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How Did I Get Here? Part 2 — The Unraveling

When I last left off, I tried to take unpaid time off and was refused, the school where I worked wanted to negotiate my time off and then upon my return expected me to return much earlier and work more. D-O-N-E. That’s what I was. I had a doctor’s appointment

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Fibromyalgia: What is it? Is it a Real Thing?

Is fibromyalgia a real diagnosis? Some doctors are more willing than others to acknowledge fibromyalgia as a “real” condition. According to Mayo Clinic’s website, “Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting