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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 19h

If you previously tried to apply but saw “positions are full,” there was a website glitch. It’s fixed & we’re recruiting again! Interested in helping the FAC Research Committee? No research experience needed, just your lived experience Apply today: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/opportuni...

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Pour les personnes vivant avec la fibromyalgie ou un autre handicap, les symptômes peuvent être invisibles et varier d’un jour à l’autre. Des milieux de travail inclusifs, flexibles et accessibles font la différence. 💜 #MoisDeLEmploiDesPersonnesHandicapées #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For those of us living with fibromyalgia & other disabilities, our symptoms can be invisible & vary from day to day, affecting our ability to work and manage employment responsibilities. Inclusive workplaces make room for flexibility & accommodations. #DisabilityEmploymentMonth #FAC #TeamFibro

October is Disability Employment Month. 💜 For people living with fibromyalgia and other disabilities, symptoms can be invisible and vary from day to day, affecting their ability to work and manage employment responsibilities. Inclusive workplaces make room for flexibility and accommodations. #DisabilityEmploymentMonth #FAC #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month💜 Many people don’t realize dysautonomia is a real condition. It can occur alongside fibromyalgia, so it is important to remember that not every symptom is your fibromyalgia Recognizing the difference matters #TeamFibro #FAC #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month. 💜 Many people don’t realize dysautonomia is a real condition. It can occur alongside fibromyalgia, but not every symptom is your fibromyalgia. Recognizing the difference matters.

#TeamFibro #FAC #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💜 This World Arthritis Day, let’s make space for joy! Join @capa-aca.bsky.social , @Psoriasis Canada, Fibromyalgia Association Canada & @Lupus Ontario to explore ways to keep doing what matters. 🗓️ Oct 15 | 12–1 PM ET | Virtual 🇫🇷 French captions available Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CDKgtby6TEWMLF9s34xgfw#/registration

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#FAC is updating the FAC Fibro Flare Kit & want to hear from you! 💜 When a fibromyalgia flare hits, what helps you the most? Share your best tips, comfort items, or coping strategies in the replies. Your experience could help others in our community. #TeamFibro #Fibromyalgia #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Alzheimer’s affects not only those living with the disease, but also families & caregivers For those of us living with fibromyalgia, caregiving can add to pain, fatigue & other daily challenges This month, let’s raise awareness & support everyone affected by Alzheimer’s #WorldAlzheimersMonth

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

💜 NEW DAY AND TIME for FAC'S QIGONG CLASS! 💜 FAC's next Qigong class will now be held on: 📅 Monday, September 21 🕠 5:30 PM ET ➡️Sign up here: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/de-stress... We hope you can join us for this gentle practice and time to reconnect with yourself. Hope to see you there! 💜

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💜 Living with arthritis &/or fibromyalgia doesn’t mean giving up the things you love What helps you keep doing things that brings you joy? Share your activities, adaptations & everyday moments using #CreateSpaceForJoy or the community submission form: surveymonkey.com/r/Y27QHLL

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We need people who aren’t used to research language. If you can read something and say, “I don’t understand what this means,” that is valuable feedback! Help us make #fibromyalgia research easier to understand and more accessible Volunteer here: www.fibrocanada.ca/.../research...

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Fibromyalgia Association Canada #SimplifySeptember

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You don’t need research experience. In fact, we need people who aren’t used to research language If you can read something and say, “I don’t understand what this means,” that is valuable feedback! Help FAC make #fibromyalgia research easier to understand & more accessible

🔬 The FAC Research Committee Needs You!

You don’t need research experience. In fact, we need people who aren’t used to research language.

If you can read something and say, “I don’t understand what this means,” that is valuable feedback!

Help us make #fibromyalgia research easier to understand and more accessible.

#TeamFibro #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fibromyalgia Awareness Week - What FAC's Research Committee Does Volunteer with FAC's Research Committee: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/volunteer...

