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Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with fibromyalgia?

Last Updated: January 21, 2019

Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with fibromyalgia?

I've looked at several studies that have shown that while there is not an overall increase in the risk of death for those with illnesses like fibromyalgia and migraine, there is an increase risk of suicide. Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with chronic pain? When you read … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, migraine Tagged With: suicide

Chronic illness does not mean you are a failure: You are a success story

Last Updated: September 17, 2018

chronic illness does not mean you are a failure. You are a success story (image of woman on top of the world)

Chronic Illness does not mean you are failure Originally published on Prohealth Inspiration Corner There are many ways to gauge success. My view of success has always been a little different than most. Perhaps it’s because of how I was raised, or perhaps it’s just something in how I see the … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Close to My Heart, Coping, inspiration Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, positivity, suicide

You are Possible Despite Chronic Illness #IAmPossible

Last Updated: January 11, 2016

This week a new book will be released, a book that I'm proud to be a part of. This book, The i'Mpossible Project: Reengaging With Life, Creating a New You, shares the stories of 50 individuals who have overcome adversity in some form to create a new life. There are stories (like mine) of chronic … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Close to My Heart Tagged With: book review, books, suicide

The i’mpossible Project: Re-engaging with Life, Creating a New You

Last Updated: October 12, 2015

The I'mPossible Project: Order now

I got a surprise in the mail the other day. It was a book, but not just any book. It was my advanced authors copy of The i'Mpossible Project: Re-engaging with Life, Creating a New You. An even bigger surprise awaited when I opened the book to my chapter and showed it to my husband, who immediately … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Close to My Heart Tagged With: books, chronic illness, suicide

Increased Risk of Suicide for Fibromyalgia Patients

Last Updated: October 3, 2010

Some studies come out with info that just makes us want to say "duh!". You really needed a study to figure that out? This is one of those: Mortality in a cohort of Danish patients with fibromyalgia: Increased frequency of suicide According to the study, suicide is still really nothing to worry … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Medical Studies Tagged With: suicide

My Thoughts on Assisted Suicide

Last Updated: September 12, 2010

My thoughts on assisted suicide

This particular post may not earn me any friends and may even lose me a few. As I write this I'm watching the HBO movie "You Don't Know Jack" about Jack Kevorkian. I remember in the 90s hearing about him and agreeing with what he was doing and watching this film I understand even more why I agreed … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Close to My Heart, relationships Tagged With: family, suicide

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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