Living in Pain | Joanna and Helen Discuss Life with Fibromyalgia

About this episode

Joanna and Helen discuss the challenges and emotional toll of living with fibromyalgia and finding purpose through creativity and community.

This week I’m joined by Helen, who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after a sudden chest infection changed her life overnight. We discuss: ✨ What fibromyalgia really feels like 💬 The emotional toll of losing independence 💅 How she found purpose again through creativity and community 💭 Mental health, self-compassion, and finding light in difficult moments If you or someone you love lives with chronic pain, this conversation is for you. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share your experiences #SoItsNotJustMe #FibromyalgiaAwareness #ChronicPain #MentalHealthMatters

People in this episode

Host: Joanna Wood

Guest: Helen

Topics covered

• fibromyalgia
• chronic pain
• mental health
• creativity
• community
• self-compassion

Keywords

• fibromyalgia
• chronic pain
• mental health
• self-compassion
• creativity
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Mental Health Matters

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