Today started out as a good day, despite the pain, which was manageable. We went downtown to do some shopping that my SO wanted done & I was keeping him company. So, we got what he needed and bought me a headset I could use. We then got dinner.
Before heading home, I ...
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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 ...
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Written on
June 20, 2009 by
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What would you do? How would you react? If you got told by the person that has been your primary support person for the last 3 + years.. That he/she doesn't believe you're sick? Doesn't believe you're really *that* tired? Doesn't believe you're in *that* much pain? And thinks it's all ...
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Adjust Your Anger Management Style—Reduce Your Pain
By Dr. John Fry
Researchers published some very interesting findings this April in the European Journal of Pain regarding how much pain you feel when you’re dealing with angry feelings. The authors conclude:
“Our study suggests that anger and a general tendency to inhibit anger predicts heightened pain in the ...
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May 24, 2009 by
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The sole purpose of this post is to create, and potentially modify categories for this Blog. Initially, I had this categorized list.. Three columns, each with the appropriate title.. That was until I realized, well, I needed a new category.. I don't have room for 4 columns, so I gave ...
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