MAY 12th | Don’t Miss the Fibromyalgia Summit! | Julie Ryan – Counting MySpoons

This post brings to your attention the Fibromyalgia Summit beginning on May 12th 2016,  and is courtesy of Julie Ryan host of Counting My Spoons who is one of the Speakers amongst many other high profiled names from within the vast World of Fibromyalgia, such as: Toni Bernhard Sue Ingbretson Adrienne Dellwo Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum… Read More MAY 12th | Don’t Miss the Fibromyalgia Summit! | Julie Ryan – Counting MySpoons

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

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

Medical news Article: How Muscle Relaxants can Benefit People Suffering From Fibromyalgia | Welcome to Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The article discusses the relationsip between Fibro and why we have muscular spasms as well as the differing types of muscle relaxants which are currently being used so it’s a good place to find out about medications for your spasms.… Read More Medical news Article: How Muscle Relaxants can Benefit People Suffering From Fibromyalgia | Welcome to Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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

“Word’s for a Wednesday” by alfgarnet – …… ” Drained “……

Brilliant piece of writing! #life #mentalhealth  #pain  #CFS  #ChronicIllness Link to post:   …… ” Drained “…… Read more:  “Word’s for a Wednesday” via this link – kickingstrokesassinwords.wordpress.com – alfgarnet  ***** It took me a very long time to get a grasp of how felt about my chronic illnesses, but now the poster below sums me up!… Read More “Word’s for a Wednesday” by alfgarnet – …… ” Drained “……

How does Chronic Illness / Pain affect your Sleeping Habits

Having a Chronic Illness that causes severe pain means we often develop other conditions as a result of the Chronic Pain.  Sleeping problems appear to be high on the list of those ‘other‘ condtions that we are susceptible of developing, alongside CFS/ME, Anxiety, Depression and Stress, all of which, also, affect sleeping habits. When we’re… Read More How does Chronic Illness / Pain affect your Sleeping Habits

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