This coming weekend marks the summer solstice here in the northern hemisphere - the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. Across the UK, people will be making pilgrimages to sacred sites like Stonehenge and Avebury, gathering among the ancient standing stones to witness the sunrise. I've always felt drawn … Continue reading Embracing the Light: Summer Solstice Reflections
Slow and Steady Wins: Running a 10K with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
I’ve posted before that running has become the latest tool in my wellness toolkit. But, living with fibromyalgia and other chronic health conditions means that I have to take running (like most things) very slowly. I plan every run in the context of my week to ensure that I don't do too much and cause … Continue reading Slow and Steady Wins: Running a 10K with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Managing Fibromyalgia Through Journaling: How This Daily Writing Habit Has Helped Me
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
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?
A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts December 2022
Once again, I am delighted to be joining in with Sheryl's monthly writing prompts over at A Chronic Voice. This month, the prompts that Sheryl gave us were as follows: Closing As 2022 draws to a close, I will be following a process outlined in a book I have had for years called “Your Best … Continue reading A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts December 2022
A Mood Boosting Autumnal Walk
An autumnal, post-Covid, mood boosting walk at the Wellington Monument, Somerset.
A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts – November 2022
So happy to be joining in with the November writing prompts over at A Chronic Voice and thanks, as always, to Sheryl for all she does for the chronic illness community. The prompts this month are as follows: Finishing Fatiguing Easing Comforting Wishing Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Finishing – I’d managed to avoid … Continue reading A Chronic Voice Writing Prompts – November 2022
A Chronic Voice – October 2022 Writing Prompts
I was delighted when Sheryl from "A Chronic Voice" sent out the October Writing Prompts , as it had been a while since the last one and I know that Sheryl has been going through a lot this year. I love participating in these linkups, reading about other people all over the globe who are … Continue reading A Chronic Voice – October 2022 Writing Prompts
Back to School – Why September is a great time to review your goals
As we approach September, with just over 4 months of 2022 left, it's the perfect time to review your goals - this post examines why
Open water swimming when you have fibromyalgia
My experience of open water swimming with fibromyalgia - both positive and some areas to watch out for. Why open water swimming is a beneficial form of exercise, especially for those of us with chronic illness.
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 