fibromyalgia Archives — The Invisible F

Meds & Remedies

My three top tips for living with fibromyalgia

Imagine if there was a single pill for all fibromyalgia symptoms! If only! Fibromyalgia can be a complex condition to manage given the wide range…

Challenges

International Women’s Day: Choose to challenge

potofcallaloo March 7, 2021 2 Comments fibromyalgia gender health gap gender inequalities inequalities International Womens Day women's health women's rights

As if facing a barrage of inequalities, and discrimination in our relationships, communities and workplaces isn’t enough, inequalities facing women also extend to our health;…

Meds & Remedies Moods

How painting mindfully is helping me to cope during tough times

potofcallaloo June 8, 2020 4 Comments art art therapy fibromyalgia Mental health mindfulness paint by numbers

*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.