FibroFighters

01/10/2026

Anyone else struggling?!? Only ten days into 2026, and it has already been an extremely trying year in regards to chronic illness. The physical symptoms, emotional weight, and constant uncertainty have made even the smallest tasks feel heavy. Living day to day with an unpredictable body requires more strength than most people ever see, and this year has wasted no time in reminding me just how demanding that reality can be.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Many people dealing with chronic illnesses often find it hard to focus or think clearly. It can be really frustrating when you can't remember how to do something you've done a million times before. For myself I keep forgetting my bank card pin when I go to pay. Even simple conversations can become a challenge when you can't recall basic words. While it might seem funny to some, it can be really embarrassing and overwhelming for those experiencing it. It's as if your mind is a black hole where information just disappears, leaving you feeling lost and confused. brain fog is a very real symptom for many with chronic conditions.When it hits, it's important for friends and family to offer understanding rather than judgment.

01/10/2026

Good morning everyone!

01/10/2026

Living with fibromyalgia means vulnerability becomes part of daily life, whether you choose it or not. Your body doesn’t always cooperate with your plans, your hopes, or your willpower. Some days, simply getting out of bed feels like a victory, while other days you grieve the energy and ease you once had. The unpredictability can be isolating—especially when the pain and exhaustion aren’t always visible to others.

Vulnerability shows up in the quiet moments: canceling plans last minute, asking for help when you’d rather be independent, or trying to explain symptoms that don’t fit neatly into words. It’s learning to listen to your body even when the world expects you to push through. It’s choosing rest without guilt, even when rest feels undeserved.

Living with chronic pain and fatigue teaches a different kind of strength. One rooted in patience, self-compassion, and resilience. It’s the courage to keep going while carrying an invisible weight, and the bravery to be honest about limitations in a society that values constant productivity.

01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

If you’re coming onto the page saying fibromyalgia “isn’t that bad,” then you clearly don’t live with it or don’t understand what it actually does to a person. I have seen this comment left on many posts today by different people. Fibromyalgia isn’t just being sore or tired — it’s a chronic nervous system condition that affects pain, energy, sleep, and cognition all at once.

For many of us, it means daily, widespread pain, deep exhaustion, brain fog, and unrefreshing sleep. Simple tasks like showering, cooking, or leaving the house can require planning and recovery time. From the outside it may be invisible, but living in this body is anything but mild.

So please don’t minimize fibromyalgia here. If you don’t live with it, listen and learn. And if you do, then you already know how hard it really is.

01/09/2026

Credit ~ women with chronic illness
This information is based on thr Mcgill Pain scale study.

01/09/2026

Lol just a funny post.