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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 3h

💜 #PainAwarenessWeek – Day 2 💜

Chronic pain isn’t always visible but its impact is life-changing

#FAC reminds everyone, pain is real, even when you can’t see it

What can you do❓
➡️Listen
➡️Learn
➡️Support

#ChronicPain #FibromyalgiaAwareness #InvisibleIllness @pain_canada

Fibromyalgia banner in purple at the top with Fibromyalgia Association Canada in white letters in English and French . Greyis white back ground with National Pain Awareness Week in purple in English and French and a purple butterfly and 2 people in obvious pain - a man with chest pain like costochondritis and a woman with back pain.

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 21h

Today marks the beginning of Pain Awareness Week

For those of us with #fibromyalgia, this week is deeply personal. It’s not “just pain” it’s fatigue, brain fog & the daily fight with an invisible illness.

Let’s raise awareness & compassion. 💜

#NPAW2025 #FAC @pain_canada

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 2d

Le saviez-vous❓

Dans plusieurs communautés autochtones, les personnes vivant avec un handicap sont un don du Créateur.

Les Autochtones du Canada, y compris ceux atteints de #fibromyalgie, ont un taux de handicap plus élevé que la population générale.

#IDAM #Inclusion #Accessibilité #AFC

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know❓

In many Indigenous communities, people with disabilities are seen as a gift from the Creator

Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including those with #fibromyalgia, experience a disability rate significantly higher than the general population

#IDAM #Inclusion #Accessibility #FAC

Purple Fibromyalgia Banner on Top with white writing Fibromyalgia Association Canada in English and french and website and copyright on the bottom same purple and white writing fibrocanada.ca The centre is white back ground and in red writing Indigenous Disability Awareness Month and in French Mois de sensibilisation aux personnes handicapees autochtones. An indogenous totem symbol is at the side. in red and black

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Don’t Miss Day #3! 🌟

Join the final session

Hear from PIPN’s Virginia McIntyre, FAC’s Trudy Flynn & One to One Wellness’ Tyler Dillman on peer support, fibromyalgia, and pain care.

➡️ Register: fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-roun...

@Peoplepain @pain_canada #fibrocanada

Fibromyalgia Association Canada
@fibrocanada
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Oct 25
🌟 Don’t Miss Day #3! 🌟

Join the final session

Hear from PIPN’s Virginia McIntyre, FAC’s Trudy Flynn & One to One Wellness’ Tyler Dillman on peer support, fibromyalgia, and pain care.

➡️ Register: https://fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-round-table

@Peoplepain

@pain_canada
#fibrocanada

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 5d

🌟 Day 2 – Don’t Miss It!

Hear from a person with lived experience, a Nurse Practitioner & a Pain Science Physiotherapist on interdisciplinary care in #fibromyalgia & #chronicpain

fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-roun...

#FAC @Peoplepain @pain_canada

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 8d

💙#POTSAwarenessDay

#POTS affects circulation & the autonomic nervous system cause dizziness, a racing heart, fatigue, and the possibility of fainting

POTS often co-occurs with #Fibromyalgia, making symptoms of both conditions more difficult to manage

#Awarenessmatters #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 8d

💜 Invisible Disabilities Week – Final Day 💜

As the week ends, let’s keep the conversation going.
Invisible doesn’t mean forgotten or judged. 💜

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #Fibromyalgia #EndTheStigma #Listen #Believe #YouAreNotAlone

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 9d

Invisible Disabilities Week – Day 6 💜

Not all struggles can be seen.
Invisible disabilities like #fibromyalgia remind us to:

➡️Ask, not assume
➡️Support, not judge
➡️Believe, not doubt

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #EmpathyMatters #InvisibleButReal #EndTheStigma

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 11d

💜 Semaine des handicaps invisibles – Jour 5 💜

Toute la douleur ne se voit pas. Les handicaps invisibles comme la #fibromyalgie sont souvent mal compris et stigmatisés.

➡ Écouter
➡ Croire
➡ Soutenir

L’empathie compte 💜
#SemaineDesHandicapsInvisibles #InvisibleMaisRéel #MettonsFinAuxPréjugés

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 11d

💜 Invisible Disabilities Week – Day 5 💜

Not all pain can be seen. Invisible disabilities like #fibromyalgia are often misunderstood and stigmatized.

➡ Listen
➡ Believe
➡ Support

Empathy matters 💜
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #InvisibleButReal #EndTheStigma

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 12d

💜 Invisible Disabilities Week – Day 4 💜

Invisible conditions like fibromyalgia may not be seen, but they are very real. 💫
Let’s replace “You don’t look sick” with “How can I support you?” 💜

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #Fibromyalgia #Listen #Believe #EndTheStigma

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 12d

💜 Semaine des handicaps invisibles – Jour 4 💜

Les handicaps invisibles comme la fibromyalgie ne se voient pas, mais ils sont bien réels. 💫
Remplaçons « Tu n’as pas l’air malade » par « Comment puis-je te soutenir ? » 💜

#SemaineDesHandicapsInvisibles #Fibromyalgie #Écouter #Croire #AFC

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 12d

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek – Day 3

Not all disabilities can be seen. People with #fibromyalgia & other invisible conditions face pain, fatigue & brain fog every day, yet they show incredible strength

➡ Invisible ≠ imaginary
➡ Invisible ≠ easy
➡ Invisible ≠ alone 💜

#FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 13d

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek – Day 2

#Fibromyalgia is an invisible illness. You can’t see the pain, fatigue, or brain fog, but it’s real

People often have to explain or hide what others can’t see. What they need most is understanding, compassion & belief

#YouDontLookSick #FAC #EndtheStigma

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 15d

Did you know❓

Not all disabilities can be seen.

