How Living With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Affects your Life

The American Pain Foundation and the National Fibromyalgia Association surveyed over 3,000 people diagnosed with fibromyalgia and/or experiencing chronic pain. This was done to collect data on how these conditions affect daily life. Nearly all respondents, 92% in total, reported their conditions as having a significant impact on major life decisions. Fibromyalgia and chronic pain…

Staying Positive While Living With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Can staying positive do anything for your fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a rare condition affecting 2-8% of the population with common symptoms of chronic pain, brain fog, and fatigue. Those of us with the condition, myself included, find everyday tasks extremely challenging. “Simply” getting out of bed in the morning to take  medication is a hurdle…

Handling the Unexpected Emotions of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Emotions can make life beautiful, enjoyable, and extremely human. So what about when it comes to emotions and fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia and chronic pain result in heightened or unexpected emotions. Today, we’re looking at the science behind emotions, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. We’re also looking at how to best handle and persevere through unexpected emotions every…

Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Reducing Symptoms with Light Exercise

I get it. When you’re living with fibromyalgia and experiencing extreme muscle pain and fatigue, exercise is the last thing you feel like doing. However, light exercise can actually greatly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms and make walks of life comfier and safer for you too.               Adding even the littlest bit of movement in the beginning will…