Here you will discover 14 insightful articles about fibromyalgia and its impact on daily life. Dive into helpful info on managing this chronic pain condition including practical tips, real-life examples, and statistics.
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| One Step Forward, Three Years Back Dale reflects on the fragile and unpredictable nature of life with Fibro, where even minor stressors or illness can cause major regressions. The post highlights the unpredictable and frustrating nature of living with Fibro and the difficulty others have in understanding its impact. | |
| Worldwide statistics on Fibromyalgia The article provides a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia on a global scale, presenting key statistics and insights into the condition's prevalence, impact, and management. | |
| Quietly Dwelling This is a reflection, by Glenys, on living with grace, patience, and peace—even when the journey is marked by pain.
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| Arthritis Leg Pain VS Fibromyalgia Leg Pain: What's The Difference? Carrie gives a detailed and personal comparison of the symptoms, sensations, and experiences associated with autoimmune arthritis leg pain and fibromyalgia leg pain. She writes from the perspective of someone living with both conditions and aims to help others understand how to differentiate between the two types of pain, which can often feel very similar.
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| I don't think I would cope A personal reflection on managing life with fibromyalgia, particularly after a recent flare-up has subsided. The author shares how she finds comfort and routine in simple daily activities which help maintain emotional balance and reduce exposure to distressing world news.
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| Ignore Your Aspirational Self: How to quit spending money on clothes you don’t need and probably don’t want. This is an honest exploration of identity, aging, and self-acceptance. Johanna confronts the idea of the aspirational self—an idealized version of who she once was or wishes she could still be—and the emotional and material clutter that accompanies that identity.
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| Being A Pain Research Participant For Wearable Tech This recounts the author's experience participating in a wearable tech research study aimed at understanding and improving life for people living with chronic pain. | |
| What Helps Contradicts How You Feel This explores the tension between what helps and how fibromyalgia makes you feel. Dale emphasizes that while self-management techniques like yoga, meditation, and photography walks have been beneficial, they often go against the natural urge to do nothing that fibro brings.
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| When My GP Said ‘There’s Nothing More We Can Do’ Pete shares his personal journey with fibromyalgia, beginning with the moment he was told by his GP that there was nothing more that could be done for him. Initially, the diagnosis was a relief, but soon the reality of limited treatment options set in, leaving him feeling lost and hopeless. Find out what happens next. | |
| How to let go when you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness Being diagnosed with a chronic illness often means letting go of things we once enjoyed, from work to hobbies. This transition can be tough on our sense of self and may bring up feelings of anger, sadness, or frustration. In this post, Sarah shares some tips on how to navigate this process.
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| I think it was well worth it! Glenys describes the efforts she went to so she can now enjoy one of her favourite pastimes and why the extra pain was worth it. | |
| Will A Virus Impact My Long-Term Function? A personal reflection on coming to terms with the impact that extra conditions may have on someone living with Fibromyalgia.
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| Fibromyalgia is hard. But getting people to believe you? That’s a different kind of fight. The process of explaining fibromyalgia to an employer can be nerve-wracking. This Fibro Chick shares her experience of advocating for her self at work and gives specific and helpful suggestions you can use. | |
| Validation: False Guilt's Cousin The author reflects on the emotional toll fibromyalgia can take when feelings of False Guilt arise. Many people doubt the legitimacy of fibromyalgia, which can lead sufferers to seek validation for their pain. Find out what helps bring a sense of validation.
From April 2025's Fibromyalgia link up - week 539. |
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