Fibromyalgia Poems

Planning Ahead with a 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

Fibromyalgia Poems

Keeping a Sense of Achievement Despite 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

Fibromyalgia Poems

How Would You Feel If We Swapped Bodies?

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?

Fibromyalgia Poems

The Dreams of a Chronic Illness Sufferer

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

Fibromyalgia Poems

The Many Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

There are so many symptoms Associated with fibromyalgia It's an ever growing list For every sufferer The main symptoms include Unending pain that never stops Undying fatigue no matter what Random IBS you cannot control Sensitivity to everything in life Light and sound, food and drugs Poor concentration and fibro fog So severe you can't… Continue reading The Many Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Poems

You are Stronger than your Illness

When you're feeling down and blue Please remember you are important No matter how useless you feel No matter how weak you are ... You are strong enough to carry on To fight your demons and your pain To come out the other end With a smile on your face ... You may think you… Continue reading You are Stronger than your Illness

Fibromyalgia Poems

As Comfortable as Possible

I live my life in pain 24/7I do anything to stay comfyTo feel less painWhatever that entailsI often look a messWith my hair downIt just hurts to put it upSometimes even to brush itI live in trackiesNot because I love themBut because they are comfyTight clothes hurt meMy skin is often too sensitiveTo wear jeans… Continue reading As Comfortable as Possible