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Inspirational Posts

Whether it was a song that inspired me, or a post that someone else shared, or just something random in the world, I hope these posts provide you with a little inspiration.

Do You Believe You Can Feel Better?

Last Updated: October 19, 2013

The belief that you can make change or perform a behavior has everything to do with whether or not you will actually do it. It doesn't matter how much you know that it's important to exercise or to change your diet, or that you know that doing those things will likely make you feel better in some … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, Fibromyalgia, inspiration

Are We Choosing to Hold Onto the Pain?

Last Updated: October 14, 2013

It's time to let go of anything that is getting in the way of you feeling better

If I'm in the car, I'm listening to Dave Ramsey. I really enjoy hearing the callers, shaking my head at the stupid ones and celebrating with the ones that have made smart choices to find their way to debt freedom. Recently, I caught the episode where he interviewed Max Lucado  about his new book … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, inspiration Tagged With: chronic illness, chronic pain, happiness, health, hope

Letting Go: Living a More Simple Life

Last Updated: October 7, 2013

Letting go: Living a more simple life

Letting go is often one of the hardest things we can do. But, letting go allows us to simplify, to reduce stress, and anxiety. To move on. My mom and I had a yard sale a few years ago. As we were setting up she asked "Do you want your doll furniture?" "You still have that?" My first thought … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Extra Spoons, inspiration Tagged With: acceptance, chronic illness

16 Things Fibromyalgia Sufferers Need to Stop Doing

Last Updated: September 30, 2013

16 things people with fibromyalgia need to stop doing

16 Things People with Fibromyalgia Need to Stop Doing Living with fibromyalgia, we are often told what we should and shouldn't do. It gets tiring taking advice all the time, especially when that advice often comes without understanding. I'm hoping that the list below is a bit different for … [Read more...]

17 Comments Filed Under: Extra Spoons, inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic illness, chronic pain, guilt, perceptions

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About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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