Learn more about Fibromyalgia from what Fibro Bloggers have written here. As well as round ups of experiences in 2023 you can find information on acceptance of pain, Living with P.O.T.S., The Flight or Fight response, Pets and Weight issues.
End of Year Health Update and Lessons Learnt
Melissa provides an update on where she is at when living with fibromyalgia and endometriosis and more diagnoses, treatments she has tried, her surgery and her next big thing.
Dale describes his preparations for the holiday season and shares some beautiful night time festive photos from London. He is also a songwriter and guitarist and shares his newly written Christmas song in a video here.
Fibromyalgia and the Battle for Correct Diagnosis
Sue has gathered together some expert sources on the symtoms of Fibromyalgia and the difficulties of getting a diagnosis.
A short Christmas note to the ones who are struggling.
Alisha shares her feelings and her thoughts at Christmas and some of the difficulties and losses of her year.
Interview with a Chronic Pain Warrior (Book about Grief)
An open and honest interview with a struggling P.O.T.S warrior where she shares her journey to diagnosis and how her faith and family have helped. She offers words of encouragement for others living with chronic pain.
Merry Christmas 2023 & Happy New Year
A quick end of year post from Caz at Invisibly Me Blog which summarises her year and also gives some suggested Christmas and New Year reading for those with chronic illness.
What does acceptance mean when livng with pain?
The reasons for accepting pain and what hinders and helps our acceptance are discussed here by Julie, including some research done into the topic.
What does it mean to accept your pain? That is a question that many of us have asked or been asked.
Fight or Flight Response Overactive in Fibromyalgia
Did you know that an overactive sympathetic nervous system, aka the body's flight or fight response, is overactive in Fibromyalia. Sue discusses this and if there is anything we can do about it.
Glenys shares her Christmas plans when her and her husband live with multiple chronic illnesses.
Do You Buy A Pet Because It's Cute Or The Kids Won't Stop Begging? Beware!
Mel discusses her approach to deciding whether to become Pet Parents.
Christmas Prayer For Fibromyalgia.
A prayer for those with chronic illness including fibromyalgia written by Sue and also a link to a video of her talk at Cal State Fullerton where she shares tips on what to do about Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia and weight gain resources
A list of some of the sites and books that can help with the common Fibromyalgia problem of unwanted weight gain.
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