Fibromyalgia Awareness: Understanding Condition & Supporting

Unseen Wounds: 10 Hard Truths About Caregiving and Abuse in Fibromyalgia Relationships

When Caregiving and Abuse Go Together for People With Fibromyalgia When caregiving and abuse go together for people with fibromyalgia, the pain goes far beyond physical symptoms. Fibromyalgia, with its invisible and often misunderstood effects, can place individuals in a vulnerable position—especially when they depend on others for support. In an ideal world, caregivers would offer compassion, patience, and respect. But in some cases, the caregiving dynamic becomes a cover for emotional manipulation, control, and…

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

Discovering Relief: 9 Practical Ways Stephen, 38, Manages Life With Fibromyalgia

What Helps Stephen, 38, With Fibromyalgia What helps Stephen, 38, with fibromyalgia isn’t a single miracle cure or a secret therapy. It’s a patchwork of lifestyle changes, personal boundaries, medical support, and sheer determination. Like many people with fibromyalgia, Stephen has had to face a long road to diagnosis, filled with misunderstandings and invisible pain. But once he found clarity, he began to experiment with ways to regain control over his body and mind. Fibromyalgia…

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

Shattering Assumptions: 11 Truths About Living With Fibromyalgia in Your 20s

When People Think I’m ‘Too Young’ to Have Fibromyalgia in My 20s When people think I’m “too young” to have fibromyalgia in my 20s, it reveals a deep misunderstanding about chronic illness and who it can affect. For many, fibromyalgia is still considered a condition that only impacts older adults, but the reality paints a very different picture. Diagnosed in my early twenties, I found myself constantly needing to justify my pain, fatigue, and mental…

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

Pushing Past the Breaking Point: What Happened When I Worked a Physical Job With Fibromyalgia

There’s a kind of pride that comes from doing hard work. Whether it’s lifting, standing, moving, or fixing, physical jobs require strength, stamina, and determination. But what happens when your body no longer plays by the rules? What happens when you live with a condition that punishes you for effort? That’s the reality I faced. This is what happened when I worked a physical job with fibromyalgia. The Drive to Keep Going Like many people…

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

Through Unseen Eyes: What the Doctor Who Evaluated Me for Social Security Should Have Done Differently

The day of a Social Security disability evaluation is often filled with anxiety. It’s a moment where years of symptoms, personal hardship, and complex medical history are distilled into a brief appointment with a stranger. For many, that evaluation becomes a defining point in whether they receive crucial support—or walk away feeling unseen. Reflecting on my own experience, I’ve come to understand what the doctor who evaluated me for Social Security should have done differently.…

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

Balancing the Unseen: What It’s Like Living With Fibromyalgia and Acting as Caregiver to 2 Seniors

Living with fibromyalgia is a full-time experience. The pain, the fatigue, the mental fog—it all demands constant management. But for those who also serve as caregivers, especially to aging parents or elderly loved ones, life becomes a delicate balancing act that rarely gets the recognition it deserves. What it’s like living with fibromyalgia and acting as caregiver to two seniors is a daily journey of grace under pressure, of giving while hurting, and of learning…

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

The Hidden Road: Finding a Way Through in Life With Fibromyalgia When the Map Keeps Changing

Living with fibromyalgia often feels like navigating an invisible maze with no clear route forward. The path is rarely linear. There are unexpected twists, days when your body betrays your best intentions, and moments when the fatigue is so heavy it’s hard to remember what feeling “normal” was like. Yet, even when it feels like the map keeps changing, finding a way through in life with fibromyalgia is not only possible—it is a deeply personal…

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

Beyond What They See: I Used to Wish My Pain Was Visible, but It’s Not That Simple

There was a time when I found myself quietly wishing that my pain had a face the world could see. I wanted a cast, a bandage, a visible marker—anything that could communicate to others what I was enduring. Living with an invisible illness often means your suffering is questioned, minimized, or outright ignored. So it seemed logical that if my pain were visible, I’d be believed. I’d be supported. I’d be understood. But as I’ve…

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

Breaking the Silence: Let’s Bust These 5 Myths About Fibromyalgia That Are Holding Us Back

Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions in the world today. While millions of people live with this chronic illness, myths and misinformation continue to cloud public understanding and even affect patient care. If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia—or know someone who has—you’ve likely encountered confusion, skepticism, and outdated ideas about what this condition truly is. It’s time to bring clarity to the conversation. Let’s bust these 5 myths about fibromyalgia and uncover…

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

The Truth Isn’t Negative: Am I Being ‘Negative’ By Admitting My Reality With Chronic Illness?

Living with chronic illness means carrying a truth that is often invisible to the world. It means waking up in pain, navigating unpredictable symptoms, and silently adjusting to limitations that others may never see. And yet, when we try to express that truth—whether through conversation, writing, or simply answering “how are you?” honestly—we’re often met with discomfort, dismissal, or even accusations of being negative. So the question arises: Am I being ‘negative’ by admitting my…

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