Did you know that September is Pain Awareness Month? According to the US Pain Foundation, “50 million Americans live with chronic pain” and “pain is the
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Don’t Let an Extended Flare Stop Your Progress
It happens every January. After a couple of months of pushing myself in order to enjoy the holidays, I experience a flare that lasts most
5 Tips for Dealing with an Increase in Fibromyalgia Symptoms
I’m not going to lie – last week was rough. When the weather starts to turn cool, my pain levels increase dramatically. This happens every
Is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Helpful for Fibromyalgia?
I had my Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) on Friday. I was in the middle of a flare, so I almost chickened out and cancelled my
Letting Go of Guilt When You Live with Chronic Pain
“You’re a warrior Baby.” My eyes filled with tears once again as my husband said this to me. I sure didn’t feel like a warrior;
Waking Up in Pain: Sharing My Story for Pain Awareness Month
Did you know that over 50 million Americans live with chronic pain? 50 million people — in the US alone! Can you imagine how
What Kind of Music Will You Play? Attitude and Chronic Illness
The piano you see above is one of the things I love about our city. Each Spring, these lovely painted pianos show up all over
Looking Back to Move Forward with Fibromyalgia
I stood in the middle of my office feeling completely overwhelmed again. As I mentioned in my post Just Do One Thing, I’m completely re-doing my office.
Learning Acceptance When You Live With Fibromyalgia or Other Chronic Illness
I knew it wasn’t good when I woke up vibrating last Saturday…. Maybe you’re familiar with this sensation, maybe not….. It happens sometimes when I’m
Low Battery: How Do I Keep Energy Levels Steady With Fibromyalgia?
We were finally going to take our day trip to celebrate our anniversary. We had delayed by a couple of weeks, mainly due to my
Just Do One Thing: Tackling Big Projects When You Live With Chronic Pain
Ugh, I have to do something about this office. I absolutely cannot work in this mess! I had finally reached the end of my rope with
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[Fibro Life] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Why I Share It All
Are there ever times when you’re happy to be wrong? I have to say, I had one of those times earlier this week. As I
Daffodils and Fibromyalgia: Lessons from Spring’s Early Bloomer
How are you feeling today? my husband asked. Well, I haven’t cried today, so that’s an improvement, right? It had been a rough several days. As
How Can I Exercise Consistently When I Hurt All The Time?
My yoga practice is going to the dogs — literally. I’ve had company on my mat for the last two days. It’s not easy to have
Watercolor Lessons And Self-Care
“My painting lesson didn’t go very well” I said to my husband. Not too long ago, while browsing in our local bookstore, I came upon
What Do You Do When Chronic Illness Stops You In Your Tracks?
Do you ever feel that you take two steps forward and three steps back? I have to confess, it’s been one of those weeks for
My Trip To Cinn City: Finding Balance With Fibromyalgia
My hubby and I went to Cinn City this morning. No, not sin city, as in slot machines and shows, but Cinn City, a little piece of heaven
Is Your Chronic Illness Hiding A Problem? The Importance of Preventive Screenings
My hubby and I went for our skin cancer screenings on Thursday. The trip is a little over an hour each way, but since it’s
Learning To Thrive In Spite Of The Fibro “Storm”: My Top 3 Tips
We’re getting snow today….or maybe a mix of sleet, rain and snow…. We’re hearing three different things from three different news outlets. We definitely have
Measuring Progress With Fibromyalgia
Every year, at the end of the year, I sit down and spend a little time taking stock of the year I just finished. I