Download or read book My Journey Through Fibromyalgia written by Nancy Alexander and published by Laney Leaf Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twenty-five years, Nancy Alexander battled a mysterious illness without a diagnosis. Despite spells of total debilitation and hospitalizations with no answers, she managed to fight through and raise two sons and create a successful business. Like many marriages where chronic illness is at the forefront, Nancy's suffered. This is her story of fighting the medical system to receive a diagnosis and to not only save her marriage to Steve but restore it to a place of joy. Years of rumors from doctors and friends, the ravages on her body from disease, and the rescue in the form of a doctor and nutritionist all culminated into a place of wellness that Nancy now shares with her readers. Though she didn't always know it during her journey, God's hand guided and protected her and Steve. Nancy's story will uplift and encourage those with chronic illness that answers are worth fighting for, and God's strength is sufficient on even the worse days. Review by Jim Cockrum of My Silent Team: "I love to surround myself with people who challenge me. Those rare souls who endure and persist and eventually find a way to overcome impossible odds with determination and focus to ignite something unique and special inside us. You simply can't have too many people like that in your life. Prepare to add Nancy to your list of champions. This book is not "Nancy and Steve's story of tragedy and triumph." It's far more. it's a finely tuned weapon of spiritual warfare that our father has been sharpening ("on the anvil" to borrow a phrase from Lucado) for quite some time now - and it's about to do some serious damage in the spiritual realm." Review by Sue Mellette: "Nancy, I felt at times I was feeling your pain, bewilderment & your desperate need to find help. Your story is much more than fighting Fibromyalgia and learning to live with it. It is a love story of finding the love a husband and wife should have for each other. It is a love story that through your finding the Lord and knowing that He does not forsake us even in our darkest hours, He has a plan for you and your husband. Your story is open, brutally honest, and forthright. Yes, it brought me to tears at times and joy at others! It's a great story that could be brought to life on the big screen. It was so vivid and descriptive, I could actually see your struggles. A powerful story about a disease and your diligence in finding exactly what was wrong. You truly are special!" Review by Rita Gallow: "Nancy, Your book is wonderful! You and Steve should be commended for being so open and honest about your private lives. This book did make me cry and when finished, I wanted to give you a big hug. I am convinced this book will help countless people suffering with chronic illnesses & fibromyalgia. For me, the best part was that you and Steve invited Christ into your lives, making Him the center of your marriage. When finished, I had a big smile in my heart! May God bless you and Steve." Review by Hallie Sue Wells: "Nancy, I loved this book! I started out thinking it was going to be a book about Fibromyalgia but was so wrong. It is really a great love story, a mystery, a story of survival and most of all God's grace and strength given to one of his children. I felt so many emotions while engrossed in every page, from frustration, fear and hopelessness to anger and bitterness over things that should not have been then to relief, love and joy as the aftermath of such a devastating, debilitating disease finally started getting answers and healing. While reading I wondered how I would have handled or reacted to each situation and the devastating pain of body and mind. I really doubted that I could have survived. I am so glad that you survived and are now making a difference in so many lives. I'm also glad you have been brave enough to put your life on paper, sharing it with everyone. Your story proves with God, all things really are possible.
Download or read book My Journey Through Chronic Pain written by Peggy Robinson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Journey through Chronic Pain by author Peggy Robinson helps those suffering from chronic pain and fibromyalgia syndrome find healing and relief from God. My Journey through Chronic Pain provides a personal look at the strength that it takes to be in constant pain with no reprieve despite numerous treatments and medications. This book offers readers empathy, hope, and healing through faith in God and His plan for their health. Including the author's own poetry and Biblical scripture, the author tells the story of her experience and diagnosis with fibromyalgia. She discusses how she was healed by God at a Christian convention and finally felt the respite she had been praying for on her long road to recovery.
