In case you follow my social media and don’t have Fibromyalgia or a chronic illness and are struggling to understand or wondering why, how I managed to do what I did last weekend I want you to know this. I was still pain, I still felt fatigued when I did what I did last weekend.… Continue reading Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean that I am not going through it
“Let us make hay while the sun shines.” — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra The weekend I just had was far from typical. I managed to have a “real” weekend, you know, like “normal” people do. My health has improved dramatically over the past few weeks. Why? I don’t know. For how long? I don’t know.… Continue reading “Let us make hay while the sun shines.”
Last week I got a letter which sent my anxiety through the roof and I have barely slept since. It was a letter inviting me to make an appointment to review my opiate medication. They have never in 10 years made such a request. There's normally a note on your reorder slip stating - to… Continue reading Anxiety through the roof
“But you don't look 👀 sick” You are right. I don't. I have just arrived home after work. After having no sleep last night I have a full-blown Migraine. This is what people see when they see me in public. This made-up, smiley, always a happy person. Bubbly, bouncy, happy-go-lucky and always filled with fun… Continue reading “But you don’t look sick”
Back to work today after a whole week off. Dreading opening my laptop. I will however ace the day, no matter how shitey it is. Here are more wise words from Elizabeth Taylor. A strong and unstoppable woman. https://www.goalcast.com/2018/09/06/elizabeth-taylor-quotes/ And some interesting information about her career and personal life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor
Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer 