Since Christmas is coming up (or any holidays you celebrate!), I thought I would write an article on great gifts for people who are suffering from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. We have slightly different needs, so tailored presents are MUCH appreciated! Super comfortable pajamas! Many people …
Read More »The Dichotomy of Chronic Illness
Having an illness without a cure is a situation filled with dichotomy. You want to get better, but most of the time you can’t get better. You try things that you think will make you improve, and sometimes they make you worse. It’s hard on the head (to say the …
Read More »The Invisible Illness Fight (Like A Girl!)
I always wonder who will win this fight. ME VS. INVISIBLE ILLNESSES. I’m not going to lie – invisible illnesses seem to have the upper hand right now. But, this fight has been long and is hopefully nowhere near over! I know I need to start a different treatment regimen. …
Read More »Dealing With Naysayers
Today my feelings were hurt as a result of another person’s actions towards my illnesses. This is fairly common in my world, much to my dismay. You see…a large portion of the common public still view fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as forms of mental distress. Some have been known …
Read More »Annie’s Story (Fibromyalgia and CFS)
Being as I am a new phenomenon to many of you (!), I figure I should at least introduce myself and what I plan to be writing about for The Fight Like A Girl Club. My name is Annie Martin. I am 23 years old. I have been mysteriously ill …
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