Download or read book FibroHERalgia written by Tammy Leehy and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is NOT another one of those "My Life with Chronic Illness" explaining the sickness and what people don't see, the frustrations with physicians or the daily battles that I get tired of talking about all day every day. That's the same thing every book about it that you pick up is going to be about. It touches on that but this is more looking at the possible causes & theories while taking you with me on my own personal journey through life as we review how they may have affected me in things that have happened from childhood through adulthood and who I am because of it. A little digging in deeper to the theories of what "they" say causes Fibromyalgia.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia a Guide to Understanding the Journey written by Shelly Bolton and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HELP, I'M FALLING APART!!This quick read is informative and entertaining, with personal stories and documented research.SOME COMMENTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA:"The information was good and on point and will be very helpful...I was left with a nice sense of 'belonging'." -Lori "This really is spot on and it help me understand some of the things I experience with fibro." -Rene "I want to get this for my family members to have!" -Amanda"you nailed it!" -Rene, AZ "Boy, did you hit the nail on the head." -Vanessa "This book is definitely worth reading, whether you have fibro or just wanted to understand someone with it better." -Chris "COVERS SO MUCH MORE THAN OTHER BOOKS:She writes in words that are easy to understand without lots of medical mumbo jumbo. A very easy read with lots/TONS of great information." -Lesia AND HERE'S WHAT SOME FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND OTHERS ARE SAYING:"I was also deeply moved by the courage to live with this kind of anguish, the courage to cope with it, the courage to share about it...I will never be able to see another TV ad without remembering what I learned..." -Gloriana "Very well done and so informative... I really had no idea of the severity of it." -JB "Author has done great work to explain various symptoms and offer you perspective of a patient with this often lifelong condition...If you know someone who is suffering from fibromyalgia or you even suspect it might be your own condition, pick up this book and learn more" -Rob Please Note:A percentage of the revenue generated from the sale of this book will go to the research for treatment and cure for Fibromyalgia (http://www.afsafund.org ).
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Claire Musickant and published by Cem Publishing. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither laboratory tests nor x-rays explained Claires excruciating pain and debilitating fatigue. When her illness was finally diagnosed as fibromyalgia, Musickant was told, There is no known cause and no known cure. It is Musickants own story of how she got well it confirms that others can become healthy again, too. It is important to share this story with the millions of other fibromyalgia patients who have been told they would have to cope with a lifetime of pain, fatigue and many other symptoms.
Download or read book My Journey Vs Chronic Fibromyalgia Treating It written by Shannon Donaldson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have a new book about Fibromyalgia and it's ugly truth. I have provided a road map on this disease and how it all ties together. All the random aches, memory concerns and other symptoms is a cycle. A cycle that can be dealt with. This book provides an overall view of what Fibromyalgia is, how it feels and an overall what works for me. Have a read. It may help you through your journey.
Download or read book I Am Your Book written by Charlotte Jones and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If words have the power to heal, this book is the perfect medicine” (Alex Howard). “Honest and heartfelt poetry, telling a story that needs to be heard” (Steven Camden, Polarbear). This beautiful book takes you on a poetic journey through the wilderness of CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia. Each poem is a little window into her soul. Charlotte Jones bares all in this inspirational story of hope and healing. These poems not only cover the pain and despair of living with such a debilitating illness but also highlight the joy, love, peace, and acceptance she finds along the way. When dealing with extreme emotions, words repeat rhythmically in Charlotte’s head over and over, until she releases them onto the page in the form of poetry. This has resulted in a raw, heartwarmingly honest, and sometimes humorous insight into the life of someone with CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia. By sharing her story, Charlotte hopes to help tackle the loneliness of those in its grasp, give those around them an insight into their journey, and raise awareness of the illness. “I laughed out loud and had tears streaming down my face all at the same time.” “I felt so connected to it.” “At last, a book that really helped me understand.” “A beautiful read, capturing the daily life of CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia with passion and honesty.” “A courageous book, written from the soul.”
Download or read book What I Know about Fibro written by Joss Burnell and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What I Know About Fibro is not your typical book about Fibromyalgia and how to live with it. It is the story of one woman's journey to heal her life. I lay on the couch, some twenty years ago, feeling that my life was over, and in many ways, it was. I could no longer work. I couldn't even do the basics of taking care of my house or my children. There was no specific moment when I turned that around. Slowly I began to read, to learn, to discover what this Fibromyalgia even was. Somewhere along the way I began to do the things I could. Even if that was walking to the end of my driveway and back. More importantly, I began searching out the things in my life that I could change. Stress had me by the throat and I needed to find better, different, ways of managing it. It took me four years to get to the point where the couch was no longer my best friend.I learned to listen to my body, to sink deep within and discover what was at the heart of my pain. The pain I had carried into and throughout adulthood. It was crying out for me to notice. The pain in my body was mirroring the pain in my soul. I don't, for one minute, think that I have the cure for Fibromyalgia. I only have my own story to share. I share it, in complete humility, in the hope that something in this little book will set you on your journey to find out what works for you. By sharing how I came to be flare-up free, with a touch of poetry and a "So What?' at the end of each chapter, I'm offering you, simply, the opportunity to engage in your own journey.
