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Are sleep issues at the root of many Fibromyalgia symptoms?

Last Updated: April 16, 2018

Could sleep issues be at the root of fibromyalgia?

  Could sleep deprivation be a root cause for many fibromyalgia symptoms? While sleep issues are a fact of life for most of us with Fibromyalgia, sleep studies are still not commonly provided. And, often, even when they are they provide little helpful information. The lucky few find that they … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Symptoms Tagged With: anxiety, cbd oil, sleep

Tips for holiday stress relief

Last Updated: December 25, 2017

Tips for dealing with holiday stress

11 Tips for Holiday Stress Relief I hope you are able to enjoy a relaxing day with friends and family whatever you choose to celebrate (or not) this holiday season. I know that regardless of what holidays you may celebrate this time of year can bring a lot of stress. Over the years I've put … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Tips and Tricks Tagged With: anxiety, decreasing stress, holidays, mental health

5 things to help you deal with year end anxiety

Last Updated: December 4, 2017

A New Year Brings New Anxiety I struggle a lot this time of year, and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. The holidays bring a lot of stress and I've realized this year that there are things about this particular time of year that bring me stress beyond the typical holiday stress. I noticed a few … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons Tagged With: anxiety, holidays, mental health

How to keep from growing bitter when you aren’t getting better

Last Updated: September 11, 2017

How to avoid growing bitter when you aren't getting better

How to Keep from Growing Bitter When You Aren't Getting Better guest post by Angie Glaser On August 21, 2017, the moon, Earth, and sun lined up perfectly causing the morning sky to darken in a solar eclipse. Morning darkness is eerie. Everything is where it should be -  except the … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons Tagged With: acceptance, anxiety, chronic illness, mental health

4 Challenges of Being an Introvert with Chronic Illness

Last Updated: May 8, 2017

The challenges of being an introvert with chronic illness

4 Challenges of Being an Introvert with Chronic Illness Guest post by Kami Lingren Navigating the changes that have come with a not-so-normal immune system have been, well, interesting. And throwing in my introverted personality? Now, that’s come with it's own set of "fun". Ahem, like every … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, relationships Tagged With: anxiety, personality

4 Ways I Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Last Updated: March 13, 2017

4 ways I avoid stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety are two things that I try to avoid, but I can't always. Sometimes I just get anxious for no reason, or I start thinking about all that I need to do and I stress myself out. I try to stay focused on the present moment but it doesn't always work. About 20 years ago I had one of … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, inspiration Tagged With: anxiety, decreasing stress, mental health, stress

How Chronic Pain Affects Sex in New Relationships

Last Updated: October 21, 2016

chronic illness affects sex in new relationships

Chronic illness affects sex in relationships. The sad truth of the matter is that sexual dysfunction is almost the norm for those of us with Fibromyalgia, and for many other chronic illnesses. There are a lot of differences, though, between chronic pain hitting existing established relationships and … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Medical Studies, relationships Tagged With: acceptance, anxiety, communication, sex

The Relationship between Stress, Depression & Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: September 16, 2016

The relationship between stress, depression, & Fibromyalgia

The Relationship Between Stress, Depression & Fibromyalgia Stress plays a major role in both fibromyalgia and depression. While there are many similarities in fibromyalgia and depression, including brain areas that are activated and how both respond to stress, fibromyalgia is more than just … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies Tagged With: anxiety, depression, mental health, personality, stress

Using Aromatherapy to Create Calm

Last Updated: July 15, 2016

Serenity with Organic Aromas

Essential oils are huge right now. Everywhere you turn you hear about how this oil or that can help this ill or that. And, there's a reason for all the hype. Essential oils are amazing for many things. Aromatherapy is using those essential oils through scent to set a mood or to help ease a … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, anxiety, decreasing stress, essential oils, product review, stress

Finding Serenity and Rejuvenation

Last Updated: June 24, 2016

Serenity and Rejuvenation from The Fay Farm

As I shared with her earlier in the week, things have been a little hectic for the last couple of months. Stress has been high, which (thanks to Fibro) has meant increased pain and fatigue. Increased fatigue (combined with more time with my mom) has meant less time to focus on things like blogging … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, anxiety, cbd oil, pain relief, product review, sleep, sleep aids

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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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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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