The 6 Stages of Fibromyalgia Stage 1 You’ve started to feel more pain and fatigue than before. You’re not sure what’s going on, but you’re in pain and you’re tired. You can hold down a job, you can go about your day, but you know something’s wrong… so that’s something you’re going to start looking into. Stage 2 You’re in a…
In life, some people we meet have a profound impact on us. They change the way we think and shape our path in unimaginable ways. I dreamed of a relationship that made me feel special, fulfilled, and validated my qualities. I manifested the mirror of what I am not and realized how far I was from being truly myself. Almost…
“Quiet BPD” (Borderline Personality Disorder) is a subtype of BPD that has not been officially included in the DSM. From the surface, people with Quiet BPD look different from those with classic BPD. Quiet BPD is an internalizing disorder, while BPD is typically an externalizing disorder. Someone with Quiet BPD ‘implodes’ rather than ‘explodes’. You put yourself down when bad things…
Fibromyalgia, a largely misunderstood condition, confuses and frustrates patients and doctors alike. I know this because I’ve seen it from both sides, as a doctor and as a woman living with the disease. This common chronic condition is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and brain fog. An estimated 5 million Americans currently suffer from the disease, and approximately 90%…
Most women with fibromyalgia report having memory problems and being unable to concentrate, and most also suffer from anxiety and depression, according to a new Spanish report. Its authors recommend that their findings be further analyzed to improve the well-being of women with the disease. The study, “Cognitive Complaints in Women with Fibromyalgia: Are they due to depression or cognitive…
Coping with Fibromyalgia, Numbness and tingling. For most people, the morning brings enough energy to get going. That is, most people who don’t have fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia can barely walk in the morning, but they still manage. Some days the pressure just to put your feet on the ground is unbearable. Feet are stiff and tingling, legs are stiff, knees…
Disability related to fibromyalgia: After osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disease. However, it is difficult to detect early because its symptoms are variable. By Adele Alexander This condition affects more women than men. It is characterized by widespread pain throughout the body, accompanied by stiffness and fatigue. Dr. Daniel Clauw, professor of anesthesiology at the University of…
A lot of people don’t know that I have Borderline Personality Disorder. It’s not something I actively hide but merely comes from when they met me or whether I felt comfortable opening up. Once people know I have BPD, they tend to see me in a different light and sometimes even fear me. BPD still comes with a lot of stigma…
By Adrienne Dellwo. Hypervigilance is a state of constant tension, on guard, and exceptionally aware of one’s surroundings. A small but growing body of research suggests that hypervigilance is a hallmark of fibromyalgia and may contribute to the common symptom of sensory overload. The idea is that our brains become overly aware of things, which can include painful stimuli, noises,…
Why does fibro seem to get worse over time? Is fibromyalgia progressive? The medical profession doesn’t classify it as a progressive or degenerative disease, but with long, frequent flare-ups that repeat themselves over and over again, it’s no wonder so many of us think things get worse over time. Although your body isn’t technically deteriorating, you may feel like your…