The Face of Mental Illness
It’s me. It’s you. It’s your neighbor. Your mother, your brother, your best friend. It can be any of us and all of us. I sit here today feeling somehow less of a person because of my challenges....
View ArticleGetting Sick or Is It “Just” Fibromyalgia?
Today I felt really icky. I know I was behind on sleep and I was a bit stressed out, but some of the symptoms I was experiencing were hard to decipher. Quite frequently I feel fatigued, lethargic, and...
View ArticleTeetering Too Close to Depression
It’s been a rough one my friends. I am really hurting, horrible headache and emotions are all on the down side today. I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I am downright sad and miserable....
View ArticlePsychosomatic No More
Tonight we had a great chat during the usual Tuesday night (#mhsm) Mental Health and Social Media chat on Twitter. I was happy to be moderating this evening and I chose to discuss the topic of...
View ArticleI’m Too Tired
I am laying here in bed… wanting to say something important, inspirational, moving… but all I’ve got is fatigue. The last few days have been challenging, each in their own unique ways. Little sleep has...
View ArticleMy Life in Pajamas
Living life in pajamas has its upsides. Comfort is number one. It sounds really pleasant, like all of those commercials for work at home opportunities that tout “I can wear my pajama pants and slippers...
View ArticleA Random Act of Fun
I woke up the other morning like I do most mornings, groggy, already lethargic, stiff and aching. It’s just kind of par for the course. Some days I am able to get moving and feel so much better once I...
View ArticleFunky Fibromyalgia Sensory Symptoms
Most of us fibromyalgia folk, and the people acquainted with us, understand that we have pain and fatigue. While really truly understanding the pain and fatigue might still be elusive, generally...
View ArticleIt’s in the Details, Healthy Eating and Fibromyalgia
Image via Wikipedia A couple of posts ago I told you that I was making changes in my diet and that I am feeling much improved… it’s true and I am still at it. I thought you might per chance be...
View ArticleI Haven’t Forgotten
You may or may not know that I am now working full-time. I am a single parent now and I am living a busy and hectic life. I have fibromyalgia, but I certainly don’t look the picture, if there is one....
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