For me, fibromyalgia has become a debilitating illness. Managing the illness has become a full-time job. The fatigue and pain are often unbearable, and I have a tough time being able to handle heat and cold – which makes summer and winter almost excruciating.
My new normal is often marked by an increased need to rest and constantly having to manage my pain, but there are days where I do feel better than others.
One of my better days usually begins with increased energy. I struggle with severe insomnia, but I have found that when I am able to sleep soundly, I wake up with lessened fibromyalgia symptoms.
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