Fibromyalgia Poems

Trauma and Fibromyalgia

There have been many connections between fibromyalgia and trauma in articles from around the world The most recent studies suggest those with fibromyalgia have their bodies stuck on high alert For example with flu you suffer pain all over as your body is trying to fight the infection With fibromyalgia your body is in this… Continue reading Trauma and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

My Fibro Life

For Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on 12th May, I'm raising awareness by sharing my fibro story up to this point. I have been blogging about my experience with chronic illness and particularly fibromyalgia since July 2018 and ironically this is also my 100th post, so a good time to reflect on my fibro life. Fibromyalgia is… Continue reading My Fibro Life

Fibromyalgia Poems

Chronic Illness and Anxiety

A chronic illness is difficult at the best of times The many symptoms can leave you often house bound And can mean you are not able to be as sociable as you want to be The unpredictability of chronic illness can mean you are unable to make plans Or may have to cancel plans at… Continue reading Chronic Illness and Anxiety

Fibromyalgia Poems

Mental Health Issues and Chronic Illness

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