The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
Sometimes life gets so busy you don't have a chance to take a minute for yourself; to put yourself first and think about your needs and wants. Other people become the priority, and you push yourself too far without realising. Sometimes you just have to say no and take some 'Me' time. Take a step… Continue reading The Importance of ‘Me’ Time
When I say I'm tired I mean I'm absolutely exhausted To the point of no return I am doing my best to function on some level ... When I say I'm tired Its affecting every part of what I do The only thing that will help is rest House bound for at least a day… Continue reading What I Mean When I Say “I’m Tired”
I recently had some unexpected good news at work and it caught me so unawares that I cried in happiness. My manager is quite new to the role and I didn't know if she had been told much at all about my health. I've been fairly secretive about it, only revealing little snippets of my… Continue reading Opening Up to Someone Else is Helping Me be more Honest with Myself
With fibromyalgia clumsiness is a part of life Not just due to brain fog but also from balance issues It makes you seem awkward to others And they often don't realise you weren't always like that ... The balance issues mean you walk into things easily Tables, walls, doors, chairs and more Even getting dressed… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Clumsiness
With chronic illness morning is the hardest part of the day Through lack of sleep or poor sleep quality you wake exhausted Not knowing how you will get through the rest of the day Your body is so stuff and achy you can barely move But too uncomfortable to stay still Just getting out of… Continue reading Morning is the Hardest Part of the Day
One of the most disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia is leg weakness With fibromyalgia muscles can be injured easily Sometimes you don't even realise you've hurt yourself You thought you had gotten away with it, not overdone it But no matter how hard you try to strengthen your body Your legs are always the easiest to… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Leg Weakness
SAD is short for Seasonal Affective Disorder It is where your body and mind experience symptoms At certain times of the year, mainly winter With chronic illness, it can worsen your symptoms dramatically ... In the winter my muscles and joints seize up more The fatigue increases far beyond my normal Every symptom is intensified… Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why You Feel Worse in the Winter
Whenever I see a doctor or other professional They always say exercising helps with the pain I agree you need to keep your muscles strong to avoid more symptoms But at the same time exercise can cause even more pain ... Anything more than walking short distances can lead to pulled muscles Even when I… Continue reading Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Help or Worsen Symptoms
Last year was without a doubt the toughest so far. From finally getting a diagnosis after years of chronic pain to a previous trauma causing PTSD and anxiety, but I survived it. I started my blog in July 2018 when I was inspired to write a poem to try to understand my illness. It was… Continue reading My 2018 Fibromyalgia Journey
You see me smiling And think I am okay You see me out and about I look like I'm having fun ... You see me working hard I look like a normal person You see me socialising And think there can't be anything wrong ... But what you don't see When I get home I'm… Continue reading I’m Not Faking Being Ill, I’m Faking Being Well
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