Living with a chronic illness often feels like navigating an ever-changing landscape of symptoms, treatments, and emotions. Since diagnosis with fibromyalgia over 11 years ago, one tool in my wellness toolbox that I’ve made use of consistently is journaling although the focus of what I write down has changed over the years. Journaling might be … Continue reading Managing Fibromyalgia Through Journaling: How This Daily Writing Habit Has Helped Me
Pacing Through the Pain: My First Parkrun
I’ve written before about doing the Couch to 5km programme that I finally managed to complete and I am still running (slow) 5Ks regularly. I’d wanted to go along to a parkrun for a while but, for various reasons, had never made it along until a couple of weeks ago. Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom on … Continue reading Pacing Through the Pain: My First Parkrun
Why You Should Snuggle Up with a Good Book: The Surprising Benefits of Reading for Fibromyalgia
If you’re anything like me, a self-proclaimed bookworm, you’ll already know the simple joy of getting lost in a great story. For many of us, reading is a cherished escape, a way to relax and quiet our busy minds. But the benefits of reading can go far beyond relaxation. Science says that diving into a … Continue reading Why You Should Snuggle Up with a Good Book: The Surprising Benefits of Reading for Fibromyalgia
Pain Management Programmes – a useful resource for fibromyalgia?
Pain Management Programmes are offered by the National Health Service (NHS) in some areas of the UK as an option for patients who have been referred to their local Pain Service. Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to be offered a place on a PMP, so I thought it would be helpful to share … Continue reading Pain Management Programmes – a useful resource for fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia-Friendly Getaway: A Weekend in Warwick, England
Days out can often be the last thing on our mind when struggling with fibromyalgia. Pain and fatigue can play havoc with arrangements. But a change of scenery can be helpful and it’s always good to have something pleasant in the diary to look forward to. We recently had a weekend away in Warwick. It’s … Continue reading Fibromyalgia-Friendly Getaway: A Weekend in Warwick, England
Couch to 5K with Fibromyalgia – an impossible mission?
Like many, I'd heard about the Couch to 5K(C25K) running programme, but dismissed it as something that someone like me, with fibromyalgia, would never be able to do. However, when driving became increasingly problematic due to fatigue, it was harder for me to make it to my regular swim sessions, and I knew I needed … Continue reading Couch to 5K with Fibromyalgia – an impossible mission?
It’s Been a While (again!) – Back to Blogging After Health Struggles
I’m not sure how 14 months have passed since I last posted on here. I must admit that at the end of last year, I didn’t really feel like writing any blog posts as my mental health wasn’t great, but thought I would get back into it in the new year. Then 2024 came along … Continue reading It’s Been a While (again!) – Back to Blogging After Health Struggles
Anxious Fibro Brain
It's well known that there's a link between anxiety and depression and fibromyalgia. It's something that many of us struggle with as part and parcel of life with fibro. Learning to cope with the fact that we may no longer be able to do everything that we'd like to can fuel these feelings of stress … Continue reading Anxious Fibro Brain
It’s been a while…
How is it 5 months since I last posted here?! The months have flown by and now here we are into the 2nd half of 2023 and in the middle of summer. Most of this year, I have been really struggling with a combination of the usual fibromyalgia stuff, with added Long Covid. Fatigue has … Continue reading It’s been a while…
A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts – March 2023
It’s great to see the return of the prompts from Sheryl at A Chronic Voice for March. I’ve been losing my blogging motivation this year as my focus has been on other projects but I always want to join in with these prompts and enjoy reading the posts of others too. The prompts for March … Continue reading A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts – March 2023
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 