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Why Writing This Blog Helps Me Heal (And Might Help You Too)

 

 Why I Started MevFibro (And Why I Keep Going)

When I first started the MevFibro Blog, it wasn’t because I had all the answers—or even most of them. I started it because writing helped me cope. It was my way of saying, “This is what it’s like living with Fibromyalgia and ME, and I’m figuring it out one day at a time.”

Honestly, it was my life coach, Janine, who gave me the nudge. She said, “You’ve got a story worth sharing.” And I thought—maybe she’s right. If even one person stumbles across a post and feels a little less alone, then that’s something good.

Blogging on My Terms

One of the things I really love about blogging is that there’s no pressure to do it all at once. I can write a little, take a break, come back later. Add a photo here, tweak a sentence there.Rest, write, rest again.

It’s all on my terms—and honestly, that’s how everything needs to be when you’re living with chronic illness.

Top Tip From Me to You: Give Yourself Permission to Pause

Whether you're physically drained, mentally overwhelmed, or emotionally tapped out—it’s okay to step back.
You’re not lazy. You’re not failing. You’re healing.

Sometimes I catch myself trying to write when I’m not really up for it. And guess what? Those posts never feel right.I’ve learned that if writing feels like a chore, it’s probably not the right time. And that’s okay.

A simple bar chart in pastel colours showing how we budget our energy levels in Fibro and ME

Do More of What Makes You Happy (But Budget Your Energy)

This might sound obvious, but it’s worth repeating:
Make time for the things that bring you joy.
Spend time in places you love. With people who lift you up. Doing things that make you feel more you.

But here’s the tricky bit— those things often come with a “cost.”
If you live with chronic pain or fatigue, you know what I mean. A lunch out might mean needing the rest of the day to recover. A short trip could wipe you out for a week.That’s why pacing and planning are everything.
Not in a rigid, military-style way—but more like gentle guidelines. If you wake up and your body says “nope” to what you had planned—listen. Adjust. Rest.
Resting isn’t giving up. It’s part of the plan.

Celebrate Every Tiny Win: Took a short walk? Amazing.

Finished a task that’s been hanging around for days? Brilliant. Chose a nourishing meal over something quick but draining? Go you. These little victories matter. They build up. And they absolutely deserve to be celebrated.

A blue cappuccino cup sits on a blue wooden planed counter top with latte art on top, the art features a "Heart" and the word "Yeah" signifying its important to celebrate the smallest of wind in you battle against FIbromyalgia and chronice pain.

Writing this blog has helped me realise just how much the little things matter. It’s also reminded me that I’m not alone in my struggle with FMS. What I’m experiencing is something thousands of others living with FMS, ME, and chronic pain go through every day.

Final thoughts

For me, writing is more than just an outlet—it’s a way to vent, to process, and to let go of some of the emotional weight that comes with chronic illness. And if even one person finds comfort or connection in what I share, then it’s all been worth it.

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