The fatigue experienced when suffering from fibromyalgia goes beyond “ normal fatigue ,” according to a recent publication in the journal BMC – Musculoskeletal Disorders. The researchers wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the fatigue that occurs in fibromyalgia and the impact it has on our lives. After conducting a series of interviews, they analyzed the results and developed a conceptual…
People with fibromyalgia have more difficulty falling asleep, the quality of sleep is lower and the quantity less, compared to the general population, according to the results of a new examination. The researchers have drawn the attention of doctors specializing in sleep disorders in fibromyalgia patients, as better sleep can help improve symptoms of the disease. The study, “Sleep Disturbances…
Jealousy is a normal human emotion, but pathological jealousy, also known as delusional jealousy or morbid jealousy, is a psychiatric symptom in which the afflicted person is irrationally preoccupied with a partner’s unfaithfulness based on unfounded evidence. Pathological jealousy is considered by most theorists to be a delusional state, and the phenomenon is encountered not uncommonly in older adults with paraphrenia, a form of psychotic disorder…
Subsequently, FM surfaced into the media’s attention with publications like The Guardian and The Independent publishing features to explain the condition to those who had never heard or experienced it. In short and by definition, Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition which causes wide-spread pain around the body. Correlating symptoms include increased sensitivity to pain, muscle stiffness, extreme fatigue, difficulties with…
Chronic fatigue syndrome Diagnosing fibromyalgia is very difficult , as there are no blood tests or other types of clinical tests that offer a concrete answer. The only way to detect it is through a physical evaluation and an adequate clinical history performed by a rheumatologist or a doctor highly qualified on the subject. The first step for a quick and accurate diagnosis is to…
Let’s face it, expressing ourselves in an honest and vulnerable way can be a difficult feat for most of us. Especially when revealing to others how we feel when it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. For people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), another layer gets added to the struggles of communicating. Many of those who have BPD share a background of a…
Fibromyalgia is a neurological condition that affects the soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Most people with fibromyalgia experience intense muscle pain, accompanied by a pronounced level of fatigue throughout the body. Initially, muscle pain and fatigue usually occur in the upper parts of the body (neck, cervical region, back and shoulders), spreading to…
If you live with fibromyalgia, you’re likely familiar with its constant, deep exhaustion. Chronic fatigue in fibromyalgia isn’t just being tired. It’s a crushing, never-ending drain on your energy, even after a full night’s sleep. For many patients, fatigue is just as debilitating as pain—sometimes even more. What Is Chronic Fatigue in Fibromyalgia? Chronic fatigue in fibromyalgia refers to ongoing physical…
You may have had fibromyalgia since childhood without realizing it—these early signs explain why! Fibromyalgia is often diagnosed in adulthood, but many sufferers experienced symptoms as children. Unfortunately, childhood fibromyalgia signs were often brushed off as growing pains, fatigue, or simply being overly sensitive. Recognizing these early symptoms of fibromyalgia could have led to better pain management and early treatment, preventing worsening symptoms in…
Most people have acted impulsively at one time or another, but for many folks who live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), impulsivity is a symptom that can crop up often and affect daily functioning more than they’d like. There are many ways someone with BPD might engage in impulsive behaviors. Some might speak without thinking in a moment of emotional intensity. Others might have impulse control…