The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
It can be scary even thinking about broaching the subject of your health to your line manager. You may worry that they won't be understanding and will use it against you. Thankfully there are laws in place to protect those with disabilities. You may think they will treat you differently if they find out. You… Continue reading Adjustments in the Workplace
This has been a passion project since I was 15 years old. On the 29th July 2022, I get to call myself a published author! I never thought someone would actually want to publish the novel I worked on for 10 years, but here I am. At the age of 28, I am living my… Continue reading Being a Published Author with Chronic Illness
The access card is a card you can apply for if you are living with a disability. It can be used to prove disability and receive assistance without having to bring loads of documentation. It comes with different symbols depending on your access needs. I use mine for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and find… Continue reading My Experience of the Access Card
The worst thing about fatigue Is the constant tiredness The fuzzy head that means I need to rest The realisation that I can't do everything I want The worst thing about fatigue Is the inability to function The reality of having to rest The fact I feel judged for doing less The worst thing about… Continue reading The Worst Thing About Fatigue
I have been working in theme park entertainment for over 6 years, and worked my way up to a manager role. However, the role is no longer suitable for my health. Don't get me wrong, my managers have been understanding and made some adjustments such as not working over my hours, having split days off,… Continue reading Finding a New Job When Living with Chronic Illness
Over the last year, since lockdowns forced me to rethink my lifestyle and how important my health is, I've made a decision to start putting myself first and it has really changed my outlook on life. Below are 6 ways I get the most out of life despite living with chronic pain and fatigue: I… Continue reading 6 Ways I Get the Most Out of Life Despite Chronic Illness
May is fibromyalgia awareness month with fibromyalgia awareness day on 12th May. This year I'm working with Fibro Blogger Directory to bring you recommendations from fibromyalgia bloggers around the world on what helps them. There are links to my fellow bloggers if you want more information on any of the recommendations. I have been diagnosed… Continue reading Top Tips For Living With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and IBS go hand in hand, but I find my Appetite fluctuates severely too, not just because of IBS. At times I'm starving no matter how much I eat, or I suddenly feel sick while eating and can't eat another bite for hours. The IBS only worsens my symptoms, making certain foods suddenly off… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Appetite Fluctuations
When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the only people I knew who had it were far older than me. When I started to look into it though, quite a lot of young people do suffer with it but it isn't often diagnosed till much later in life. My first symptoms started when I was 13… Continue reading What It’s Like To Be A Young Adult With Fibromyalgia
When the brain fog hits Leaving your head fuzzy It makes you feel far away As if you are not really there Is this a weird dream? Or can you really not function? When the brain fog hits You struggle to think Even the simplest thing gets jumbled A sentence is impossible to form The… Continue reading When The Brain Fog Hits
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