Thursday

WHAT'S HAPPENING on the fibromyalgia blogs lately?

Check out the latest updates from our fibro bloggers! Find out what the fibro blogger community is up to. 

Here is a round up of the latest happenings from many of the fibro bloggers who are members of the Directory. You can find the complete list of fibro blogs here

WHAT'S HAPPENING on the fibromyalgia blogs lately?

Mandy has been brave enough to post Widow's Reality: My Love Story ~ God's Love.

Melissa has written a book of fiction 'Mindfully Yours, Ella' and the main character is living with chronic illness.
                                                     
Dales' YouTube Chanel, Fibro & Photos, is fairly new. He has 8 videos. Please subscribe. 
                                                     
Caz  has written about policy changes in the UK that affect those with chronic illness and disability. 
                                                     
Glenys give us an update on her chronic life living in Australia and thinking about the wider world.
                                                     
Suzanne has updated her site, CocoLime Fitness and it looks great. 
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
Michelle is resuming her Turning Pain into Strength podcast with a variety of interesting guests. 
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
Carrie Celebrates turning 50! in 50 for 50! Half A Century Birthday Edition
                                                     
Ria writes about her new symptom of Tinnitus in Will I never be able to enjoy silence again?
                                                     
One of Beverley's latest posts is Becoming More Active With Chronic Illness. 
                                                     
Cynthia, The Disabled Diva, is active on X.
                                                     
Susan Pearson has written about Complex Sleep Problems and Fibro.
                                                     
Lee Good (that's me) has a post about Muscle Relaxant Medications for Fibromyalgia.
                                                     
I hope I have missed any Fibro Bloggers who have something recent they would like to promote. If I have please let me know in the comments below.

WHAT'S HAPPENING on the fibromyalgia blogs?



Tuesday

Five fabulous fibro bloggers

We are celebrating five outstanding fibro bloggers from the Fibro Blogger Directory this week! 
These courageous writers endure chronic pain yet continue to share their journeys to empower others and help them understand more about Fibromyalgia. 

Five fibro bloggers


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Beverley has been blogging at Blooming Mindfulness since 2016. She has many chronic illnesses including Fibromyalgia, anaemia, chronic fatigue, depression and general anxiety disorder. Despite all of these, and being a carer, she has a very positive outlook. You can catch up with her through the many lovely videos she has created chatting about her life as a disabled vintage witch!

I blog about my experiences and give tips and tricks to help and inspire other disabled people. I also hope to raise awareness and compassion from able-bodied people wanting to educate themselves.

I hope my posts and videos help you, but I am not a doctor and though I trained as a nurse I cannot give personalised help and advice. 

Here are some of her fibromyalgia related posts:
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Helen blogs at Living whole: Neurodivergent lived experience with a side order of chronic health. As well as Fibromyalgia, POTS, Autism and ADHD and Ehlers-Danlos hypermobility she writes about being a highly sensitive person and...
what it is like to live as a neurodivergent adult female with chronic health conditions whilst trying, very hard, to impart some of the breakthroughs and many positives of increased self-understanding that have come out of the journey.
I aim to offer is a resource comprised of relatable experiences and clues in the dark for other people exploring their health status as I have had to do…and, in fact, as all of us with chronic conditions such as ME/CFS are forced to do for ourselves given these conditions are still so widely misunderstood, stigmatized, under-researched and generally swept under the carpet.

Her fibro related blog posts include:

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Susan's blog is Living Creatively with Fibro where she has been blogging to help others understand more about Fibromyalgia and share the creativity that helps her in her life.

In 2016, I started the blog “Living Creatively with Fibro.” The first reason was to chronicle my journey. Then as time passed by I realised that there was so much that was unknown or misunderstood about Fibromyalgia. Even within the medical community. So I wanted to help the “Spoonie” community get the word out.

Although I write quite a lot about Fibromyalgia and Spoonie Life. That does not define me, and so I write about how I live with Fibro too.

Her fibro blog posts include:

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Bethan blogs at Hello Fibro Blog. She has been suffering with chronic pain since she was ten but was not diagnosed with Fibromyalgia till many years later. She was in her early 20's when she started blogging. 
I started this blog to come to terms with my diagnosis but also to raise awareness and help others with similar conditions know they are not alone. I have found an amazing community of bloggers and the chronically ill that support one another through everything 💜
Some of her interesting Fibro posts include:
                                                      
Dan blogs at CFS Unravelled Opening the Door to Recovery from ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia. He is a former Physicist who used his scientific training to research Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and POTS when he was ill with for 7 years. His main goal is to educate and assist patients and their healthcare providers in understanding these conditions. His blog is full of video interviews including experts in the field. He believes that...
despite the fact that there is no panacea cure for these disorders, full recovery is absolutely possible. 

His fibromyalgia related posts include:

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I hope you have enjoyed finding out more about these fibro bloggers this week. Don't forget to call in next week to see who will be included in Focus on Five Fibro blogs.

Focus on Five fabulous fibro bloggers


Friday

Learn more about Fibromyalgia from those living with it.

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.

Thanks for stopping by.

Fibromyalgia  articles

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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. 

 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.

 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.

 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. 


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.


Fibromyalgia link up



Find out more about these fabulous sharing and caring bloggers at their Fibro blogs by clicking on their names above. 

Thursday

The Ultimate Instagram Directory for Fibromyalgia

Instagram Directory for Fibromyalgia 2025

Welcome to the Ultimate Instagram Directory for Fibromyalgia!
Looking for a comprehensive list of Instagram accounts focused on Fibromyalgia? You’ve come to the right place!

We’ve gathered a wide range of amazing Fibro-focused profiles, all in one convenient spot. Whether you're here to connect, learn, or spread awareness, we hope this directory makes it easier to find and support the Fibromyalgia community.

Don’t forget—following, liking, and commenting on these accounts helps raise awareness and keep the conversation going on Instagram!

If you have not been included and would like to be just let me know your instagram name and url in the comments. 😉

1. fibrobloggers  
2. My Several Worlds
3. Carrie Kellenberger - Fibro Blogger  
4. Helen's Journey - Fibro Warrior / Blogger / Poet  
5. Fibro & Photos with Dale Rockell  
6. Morning Cuppas with Glenys 
7. Pain: Chronic / Words: Iconic (JanetJay.com)  
8. the_disabled_diva  
9. windys journey  
10. sue.ingebretson  
11. danneuffer.cfsunravelled  
12. Hello Fibro Blog  
13. Living Creatively With Fibro  
14. CocoLime Fitness  
15. Melissa N Reynolds  
16. Turning pain into strength  
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Alisha Nurse


The Ultimate Instagram Directory for Fibro