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?
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
How to find Inspiration when you live with Chronic Illness
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com It’s the time of year when the media is awash with ideas on new year’s resolutions, goals and how to do and be better in 2023. But it can be hard to feel inspired to work towards much of anything when you have a chronic illness. Days can blend … Continue reading How to find Inspiration when you live with Chronic Illness
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
Coping with Fibromyalgia in Summer Time
For many of us, summer can be difficult when you live with fibromyalgia, as symptoms can worsen. Discover how to make life more comfortable when the weather heats up.
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month – How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Day to Day Life?
Aside from the physical and mental symptoms of fibromyalgia, life itself can change in terms of what we are able to do, where we go and who we associate with.
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 