Here is what has helped me. Before anything, I sit outside for a few minutes each day. Unless it’s the dead of winter (here we can get double digits below zero) I sit outside for a few minutes and get some fresh air and sunlight. And when it is the dead of winter, I use…
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#50thingsIhate about Fibro & CFS
The other day one of the trending topics was #50thingsIhate. One of the people I follow, @FibroWarriors, decided to list of her 50 things that she hates.. about fibro.. I figured I’d do that today myself for Fibro & CFS.. The most obvious, Pain.. no matter where it is, no matter how bad it is,…
Remembering the Scene
When I went to get the mail today at about 2.30, I was passed by two black kids running down the hall with an other guy chasing after. I didn’t think much of it at the time. I came back to the apartment and started surfing the net looking for inspiration. At just after 5,…
Discrimination?
As most of you know, I typically walk with a cane – a brightly coloured cane covered in butterflies. When I do, I am considered to have a visible disability. The CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) gives persons with a disability, as per their staff, complimentary admission. I have taken advantage of this over the last…
The Common Threads of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Originally Published by Misty Roberts, : July 19, 2010 Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) are both illnesses characterized by extreme amounts of fatigue. In fact, the conditions seem to be so intertwined that the medical community continues to debate whether fibromyalgia fatigue is simply a different expression of the same disorder…
Top 10 Reminder Tools
Top 10 Reminder Tools for Forgetful Minds By Kevin Purdy Tweak your workflow and inboxes all you want, but your mental memory might always be the weakest link in your day-to-day life. These 10 tools take some of the workload off your brain, and prevent a few forehead slaps. This list is geared at smaller-scale…
30 Things You May Not Know (Invisible Illness)
Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a “meme,” 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here it goes: 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know (modified)…
Five Things to Know About Fibromyalgia
Five Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia by Amanda Rinkel May 5th, 2009 International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is next week on May 12th. I’m going to take a break from articles on internet wastes of time, movie reviews and news updates. Instead I’m going to take a moment to highlight these…
FM/CFS – What Do You Miss the Most?
FM/CFS – What Do You Miss the Most? By Adrienne Dellwo It’s the rare person with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome who hasn’t had to give up some activity. Whether it’s something little (like an occasional hobby), or something major (like a career), we’ve all made those sacrifices. I’ve had to give up some things…
Five Simple Words….
Five Simple Words to Keep Chronic Illness at Bay by Madeleine Parish When I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome seven years ago, my illness began to consume my thoughts and time. Questions taunted me like unrelenting harpies: What will I do? How will I manage? Who will take care of me? To try to…
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