Those of you who know me, KNOW how pristine, proper and perfect I am.
However, I was throwing around lots of “F” words: Fibro, Focus & Faith! at The National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day sponsored by FANN – Fibromyalgia Awareness National Network and
The Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Center at Cal State University, Fullerton directed by Jessie Jones, Ph.D..
After my Therapeutic Creative Expression presentation everyone had their own mask to decorate. The front represented a “Celebration of Me”. On the inside of their mask words that described themselves – qualities, attributes, accomplishments – not dictated by their illness or limitations were written.
When I can figure out how to add narration to the slide-show I presented I’ll post it on-line. In the meantime here’s a very small sample of the deeeeelicious treats, people and masks.
Another “F” word! FANN!
A brand new on-line support group founded by Phyllis Talarico
http://thefann.org
Please sign up! Talk to others who have been on this journey with a life altering medical condition for years. Share your own experiences to help others. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED! CONNECT with FANN!
Tell others to help grow FANN
a self-help, non-profit on-line support community
“Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects individuals physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and financially. For those with severe symptoms, the disorder can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities, leading to high rates of disability.
Between 2 to 4% of the population—as many 10 million people in the United States—suffer from fibromyalgia. (American College of Rheumatology). While predominately seen in women, the disorder also occurs in men and children, and is seen in all ethnic groups.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties as well as a number of overlapping conditions.”
CURIOUS to the MAX 