Download or read book What I Know about Fibro written by Joss Burnel and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What I Know About Fibro is not your typical book about Fibromyalgia and how to live with it. It is the story of one woman's journey to heal her life. I lay on the couch, some twenty years ago, feeling that my life was over, and in many ways, it was. I could no longer work. I couldn't even do the basics of taking care of my house or my children. There was no specific moment when I turned that around. Slowly I began to read, to learn, to discover what this Fibromyalgia even was. Somewhere along the way I began to do the things I could. Even if that was walking to the end of my driveway and back. More importantly, I began searching out the things in my life that I could change. Stress had me by the throat and I needed to find better, different, ways of managing it. It took me four years to get to the point where the couch was no longer my best friend.I learned to listen to my body, to sink deep within and discover what was at the heart of my pain. The pain I had carried into and throughout adulthood. It was crying out for me to notice. The pain in my body was mirroring the pain in my soul. I don't, for one minute, think that I have the cure for Fibromyalgia. I only have my own story to share. I share it, in complete humility, in the hope that something in this little book will set you on your journey to find out what works for you. By sharing how I came to be flare-up free, with a touch of poetry and a "So What?' at the end of each chapter, I'm offering you, simply, the opportunity to engage in your own journey.
Download or read book Longing to Live written by Margaret Therese Lambert and published by Bookpal. This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a perspective on chronic illness that is gentle, thoughtful and hopeful. It will interest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers. For health professionals early or later on their professional journey, Longing to Live offers insight into the suffering of chronic illness and the importance of autonomy for sufferers in contributing to their healing.
Download or read book True Journey from Within The Englishman with Fibromyalgia Life Before and Life Now written by Shayne Elliott Town and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Journey From Within The Englishman With Fibromyalgia Life Before & Life Now (c) Shayne E Town Fibromyalgia changed Shayne's life. Journey through his story to see how fibromyalgia started and how living with the condition has affected his life. It is a cruel and debilitating illness that causes devastation to a person's life and dreams, not just Shayne's, but millions of people around the world. He declares that he will never give up fighting fibromyalgia, as there is so much more to experience in life. From Within, written by Shayne Town is a fantastic book that takes you through his journey from pre-diagnosis days, to getting diagnosed, to living with Fibromyalgia on a daily basis. Diagnosis can be a very frightening time, and being told you have an incurable illness with no effective treatments, which can lead to a very lonely and often isolated time, can take some time to come to terms with. Shayne's book is an open and wonderfully honest account which contains many self-help tips that those who are newly diagnosed may want to consider trying in their self-help management. This book also contains many life stories of other fibromyalgia sufferers. From Within is a very well written and concise book to recommend to those just starting out on their fibromyalgia journey - The Fibroduck Foundation. True Journey From Within contains a comprehensive list of useful UK addresses where you will find information about fibromyalgia as well as support from these professional organisations. Shayne has also included Social Media Support Groups where you can connect with others with fibromyalgia. The royalties made from this book will all go to fund "Fibroduck Foundation" for research to help find a much needed cure.
