by johannasr2 | Jul 8, 2023 | Feelings, Fibromyalgia, My Illness, Psychology
Sometimes, I am standing at the sink. I may be brushing my teeth or washing up, but I am struck by the pain I feel. That pain makes it impossible for me to stand for more than a few minutes. It Happens to Everyone and Anyone… I have fibromyalgia and Central Pain...
by johannasr2 | Jul 26, 2022 | Feelings, My Illness, Psychology
I’m not sure why, but the source of an injury can dictate mood and feelings afterwards. So yesterday, at my usual Renal Pharm scan, I got into a conversation with the technician. She had a lot to say about a patient that she has who is extremely angry and...
by johannasr2 | Feb 15, 2022 | Family, Fibromyalgia, Haters, My Illness
Between Acute Pain, Acute Ignorance and the Opiate Death Crisis Random thoughts after surgery: It was so surreal that I lost my time and space in the universe. I had spine surgery this morning, I CAN’T FIND MY PHONE. I DON’T CARE. I haven’t cared since I started...
by johannasr2 | Dec 28, 2021 | Family, Fibromyalgia, My Illness
Photo by visuals on Unsplash This is how it started: My disease (fibromyalgia) did me in. Over time, it’s gotten worse and my ability to participate (in anything) has waned. Also, I have lots of arthritis and the pain can be excruciating.I can shop. I can go onto my...
by johannasr2 | Sep 11, 2021 | Education, Fibromyalgia, My Illness
One More Disability Disappointment I’m young! Accepting my disability has been a challenge. Sometimes, I am vastly miserable under the weight of the pain of my disease. Other times, I feel capable. I am a busy grandmother, I remember everyone’s birthday, I am...
by johannasr2 | Feb 2, 2021 | Feelings, Fibromyalgia, My Illness, Psychology
One of those days I spent most of my time, googling the pain in my body parts. I’m shuffling around the house, my feet in large socks. The intermittent pain is sharp and harsh. The chronic pain that just lays there seeking an answer is a low moan in my body. It...
