Real People, Real Stories: Fibromyalgia E-Book
Whether you (or someone you love) have just received a fibromyalgia diagnosis, have been a part of the fibromyalgia community for a while, or simply want to learn more about fibromyalgia, this book of stories is for you.
This book is comprised of stories written and shared by people with fibromyalgia. Youâll read an honest, heartfelt letter to anyone grieving the loss of who they were before fibromyalgia, from someone whoâs been there. Youâll learn about the way words like âfogâ and phrases like âmaking it through the dayâ can change after a diagnosis. Youâll follow the journey of a woman with fibromyalgia purchasing a walking stick for the first time at age 22. Youâll find these stories and more in the following pages.
All of these stories have appeared on The Mighty, a site where people share their personal experiences with disability, disease and mental illness. Visit our submissions page to learn about sharing a story with us â weâd love to read yours. Click below to download our free e-book.
The book contains the following stories:
A Letter From Your Friend With Fibromyalgia by Lizz Schumer
To Anyone Grieving the Loss of Who They Were Before Fibromyalgia by Jennifer Yant
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia as a Teen by Autumn Burns
What a Typical Morning With a Fibromyalgia Flare-Up Is Like by Kirri Liepins
5 Ways âFibro Fogâ Affects Me by Pamula Floyd
When I Realized I Needed a Walking Stick at Age 22 by Jodie Wigg
How Honest Should We Be With Our Loved Ones About Our Pain? by Tamiko Arbuckle
16 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Fibromyalgia by Julie Ryan
Why Iâm Doing Away With To-Do Lists As Someone With Health Challenges by Jacqueline Weir OâBrien
5 Daily Reminders for FInding Happiness With Chronic Illness by Kittie Rayborn
MORE ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA:
Fibromyalgia, a chronic illness with three main symptoms â widespread pain, chronic fatigue and cognitive trouble. Fibromyalgia is a complicated illness thatâs not well understood. In the past, it was mischaracterized as a mental health disorder. Even today, some doctors wave off fibro symptoms as being âall in your head.â This isnât the case. Read The Mightyâs comprehensive guide to fibromyalgia here. Click here to join our fibro community and connect with people who get it.
