Facebook entry - Foods That Cause Fibro Flares 

I'm stil learning about this so I am sharing some information that I have found on-line. If you are looking for foods that impact your fibro flares, check out the facebook page.

I cannot link the article to the blog page, and due to copyright of the article, I cannot copy and paste it for you. 

You can visit the Living with Chronic Pain facebooik page at www.facebook.com/chronicpainandlife to read the article.

I hope to see you there.
Tammy

Before we get to the medication I need to remind you...

• that what I am providing is NOT meant in any way to replace the conversation between you, your doctor, or your pharmacist
  
• please do not self-diagnose or make medical decisions about this drug without talking with qualified professionals
  
• although I do have a personal experience with this drug I am not a doctor, nor have I gone to Med school
• the information provided here is the reference sheet you would find at WebMD. During my journey I found this site to be helpful in providing support. All credit for this information belongs to them. I copied it right from their website and I have removed the hyper-links. Please visit their site if you would like to read further.

For this installment, I have chosen Baclofen

If you have any questions about what is provided here....talk with your doctor or pharmacist please.

We are responsible for the choices we make in our lives. 

Yes, things may have happened to you that were out of your control, but you can control how those things change you.

When bad things happen, it is up to us to rise above it, not letting it control our lives.

You and only you, are responsible for every decision and choice you make.

Make the right choice for yourself.

What do the words fear, change and acceptance mean to you? 

There are things in life we will fear, and change can be hard for many of us, but how do you rationalize your fears and life changes so you can accept them?

When you think of the word fear, consider these questions...

• Fear is _____. 
• What does fear mean to you?
• What do you fear in life?
• What is the most fearless thing you've done in your life?
  
• What have you not done in your life because of your fear?
  
• How does your fear impact your life?
  
• Who and/or what, is the biggest support in your life, to help you overcome your fears?

On this day of your life, we believe God wants you to know that...there are times when a change in direction is for your highest good.

It takes courage to change direction. Choose the path your heart agrees with and walk with your head high and your eyes open. Don't be afraid.


Picture taken by my daughter Emily

Don't say you're happy because everything is alright.
Be happy because while
everything is complicated,
you're still doing fine.

~~Author Unknown~~



picture taken in Collingwood, ON

The word "diet" needs to be re-defined in our thinking. To me the word "diet" is a four letter word and one not to be said. The word "diet" implies that the change is only temporary. Our pain is permanent and the changes we make for ourselves will be also. It is a choice. A choice to eat healthier...and we are the reason we make the choice to eat differently. Our pain is lessened by losing the extra weight we carry on our bodies, our mobility increases, our blood pressure can lower and our hearts can be healthy. The word choice is better than diet. You are your choice. 

With everything we have been through in life, we have become stronger. 

We are better versions of our yesterdays because of  our experiences in life.

Think of all the things you have faced and overcame in your life.

The fact that you are reading this, means you survived it. 

You have overcome much in your life.

Things you thought you never could.

You are strong! And this too, you will survive.

HA! yep...it's broke

When was the last time you focused on your needs? I don't mean the things you need to do for your house, your family or anyone else. I mean the the things you need to do for you. 

When was the last time you focused your time and energy just on your needs? Are you saying to yourself you don't have the time to make time for you? I would argue that you need to make the time for you. Recharge yourself. Soothe your body and your mind. Make the time for you. Even if it's little blocks of 5 minutes in your day, do something caring for yourself. 

Modelling good self-care for your children, will show them how to care for their needs too. They are watching, and they are learning from you. Teach them to care and love their self, as you learn to care and love yourself. 

take good care of you