Download or read book Change Your Story Despite the Diagnosis written by Brenda Mary Love and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir is about living with fibromyalgia and other mental health illnesses that one encounters on our spiritual path on earth or lack of it. How changing perceptions is key to our soul’s growth and survival. How learning to forgive myself and others and appreciating the lessons they’ve taught me. How my life experiences and attitudes may have caused and contributed to all the unnecessary pain and depression I've experienced. My realization that my broken self and soul has led me to seek spiritual healing has been a journey of finding my true passions and purpose in life despite the diagnosis of multiple mental illnesses turned physical. As the saying goes life experiences have a way of allowing us to become more resilient in life. Whatever negative experience doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. Because, I’ve learned to overcome and accept my conditions I am now living the life of my dreams and have learned the power of positive thinking. I choose to be happy because of where I've come from and where I am now, knowing that life is what we make it. My negative experiences and misfortunes are now considered life lessons learned. I admit that I've lived in the victim hood mentality most of my life and have put up with being mistreated by a few low-vibrational beings, and I forgive them. I now know that they were brought into my life to show me how to become a stronger, caring and assertive person. I love and admire all my past and current partners, friends and family and am learning to appreciate and forgive them for any offences. I am truly thankful for and appreciate those people who have contributed to who I am today. I acknowledge that love is a choice and the acts of love are kindness, patience, acceptance and understanding. I have become aware of our weaknesses as spiritual beings having a human experience. We all have choices and can change or begin a new life at any time on our journey. With love, patience, perseverance and faith in our spiritual divine essence I will continue to strive for a joyous life and hope to inspire those around me to find their peace and joy needed to be healthy and whole again. With the knowledge and wisdom acquired along the way, including the medicine wheel and other holistic healing modalities I’ve been on a road to recovery. By practicing these methods, I’ve become aware of my own self healing abilities to help me maintain a balanced, active, fulfilling lifestyle. As explained by elders and other spiritual guides, we begin with the four directions with the center of the wheel representing the Sacred Mystery that to me relating it to Feng Shui principals means Health. Or from a biopsychosocial perspective means mental health. The teachings of the medicine wheel create a biopsychosocial and spiritual foundation for human behavior and interaction. We are all one on the planes of existence that affect our physical behaviours, our mental thoughts, feelings and spiritual beliefs. My sacred journey in life has proven to make me a stronger more grateful person who is continuously learning to have love and have compassion for others. In order to do this one has to be compassionate and loving towards themselves first. I’ve always known this, but it hasn’t been easy when your self image is diminished for the sake of building up others. I have always felt guilty and selfish for practicing self love. It is obvious that, with all the roles we have in life, as a mother, wife, worker, daughter and friend. That getting hung up on life, being so busy as a caregiver, running errands and demands of others has made it difficult at times to practice self care and self love. After many years of counselling and introspection I now love myself more now than ever and take time for my physical and spiritual needs. Even sometimes compromising intimacy seems elusive to your own desires and dreams. Like millions of people out there, I’ve been dealing with mental health issues such as addictions, depression, low self esteem and these debilitating chronic conditions they call fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and depression throughout my life. Growing up in a prosperity deficient, with a family soup of individuals with dysfunctional habits was not the most enlightening or positive experience one can have, however if you love drama, I’ve had it all.
Download or read book The Roses and the Oasis Journey Into Healing Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia written by Andrew H. Knapp and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope is No Longer in the Future. It is Here and Now Within Your Grasp. This book describes the dramatic story detailing the circumstances surrounding the development of mysterious chronic pain and the difficulties encountered in finding a clear diagnosis. After unsuccessful conventional drug and physical therapy treatments, the author discovered various alternative methods of treatment which proved highly effective in treating fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes. The story reveals the fact that people actually can get true and lasting relief from fibromyalgia and chronic pain to live a comfortable life again.
Download or read book Hope Is My Daily Companion written by Caroline Rhode and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh take on the journey with the complex syndrome-Fibromyalgia-featuring the inclusion of the author's first-hand experiences living with the condition. These inspiring daily readings, touch on the physical, emotional and spiritual hurdles facing those with chronic illness. With encouraging topics ranging from fibro fog and pain to the healing power of nature and including a motivational affirmation closing each reading. While presenting practical coping tools to lighten the hardships and welcome humor, and introducing moving from merely living with Fibromyalgia, to life with endless hope and ease of spirit.
