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I have been invited to have my blog syndicated here at MyFibro.com
Now, I know my blog says it is about life with fibro, but in reality it's more about religion and politics and just ranting in general. Of course, if I hadn't developed fibro and CFS, I seriously doubt I would have started blogging in the first place. So if this works out, I will make an effort to post a bit more about the illness part of life, (and not just to whinge about it, either) and we'll see how it goes.
I realize I don't really like talking about it too much, or focusing on it, because I am NOT my illness, and I don't want that to be the definition of who I am. I am a person who has an illness. It is not MY fibro, MY CFS, it's not how I identify myself to myself.
I'm not one of those people who go from doctor to doctor, or medication to medication, hoping for a miraculous cure. Everything I've read says there isn't one yet, and I am not going to waste my life in a futile quest. I accept that I am ill, I accept that I have limits that I did not have before, but I don't focus on that. I focus on...truthfully, this is the focus of my life.....having fun every single day. Laughing every day.
I firmly believe that NOW is all there is, and if I spend NOW wishing things were other than they are, trying to make them be other than they are with no real hope of success...if I do those things, I will MISS now. Not going to let that happen. I study zen Buddhism, in a completely non-religious way, and focusing on the now is a primary idea.
Oh, dear. Did not sleep at all last night so have been up 36 hours or so. Can you tell? I do tend to go on a bit when I'm over-tired. LOL Later, dear readers.
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Strangely Peculiar, Welcome!
Strangely Peculiar,
Welcome! It will be great to have your perspective here. There is a lot of focus here on the illness (FM and CFS) because, after all, that is the purpose of the website! However, you raise a great point- focusing on your illness without any balance can be detrimental. We all need to "stop and smell the roses", whatever our particular challenges may be in life. I applaud you for your strong outlook and courage.
I myself do not have FM, but have worked with patients who do and also have a family member with the condition. I come at it from strictly a medical standpoint, so I think your blog will be a welcome addition!
Looking forward to reading more!
Jennifer Bunn, RN