Recently an acquaintance of mine who has suffered for years from unexplained illness was finally diagnosed. It’s hard to explain to someone who has never suffered from an unexplained illness, but the diagnosis was actually a happy occasion and yet he chose to keep silent. He did not tell most of his other acquaintances or…Continue reading How to support someone with chronic illness
Tag: Living with chronic illness
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
12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
12 gifts that will really help someone with chronic illness this year. You’ve probably already read my serious version of what people with chronic illness really want for Christmas, the following is the wishful thinking version of what people with chronic illness really want this year. It’s that time again, time to think about buying…Continue reading 12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
10 things people with Fibromyalgia really want as gifts this year
What gifts do people with Fibromyalgia really want? The gift of people to realize that Fibromyalgia is not fake Fibromyalgia is a legitimate illness that has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, because Fibromyalgia mostly affects women, it has never been taken seriously. People should react to a Fibromyalgia diagnosis with support, not judgment…Continue reading 10 things people with Fibromyalgia really want as gifts this year
5 Common Fibromyalgia Myths and why they’re wrong
Despite being around for several decades, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is still widely misunderstood. Patients still struggle with getting a diagnosis, and when they do get a diagnosis helping their friends and family understand their invisible illness can be a challenge. What complicates patients’ lives even more are a myriad of myths and misconceptions that…Continue reading 5 Common Fibromyalgia Myths and why they’re wrong
Running to the edge of your strength
My dad asks me every time I see him, “how are you feeling?” Every time my answer is the same: I am tired, overrun, exhausted, hurting, and generally miserable. That answer has never changed since I got sick. But the other day he asked me to think about what I was able to do this…Continue reading Running to the edge of your strength
Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked
You may have landed on this page because you googled “Is fibromyalgia fake” looking to confirm that someone in your life is a lazy hypochondriac. Well unfortunately for you ( but fortunate for them) fibromyalgia is real. Now don’t get me wrong, Fibromyalgia is overdiagnosed. Many people who have chronic pain issues end up getting…Continue reading Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked
I believe you
Recently an acquaintance of mine who has suffered for years from unexplained illness was finally diagnosed. It’s hard to explain to someone who has never suffered from an unexplained illness, but the diagnosis was actually a happy occasion and yet he chose to keep silent. He did not tell most of his other acquaintances or…Continue reading I believe you
8 reasons Fibromyalgia is the the absolute worst
In response to the criticism about my “5 ways Fibromyalgia makes you awesome” post being too positive, I decided to write a counter post. I even upped the ante by coming up with eight things, instead of five! Warning: this post contains sarcasm. 1. It turns you into an idiot Fibro fog takes over your…Continue reading 8 reasons Fibromyalgia is the the absolute worst
5 things to remember when you’re having a good day
I’ve been feeling really good lately. Not normal good, but good for me. For the first time in a year and a half, I do not have a kidney stone and so I’m only dealing with my normal health problems. After multiple kidney stone episodes, my normal problems make me feel like I’m on top…Continue reading 5 things to remember when you’re having a good day