How do you know someone is faking fibromyalgia? Hmm. This is a thing people google. And I can tell you the short answer right now is that statistically speaking if you assume they are not, you'd most likely be right. Because it is so rare that anyone fakes an illness. I know a lot of … Continue reading So you think someone is faking fibromyalgia?
Chronic Pain: Fake it till you make it
Just Fake it till you Make it Just push through the pain I have lived with chronic pain for a very long time and that is a long time for some denial and waiting on treatments. And trying to have a life in there. I tried to have a career because I needed to … Continue reading Chronic Pain: Fake it till you make it
Chronic Illness: “You’re faking it”
You're faking it One of the most common stigmas we hear is 'You're faking it.' In some form or another. To get on disability. To get out of work. Something. Exaggerating. Whatever. I can see why they would think we are faking it to get on disability. The money is so good. Like almost … Continue reading Chronic Illness: “You’re faking it”