#Fibromyalgia and #ME/CFS sometimes have me convinced I live in a Mediterranean country rather than the UK. By the time my brain is cognitively alert and my body is ready to go, it's already dark outside. Not sure whether to cry or laugh sometimes. C'est la vie:) -Diary of a Fibro Warriorπ #optimism
28.02.2026 13:45 β
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Living Well with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS: My Story, Your Roadmap
From bed-bound to building a life again β a personal invitation from Chiko, a fellow warrior.
I've just published an article for my subscribers about the course and community I wish I'd had from day one.
If you're ready for a different kind of support, it's waiting here.
chikocfm.substack.com/p/living-wel...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillneswarrior #spoonies
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The experience of being exhausted before the day begins. You are brave for living it anyway #fibrowarrrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
#1: Living Well with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS | Free Trial + Community (My Story)| #fibromyalgia #mecfs
Discover how to start "Living Well with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS," through easing debilitating symptoms. Learn more youtu.be/MIuW1F9VO34
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #spoonies
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#fibrowarriors #mecfs #spoonies
26.02.2026 01:21 β
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Redirecting...
A new sanctuary for creators, dreamers, and doers living with #chronicillness. We turn pain into purpose and isolation into connection. This is a space for warriors pursuing their passions to uplift one another, share resources, and break through barriers together. www.facebook.com/groups/purpo...
26.02.2026 01:19 β
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
Living Well with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS β Free Trial + Community (My Story)| #fibromyalgia #mecfs
From bedbound to building a life again. My 8-year battle with #Fibromyalgia & #MECFS taught me what actually helps.
Now I'm offering a free trial of my course + community to warriors ready for a bit of change. Learn more
youtu.be/tEcX6UUDDZU
#chronicIllness, #Spoonie, #ChronicPain, #FibroWarrior,
25.02.2026 22:25 β
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Happy New Week Chronic Illness Warriors (Lets Chat) Hit Subscribe!
YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
Happy New Week #ChronicIllnessWarriors (Lets Chat). Hopefully the week as been kind to you? If you not wishing you ease and better days. No day is ever the same when living with a chronic illness. Keep persevering through at your own pace.
www.youtube.com/live/bdZ9YHP...
#livingwithfibromyalgia
24.02.2026 20:58 β
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chikocfm @ TheLeap
Check out this digital product: A Warrior's Guide to Managing Your Home
What if cleaning didn't have to cost you three days of recovery?
After years bedbound, I learned that fighting my body never worked. So I stopped. I wrote down what did work... theleap.co/creator/chik...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness
23.02.2026 22:04 β
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Redirecting...
From bed-bound to building a life again.My 8-year battle with debilitating symptoms is now your 6-step roadmap. Looking for volunteers to trial the course + community in exchange for honest feedback. DM me "INTERESTED" to join the waitlist.>>> www.facebook.com/livingwithfi...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs
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Diary Of A Fibro Warrior (@chikocfm)
Some days, the hardest battle isn't the pain. It's the silence.
The moments when you're surrounded by people but still feel completely alone in your body. When you're too exhausted to explain yoursel...
Some days, the hardest battle isn't the pain. It's the silence.
The moments when you're surrounded by people but still feel completely alone in your body. When you're too exhausted to explain yourself one more time. When the weight of ....
substack.com/profile/7718...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
No2: The Perfect Storm: What To Do When Fibromyalgia Meets Another Chronic Condition| #fibromyalgia
The Perfect Storm: What To Do When Fibromyalgia Meets Another Chronic Condition. The truth: Your body is already fighting multiple battles daily. When a virus hits, there's little left in the tank. youtu.be/1gCpgemND1s?...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #diabetes #arthiritis
11.02.2026 13:18 β
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
No1: The Perfect Storm: When Fibromyalgia Meets Another Chronic Condition
The Perfect Storm: Have you ever felt like your fibromyalgia isnβt just playing its own difficult game, but itβs also teaming up with other health conditions against you?
You're not imagining it...
youtu.be/4vo8MiYAMTY?...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #diabetes #arthiritis
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Amazon.co.uk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations..
amzn.eu/d/0arOMnrl #Amazon via @Amazon
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #womenshealth
09.02.2026 04:45 β
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The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders amzn.eu/d/0eiDb9uO #Amazon via @Amazon
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #womenshealth
09.02.2026 04:43 β
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma amzn.eu/d/0d4NrKVs #Amazon via @Amazon
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness #womenshealth
09.02.2026 04:42 β
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A Note to Carry With You: Healing is not a war to be won against your body, but a dialogue to be deepened. Your most profound power lies in becoming a fluent listener to its needsπ
#fibrowarrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillness #fibromylgia
09.02.2026 04:01 β
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Have you ever felt like your fibromyalgia isnβt just playing its own difficult game, but itβs also teaming up with other health conditions? Lean more open.substack.com/pub/chikocfm...
