Freedom From Pain Will Give Us Wings

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I was diagnosed in 2004. However, I've had symptoms of Fibromyalgia since I was around 8 or 9. My pain has progressively worsened from one year to the next.

Overdoing It

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When you feel good for even a split second, you try capitalizing on it by squeezing in things from your "to do" list. Mine is more like a "must do" list. I am currently packing things up from my home for donation. There are plenty of people who need home goods and other things I … Continue reading Overdoing It

Thank God It’s Saturday!

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I hate the traditional work week, which is probably why I don't have a "traditional" job. Granted, with my injury and upsetting things going on in my personal life, I spent most of my week making phone calls, practicing self-care, doing extensive research, texting with a close family member, and trying not to commit any … Continue reading Thank God It’s Saturday!

Greetings From Enduring Pain

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The title seemed witty when I wrote it, but now it seems bloody pathetic. I hope everyone is having an easy start to March. Mine involved ice and snow. However, in the midst of all that, the bunnies have returned and my yard was FULL of a wide array of birds yesterday. There were some … Continue reading Greetings From Enduring Pain

Do Not Confuse…

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I think it's really important to listen to others and hear them, even if the subject matter makes you uncomfortable. I don't like to denounce someone's feelings, even if I disagree with their perspective. People say that words aren't harmful, but they can be and it's important to acknowledge that even the simplest way of … Continue reading Do Not Confuse…

Brain Fog

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It feels like a horrible Monday, the way my brain is fogged up and refusing to fire on all cylinders. No, I haven’t been drinking, but apparently having a holiday in the middle of the week has screwed me up, BIG TIME. I did manage to get a lot of work done this morning. Considering … Continue reading Brain Fog

Stick A Fork In Me!

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I have been hard at work for hours now. The plus side, I am getting closer to being done, which is fantastic. The downside, I am completely and utterly exhausted. I don't know if it's the shock of the bitter cold or if the excruciating pain of the past few weeks has simply drained me … Continue reading Stick A Fork In Me!

I’m Fried!

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After editing for ten hours yesterday, I am completely fried to a crisp. It's going to take a while before my back, neck, and shoulder feel normal again. I did yoga stretches to loosen all of my muscles when I was done for the day yesterday, and then I covered all the affected problem spots … Continue reading I’m Fried!