The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
Everyone likes to stay within their comfort zone But sometimes you just need to take a risk My comfort zone is smaller than ever Since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia And I've only hidden myself more and more over the last few months Finally I took a leap and I've gone on a solo holiday… Continue reading My First Solo Holiday with Fibromyalgia
Recently I've become all too aware of the fact that some people don't believe in fibromyalgia They claim it's made up and most people have some sort of pain, 'you are just lazy' 'You wouldn't be in pain if you had paracetamol every day' someone tweeted me yesterday It struck a chord with me as… Continue reading The Battle Against Those Who Don’t Believe in Fibromyalgia
You long for the old days before you got ill When you could fit as much as you wanted into your time Working then making plans afterwards But it's just not feasible anymore ... Chronic illness steals your social life from under your nose You don't notice it too much until you look back You… Continue reading The Difficulties of Socialising When You Have a Chronic Illness
When you explain to a friend that you are tired and struggling Sometimes they say they feel the same But they don't realise you are more than tired Chronic fatigue is so much worse thathan tiredness ... No amount of sleep can cure this kind of fatigue It sucks your energy until you have nothing… Continue reading Fatigue Vs. Tiredness
Over October I posted about a whole range of topics surrounding fibromyalgia and chronic illness. Reflecting on it has made me realise I have been on a real journey in just a month and feel I have become a lot more positive by blogging, allowing me to take a step back, assess my life and… Continue reading October Round Up
You never know your limits until you test them Today I reached that limit and hit the wall There was no chance of carrying on My body had to rest and that was that ..... I had never hit the wall until today I have been close and stopped myself But this time there was… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: When you Hit the Wall
Trying to manage a busy schedule while living with chronic illness is almost impossible It's like attempting to juggle when you never learnt how, knowing you will fail You try to avoid a busy lifestyle as much as possible but sometimes you can't help it Things crop up and suddenly you have no time to… Continue reading Managing a Busy Schedule while Living with Chronic Illness
I am going to be taking part in the fibrobloggerdirectory.com Your Fibro Questions Answered to help those who need a little guidance or who are looking for advice. The first question is below: Can you please help explain how I can get started with exercising - I want to but can't get up off the… Continue reading Your Fibro Questions Answered: Exercising with Fibromyalgia
Sometimes your body just shuts down You can't be your 'normal' self You just can't get out of bed Even sunlight hurts your eyes Every movement causes pain Your stomach bloats and gurgles Not sure if eating will help or worsen All the already unbearable symptoms The slightest sound hurts your ears You want to… Continue reading The Reality of Chronic Illness
It is impossible to avoid flare ups No matter how hard you try They can sneak up on you And knock you down for days Your body and mind need to rest So you hide away from the world Sleep as much as you can And take care of yourself Your priorities must adapt To… Continue reading Coping with Flare Ups
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