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Votre horaire peut épuiser votre énergie avant même que la journée commence. Avant de dire oui, demandez-vous : « Ai-je l’énergie nécessaire? » ✔️ Dire non ✔️ Reporter ✔️ Raccourcir une activité ✔️ Prévoir du repos Préserver son énergie, ce n’est pas égoïste. 💜

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fibromyalgia Awareness Week Fact Sheets www.fibrocanada.ca/en/fact-sheets Thank you to the Education Committee for these great resources.

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 10/09/2026

"The message you absorbed wasn’t “rest when you need to.” It was “rest when you’ve done enough to deserve it.” Those 2 things are not the same & your #NervousSystem learned the 2nd one so well that taking a #nap now feels like a moral #failure.": buff.ly/xVFb62m by @thethrivingspoonie.com #resting

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The Permission Slip You’ve Been Waiting For: Rest Is Not a Reward

You've been told — directly or not — that rest is something you earn. That it comes after enough productivity, enough output, enough proof that you deserve a break. But for people with chronic…

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

💜 Simplifying Life with Fibromyalgia Even getting ready can take energy. 🪑 Sit while dressing 👕 Keep clothes within reach 🚿 Simplify your shower routine 🧴 Keep essentials close There’s no prize for making things harder. Find what works for you. 💜 #FibromyalgiaAwareness

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Se simplifier la vie avec la #fibromyalgie Se préparer peut demander de l'énergie 🪑 Asseyez-vous pour vous habiller 👕 Gardez vos vêtements à portée 🚿 Simplifiez votre routine 🧴 Gardez l’essentiel près de vous Pas besoin de se compliquer la vie Trouvez ce qui vous convient

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💜 Fibromyalgia Awareness Week | Sept. 6–13 Sometimes the simplest way to get things done is to stop trying to do everything at once 🧺 One load of laundry 🍽️ One part of the kitchen 📋 One task at a time You don’t have to do it all at once Done differently is still done 💜

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🦋 Simplifying Life 🦋 Housework takes a lot of energy when you live with fibromyalgia Try: 🧹 One room at a time 🧺 Break laundry into steps 🪑 Sit when you can 🧽 Keep supplies where you use them 💜 Let “good enough” be enough Your house doesn’t have to be perfect to be home

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

💜 Coup d’envoi de la Semaine de sensibilisation à la fibromyalgie Vivre avec la #fibromyalgie peut rendre les tâches quotidiennes plus exigeantes Cette semaine, la FAC partage des astuces pour simplifier le quotidien et préserver votre énergie pour ce qui compte le plus

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

💜 Fibromyalgia Awareness Week Kick Off Living with #fibromyalgia can make everyday tasks take more energy, time & planning This week, FAC is sharing ways to simplify tasks to make life more manageable so you can save energy for what matters most What could you simplify?

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

💜 Living with arthritis and/or fibromyalgia doesn’t mean giving up the things you love. What helps you keep doing the things that brings you joy?❓ Share your activities, adaptations & everyday moments using #CreateSpaceForJoy or the community submission form: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y27QHLL

💜 Living with arthritis and/or fibromyalgia doesn’t mean giving up the things you love.

What helps you keep doing what brings you joy?❓

Share your activities, adaptations & everyday moments using #CreateSpaceForJoy or the community submission form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y27QHLL

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perclexed @perclexed.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The number of times I’ve been told by medical professionals that #fibromyalgia is not a thing would make you cry almost as often as I do because of the pain from this condition. Which is A LOT.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fibromyalgia pain isn't just standard long-term pain; it is a unique, widespread experience that varies greatly from person to person Because fibromyalgia is invisible, its impact is often minimized ➡️Fibromyalgia pain is real ➡️It is complex ➡️It deserves to be understood

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Alzheimer’s affects not only those living with the disease, but also families and caregivers. For people living with fibromyalgia, caregiving can add to pain, fatigue, and other daily challenges.

