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Tips and Tricks

These posts share various tips and tricks I have found for dealing with life as I live it, whether it's related to Fibromyalgia, diet, juicing, treatment, or just life, in general.

5 Ways I Focus on Self Care at Work

Last Updated: July 2, 2021

6 ways I focus on self-care at work

I can be a bit of a workaholic. Add to that that my brain works under entrepreneur guidelines and that can be really bad. If you don't know what I mean by that last bit, there's a joke that says something like "entrepreneurs are the only people who will work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40". … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: brain fog, self-care, self-compassion, work

Counting My Spoons – Ask Me Anything

Last Updated: April 19, 2021

Counting My Spoons - Ask Me Anything

Every so often I put out a call on Facebook to Ask Me Anything. Below are some of the questions and my answers. Do you live in a state that has legalized medical marijuana and if so have you tried it? Unfortunately, I do not live in a state that has legalized medical (or any) marijuana. … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Diet and Nutrition, Medications, My Life, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: cbd oil, dealing with doctors, doctors, guilt, marijuana

5 Tips for Driving with Chronic Pain

Last Updated: April 5, 2021

5 tips for driving with chronic pain

It seems that driving is often a common issue for those of us with the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia. For me it's a combination of the strain on my shoulders and neck from my TMJ as well as strain on my leg and hip from having to reach for the gas/brake peddle. Back in 2010 when I first began … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Tips and Tricks Tagged With: driving

9 Changes you can make to feel better this year

Last Updated: March 30, 2021

Whether it's January 1 or the middle of the year, it's never too late to start making changes. These 9 changes can help you feel better this year. While people often pick January 1 as the time to make a "clean" start, with a diet or a cleanse, to start a new health routine, or to take up a new … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Extra Spoons, inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: feeling better

10 Ways to reduce stress related to chronic illness

Last Updated: March 10, 2021

10 ways to reduce stress

When we have a lot going on in life, things get stressful. Even if the busyness is enjoyable it can still lead to stress. And, when you live with chronic illness the last thing you need is additional stress. So, it's important that we find ways to reduce stress as much as possible.  11 Ways to … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: anxiety, decreasing stress, mental health, mindfulness therapy, relaxation, stress

An extra Brain Boost to improve focus

Last Updated: January 25, 2021

Brain Boost to improve focus

  One of the issues with fibromyalgia is that even when you have it under control, the smallest thing can knock you back onto the struggle bus. That's what happened with me this winter. I went from feeling great to fighting stomach issues that stole my energy and focus.  Last fall … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Symptoms, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: brain fog, focus

6 Tips for dealing with light sensitivity

Last Updated: December 28, 2020

6 tips for dealing with light sensitivity

I am really sensitive to light, especially certain types of light...ok, never mind... all types of light. While living in my house (before I sold it), I struggled to find a way to light my living room that didn't aggravate that light sensitivity and set off migraines.  Moving into an RV … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, sensitivities

Chronic Illness Products that I can’t be without

Last Updated: December 2, 2020

8 products I don't want to be without

Over the years I've tried so many things to help make life easier with various chronic illnesses. Some items were sent to me for review by the companies, others I found on my own, others still were recommended by friends and family. Most things that I've tried I end up using for a short time then … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, oska, product review

Gadgets that Make My Life with Chronic Illness Easier

Last Updated: November 28, 2020

I always find it interesting to read different lists of gadgets that other bloggers share. We each have different circumstances so we find different things useful and often in reading their list I find a new gadget that might help make my life a little easier as well. Over the years, I've come … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic illness, oska

Magnesium for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: November 28, 2020

Using Magnesium to treat fibromyalgia pain

Magnesium for Fibromyalgia Some of the earliest recommendations that I received for Fibromyalgia involved magnesium. A friend suggested epson salt baths and my chiropractor suggested taking magnesium supplements. Since those early days, I've read many studies that confirm that most of us with … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, decreasing pain, supplements

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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."

More about Julie

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…

Disclaimer:

I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV).

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