The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
It's hard to be honest about chronic illness You try to ignore your symptoms Unable to accept the truth That you are stuck with this for the rest of your life If you are honest about your illness You think you will feel worse for it And worry more for the future Realising how much… Continue reading Being Honest about Chronic Illness
Many who live with a chronic illness Are unable to work I am still quite young in my life And absolutely love my job I'm living in my perfect career But then chronic illness got in the way I do my absolute best to hide it To act like I used to However it is… Continue reading Working with a Chronic Illness
When the weather changes It can affect every part of you From your head to your feet Your body becomes stiffer Your muscles tighten and strain And every symptom worsens You feel more depressed Because there's so little you can do When it's cold and wet outside You just want to hibernate Stay in… Continue reading Changing Weather
Fibromyalgia has a whole host of symptoms Sensitivities to lots of different things Are among the most difficult to get your head around Loud noises can be unbearable And certain sounds make your skin crawl And exacerbate your other symptoms You develop sensitivities to foods That you've never had problems with before Making it… Continue reading Sensitivities with Fibromyalgia
I would like to say a huge Thank You to Amanda from Walk a Myelin My Shoes for nominating me for the Blogger Recognition Award. I have been following her blog for some time and it really inspires me to keep moving forward with my life despite living with a chronic illness. If you haven't… Continue reading Blogger Recognition Award
Having a chronic illness is hard It not only takes a toll on your body But also on your mental health You can often be housebound Unable to go out and socialise It can leave you very isolated ... When you're in a flare up Your mind starts to wander Will you ever feel better?… Continue reading Mental Health Issues and Chronic Illness
When a friend invites you out For most people it's an easy yes You'll be there no matter what And not think about it too much But when you have a chronic illness You have to plan ahead and hope Hope that you be well enough To attend and enjoy yourself You can't always say… Continue reading Planning Ahead with a Chronic illness
Living with a chronic illness is tough It makes it hard to get out of bed Let alone achieve anything You feel stuck in a constant cycle Of pain and fatigue and suffering But you can still achieve Focus on the smaller things Like taking a shower or getting up Going outside or doing a… Continue reading Keeping a Sense of Achievement Despite Chronic Illness
How would you feel if we swapped bodies Just for maybe an hour or a day Not to hurt you or make you suffer But to help you understand Perhaps then you would treat me differently With more respect and kindness I'm not looking for sympathy Just a friend who understands It's confusing when your… Continue reading How Would You Feel If We Swapped Bodies?
I dream of being free from this pain Of sleeping and feeling refreshed Of finding a cure and getting better I dream of a life without worry Where I hope for the future Where I don't fear for my health I dream of the day I will be believed When doctors won't roll their eyes… Continue reading The Dreams of a Chronic Illness Sufferer
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