Download or read book Melissa Vs Fibromyalgia written by Melissa Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling with Fibromyalgia/chronic pain/chronic fatigue and insomnia? Melissa shares the ways she fights these symptoms and her journey from miserable to thriving despite Fibromyalgia.Melissa Reynolds has fought Fibromyalgia since she was 14 years old. Only, she didn't receive a name for her invisible opponent until she was in her 20s. Unfortunately, the name of the illness did not come with help. However, she took matters into her own hands and in seven years, she went from miserable and barely coping with life to thriving.Using a combination of research and personal trial and error, she has managed to bring her pain and fatigue levels down and minimise the effects of the debilitating brain fog by using everything she has written about on her blog MelissavsFibromyalgia.com. With a passion for research, health and wellness, Melissa combines her findings (both research and anecdotal evidence) with personal experience and hopes that sharing this knowledge will make even one life a bit easier. Praise for Melissa vs Fibromyalgia: My Journey Fighting Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Insomnia"I wish this book had been around when I first got diagnosed." Deb, a Fibro Fighter "This book is a very interesting read. It is packed full of information that is easy to understand and apply. The book reads quickly and doesn't weigh you down with heavy text. Melissa is a brilliant writer and I enjoy her work. I recommend her book if you have fibromyalgia or know someone who does." - Jessie"Love it. Melissa starts most chapters with 'What I Do'. She's not hitting me over the head with her wisdom. Another fine book by Melissa Reynolds. I like that every chapter is stand alone. You can start anywhere and go anywhere. You can read from back to front if you want. I especially resonate with '10 Nice Minutes', a list of stuff to do for yourself (I could add to the list); 'Document Your Experiment', experimenting and finding patterns is key to my success with MS; 'Pacing and Boundaries', I'm working on this for myself; and 'Support', finding a good team is critical. You only need a few reliable people. Then exceptional support can come from unexpected places. Melissa starts most chapters with 'What I Do'. She's not hitting me over the head with her wisdom. I hate it when people think they're so smart about me.I have multiple sclerosis, not fibromyalgia. Still, I can use 75% of this book. Melissa, thanks for your courage, thoughtfulness, and humor." - Danny van Leeuwen, Opa, RN, MPH, CPHQHealth Hats (www.health-hats.com)Praise for Melissa's first book Fibro Mama Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia"Lived experience + self-awareness + systems thinking + good storytelling is golden. Add brevity and it's priceless. Melissa's book is priceless." --Danny van Leeuwen, Opa, RN, MPH, CPHQHealth Hats (www.health-hats.com)"Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia is a short, easy-to-digest run-down of things you can expect during a fibro pregnancy, and how to navigate them." --Diane Murray Spoonie Living (blog.spoonieliving.com)"An invaluable resource for fibro baby mammas." --CazInvisibly Me (www.invisiblyme.com)
Download or read book Fibromyalgia Framework written by Luke Parkes and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-19 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fibromyalgia Framework series presents my (evolving) view of managing fibromyalgia. In 2018 some of my strongly held theories were proven true by experience and research. I share this with you. In the first part I will show you my Fibromyalgia Framework, which will likely look different to yours on account of the unique nature of this illness and where we are on our journey.My mission is to help you cut your journey down, I lost too much of my life to chronic pain, fatigue and insomnia, so I share what works for me in case it helps you. I have done this in my books Melissa vs Fibromyalgia: My Journey Fighting Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Insomnia and Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia. There are hundreds of blog posts on my blog melissavsfibromyalgia.com and I offer two Facebook groups - Fibro Mama Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia and Melissa (you) vs Fibromyalgia - come and join us today. Praise for Melissa Reynolds:"I wish this book had been around when I first got diagnosed." Deb, a Fibro Fighter "Lived experience + self-awareness + systems thinking + good storytelling is golden. Add brevity and it's priceless. Melissa's book is priceless." --Danny van Leeuwen, Opa, RN, MPH, CPHQHealth Hats (www.health-hats.com)"Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia is a short, easy-to-digest run-down of things you can expect during a fibro pregnancy, and how to navigate them." --Diane Murray Spoonie Living (blog.spoonieliving.com)"An invaluable resource for fibro baby mammas." --CazInvisibly Me (www.invisiblyme.com)
Download or read book Why Me written by Alex Howard and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex Howard was a normal, happy teenager until just before his sixteenth birthday when he began to experience strange, unexplained physical symptoms. In time he was diagnosed with ME (or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), a severe illness that the medical profession has yet to offer any explanation or cure for. After spending two years bed-bound and developing clinical depression, Alex committed himself to finding a cure and returning himself to health and happiness. This book follows him on an amazing journey that will challenge your most basic assumptions about life.
