The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Anger
Anger is a very common emotion, particularly for people suffering from fibromyalgia. It is a natural, human reaction and yet it doesn’t get an awful lot of attention as a side effect to chronic...
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Eight Signs Of Fibromyalgia Usually People Ignore
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disorder that is characterized by widespread pain, among other symptoms. It can cause significant pain and fatigue, interfering with a person’s ability to carry out their daily activities. While...
Fighting Through Another Morning With Fibromyalgia
Everyone has had a tough morning, there’s no question about that. Sometimes, it’s difficult to get out of bed. Occasionally, we all toss and turn and don’t get a refreshing rest. We wake up...
19 Metaphors That Explain What Fibromyalgia Pain Feels Like
If someone has never experienced fibromyalgia firsthand, it can be difficult for them to understand what it’s really like to live with the condition. Simply saying you’re “in pain” often isn’t enough to convey the full reality...
My mom has fibromyalgia. Reading this made me cry for her
Chronic pain is increasingly rampant today. However, chronic pain and chronic diseases are often invisible. In many cases, there are no plasters, visible rashes, or nasal discharge involved. Those who suffer from chronic pain...
22 things that people do not know what they’re doing because they have fibromyalgia
When you are fighting an invisible disease such as fibromyalgia, battles are not always obvious to outsiders. When you reject an invitation or choose to take the elevator instead of the stairs, it’s too...
Physical Changes in the Body of Fibromyalgia
While the syndrome is often poorly understood and large portions of it remain a mystery, research is beginning to find observable physiological reasons for it. Certainly there is still a long way to go,...
Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like I’ve Been Beaten Up by Invisible Elves
Fibromyalgia pain for me feels like I’ve been beaten up by invisible elves. I’ve described it like this before in another article and I’ll reiterate it again. I describe it like this because, though amusing,...
To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain
I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m exaggerating or being dramatic....
How the Opioid Crisis Is Creating a Crisis for Chronic Pain Patients
I have been diagnosed fibromyalgia, panic disorder, insomnia and quite a few other conditions for five years now. I have experienced a lot and have struggled to find the help I need to make it through my day-to-day...