The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
I wake up and I'm still in pain My body is stiff and aching I get up feeling the pain ease a little I don't feel too bad today ... I manage to shower and wash my hair I may even be able to dry it today It's a very rare day indeed Today is… Continue reading A Good Day Does Not Mean I’m Pain Free
My fibromyalgia had been getting to me a lot recently. The endless pain and fatigue was getting me down. I had no social life even with my family as I would just stare blankly at the TV all evening, having used all my brain power during the day at work. I had had CBD Oil… Continue reading My First Two Weeks Taking CBD Oil
When it comes to pain and illness, I find doctors just give you tablets and send you on your way thinking it will fix everything. However I have found often the side effects of medications can be worse than just the symptoms they help manage. The side effects can add extra symptoms I really cant… Continue reading Chronic Illness: Managing Symptoms Naturally
I don't like my new normal I now have to spend my days off resting Just so I can continue the endless cycle Of pain and fatigue 24 hours a day ... I long for what my life used to be When the pain wasn't constant When the fatigue was manageable When I could achieve… Continue reading Chronic Illness: My New Normal
Living with a chronic illness, you soon learn it flares up mostly when you overdo it. The key problem is that every day the level of activity before overdoing it can vary drastically. I have been trying to remind myself to pace but it can be especially hard when I'm having a good day. On… Continue reading Tips on Pacing when you Live with Chronic Illness
Basically anywhere I go, my frenemy fibromyalgia goes too We are like conjoined twins unable to separate Like a leech it sticks to me, disgusting and unwanted And I cannot escape it no matter what I try I recently went to Disney World Florida for the first time and it was everything I hoped for… Continue reading My Disney World Holiday with my ‘Conjoined Twin’ Fibromyalgia
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 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
People tell me to share how I feel But I know if I do they will not understand They will think I'm just moaning That I just need to be positive They don't realise the truth That every day I'm in pain That every day is a struggle Nothing I easy If I open up… Continue reading Staying Silent
Hello Fibro My literal pain in the everywhere You're the invisible villain to my superhero A super tired, pained hero I'm ready to fight you to the death No matter what it takes Hello there Fibro You're always there to remind me That you're never going to leave Tiring me out and slowing me down… Continue reading Hello Fibro
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