This post is a continuation of my post on the National Fibromyalgia Association Coping Seminar in Seattle. Here I will further discuss what Martha Beck spoke about at the seminar. Beck shared that when she was diagnosed with another chronic condition she received a pamphlet that stated, “To keep yourself from committing suicide, remember your religious beliefs.” The room erupted with laughter and Beck [...]

What is Fibro Feelings? Shortly after I wrote my post on sensitivities I watched, Sherlock Holmes. There is a scene at the beginning of the movie where Holmes waits for Dr. Watson at a restaurant. Holmes began looking around, making observations about his environment and the things in it. First he listened to a couple having a fight, [...]

This post is a continuation of my post on the National Fibromyalgia Association Coping Seminar in Seattle. Here I will further discuss what Lynne Matallana spoke about at the seminar. After being reminded of the location of her power point clicker, Matallana said, “I have to be reminded of things.” I started smiling and thought, [...]

What is Fibro Feelings? I haven’t been sleeping well the last few days and have also been having horrible back pain in the morning. This pain starts when I first awake in bed (usually around 6am) and lasts until the afternoon.  The pain is dull and radiates through out my whole back, making leaning down [...]