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Top 10 Posts of 2016

Last Updated: December 30, 2016

Top 10 posts of 2016

This has been a roller-coaster of a year (but aren't they all). It's actually been a pretty awesome year despite a few things that made it look like it was going to be terrible. One of the things that made the year look like it would be the worst is one of the reasons why this year has been awesome. … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Tagged With: blogging

A-Z Blogger Survey

Last Updated: July 19, 2015

I ran across this survey over on Chronically Kristin's blog, so I thought I'd have some fun with it and share a little bit more about myself at the same time. Plus I'm crazy busy with school this month (one of those crazy 4 week classes) so it's making it harder to keep up with my blogging schedule, … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: inspiration, My Life Tagged With: blogging

Ask Me Anything: Counting My Spoons

Last Updated: April 12, 2015

Ask me Anything

This post is filed as Inspiration Sunday, because I flat-out stole the idea from FibroGeek (with her permission, so I guess that's not really stealing). Over the last week or so I've posted out to Twitter and Facebook giving you the opportunity to ask me anything. @_chris_willis asks " I'm … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, My Life, relationships, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: blogging, cbd oil, diet, sleep, sleep aids

Fibro Warrior – Alisha of The Invisible F

Last Updated: February 4, 2015

This week I’m interviewing Fibro Warrior, Alisha Nurse of The Invisible F. She’s a journalism student and author, who just published her first fiction book. (Keeping reading for a chance to win a copy!) She also happens to have Fibromyalgia and depression. Give me some basics... I am very … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibro Warriors Tagged With: blogging, interviews

An Inspired Life with Chronic Illness

Last Updated: December 20, 2014

  An Inspired Life with Chronic Illness Each Sunday I try to share something from another blog (or something I'm reading) that has inspired me. Today, I want to share with you a few blogs that regularly inspire me. These are the chronic illness blogs that inspire me. I've shared many of them … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: inspiration Tagged With: acceptance, blogging, sunday inspiration

5 Reasons Why WordPress is Better Than Blogger

Last Updated: November 10, 2014

I've been on Wordpress for a few months now and I have to say I'm pretty happy I made the change. I know many of my blogger friends are still quite happy on Blogger, and I can totally understand that. After playing with it for a few months, I will say that for me, Wordpress is better than blogger. … [Read more...]

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

Moving from Blogger to WordPress: My Guide for Avoiding Headaches

Last Updated: May 2, 2014

Making the move from Blogger to Wordpress is one I've considered for quite a while, but I'd avoided it out of fear. I have a feeling that others may be doing the same, so I thought I'd share what I learned and hopefully reduce your fears. First, let me explain why I made the move. Blogger is … [Read more...]

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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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