Living with Fibromyalgia

29/05/2026

Happy Friday, Fellow Chronic Illness Warrior! Gentle reminder you are allowed to rest without earning it first.

28/05/2026

You feel as though you’re failing at this thing called life?

When self‑doubt creeps in heavy and slaps you across the face like, “What the heck are you even doing?”

You start thinking you’re not getting anywhere fast enough.

Nothing seems to be working.
Everything feels slow, stuck, or pointless.

Bestie, let’s touch base

Truth be told, I felt this way this morning and it won’t be the first or the last time.

And bestie… this is normal.

You’re not failing.
You’re being tested.

You’ve just become the jury, the judge, and the executioner of your own dreams — all at once.

It’s normal to feel this way.
It’s actually a sign that you’re checking in with yourself, not becoming complacent or accepting life as it is.

This is your moment to:
✅Review your goals
✅Reconnect with your vision
✅Check your life purpose

See where the pressure is coming from
And release what isn’t yours to carry
Keep going.
Keep persevering.

This moment will pass, it always does.

And one day soon, you’ll look back and thank yourself for pushing through the self‑doubt.

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28/05/2026

Have you ever had a rare good day and immediately distrusted it?
☀️👇You wake up, the sun is warm, and the fog in your head has lifted just enough.

You go for a walk and go a bit further than usual.

But then the thoughts creep in: Is this real?
How long will it last?
Maybe I was never that ill after all.

This is the silent psychological warfare of living with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. It doesn't just steal our energy; it completely breaks our trust in our own bodies.

On the rare days we feel okay, our minds run their own quiet checks and balances, waiting for the other shoe to drop and wondering if a crash is just around the corner.

Researchers call this "symptom hyper-vigilance" and "illness uncertainty," and it is a heavy, invisible burden to carry alongside our physical pain.

I’ve just shared my personal experience about a recent walk that felt like both freedom and a trap, breaking down why our brains gaslight us on good days, and how we can navigate the inevitable crash without losing hope.

🎥 Watch the full video now to see why your suffering is (and always was) real.

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Chiko | Diary of a Fibro Warrior

Why a Good Day Feels Like a Traphttps://chikocfm.substack.com/p/chronic-illness-the-psychological?utm_source=youtube

25/05/2026

World Thyroid Awareness Day (May 25).

Many Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and chronic illness warriors also struggle with thyroid issues often without realizing it.

Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, and temperature sensitivity overlap across these conditions, making thyroid dysfunction easy to miss.

Today’s reminder: awareness matters, and testing can help uncover one more piece of the puzzle💙

25/05/2026

Have you ever had a good day… and immediately distrusted it?

You wake up feeling lighter. The fog in your head has lifted just enough. So you go for a walk and somehow, you keep going. Further than planned. Further than usual.

Then the thoughts creep in:
“Is this real? How long will it last? Am I imagining it? Maybe I was never that ill after all.”

This is what living with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS does. It doesn't just take our energy. It steals our trust in our own bodies. And on the rare days when we feel okay, our minds run their own quiet checks and balances—waiting for the other shoe to drop.

You are not alone in this. When your mind starts to gaslight you into doubting your own experiences, that's not a personal failing; it's a trauma response to years of uncertainty and invalidation.¹

If you’ve ever had a good day and immediately braced for the crash, this conversation is for you.

💜 Learn more the full blog post here:
https://chikocfm.substack.com/p/chronic-illness-the-psychological

Let's chat about it. 👇
What does a 'good day' feel like for you?
Does your brain let you enjoy it, or does it keep you on high alert?

Why a Good Day Feels Like a Trap

23/05/2026

I've lived with fibromyalgia for years. The hardest part? Mornings. I made a free guide: '5 Low-Spoon Rituals (15 Minutes or Less).' PDF + audio. Comment 'FREE' and I'll DM you the link.

No payment. No subscription. Just help🫶💜

18/05/2026

If this is your reminder today, you are not alone. You are doing the best you can with the energy you have, and that is enough.

What pace feels right for you today?


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13/05/2026

If you are missing from your plans, your people, or even yourself comment “here” so others know you’re still fighting🫶💜💙

-You don’t have to explain.
-You don’t have to be okay.
-Just be here.

May honours the millions of people quietly fighting invisible chronic illnesses; ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Lyme, Lupus, Arthritis, MCS, GBS/CIDP and more.

ME/CFS affects 17–30 million people worldwide.

Fibromyalgia affects 2–4% of the global population.

Women carry the heaviest burden — 70–90% of diagnosed cases.

Millions remain undiagnosed, unheard, or dismissed for years.

These illnesses steal energy, clarity, mobility, connection, and the ability to participate in work, community, and relationships.

They isolate.
They silence.

They take people out of the world long before anyone notices they’re gone.

This is what Millions Missing represents the lives paused, the dreams delayed, the people who vanish from the spaces they once filled.

If you’re one of them, your story matters.

Your absence is felt.
Your existence is not forgotten.

You are not alone, from a Fellow Wariror🫶💙💜

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12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

12/05/2026

12th May: Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS & Chronic Illness Awareness Day.

Today we honour every warrior living with pain, fatigue, sensory overload, and the invisible battles most people never see.

We also honour the caregivers, partners, friends and allies who show up with patience, belief and compassion.

If you love someone with a chronic illness, your support matters more than you know.

And to every warrior: your strength is real, your symptoms are real, and your story deserves to be heard. 💜

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