Tag archives for pain

Is What You’re Doing For Others Hurting Yourself?

I read something today that at once bothered me and reminded me of myself at times. This individual was doing something for another person even though it caused her pain. And it was the sort of action that shouldn’t cause pain, not that any of them should. And yet, I think as individuals with chronic [...]

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Honor Your Pain

One of the things I’ve noticed with the wide swings in our temperatures is that my fibro pain has been worse than usual. Storms last night lead to cool and rainy weather today, and my shoulders and joints are feeling it. I’m not alone, either. A visit to my mom confirmed that she feels the [...]

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Break Down: It’s Okay

When things get to be too much for us, our body takes over. The flight or fight response can only do so much. If we can’t run away and we can’t fight it, eventually the trapped/stuck/stagnant feelings will overwhelm us and our bodies will start to shut down. No matter how much we try, we [...]

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Fibromyalgia, Not That Simple

An organization I really trust and support sent out this article about living with fibromyalgia. And for the most part I agree with it. However, I think it’s a little light on the details, about good days and bad days. I try not to revel in the fact that I have fibromyalgia. For the most [...]

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