This illness has taught me one thing To focus on the positives in life It's the little things that matter And they can make you happy It has changed my perspective Some things I used to rely on Don't matter anymore I am more at peace with myself I am proud of the smallest achievement… Continue reading Focus on the Positives
Month: Aug 2018
Friends
Friends are so important They are there to listen To comfort you When you are feeling down They can brighten the worst day Help you through it Distract you from yourself And make you laugh They help you smile When you don't think you can Wipe your tears away And tell you you're strong Thanks… Continue reading Friends
Still Alive
I may be constantly fatigued I may be a walking zombie I may be unable to keep up But I'm still alive I may be in constant pain I may struggle sometimes I may cry a lot But I'm still alive I may live at the doctors I may forget what's important I may feel… Continue reading Still Alive
Sick of the Pain
I'm sick of all the pain Every minute of every day Never knowing how I'll feel From one moment to the next Is it my knee or shoulder Maybe it's my back or neck Or perhaps it's everywhere Feeling like I have the flu Unable to make many plans In case I can't make it… Continue reading Sick of the Pain
Someone to Listen
This miracle treatment will cure you You just need to exercise more Maybe you're intolerant to everything Just be more healthy and you'll be fine Oh you're just being lazy You're so moany and dramatic It can't be that bad You don't look ill It could be a stranger Or someone you know Someone you… Continue reading Someone to Listen
Forgetful Life
Staring into the distance I can't remember what I was talking about I can't remember the conversation I just had Or what I was trying to do I've forgotten the meeting I was supposed to attend Had to make an excuse when I realised I forgot to check the list I made That would have… Continue reading Forgetful Life
Thank You
Hello to anybody reading this! I would just like to say a huge thank you to anyone who has read any of my posts so far. I have always wanted to do a blog and just never found the right thing to write about until I found out I have fibromyalgia a few months back.… Continue reading Thank You
When Life Gives you a Chronic Illness
When life gives you a chronic illness It teaches you to enjoy every moment It shows you the beauty in the little things Not just the bigger picture When life gives you a chronic illness You learn nothing is as it seems You smile in the face of adversity And even in the face of… Continue reading When Life Gives you a Chronic Illness
Some Things are Worth the Pain
Some things are worth the pain Like doing a hobby you love Working hard for recognition Or going out with friends or family Some times you have to push yourself No matter how hard you try to pace To be able to enjoy life to the full I push through just a few times a… Continue reading Some Things are Worth the Pain
Feel Like a Zombie
Some days I feel like I'm in a horror movie I'm a zombie just about alive but not quite Somehow able to put one foot in front of the other Even though I don't understand how My body has shut down but somehow I'm still here I'm alive and breathing and that's all that matters… Continue reading Feel Like a Zombie