Fibromyalgia is real, but doesn't have to hold you back
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 10 years ago while a junior in college. The experience of hurting and feeling so alone is one I'll never forget, but I also recognize that it shaped who I am today. I have fibromyalgia, but try to not let it hold me back from living my life to the fullest.
Today, I am a working professional with a graduate degree and hopes of continuing on to earn my doctorate. I am happily married to a wonderful, kind man and together we love to travel the world and enjoy quiet moments, like browsing books over a cup of coffee.
Obviously, some days are better than others, but getting through the hard ones is easier now that I have a support group around me. This is why I added Fibromyalgia Awareness Day to Bloggers Unite. I hope that through this, others suffering with this disorder will find that they are not alone, and that there are people out there who recognize their daily struggle, but love and support them nevertheless.
Fibromyalgia is real, but it doesn't need to define who you are. I look forward to reading your posts on May 12 and sharing them with others. Thank you.
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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day aims to increase awareness of FM and provide support to those coping with the illness.
May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, a time to increase awareness of this chronic and life-altering disorder by educating the general public, healthcare professionals, government officials, and legislative bodies. About Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. Fibromyalgia symptoms include chronic pain in the muscles, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points at certain parts of the body. Fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms can be sometimes be relieved or eased through medications, lifestyle changes, stress management, and other fibromyalgia treatment.
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3/23/09 vikasgupta wrote:
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3/16/11 marigold wrote:
I see the posts are all from 09. This is 2011, and I was just diagnosed with fribro in Feb. of 2011. I was just wondering if anyone is still monitoring this event.