Did you know❓

Millions of people live with disabilities that you can't see like #fibromyalgia❓

Our fibromyalgia may be invisible, but we are not!

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #YouDontLookSick #EndTheStigma #SeeTheInvisible

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 17d

Join #FAC & @peopleinpain_network + @onetoonewellness for a 3 day free series

Day 1
Join a person with lived experience, a physiotherapist & a psychologist talking about pain self management for care providers & those with chronic pain & fibromyalgia

➡️https://fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-round-table

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 24d

💜 #FAC is partnering with @onetoonewellness & @peopleinpain_network to bring you a free virtual series on pain self-management for people with #fibromyalgia & chronic pain, and healthcare providers.

➡ Register here: fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-roun... for any or all 3 days

Save the Dates: October 27th, 29th & 31st, 2025
In collaboration: One to One Wellness Centre, Fibromyalgia Association Canada (FAC), and People In Pain Network (PIPN) are bringing together clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and people with lived experience to explore collaborative approaches to pain care.

As part of National Pain Awareness Week (NPAW), we are proud to present a 3-part virtual series: Understanding Supportive Pain Self-Management: The Interdisciplinary Roundtable Series.

This series will highlight how interdisciplinary teams can work together to improve pain care, while centering the voices of people with lived experience. Participants will gain insights into current challenges, innovative strategies, and practical ways to support pain self-management in diverse settings.

Virtual Event Dates:
October 27th at 3:00 PM ET
October 29th at 3:00 PM ET
October 31st at 2:00 PM ET (note the time change)

We invite clinicians, people living with pain, advocates, and all those interested in advancing better pain care in Canada to join this important conversation.

👉 Together, we can create pathways to more compassionate, effective, and collaborative care.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 18d

📢#FAC's Peer Support - Qi Gong and Mindfulness with Lynne Hearte.

The last one was great!!

Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming but connecting with others makes a difference

📅Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰Time: 5 pm ET
➡️Link: fibrocanada.ca/en/de-stress...

Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC’s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that’s reaching out to a friend.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 18d

📢#FAC's Peer Support - Qi Gong and Mindfulness with Lynne Hearte.

The last one was great!!

Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming but connecting with others makes a difference

📅Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰Time: 5 pm ET
➡️Link: fibrocanada.ca/en/de-stress...

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 24d

📢#FAC's Peer Support - Qi Gong and Mindfulness with Lynne Hearte.

The last one was great!!💜

Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming but connecting with others makes a difference

📅Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰Time: 5 pm ET
➡️Link: fibrocanada.ca/en/de-stress...

Join FAC Peer Support and Carolynne M for a free Qi Gong Session
FAC is hosting a free Qigong session on October 21st at 5pm Eastern Time.

October often brings cooler weather, shorter days, and busy schedules as we adjust to fall routines. It can feel overwhelming to keep up with everything. FAC’s Peer Support would like to remind you that October is a time for balance, don’t forget to slow down and include self-care as part of your daily rhythm.

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 24d

🌍💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us: there is no health without mental health.

This year’s theme "access to services in crises" matters deeply.

For those with #fibromyalgia, mental health care is vital for coping & quality of life. Everyone deserves support

#WMHD2025 #FAC

World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October.
Poor mental health is not inevitable, and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to talk about mental health and consider how, together, we can help everyone have better mental health.
This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they're going through, because everyone deserves good mental health.

For those of us living with fibromyalgia, this reminder is especially meaningful because access to mental health care can make a vital difference in coping with our daily challenges and improving our quality of life.

#WMHD2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealthmatters #FAC #SelfCare

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 24d

💜 #FAC is partnering with @onetoonewellness & @peopleinpain_network to bring you a free virtual series on pain self-management for people with #fibromyalgia & chronic pain, and healthcare providers.

➡ Register here: fibrocanada.ca/en/pipn-roun... for any or all 3 days

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 23

🌙 What’s New in Insomnia Treatment❓

Find out:
📅Oct 8, 2025
⏰6:30pm EST
➡️https://fibrocanada.ca/en/insomnia-tr

Better sleep = better fibro management

#SleepMatters #FAC #EducationMatters

Dr. David Gardner on What's new in the treatment of insomia?

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 18

🧵💜 Join FAC for a free Stitch & Chat session!

📅 Oct 9, 2025
⏰ 2:30–4pm EST

👉 Sign up: fibrocanada.ca/en/peer-supp...

🍁 Open to FAC members only

#PeerSupport #StitchAndChat #FAC

Peer Support Stitch and Chat - Fibromyalgia Association Canada - www.fibrocanada.ca