Fibromyalgia is one of those invisible illnesses that destroys a person from the inside, while on the outside everything seems fine. Constant pain in muscles and joints, extreme fatigue, insomnia and feelings of anxiety – these are some of the symptoms that make this condition a heavy burden, especially for women.
But what exactly is fibromyalgia? Specialists are increasingly linking this syndrome to unexpressed emotions and internal conflicts. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the organ most affected is the liver – the repository of repressed emotions. And when this energy is not released, it manifests itself through pain.
"There is no separation between mind and body – thoughts, feelings and physical health are closely connected. Fibromyalgia is a consequence of this unconscious separation that we make every day," experts say.
Symptoms include:
– General body aches
– Constant fatigue
– Insomnia
– Problems with memory and concentration
– Headaches, anxiety, painful menstruation, feelings of tension in the body
Why are women more affected?
Fibromyalgia affects women more often than men. According to specialists, this is related to the more emotional nature of women and the fact that they are often more emotionally repressed since childhood. Culture, family, society – all influence the modeling of a behavior where feelings are not expressed, but suppressed.
Is fibromyalgia curable?
Although it is considered a chronic disease, experts emphasize that improvement is possible – even tangible – if the individual is willing to change the way they think, feel, and act. Lifestyle changes, stress management, healthy eating, and integrative treatments are key steps toward improvement.
Transcranial stimulation, a technique that affects the brain's electrical activity and increases the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin, which help regulate sleep and mood, can also be helpful.
Fibromyalgia – a modern disease?
Not necessarily. It has always existed, but today it is more prevalent due to busy lifestyles, the pressure to be perfect in every aspect – at work, in family, and in society. Often, women feel exhausted by the burden of the many roles they carry on their shoulders.
