What is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. There doesn’t seem to be a set of rules that fibromyalgia follows either. Some patients will have pain in… Continue reading What is Fibromyalgia
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What is Fibromyalgia
Losing Friends – Oh Bother Ho Hum
Losing Friends Recently I had a friend of mine told me that basically, I’m a giant bag of dark depression, spreading nothing but depressing news wherever I go. I guess I’m like an emo Eeyore or something. So with that being said, one of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 is to stop that and… Continue reading Losing Friends – Oh Bother Ho Hum
What People Think Depression is
What People Think Depression is Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Many people think that depression is simply… Continue reading What People Think Depression is
No Joke
No Joke I’m so reluctant to post this, but maybe someone out there can use this. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are no joke. I never imagined myself as a 50yo who needs help walking at times, some days (like today) I’m barely being able to get out of bed (it’s 3 p.m. and I’m on… Continue reading No Joke
Dealing with Depression in 2020
Dealing with Depression in 2020 During all this uncertainty in the world going on right now, it is very easy to get down and depressed. I have seen it in myself and I’m lucky enough to be able to go physically into the office 3-4 days a week, but it still isn’t normal. I miss my… Continue reading Dealing with Depression in 2020
Feelings of Worth
Feeling of Worth Self-worth is a huge thing when dealing with your health. It directly relates to your mental health. However, being in pain and feeling fatigued all the time, really doesn’t help with depression and with those damn feelings of self-worth. Me, I often feel like I’m totally worthless, I’m not useful and I’m… Continue reading Feelings of Worth