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Mindfulness Therapy for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and IBS

Last Updated: July 2, 2021

Mindfulness based therapy for fibromyalgia, CFS, and IBS - does it work?

Over 50% of Americans have trouble falling or staying asleep, and that number is even higher for those of us living with Fibromyalgia or CFS. There are a lot of little tricks people suggest for help with falling asleep. I've tried quite a few of them with typically little success. Melatonin … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: acceptance, alternative therapies, chronic fatigue, ibs, mindfulness therapy

How I reclaimed my life from chronic illness

Last Updated: May 13, 2021

How I Reclaimed My Life from Chronic Pain Life is a constant state of reclaiming. At least my life is. For every loss I faced, I must then reclaim a life I want. Whatever the struggle, I have to come back and reclaim the life I have chosen. What other choice is there? Giving up? That's no choice … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Close to My Heart, My Life, sponsored Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, recovery

The Stew of Pain: the highly sensitive person, chronic stress, and chronic pain

Last Updated: January 4, 2021

Highly sensitive people and fibromyalgia

The Stew of Pain: The Highly Sensitive Person, Chronic Stress, C-PTSD and Central Pain Sensitization guest post by Jade Bald I am part of a subgroup of people who make up 15-20 percent of the world’s population  I’m a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). I discovered I had the trait about a year … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain

Books to help you cope with chronic illness

Last Updated: December 16, 2020

13 books every spoonie should read

Reading is one of my favorite pastimes, a good book can distract me when I'm not feeling well, it can teach me so many things, or it can simply help me relax and fall asleep at the end of a hard day. I enjoy nonfiction as much as fiction, and while I prefer to avoid the "cure" books, I do look for … [Read more...]

7 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons Tagged With: asking for help, books, chronic fatigue, chronic pain

The Slow Death of Compassion For the Chronically Ill

Last Updated: December 10, 2020

The slow death of compassion for chronic illness

In "The Slow Death of Compassion for the Chronically Ill,"  Ken McKim makes several excellent points, about the lack of compassion towards those with chronic illness. It's not too long (30 minutes) and definitely worth watching and sharing, especially with those who question your illnesses, or … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: inspiration, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, communication, invisible illness, pain relief

What causes fibromyalgia flares? My top 6 causes

Last Updated: November 27, 2020

What causes fibro flares? My top 6 triggers

  What Causes Fibromyalgia Flares? When you live with Fibromyalgia or any chronic illness that “flares” up at various times, life is unpredictable. It’s often hard to know when you might wake up having a bad day or when it may be a good day. Fibromyalgia flares can show up at any … [Read more...]

11 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diet, flares, pacing, stress, weather

The Chronic Pain Scale: Communicating Your Chronic Pain

Last Updated: November 5, 2020

Chronic Pain and the Pain Scale

The Pain Scale and Chronic Pain This is the pain scale they have on the wall in the rooms at the hospital. This is a terrible pain scale on so many levels! But, for someone in chronic pain it's pretty much useless. The faces that go with it are just, well, humorous. 0 - No Hurt - A person … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, communication, dealing with doctors

My Story of Recovery from Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

From Fatigued to Fantastic: my story of recovery from chronic illness

It's been a decade since I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I spent the first two years barely existing. Getting out of bed was a struggle. Thankfully, I did find some answers that helped me recover and return to a mostly normal life. My story of recovery from fibromyalgia Don't get … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibro Warriors, Fibromyalgia, My Life, relationships, Treatment Tagged With: acceptance, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, diagnosis, health, recovery, TMJ Disorder

Could food sensitivities be making your Fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

could food sensitivities be making your fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Back in 2012, after spending two years feeling so awful I barely got off the couch/bed except for doctor appointments, I finally reached the point where I was willing to try anything - even completely changing my diet. During the previous two years I’d had many people suggest food sensitivities as a … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, dairy-free, food sensitivities, gluten, ibs, Whole30

10 Ways to keep Chronic Illness from stealing your life

Last Updated: August 19, 2020

10 ways to keep chronic illness from stealing your life

Chronic illness will steal your life if you let it. It will take over your entire identity and become everything you think about. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Chronic illness is only something you have to live with, it is NOT who you are. Don't let chronic illness steal your life.  10 … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares

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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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