What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Gratitude Goal setting Finding the joy
Author: Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer
I have suffered with FND, Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS for over a decade. In this blog I write about living with chronic illness and island life in Orkney.
Acceptance, resignation or denial, or is it just finally understanding?
Five Stages of Grief Acceptance of your new reality can take years. You can slip back into denial and that's ok. I am still in denial 12 years on. I refuse to be beaten by Fibromyalgia. I will not allow it to stop me from doing the things I choose. I perform the act of… Continue reading Acceptance, resignation or denial, or is it just finally understanding?
Am I risking it all? Days of Regret II
In a reflective mood tonight. I am feeling regretful. Have I been hammering my body too hard again? Am I risking my health and “well spell” yet again? Yes, my health has been the best its been for years. But like grains of sand, I can feel it slowly slipping through my fingers. How do… Continue reading Am I risking it all? Days of Regret II
200+ symptoms of Fibromyalgia
For anyone who doesn't know what Fibromyalgia is. Here is a list of 200+ effects/symptoms Fibromyalgia has on our bodies. Yes, it's a long list and yes some of us have more/different symptoms than others. Fibromyalgia affects everyone differently. Not all of us are the same. Why would our symptoms be? I have put a… Continue reading 200+ symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Writing prompt / What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?
What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? It means that I have heat, food, a roof over my head. My family being healthy. My health being stable. Anything else is a bonus.
Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer 