I am finally feel like once again I am living up to the meaning of my name. Friends call me Thor for short. Thora is the female version of Thor; the god of thunder & war. He protected people of the land. Thora is the name of St Magnus’ mother. This magnificent cathedral in Kirkwall,… Continue reading Thor – the god of thunder & war. He protected people of the land.
A Scottish fibromyalgia charity based in Coatbridge is looking to expand its reach. Already running support groups in Coatbridge, Galston, Glasgow, Falkirk and Irvine. Upon my diagnosis, I was disappointed to learn there were no Fibromyalgia support groups in Orkney. With NHS Orkney’s only treatment provision for Fibromyalgia being medication at the time, it concerned… Continue reading More Than Fibro Charity plea for local volunteers
Located on the north end of the island. Whitemill Bay is my favourite beach in Sanday. All of them are spectacular, but this one is my absolute favourite. Breathtakingly beautiful, with its white sand and clear blue water. It could easily be mistaken for a beach in Greece. On Tuesday we went to the beach.… Continue reading Whitemill Bay, Sanday, Orkney Islands 2022
“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.”
Apologies for the swearing. It is the only single word that I can use to describe my situation. I have spent months trying to get on top of the pain. I have refrained from feeling sorry for myself or crying. Nothing I do is helping. I have tried every trick I have learned over the… Continue reading Fibromyalgia is SHIT, no other way to describe it really. Yes, I am having a bad day. A bad day after months of chronic pain with no relief
Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer 