Fibro Friday week 525

 WELCOME to this week's fibromyalgia link-up and thanks for stopping by.

Here you can find some new fibro friends, check out what people have to say about fibromyalgia, and see what your favorite bloggers are writing this week.

You will find interesting and helpful information, from people who have fibromyalgia, by clicking on the numbered links below. It is also a wonderful way to find more fibro friends if you are living with this chronic pain condition.

Why was Fibro Friday started? It began as a place for people to learn more about fibromyalgia and share their personal stories with it.

THIS WEEKS ARTICLES

1.  Saying 'YES' And Realising I'm A Writer! by Dale Rockell at Fibro & Photos. He describes his writing process, two new opportunities and his realisations about being a fibro blogger. 

2.  The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Mental Health: Navigating the Invisible Struggle by This Fibro Chick. She writes about the emotional weight of chronic pain, dealing with fibro fog, the stigma of invisible illness and coping with the mental health impact on Fibromyalgia.

3.  Fibromyalgia 101: Find Info, Support, and Fibro Friends by Carrie Kellenberger at My Several Worlds. This is a comprehensive article on Fibromyalgia and what you need to know about it including the overlaps with many other chronic diseases. 

4.  Find out all about the pain of fibromyalgia. Many fibro bloggers (over seventy are sharing their articles here about their own personal experiences with pain and what has helped them.

5. Enough acid to rival Chernovyl by Glenys at Australian Sacrificial Homekeeper. She talks about one of her persistent symptoms ~ GERD ~ and new information that has come to light. 

6.  What is the self care model for fibromyalgia by Melissa Reynolds at Going My Own Pace. She explains what the self care model, that she uses is, and how it helps her. 

7. Anxiety is not always something to worry about by Johanna at Life According To Johanna. She use to teach about dual diagnosis and in this post she expresses her thoughts and understanding of anxiety. 

8.  Autumn makes me happy by Beverley Butterfly at Blooming Mindfulness. In this article she talks about how the seasons affect chronic illness and why autumn is her favorite time of year.