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Fibromyalgia is a chronic, debilitating illness that continues to baffle the medical community. Its exact cause remains unknown, there is no definitive test for diagnosis, and it’s only after ruling out all other possible illnesses and diseases that a fibromyalgia diagnosis is considered. Symptoms vary widely from person to person, and the journey to diagnosis is often long and frustrating. I’m sharing my personal experience here — not as a medical guideline, but as a window

It took a lot of self-control and courage, but I will never forget the look on his face the first time I didn't respond that way to him.

Not only have I had to adjust to living with a debilitating condition, but it is financially debilitating as well.

I'd like to share a short story that I'm sure many can relate to, and which I'm hoping will bring some understanding to those who can’t.

The care and support I get from my family, friends and my medical professionals while I recover from severe depressive disorder.

My experiences looking for support for clinical depression and mental illness on social media

20 simple day to day activities you can do to trigger the 4 happy chemicals naturally found in your brain

Top 10 symptoms of major depressive disorder, otherwise known as clinical depression.

Truth about pain and the control the brain has over it.

Top 10 things you need to understand about major depressive disorder for sufferers and those supporting them.

10 guidelines to follow when commenting on posts from the Blog.

Quick overview of what the Blog "I do what it takes" is all about and what readers can expect in the future