Nikki fatigue, fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia symptoms

Fibromyalgia fatigue: hitting the wall

Fibromyalgia fatigue is the second rated major symptom of fibromyalgia behind pain and can be more impactful than the pain itself at times. Fatigue, like pain, varies day to day, month to month. It is a heavy constant state of weariness and lack of energy as well as mental fatigue that is immensely hard to … Continue reading Fibromyalgia fatigue: hitting the wall

Nikki coping, Fibrofog, fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia symptoms

Fibromyalgia brain fog tips and tricks to try out

Brain fog is a symptom of many chronic illnesses and chronic pain. The cognitive symptoms of Fibro Fog are well known in fibromyalgia. Just seems that when we get ill and our bodies get fatigued or are fighting pain, or both, add in some lack of sleep… you get brain fog. Symptoms include: I listed … Continue reading Fibromyalgia brain fog tips and tricks to try out

Nikki chronic illness, chronic pain, complementary/alternative treatments, coping, wellbeing

Pursuing better well-being with Mayv and developing healthy habits

“I have been given this product as part of a product review. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company." I started using the Mayv app every single day to see what it would do to help improve my overall … Continue reading Pursuing better well-being with Mayv and developing healthy habits

Nikki chronic illness, chronic pain, complementary/alternative treatments, coping, Hobbies, wellbeing

Creative pursuits and how it helps cope with chronic pain

I have used art and creativity to cope with chronic pain since I have had chronic pain. I started with journals when I was young. I went to writing fiction. Then blogging. Poetry. And then drawing and painting. It has nothing to do with being good at it. It has to do with being able … Continue reading Creative pursuits and how it helps cope with chronic pain

Nikki chronic illness, chronic pain, coping, wellbeing

March spring and incorporating new coping strategies

Time for A Chronic Voice Linkup! Prompts for March: IncorporatingBreathingSmilingStoppingRelishing Something about March always tricks my brain into thinking it is Spring. Around here that is never the case. But this year it sure does feel like it. It is warm and the snow is melting. It is so nice. But it could be a … Continue reading March spring and incorporating new coping strategies