Faking chronic illness is not nearly as easy as people think, it actually takes a lot of time and preparation. Before you undertake this project, here are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Make sure you’re faking a real chronic illness Don’t pick a fake illness like Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, or Lyme Disease.…Continue reading 5 tips for faking chronic illness (it’s just that easy)
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4 surprising ways chronic illness can change your life
Chronic illness has changed my life in many ways, there is no doubt about that. Most of the changes were fairly obvious, but recently I noticed a few changes I made without even knowing. Some of these changes are funny, some of them are not, but as usual I try to look at all of…Continue reading 4 surprising ways chronic illness can change your life
What it’s like when pain never goes away
Some people are under the impression that pain is something that can be conquered. That if you just try hard enough you can beat it and live a normal life. So I thought I’d share a few snapshots from my life with chronic pain. After all, life with chronic pain is absolutely the best, and…Continue reading What it’s like when pain never goes away
The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain
It’s past time to end the disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain. Note: If you don’t like satire proceed at your own risk Dear chronic pain patients, In the last few years, it’s come to the attention of the media, politicians, and society that people who take opioids for chronic pain…Continue reading The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain
Managing Fibromyalgia in Heat and Humidity
There’s nothing worse than dealing with Fibromyalgia in heat and humidity. In a few weeks, I’m going camping… In July… In Louisiana… Just writing that makes me start to sweat. Clearly, I have a screw loose for agreeing to do such a thing, especially after complaining about how much I hate summer. However, I am…Continue reading Managing Fibromyalgia in Heat and Humidity
7 reasons summer is the worst
It’s that time again. Time for sun, sweat, and bugs. Time to run the AC nonstop while you close the blinds and pretend you live in a cave. Time for swollen hands and legs and increased pain levels. Ah, there’s nothing like the magic of summer. If you’re lucky enough to live in a climate…Continue reading 7 reasons summer is the worst
7 surprising ways to exercise with chronic pain
When you live with chronic pain or Fibromyalgia all you hear is exercise exercise exercise. Because when just getting out of bed is accomplishment, of course you should go running because it will surely be good for you. This advice just won’t go away, so I’ve come up with a few things that I do…Continue reading 7 surprising ways to exercise with chronic pain
6 reasons chronic pain is the worst
Because living with chronic pain is not easy. You have to pretend to be sympathetic to other people’s pain When someone is going on and on about how much they hurt after running ten miles it’s all you can do not to punch them. Instead you paste a sympathetic look on your face and agree…Continue reading 6 reasons chronic pain is the worst
Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness
Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness Chronic illness isn’t funny I don’t know why you would write something like this This is in poor taste I don’t appreciate people laughing about illness This reflects badly on Fibromyalgia because people will think it’s real These are just some of the comments…Continue reading Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness
How I fake my Fibromyalgia symptoms (or not)
This is how I fake my fibromyalgia symptoms. Exhaustion and fatigue When I’m faking my favorite thing to do is to pretend that I’m exhausted. It can be somewhat taxing to always look like I’ve got an endless version of the flu, but if I apply myself I can really pull it off. When I…Continue reading How I fake my Fibromyalgia symptoms (or not)