Fibromyalgia Wellness

I used to joke about waving bye-bye to my thoughts as I was thinking them. It's not such a joke now. How the heck am I going to find my way out of the fog? Any tips?

Sometimes, I forget all my words so I stop communicating. Anyone else have that problem?

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This woman says flares feel like getting hit by a truck. Do you agree? Is that what it's like for you?
https://youtu.be/DnMXmw1L1IY?si=q9VfdoeRZTvzOEDl

Fibromyalgia Flare Days | Surviving the Storm Today I’m taking you through a tough but honest day in my life as I deal with my first fibromyalgia flare of the year. If you’ve ever struggled with chronic ...

This video by Dr Andrew Neville discusses what and have in common - a broken stress response system. BTW, means your fatigue is caused by adrenal dysfunction, not that your adrenals are tired.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Change the Way You Think About Healing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFS/ME) and Adrenal Fatigue are not the result of one "smoking gun" cause within the body. In order for us to tackle these deb...

Studies of "explosive" brain response provide further physiological evidence of how real is.

Real Pain and 'Explosive' Brains | Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is not a well-understood malady, but scientists are making breakthroughs that could eventually help pin down both the causes and the cures.Hoste...

This video makes some great points about things people with find challenging. I could relate to most of them. What challenges you?

10 unexpected struggles of living with Fibromyalgia If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia you are familiar with the many symptoms of this syndrome. However, people who live with Fibromyalgia struggle wi...

People tend to associate creatine with athletes but there's evidence it can help with pain and brain fog for people with fibromyalgia. See https://the-doctors-note.ca/2024/09/25/can-creatine-help-fibromyalgia-symptoms/

According to the WHO, iodine deficiency is a worldwide problem. This article by JacobTeitelbaumMD talks about how low iodine can impact .

https://www.vitality101.com/health-a-z/7-symptoms-of-iodine-deficiency-in-Fibromyalgia Awareness

7 Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency in Fibromyalgia Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolic rate, which impacts how much energy you have. Although it doesn't get much attention, consuming sufficient iodine is critical for a healthy thyroid. Since fibromyalgia at its core is an energy crisis, it's important that those with FM...

Remember: you are not in a race. Don't beat yourself up for what you cannot get done today.

, expressed publicly, have come to an end. Some thoughts on the experience are in the attached image. I feel the daily focus on gratitude is benefitting me so I'll continue with it privately. Thanks for being part of this experiment; your silent observation held me accountable.

Day 30 of

I remember sitting in Sunday school thinking what I was hearing was nonsense. I became agnostic, until experiences I had as a nurse convinced me that a spiritual dimension was real. I am thankful for those experiences and the daily presence of God in my life.

Day 29 of

I learned to meditate when I was a nursing student. I haven’t always been consistent about it, but I’ve always found it helpful. In these current times of global distress, meditation has become a big source of comfort, for which I will always be grateful.