Living with fibromyalgia is already a full-time job—add migraines into the mix, and it can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords on a tightrope. I’ve been down that road, and let me tell you, the overlap between these two chronic conditions isn’t just frustrating—it’s deeply personal. What’s worse? Most people (even some doctors) don’t realize…
Back when I started dealing with migraines, I thought the hardest part would be the pain. Turns out, the pain was only one layer. What caught me off guard — and frankly blindsided me — was how isolating the whole experience can be. One day you’re canceling plans because of an episode, the next, people…
For the longest time, I used to think my persistent back pain was just from poor posture or stress. But when the fatigue, sleep problems, and that deep aching pain refused to go away—even on good days—I knew it wasn’t just in my head. That’s when fibromyalgia entered the picture. If you’re dealing with something…
Living with a chronic illness comes with enough baggage—doctor visits, tests, meds, flare-ups. But no one really talks about the constant *what ifs* that creep in. That slow but steady thrum of fear that shadows every symptom flare or unexpected ache. That, my friend, is **chronic illness anxiety**, and it’s not just in your head….