I worry that fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions tempt us to focus so much on ourselves that we forget to get beyond ourselves and serve others. Maybe tempt is a strong word… but I think it fits. No matter your condition, there is always room for others. No matter your condition, there is always [...]
Traits
Good evening! I am pleased to introduce you to the newest (or 1st) phase of my weekly routine:
Fibromyalgia does not rob me of my life, it does not ruin my life, it does not run my life. Fibromyalgia does, however, affect my life, focus my life, even enrich my life Fibromyalgia has challenged me to make do with what I’ve got (as far as endurance goes).
I’m so torn. For me the answer is as follows: It depends on my mood. And how a person makes me feel. And where I am. But mostly I don’t tell them unless I have to. In fact, since my diagnosis in 1998 (at age 14), I have lived in (minus my 10 semesters at [...]
Over the weekend I received an important e-mail from a chronic fatigue folk out in California. He brought up a common dilemma and I can think of no group more experienced (translated: prepared) to discuss such an issue than y’all. To be honest, I am not convinced my answer to this question is the best, [...]