fibromyalgia Archives — The Invisible F

Meds & Remedies Moods

How painting mindfully is helping me to cope during tough times

*I received a paint by numbers kit in exchange for an honest review* Last week, on the morning of my 35th birthday, my beloved grandmum…

Challenges Moods

Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

potofcallaloo September 27, 2019 4 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD chronic health problems cptsd dementia Depression fibromyalgia grief immigration PTSD

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.

Challenges Food therapy (recipes)

Delicious, filling, summer tuna salad

potofcallaloo July 14, 2019 No Comments fibromyalgia food therapy wellbeing

I eat lighter in the warmer months but I still need proteins to keep me full for longer, plus I want all those healthy veges for the vitamins to keep my body well. This salad is ideal for that.

Mental health Moods The Brighter Side

Lessons from my grandparents – ‘All work and no play’

potofcallaloo April 23, 2019 2 Comments Depression fibromyalgia good mental health love Mental health mindfulness play

…we all need play – children and grown ups alike. It is an integral part to our whole selves – to enjoy, to discover, be creative and process life.

Challenges Moods The Brighter Side

Monsters – World Poetry Day 2019

potofcallaloo March 21, 2019 6 Comments Depression fibromyalgia mental health problems monsters overcome pain rise World Poetry Day

I am and will be the ‘Me’ that never was imagined.I am the ‘Me’ that’s emerged from the ashes of pain.

Moods

Grief and fibromyalgia 2.0

potofcallaloo February 9, 2019 4 Comments chronic illness Depression fibromyalgia grief love low mood pain sadness

This is a post about nothing really. I’ve been getting quieter and quieter. I know. And I’m sorry. Since Mama Claire left for the next…

Challenges Mental health

What do we live for? – Grief and chronic illness

potofcallaloo January 6, 2019 6 Comments anxiety effects of grief fibromyalgia grief grief and chronic illness insomnia love migraines pain

Someone said that grief is more or less when you have love to give to someone but they’re not there to receive it.

Food therapy (recipes) Meds & Remedies

Triple star warming, pain-fighting pumpkin soup

potofcallaloo November 25, 2018 2 Comments chronic pain fibromyalgia fibromyalgia recipe food therapy mindful cooking pain-fighting food pumpkin

If you’re after a clean, pain fighting dish with lots of health benefits, this is for you.

Moods

A November ‘how are you?’ & letting mindfulness centre you

potofcallaloo November 11, 2018 2 Comments chronic fatigue fibromyalgia gratitude mindfulness

Hello friend, How are you? Sorry I’ve been quiet. I’ve been meaning to write to you about a number of things including sharing a recipe…

Food therapy (recipes) Meds & Remedies

How to make an easy immune boosting, pain fighting juice

potofcallaloo September 23, 2018 2 Comments fibromyalgia fibromyalgia remedies ginger root juicing juicing benefits juicing for fibromyalgia juicing for pain natural fibromyalgia remedies turmeric root

Juicing fresh fruit and veg is definitely one of the top three things that I have found helpful in managing fibromyalgia and improving my symptoms.