Many people with fibromyalgia are working hard to feel better but still aren’t seeing the progress they hoped for. In this article, Tami shares three often-overlooked reasons symptoms may stay stuck, even when you’re doing many of the right things. Understanding these hidden roadblocks can help you identify what may be standing in the way of your progress.
Good care is not extra or optional. After a personal healthcare experience that changed her perspective, Tami explores how compassionate, patient-centered care can reduce stress, improve the patient experience, and help people with fibromyalgia feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Many people with fibromyalgia feel discouraged when their doctor doesn’t have answers. Tami explores why this doesn’t mean your journey is over and explains the role doctors play in the healthcare system. You haven’t tried everything. You’ve just tried everything they know — and everything you know.
Cherry blossoms have long been Tami’s symbol of hope for fibromyalgia. In this Fibromyalgia Awareness Day message, she reflects on the resilience and beauty they represent and shares why getting your life back is possible—even when it feels out of reach.
Uncertainty can drain more energy than you may realize. Tami shares a personal experience that revealed how unanswered questions, open loops, and the unknown can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and overwhelm—and why this isn’t an excuse, but a very real response to uncertainty.
If your symptoms don’t seem to fit neatly into one diagnosis, there may be more than one piece of the puzzle. In this conversation with PCOS expert Lindsie Vizethann, Tami explores why that doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong—and how overlapping conditions can be an important missing piece of the puzzle.
If you’re doing all the “right” things and still not feeling better, this article may explain why. Tami introduces the Fibro Hierarchy of Needs℠ and shows how understanding where you are can help you stop guessing and focus on the next right step.
Chronic insomnia isn’t always caused by a lack of sleep—it can become a learned pattern in the brain. In this conversation with sleep researcher Dr. Leon Lack, Tami explores why insomnia persists, how your brain can begin associating bed with wakefulness, and why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the most effective long-term treatment.
Living with chronic pain can be isolating, especially for children who have never met someone who truly understands their experience. Through the story of Ann and Lily Garner, Tami shares how Pediatric Pain Warriors Family Camp helps children and families find community, belonging, and hope for the future.
Improvement with fibromyalgia rarely happens overnight. Tami shares how to recognize real progress, track meaningful trends, and stay encouraged when you’re in the “sticky middle” between where you are and where you want to be.