How many times have you heard that to improve your fibromyalgia you need to improve the quality of your sleep? I’m guessing that it’s more times than you care to count. The reason being that sleep is the absolute number one thing that is going to help you to feel better.
Comparison is the thief of joy. – Theodore Roosevelt It’s a saying that many might think of as cliché but one I see as being absolutely true. It doesn’t matter what the context is, if you compare yourself to others you are undoubtedly going to end up feeling disappointed at best and completely miserable at […]
You may remember that back in October I spoke about re-evaluating how I pace. I decided to go back to establishing my baseline, i.e. what I could do in a day without making my symptoms worse. I did this because I felt as though I had plateaued in my recovery. I had reached a stage […]
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The beginning of the year is often a time for reflection; where we look at past goals and set ourselves new ones for the year ahead. While this can, of course, be a positive exercise for some, I also don’t want to overlook […]
For many people, Christmas is the highlight of the year. It’s a chance eat good food and watch bad TV surrounded by friends and family, reflecting on the year gone by and the year ahead. But for others, Christmas can be a lonely or stressful period that brings chaos and sadness. For me, it’s somewhere […]
Habits– we all have them. Where chronic illness is concerned, some can be good and others may be unhelpful. I like to take time out now and again to reflect on my habits. I think about which ones are serving me well and consider those that may be holding me back. This is a very […]
I take quite a few different supplements to treat my fibromyalgia. Right now I take the Vital Plan Restore program*, Vital Plan’s HPA Balance*, echium seed oil capsules*, Biokult* (probiotic) and vitamin D*… that adds up to a lot of capsules each day.
I am a very visual person. I learn best from being shown what to do and I have a creative mind.
It’s been two years since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It took me around two years to reach that point, which means it’s been four years in total that I have lived with this condition.
“It is possible to improve your life with fibromyalgia.“ Have you ever considered using a health coach? I hadn’t until the opportunity recently presented itself. I’ve since learned that health coaching can be a powerful catalyst that helps people to improve their fibromyalgia symptoms. It is particularly helpful for those who feel like they are […]
How often do you stop and do nothing? In a society that is so switched on and constantly moving, this can actually be really difficult. Often we think that we are resting when the truth is we are actually still doing activities that are potentially energy draining. I can be so guilty of this. Having […]
In an ideal world nothing would have to change when we fall ill– we would be able to get better and resume life as normal. Sadly, where fibromyalgia is concerned, that’s not the case. Fibromyalgia is here to stick around and wreak havoc on our bodies. In order to bring it under control, life often […]
My husband graduated last week and I couldn’t be more proud of him. At his graduation ceremony, a professor receiving an honorary degree gave a brilliant speech. This woman had achieved an incredible amount in her life and she credits her success to being open to taking risks. She encouraged everyone graduating that day to […]
Motivation is a funny thing. Sometimes it is there in abundance and other times it up and leaves you completely. I think being motivated is very important when you have a chronic illness such as fibromyalgia. It is the driving force that keeps you carrying on, even when you’d rather not. When you are motivated, […]
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