The meaning of patient pa·tient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ Show Spelled[pey-shuhnt] –noun 1.a person who is under Medical care or treatment. 2.a person or thing that undergoes some action. 3.Archaic. a sufferer or victim. –adjective 4.bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, … [Read more...]
Extra Spoons and Inspiration
These posts contain little tips and inspiration to help you gain an "extra spoon" or two. Many with invisible illness call themselves "spoonies" in reference to The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino. The idea is that we equate our energy levels to spoons, when our energy levels are low, we need spoons. These posts are meant to help you increase your energy (whether mental or physical), and therefore your spoons.
If I don’t do it, no one else will
Many reports show that most of us with Fibromyalgia are "Type A"/ Control Freak / Perfectionist personalities. Over and over at support group and online I hear "If I don't do it, no one else will" or "If I let someone else do it, I'll just have to re-do it anyway". At some point you do have to learn … [Read more...]
Survey Shows Chronic Pain Sufferers Don’t Like to Discuss Their Pain
According to a survey by HealthyWomen, many patients are reluctant to discuss their pain with their doctors. Go Figure. I can't say I'm surprised. Chronic Pain Sufferers Reluctant to Discuss Pain with Healthcare Providers I think many of us can understand why. It seems like we start off … [Read more...]
It Gets Tiring Always Being the “Strong” One
I've posted over 100 Fibro Warrior Interviews and as different as they are, one thing almost all of them have in common is that when asked what they've learned about themselves from fibromyalgia, the answer is almost always "I'm stronger than I ever thought I was." Well, sometimes it gets tiring … [Read more...]
Pushing the Limits: Entertaining With Fibro
I've been feeling better lately, not wonderful, but much better than I was through July and August. Life is getting back to normal finally and with that I've been feeling a lot better. I still have pain and such but overall I'm sleeping better (most nights) and instead of not feeling like I can do … [Read more...]
3 Things to Create a Pain Relieving and Relaxing Bath Time
3 Things I Use to Create a Relaxing and Pain-Relieving Bath I've always heard a bath is a great way to de-stress and over the years there have been a few times that I've decided to regularly take a bath before bedtime. I haven't done it as much since we've been in this house, the bathtub … [Read more...]
