Articles Index

Managing Your Energy
Most of us with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome are so sick and tired of being sick and tired, that whenever we get even a hint of extra energy, we go overboard. Learn to manage your energy, just as you manage your budget.

Coping Essentials
When fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome strikes, it can turn your world upside down. However, with a good treatment plan, some lifestyle changes and a few basic coping strategies, it is still possible to lead a productive and fulfilling life.

Are You a Victim or a Victor?
When you are suffering with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, it is easy to slip into a victim mentality. Learn how you can be a victor, not a victim.

After the Diagnosis: Grieve Your Old Life
When you first learn that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness for which there is no cure, you are probably stunned and frightened... That’s a perfectly normal reaction. It’s also normal and even necessary to go through the stages of grief.

Little Things Make a Big Difference
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome present us with many physical and mental challenges. Here are some little tips that may make a big difference in helping you minimize mental errors and conserve your energy for those things you need and/or want to do.

Exploring Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
Lord, give me patience and I want it right now! That is an old joke but it expresses the attitude many of us with fibromyalgia (FM) have as we seek relief from our myriad of symptoms. We have suffered for weeks, months – often years – and we are desperate for relief. We have taken dozens of different medicines and tried a variety of alternative therapies...all with little to no positive results. We want help and we want it now!

Traveling With a Disability or Chronic Illness
Traveling is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. Unfortunately, the harsh reality of traveling with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome is that often, just getting to our destination is so stressful and exhausting, we spend most of our vacation in bed, trying to recover enough strength to make the trip home.