#fibromyalgia #mecfs #chronicllness #womenshealth
09.02.2026 03:57 β
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Yes, I have, thank you, inclusive of everything you've highlighted, all very helpfulπ«Άπ
07.02.2026 16:55 β
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Resting is not giving up. Itβs choosing to fight smarter. Your energy is currency. Spend it where it matters most.
#Fibromyalgia #MECFS #Spoonie #ChronicIllness
07.02.2026 15:14 β
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Tired of the debilitating chronic pain-fatigue cycle? From bedbound to finding relief, I share the practical shifts, guided support & community that helped me manage #Fibromyalgia #MECFS Learn moreπhttps://tinyurl.com/Fibro-Udemy
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #HealthCoach #WomensHealth #PatientStory
07.02.2026 15:11 β
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Fibromyalgiaβ‘οΈ Bedbound β‘οΈ Reclaimed life.I built this course to share the practical tools & mindset shifts that helped me navigate Fibro/ME-CFS with more ease, so you can, too.Let's walk this path together. www.udemy.com/course/livin...
#Fibromyalgia #MECFS #ChronicIllness
06.02.2026 20:40 β
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Living Well with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
<p><strong>Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS?<br />Finding Your Path Forward: A 6-Week Guide to Managing Symptoms & Building Resilience</strong></p><p><strong>A course by Chiko, a fellow warri...
Are you navigating the daily reality of pain, fatigue, and brain fog? Do you feel stuck between your old life and an uncertain future? I hear you, and you are not alone. I've created a community with you in mind. Learn more>>>
www.udemy.com/course/livin...
#fibrommyalgia #mecfs #chronicillness
06.02.2026 19:57 β
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Carl Jung's Wisdom For The Second Half of Life
What All The Best-Selling Psychology Books Are Trying to Tell You
ββThe first half of #life is devoted to forming a healthy #ego, the second half is going inward and #LettingGo of it,β says Jung. People often experience it through existential questioning.β: buff.ly/wTBu4Cc
via alltopstartups
#wisdom #midlife #SelfAwareness #LifeLessons
04.02.2026 01:30 β
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The Easy Way I Adapt My Routine When Iβm Having a Bad Day With Chronic Illness
Transform your day with an adaptable chronic illness routine that accommodates your changing needs and promotes a positive mindset.
"I use my #routine like a buffetβI pick whatβs doable based on how I feel..a 2-minute #mindfulness check-in while lying on the couch..still counts as #ShowingUp for myself. And the more I practice this, the more natural it becomes.": buff.ly/thuS6dM
by @thethrivingspoonie.bsky.social
#disability
05.02.2026 13:30 β
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12 Important Life Lessons I've Learned From Blogging and Writing.
www. a chronic voice .com
"Even if [other #medical conditions] are more well known to society as compared to mine..[it can be harder to deal with as]..people may imagine that they understand all about a condition, simply because they can cite a fact or 2.": buff.ly/HOUllSg
#NEisVoid #ChronicIllness #disabilities #ableism
05.02.2026 21:30 β
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About
Learn more about βA Chronic Voiceβ, a blog that aims to raise awareness about chronic illness and disabilities through various perspectives.
Don't forget to check out the revamped #website, and visit our #AboutPage for more info and resources. My aim is and always will be to raise #awareness about lifelong #illnesses from VARIOUS #perspectives. Context matters. π buff.ly/TKHRkRo
#ChronicIllness #disability #ChronicPain #MedSky #spoonie
21.12.2025 07:54 β
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
Donβt Wait To Feel Better, Start Living Now | #chronicillness #fibrowarrior #mecfs #lifepurpose
Donβt Wait To Feel Better, Start Living Now. If youβve ever felt like you donβt deserve to enjoy yourself, I get it. When your body feels heavy, is in pain and unpredictable, itβs easy to believe joy isnβt meant for you anymore.... youtube.com/shorts/qTJ_M...
#chronicillness #lifepurpose
05.02.2026 21:18 β
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YouTube video by Chiko Matenda
Winter Weather Causing Flare-Ups? This May Help Ease Symptoms | #chronicpain #freezingweather
Winter Weather Causing Flare-Ups? This May Help Ease Symptoms youtube.com/shorts/CRgs8...
#chronicpain #freezingweather
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