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It is well known that Fibromyalgia sufferers can have a poor quality of life because of the pain and fatigue they have to endure consistently. Actually, poor quality of life is usually composed of experiencing disability, an inability to do things you used to, and being unable to sleep well or exercise regularly. This is especially the case if we start to habitually experience pain and fatigue as if it is an intimate part of us. However, by reframing our pain, we can experience a better quality of life.
Fibromyalgia is an awful disease. Imagine feeling like you've been hit by a truck every day. Your neck and shoulders are tight and contracted. They feel like they are pulling on your joints. Your arms are tingling as if pins and needles are stuck in them. Your brain seems wrapped in cotton batting. You try to move, but your muscles are stiff. The slightest touch makes you wince. You are tired, but sleep does not come easily, and it isn't refreshing.
Such is life for people with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a complex physical illness characterized by chronic widespread pain of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is accompanied by other symptoms too. When you have this disease, you never seem to feel good. You always feel tired and unwell.
The central nervous system malfunctioning, which includes the brain and spinal cord, causes fibromyalgia, resulting in pain amplification. Peripheral systems, such as soft tissues and muscles, and nerves, also show some abnormalities. Body-wide symptoms may result from a dysfunctional interplay between the central nervous system and your peripheral systems.
In this e-book, I will show you how to have a good quality of life, regardless of all the fatigue and pain that you experience. If successful, this book is an uplifting and inspiring exploration of fibromyalgia from a person who has suffered for more than a few decades with the disease.