Photo by Katya Wolf on Pexels.com Living with fibromyalgia can often feel overwhelming. From navigating complex symptoms to finding effective coping strategies, the journey can be both challenging and isolating. But what if you had your own personalized guidebook—a resource tailored to your experiences, insights, and needs? Enter the “Fibro Manual” or commonplace book, a … Continue reading Fibromyalgia Survival: Build Your Own Coping Manual
Finding My Way Back to Yoga: In Praise of Chair Yoga for Chronic Pain
I've always had a complicated relationship with yoga. On one hand, I know it can be beneficial - the gentle stretching, the mindfulness, the promise of reduced pain and increased flexibility. On the other hand, my fibromyalgia and arthritis seemed to conspire against me every time I tried to join a class. During lockdown, I … Continue reading Finding My Way Back to Yoga: In Praise of Chair Yoga for Chronic Pain
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