What was that? – the first in a series of ‘what the crap is going on’ posts

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - August 19, 20170

I have been trying for the better part of the last year and a half to get back into my old blogging habits. I’ve been stymied by a nagging bout of depression that won’t let up. It’s been crappy. Sorry. But I feel upset. Angry, sad, depressed (of course) confused and lost all

Pain relief with Quell: Sponsored Post

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - July 24, 2017July 21, 20170

I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Chronic pain is a real issue for me, thanks to fibromyalgia. All

Robbed

by potofcallaloo - March 28, 20176

I was robbed eight nights ago. The incident opened up a deluge of emotions I'd tucked safely away where I couldn't access them. 87284

Time out

Moods

by potofcallaloo - November 10, 20160

Dear Friend, I'm sorry I've not written in a while. I've been busy trying to survive with fibromyalgia (you know, eat, sleep, work, repeat). 87209

Finding comfy, classy shoes with fibromyalgia…or not!

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - August 16, 2016August 16, 20162

I’ll be upfront with you. I’m not 100% sure if it’s because of fibromyalgia or because I have ogre feet. But finding pretty, comfortable shoes is a pain for me. A real, real pain. Literally. Today I wore my shiny new shoes to work for my new job. New job=new shoes, right?

Oh turmeric, how I love thee

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - August 2, 2016August 8, 20160

As a child I remember savouring the taste of milky turmeric tea, made fresh from the roots bought at our local markets, whenever we needed a ‘cleanse.’ 86992

Going bra-less…because of fibromyalgia

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - July 3, 201632

I haven’t worn a bra in almost six months. I mean not at all. Not to work, not going out anywhere, not at all. “Wow! That’s quite liberal of you” my friend said, when I told her. I stopped to think. Though it might seem so, I actually haven’t resisted the bra

Trialling the N:rem system for better sleep

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - June 13, 2016August 7, 20164

Perhaps this system’s biggest selling point is that it’s tailored to individual needs. The tablets can be shifted around in relation to one’s pain needs – a heaven-sent if one lives with an unpredictable chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia (fms)

Tag: fibromyalgia