May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to share your story with others, find a local support group, or join an online group where you can chat with others like you. Raising awareness about fibromyalgia can help reduce the stigma we feel. What’s it like to live with chronic pain when no one believes you?Imagine
This year, I am practicing saying no to activities that drain me and yes to those that nourish my own spirit.Stepping into 2026As we step into 2026, I embrace a new chapter of living authentically with fibromyalgia, shedding the guilt and shame that have shadowed my journey since my 2000 car accident. This year, I
Prefer listening or watching?Listen to the full interview with Dr. Seth Lederman in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®Watch the video on our YouTube channel: Tonmya™ For Fibromyalgia: A Long-Awaited New Medication with Dr. Seth Lederman Originally shared in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, this article has been adapted for readers of The Fibro Compass℠.It’s the first new
Neuroscientists have discovered that gratitude stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitters.What is gratitude and what does it mean to be thankful?Gratitude is more than just a fleeting feeling of thankfulness; it’s a powerful emotion that can transform our lives in profound ways. At its core, gratitude is the practice of recognizing
Let’s stand together with our chronic pain and make our voices heard.Chronic Pain Awareness Month and Why It Matters 2025Since September is Chronic Pain Awareness Month, I decided to write my first blog post about something I have been living with for over 25 years: chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts