Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia can change the very core of who we are - this post explores some of the ways in which living with chronic illness can change us.
Benefits of time in nature when you have fibromyalgia
Spending time outdoors in nature has many benefits for our health - from mental health benefits to improving vitamin D levels.
Childhood Symptoms – could they have been Fibromyalgia?
I experienced many classic symptoms of fibromyalgia as a child but it was only decades later that I was diagnosed. Would a child displaying the same symptoms today be diagnosed much earlier?
5 Things to love about Autumn
There's a lot to love about autumn, and this post covers 5 of the most wonderful aspects of this time of year.
A Chronic Voice – October 2021 Writing Prompts
For October, I am joining in again with the monthly writing prompts from Sheryl at A Chronic Voice .
Things I’d Never Have Tried Without Chronic Illness
Life with chronic illness is hard but it can also present opportunities to have a go at new things. Perhaps we have more time than we used to have or can no longer do some of what we used to do, but there are plenty of new things that we can try.
Coping with perimenopause and fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to cope with but throw perimenopause into the mix as well and symptoms can become much more troublesome. This post covers my own story and some management tips for this phase of life.
A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
This month, I am joining in with the monthly writing prompts from A Chronic Voice for the first time as I only recently discovered this lovely online community :-). As well as the monthly prompts being a great read to discover how others interpret the words each month, it's also especially helpful for new bloggers, … Continue reading A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
Q&A: A Day in the Life with Chronic Illness and Pain by a Fibromyalgia Spoonie
A day in the life of a fibromyalgia spoonie as part of A Chronic Voice linkup Q&A
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month – Four Things I Wish Non-Fibro People Understood
Since fibromyalgia is an invisible illness, it can be misunderstood by others. Some of the most common misconceptions are described in this post.