This is the start of my newest Interview Series with people who also have Fibromyalgia. Her recent hobby is drawing and this is the piece she likes the best. Now let´s start with the interview! …
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Category: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia ~ Interview with Leona
This is the second Interview of my new Series with people who also have Fibromyalgia. I am introducing to you the lovely Leona. She is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but she lives in London. …
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Fibromyalgia ~ Interview with Shelly
This is the third Interview of my new series with people who also have Fibromyalgia. I am introducing to you the creative Shelly. She is also from England like the lovely Alisha from my last …
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The Finish Line
When my oldest son started senior year way back in September, I never imaged how fast senior year would go, but here we are, less than 3 weeks away from graduation day – the finish …
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Is My RA Causing My Fatigue? Guest Post Brought to you by Nerovi
The health complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are numerous. People living with RA face flare-ups, stiffening, and pain and as a result are left with fatigue. RA can make you feel fatigued for several reasons, …
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Distract Your Pain Away: How to Make the Most of Your Time at Home with Chronic Illness
Living with daily pain can feel very limiting. The list of activities I can no longer do without increasing my pain levels or triggering flare-ups, which includes working, typing, holding a book, vacuuming, running, painting, …
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Coping With Uncertainty: Going Where the Flow of Your Chronic Illness Takes You
Spring lends itself to new beginnings, from planning spring cleaning to starting up projects, to contemplating healthier choices. When you live with chronic pain, it’s easy to decide on a new initiative, but difficult to …
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Habitually Healthier: How to Actually Stick to New Habits in 2020 to Improve Life With Illness
Managing fibromyalgia involves making multiple lifestyle changes. I think it is like having a black belt in New Year’s resolutions. In the past six years, I have added daily stretching, meditating, walking, resting, and supplements …
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Bubble baths. Lit candles. Dark chocolate. Steaming cups of tea. These are the self-care recommendations we are regularly encouraged to add to our daily lives. I love these things as much as anybody else. But …
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Surviving Summer: Tips You Haven’t Thought Of Yet To Help You Manage Your Illness In The Heat
Summertime is here. After a chilly spring, it’s finally sunny and H-O-T. We usually associate this season with fun and relaxation. But for many people with chronic pain, the heat and humidity of summer weather …
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