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Find out more about FMAUK  via http://www.fmauk.org  and here on this CAMPAIGN post by FibroFlutters fibroflutters.com/2016/05/12 | fmauk fighting for the freedom from fibromyalgia Sunderland Mind Centre can be found via http://www.sunderlandmind.co.uk Alternatively you can give them a call for confidential support and advice via these numbers:   0191 5657218, or, 07961064117 Or, drop by the… Read More Home News | FibroFlutters Information Poster

Feeling blue? Hugs of fluffiness on route to you | Fluffmeister

When I feel blue or in lots of pain I surround myself in purple fluffiness and get onto my very non-moving, virtual of course, purple fluffy couch and submerge myself into the softness until I feel safe, warm and not in as much pain, or, sadness.  Whilst I’m there I also, occassionally, indulge in the… Read More Feeling blue? Hugs of fluffiness on route to you | Fluffmeister

What is Neuroinflamation? | Video via YouTube| Dr Jarred Younger / Younger Lab (YouTube channel)

Okay, so people with chronic illness talk about inflammation all the time, but, you don’t get to hear about, ‘neuro-inflammation’, and what it actually is when you’re down the town and bump into your mates, and then go and have a discussion about it.  I suppose that will be because it isn’t a trending subject… Read More What is Neuroinflamation? | Video via YouTube| Dr Jarred Younger / Younger Lab (YouTube channel)

Thinking about trying something complementary here are the ‘Ten Must Have Basic Essential Oils’ | your-aromatherapy-guide.com

Are you living with chronic illness such as Fibromyalgia, EDS/JHS/HMS, CFS/ME, Anxiety/Depression, and, are thinking about trying a complementary approach to enhance your treatment, such as using essential oils, and would like to know about them first?(always a good idea!)  then the link below may be useful to you.   Here are the Ten Must… Read More Thinking about trying something complementary here are the ‘Ten Must Have Basic Essential Oils’ | your-aromatherapy-guide.com

Nimble – cutting power at your finger tip. | A product review by fellow blogger – Sat on my butt

I have here the smallest product that I have ever tested and reviewed, but it’s probably one of the most useful little gadgets that I have ever seen. I was actually a little confused when it … Source: Nimble – cutting power at your finger tip.

Spoonie talk – What came first? Your pain?, or, your depression? | by Fibrofly73

After reading the study, ‘Impact of Pain on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors‘ via EDS Info (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)‘, my brain began to slowly remind me of my past and the very long battle that I endured regarding my pain versus my mental health. The persistent lack of understanding and being made to feel like I was… Read More Spoonie talk – What came first? Your pain?, or, your depression? | by Fibrofly73

Julie Ryan – The effect of health goals on health outcomes (study) – Counting My Spoons

via The effect of health goals on health outcomes (study) – Counting My Spoons. This is an interesting read by Julie Ryan based on a study re: health goals & health outcomes. Where do you fit in? I have been through them all 1>2>3>2  up to date and am currently being in control of my… Read More Julie Ryan – The effect of health goals on health outcomes (study) – Counting My Spoons

NHS Choices: Ten ways to fight your fears – Stress, anxiety and depression – NHS Choices

The following information document/article is from NHS Choices and discusses how we can combat our day-to-day stress, anxiety and depression. This article may help you to develop a ‘Coping Strategy’ for dealing with your mental health issues hat you can keep and refer to at all times.   When things start to get tougher or… Read More NHS Choices: Ten ways to fight your fears – Stress, anxiety and depression – NHS Choices

Two Rooms Plus Utilities – Every solution breeds a problem

A real life read that you may find common ground with regarding living life with #ChronicIllness and the little things that come along, which make you think! Talking about how our disabilities affect us can help us to understand our chronic illnesses and also to come to terms with them. Link to post: Every solution… Read More Two Rooms Plus Utilities – Every solution breeds a problem

Home news: Hibernation Self Help Guide / How can you make your ‘Hibernation-Time’ a little easier than usual? by C.S.Scrafton

Hibernation Self Help Guide: …. for people living with #Fibromyalgia #Me/CFS #MentalHealth #Chronic Pain #EDS/Hypermobility #InvisibleIllness It’s November & Time for Hibernation – How can you make your ‘Hibernation-Time’ a little easier than usual? by C.S.Scrafton (fibrofly73) Nov 5th 2015 It is that time of year where I burrow deeply into the depths of my… Read More Home news: Hibernation Self Help Guide / How can you make your ‘Hibernation-Time’ a little easier than usual? by C.S.Scrafton