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It Gets Tiring Always Being the “Strong” One

Last Updated: September 28, 2010

It's 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...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, Fibro and Marriage, friendship, relationships Tagged With: chronic illness

The Effect of Fibromyalgia on Marriages

Last Updated: June 8, 2010

What chronic illness does to a marriage (on Counting My Spoons)

Do you ever look at your healthy partner and feel/fear that they don't deserve this life? A life with someone who is chronically ill? You aren't alone. I've had that thought many times. A recent study shows that spouses with Fibromyalgia are more likely to consider divorce than their non-Fibro … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Fibro and Marriage, Medical Studies, relationships Tagged With: chronic illness, chronic pain, communication, depression

6 Tips for Travelling with Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: May 26, 2010

6 tips for travelling with fibromyalgia

Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but travelling with fibromyalgia or other chronic illness makes travelling more difficult and can leave you worn out before you even reach your destination. Edit: This post was originally written in 2010, just at the beginning of my illness. A lot has changed … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic illness, decreasing stress, driving, sleep, travel

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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…

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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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