WELCOME to this weeks Fibro linkup
and a big THANKYOU to you for joining in this year and supporting Fibro Friday and helping others to learn more about fibromyalgia.
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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.
This week we had 13 fabulous fibro related articles which you can view here.
Topics include acceptance of chronic pain, the flight or fight response in Fibromyalgia, PETS and P.O.T.S., as well as many Christmas related posts.
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These Fibromyalgia articles allow you to understand more about fibromyalgia. Those living with fibro are sharing their blog posts to raise awareness of this chronic pain condition and the many ways it affects their lives and also offer helpful ways they cope such as distraction ideas, humor and self care strategies.
| Fibromyalgia and the Current State of Research A snapshot of the current state of fibromyalgia research. Read full article by Thom Byxbe Set Boundaries, Command Respect Setting boundaries is a skill we all need. This post explores why we should set them. Read full article by Thom Byxbe Nostalgic, Creative & Photographic Distraction From Fibro How these 3 factors come together in a hobby that helps in distracting from the many symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Read full article by Dale Rockell Top 6 Books as Gifts for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Sufferers Reviews of 6 books of which some are practical and same are uplifting. Read full article by Blogger Bar ACR23 Fibromyalgia Research in 2023 - Where Rheumatology Meets My Several Worlds presents the latest fibromyalgia research from ACR23 attended in 2023. The presentation was called 'Fibromyalgia & Other Clinical Pain Syndromes.' Read full article by Carrie Kellenberger Distraction ideas to bring you joy for Busy People with Chronic Pain and Fatigue. ''We deserve to do things we like and enjoy. Even if we barely have the energy to manage life. Our quality of life matters so much. So today, I want to share some distraction ideas for your enjoyment, even if you have a busy life too.'' Read full article by Melissa Reynolds Physical Self-Care Strategies To Manage Fibromyalgia Sue shares the strategies she uses to maintain physical self-care and how she uses the free Health Storylines app to keep on track. Read full article by Sue It's OK to have a simple ChristmasThe whys and hows of a simple Christmas in this Christian household when both partners are living with chronic illness. Read full article by GlenysDisability Representation on Doctor Who Beverley gives her opinion on how disability is portrayed in one of her all time favourite shows and has a bonus video on disability in Hollywood movies. Read full article by Beverley Butterfly. Relaxing Sunday A very brief post about her day by Melinda. Read full article How Viruses Affect Those With Chronic IllnessA personal experience of how and why viruses have an affect on someone living with fibro and other chronic illnesses.Read full article by Bethan Jones. A Fibromyalgia Christmas Laugh Here you will find a the 12 Days of Fibro Read full article by Sue Ingebretson. Fibro Friday week 484 |
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