The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
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
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
Holidays can be a release for anyone, but especially for those living with a chronic illness. However there is a lot more to worry about when planning a holiday if you have an invisible condition. First of all make sure you have travel insurance that covers you well and is up to date with recent… Continue reading Planning for a Holiday when you Live with a Chronic Illness
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
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
It's hard to stay positive when you are in pain 24/7 Your life revolves around trying to help yourself feel better You are constantly ill and often isolated from the outside world ... Its easy to fall into a pit of despair and loneliness Feeling like you are worthless and live a pointless existence You… Continue reading It’s Hard to Stay Positive When You are in Pain 24/7
Through life you gain many friends But only a few are true friends They will be there for you no matter what Through good times and the bad ... Those friends are incredibly important Especially to someone who lives with chronic illness They listen and want to know more about your health They do all… Continue reading The Importance of Good Friends When You Have a Chronic Illness
I am continuing to answer questions about fibromyalgia as a member of the Fibro Blogger Directory. The most recent being do your symptoms interfere with work or school? I see both work and school as being the same, consisting of hard work and dedication. In the simplest form, the answer is yes, fibromyalgia interferes with… Continue reading Your Fibro Questions Answered: Do your Symptoms Interfere with Work or School?
Everyone likes to stay within their comfort zone But sometimes you just need to take a risk My comfort zone is smaller than ever Since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia And I've only hidden myself more and more over the last few months Finally I took a leap and I've gone on a solo holiday… Continue reading My First Solo Holiday with Fibromyalgia
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
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