy Being kind to myself when fibromyalgia shows no mercy is not just a choice—it’s a lifeline. On the days when pain radiates like wildfire through every joint, when the weight of fatigue pins me down, and when my mind forgets the simplest words, kindness is often the only thing I have left. It’s not always easy. In a world that praises pushing through and glorifies productivity,…
8 Replies From a Fibromyalgia Warrior to the Dreaded Question There’s a question that haunts nearly every person living with fibromyalgia. It often comes with a well-meaning smile or a skeptical glance. Sometimes it’s casual. Other times it’s laced with judgment. The dreaded question is simple but loaded with misunderstanding: “You don’t look sick, so how bad can it really be?” As a fibromyalgia warrior, being on the receiving end of this question is both…
Fibromyalgia Is It a Hidden Disability or an Invisible Disability? Fibromyalgia is it a hidden disability or an invisible disability? This question digs into more than just semantics. It opens up a larger discussion about how society labels, understands, and responds to conditions that cannot be seen. For people living with fibromyalgia, how we define their condition can influence the support they receive, the rights they are granted, and the stigma they endure. The debate…
Fibromyalgia Ill People, Let’s Stop Accusing Others of Faking Their Illnesses Fibromyalgia ill people, let’s stop accusing others of faking their illnesses. Living with fibromyalgia is already an uphill journey—navigating misunderstood symptoms, social stigma, and the constant fight for validation. The last thing anyone in this community needs is judgment from within. Yet, it happens. One patient questions another’s diagnosis. Someone comments that another person “doesn’t look sick enough.” Distrust grows, and with it, division.…
3 Myths About Living With Fibromyalgia – Debunked Fibromyalgia remains one of the most misunderstood chronic conditions, despite its prevalence. It is often dismissed, questioned, or completely misrepresented by those who do not experience it firsthand. The physical, emotional, and cognitive toll it takes is complex and deeply personal, yet myths continue to dominate the conversation. It’s time to break down these misconceptions and reveal the truth about what it really means to live with…
6 Things to Do If You Were Just Diagnosed With a Fibromyalgia A fibromyalgia diagnosis can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. You might feel relief that your symptoms finally have a name, but also fear, confusion, and even grief for the life you thought you’d have. While fibromyalgia doesn’t have a cure, there are effective strategies to help you manage symptoms, regain control, and build a life that works with your condition—not against it.…
When Fibromyalgia Forced Me to Reconsider My Career There’s a moment many people with chronic illness know too well—the instant you realize your body is no longer able to keep up with your life as it once was. For me, that moment came quietly but unmistakably. I sat at my desk, staring at a screen through a haze of pain and fatigue, trying to recall what task I had just started. My fingers felt heavy,…