I’m in a flare and feeling sorry for myself. All my fibro friends can relate to this type of night. I’m one of those people that gets too lost in my own thoughts. That is where I am tonight. I try not to think about the future or make decisions when I’m in this kind […]
What To Do When Your Depression Controls You
Today has been hard! It started out ok. I did all my self-care routines, went to work and made dinner. However, at some point during the day out of nowhere depression hit. There was no trigger, no warning, just darkness. Since then it has been a battle to keep my head above water. Here is […]
Being Positive When You’re In Pain
Staying positive through chronic pain is a topic that I’m all too familiar with. At the end of 2015, I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I had no idea how to handle my physical or mental health at the time, and I quickly fell into depression. *This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the […]
Clawing Out From The Darkness ~ A Story About Depression
Have you ever been so far lost in the darkness of depression that you wonder if you will ever be able to get out? Well, that has been me for a while now. I’m not sure I am totally out yet, but I know I am currently clawing out from the darkness. So, it is […]
Ways To Help A Loved One With Depression
Depression isn’t a choice! If you have depression or know someone that has it, then you probably know this already. A major depressive episode is NOT just feeling sad sometimes, it is deeper than that. When you have depression, life can be a struggle. I want to tell you a little about myself and my […]
Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Mental Health ~ Is There A Connection?
Have you ever looked at a list of Fibromyalgia symptoms? Looking at these two websites you will see both anxiety and depression listed as symptoms. Here are two reputable websites as proof: WebMd and NFMCPA In fact, it seems that fibromyalgia symptoms and mental health are very much linked together. One could say that fibromyalgia […]