Living with a chronic illness feels like our bodies are holding us to ransom. We get no rewards for our attempts to function like a “normal” person. We struggle with the everyday things that most people take for granted. Managing life with a chronic illness(s) is exhausting. We experience multiple layers of fatigue. It's important… Continue reading Held hostage by our bodies
INTRODUCTION: This is a guest post by Thom Byxbe of the blog “Thom Byxbe’s Research Desk," a life coach and expert blogger with over four decades of experience to his name. His blog, "Thom Byxbe's Research Desk," is a great place to learn about fibromyalgia, chronic illness, and personal growth and development, among other things. Thom's… Continue reading Thom Byxbe *guest blog*
"We are looking for local volunteers to facilitate face-to-face support group meetings which we hope to hold once every 4-6 weeks."More Than Fibro Charity plea for local volunteers
What is the 21/90 rule? Basically, it takes 21 days to create a habit and 90 days to make it part of your lifestyle. After you complete the 90 days, the habit will be as much a part of your daily lifestyle as brushing your teeth. Here goes. I am more than 21 days into… Continue reading Can I create a habit?
The parts of me you took, made me unstable and left me shook The parts of me you broke, left me breathless, made me choke The parts of me you hurt, made fall down, left in the dirt. My heart you shattered, left in pieces, bruised and battered Taking my kind heart, taking my soul,… Continue reading The parts of me you took
Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer 