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Fibromyalgia and Me

Welcome to Fibromyalgia and Me

Welcome to Fibromyalgia and Me, a unique blog here for you to explore. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in March 2021 and then ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in January 2022. I wanted to talk about these Chronic Illnesses that have impacted my life so much, especially in the past few years. I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with readers and will share any and all (helpful) information that I find. Whether you're on this blog for yourself, a loved one or just want a friend who understands. I am here.

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Feb 14, 20234 min read

I want you to go on a journey with me, I want you to imagine… By Jade Francis

I want you to imagine, that you have been awake for the last 5 days straight. No naps, nothing. Now I want you to imagine that you’ve...

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Sep 16, 20225 min read

Social Media, mental health & Nature

TW: mention of metal health, feeling hopeless, depression and FOMO

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Aug 19, 20229 min read

Chronic illness and loneliness - including research on ME/CFS and loneliness.

"The proportion of disabled people (13.9%) aged 16 years and over in England, who reported feeling lonely “often or always” was almost...

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Aug 7, 20223 min read

The impact of eating disorders & menu calories

So something I don’t talk about a lot is eating disorders. But it’s something that has affected me for years. What brought this on? I...

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Jul 17, 20222 min read

My fundraiser

I have been struggling to gather evidence for my PIP application and honestly? It has taken me a long time to accept that I need it. I...

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May 9, 20223 min read

M E (Myalgic encephalomyelitis) / CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

What is ME/CFS? ME is also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) OR ME/CFS. It is a long-term chronic illness with a wide range of...

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May 5, 20225 min read

What is Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh)?

The name fibromyalgia is made up from “fibro” for fibrous tissues such as tendons and ligaments; “my” indicating muscles; and “algia” ...

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Apr 14, 20224 min read

Trauma dumping and mobility aids.

I need to vent, I don’t want to keep resorting to social media or people I care about. Then I realised that often when my emotions are...

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Mar 12, 20222 min read

New job! Old log from November.

Honestly? This new job is everything I wanted from a manager/employer. They’ve assured that they won’t micro-manage me, they can’t see...

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Mar 11, 20224 min read

I wasn’t supposed to be right (& an apology).

So, I haven’t posted in A LONG time. For that, I am sorry. There have been a few reasons 1) I got covid and it has caused a serious...

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What is Fibromyalgia?

Dec 29, 20214 min read

What is Fibromyalgia?

All information on this page is not my own and is simply copied from the source. The hyperlink of the booklet/NHS is on the page and...

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Dec 12, 20211 min read

Do you have any idea what it’s like?

It is hitting me now. The fact that I had to stop working at a job that I loved, with a team that I loved because I just couldn’t do it...

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Dec 11, 20214 min read

Swimming

Decided to give you a 2:4:1 post, two different days, same topic. Part of me hates this because I feel like all I do is complain. But at...

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Nov 29, 20215 min read

I’m terrified 27/11/21

I wrote this on the 27th November and honestly? I wasn’t going to post it, but I saw a girl mention on TikTok how she felt safer in a...

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Nov 29, 20213 min read

First Day at a new job!

This job is working from home for a training company however for today I needed to go into the office. I was super excited but also super...

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Nov 26, 20213 min read

Today I cried to my best friend

This poor unfortunate soul ended up with me as a flat mate in my first year (her second) in uni and we bonded over a love of cake...

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Nov 25, 20214 min read

Chronic fatigue is a battle you can’t always win

Now, don’t get me wrong. I want to say first of all, that I am very aware that people have it MUCH worse than me. And I do recognise that...

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Nov 17, 20214 min read

Excited but terrified

So, on the 26th October, I got a phone call! I GOT THE JOB! As of the 27th November I will be starting my apprenticeship in education and...

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Oct 19, 20214 min read

I hate the guilt

I’m exhausted, I went back to work today after 9 days off annual leave. And it was just as stressful as when I left and it was just as...

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Today.. was a mess but good

Oct 12, 20214 min read

Today.. was a mess but good

I woke up much to my body’s dismay at 7:55am to get a doctors appointment. I managed to get through after 10mins and booked it for 10:30...

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Dudley, UK

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