This month, let’s raise awareness and support everyone affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

#WorldAlzheimersMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fibromyalgia & arthritis often coexist Research shows fibromyalgia affects about ➡️21% of people with rheumatoid arthritis ➡️18% of people with psoriatic arthritis ➡️13–15% of people with axial spondyloarthritis Recognizing both conditions matters

Did you know that fibromyalgia and arthritis can occur together❓
Research shows that fibromyalgia affects approximately:
🔹 21% of people with rheumatoid arthritis
🔹 18% of people with psoriatic arthritis
🔹 13–15% of people with axial spondyloarthritis
That’s considerably higher than the estimated 2–4% of people in the general population who have fibromyalgia.
Living with both conditions can make pain, fatigue, sleep problems and other symptoms more difficult to manage. It is important to recognize that fibromyalgia pain is real and can exist alongside inflammatory arthritis.
This #ArthritisAwarenessMonth, let’s make sure people living with both conditions are seen, heard and properly supported.
#FibromyalgiaAwareness #ArthritisAwareness #TeamFibro #FAC #InvisibleIllness

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Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur @rqrd-qprn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🤝 Pain research is stronger when it is shaped with people who live with pain. During International #PainAwarenessMonth, let’s highlight the importance of bringing their lived experience, needs and priorities into #PainResearch. 🔬

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Fibromyalgia pain isn't just standard long-term pain; it is a unique, widespread experience that varies greatly from person to person Because fibromyalgia is invisible, its impact is often misunderstood or minimized 💜 Fibromyalgia pain is real 💜It is complex 💜 and it deserves to be understood

💜 September is International Pain Awareness Month.

Fibromyalgia pain isn't just standard long-term pain; it is a unique, widespread experience that varies greatly from person to person.

Because fibromyalgia is invisible, its impact is often misunderstood or minimized.

💜 Fibromyalgia pain is real. It is complex. And it deserves to be understood.

#InternationalPainAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FAC #InvisibleIllness #MakeFibroVisible #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

💜 Take a Moment for You! Join #FAC for a FREE gentle Qigong lesson with movement, relaxation & connection in mind. 🦋No experience needed 🦋Move at your own pace 🦋Come as you are ➡️August 18@5 pm ET ➡️Sign up here: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/de-stress... #Fibromyalgiaawareness #youmatter

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS FIBRO CHAT ABOUT HOW TO DIAGNOSE FIBROMYALGIA WITH THE 2016 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA ➡️how they're used ➡️what changed ➡️why they matter ➡️with Trudy & Sherry 📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ET ➡️ Register: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/fibrochat... #FAC #Fibromyalgia #MakeFibroVisible

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌎💜 International Youth Day – August 12 Today, #FAC celebrates the voices, ideas and contributions of young people around the world. Young people living with #fibromyalgia deserve to be heard, understood and supported. Let’s make fibromyalgia visible for every generation. #InternationalYouthDay

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

💜 Did you know August is #WellnessMonth? For those living with #fibromyalgia, wellness can mean small things: resting, pacing, gentle movement, connecting with others, or simply giving yourself permission to slow down. Wellness is about what supports you. #FAC #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Did you know❓ ➡️Indigenous Peoples make up less than 6% of the global population, yet represent at least 15% of the world’s extremely poor ➡️Their territories hold 11% of the world’s forests & much of the earth's remaining biodiversity #FAC recognizes World Indigenous Peoples today💜 #IDWIP

Purple banner at the top with white writing saying Fibromyalgia Association Canada in English and French. Small purple band at the bottom with fibrocanada.ca and @FAC/AFC 2026 at the bottom. In the centre are 3 rows of pictures of Indigenous Peoples from around the world and a green banner between row one and two saying International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples and another green banner between row 2 and 3 of the pictures of Indegenous Peoples from around the world that says Journée internationale des peuples autochtones

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

FIBRO CHAT with Trudy & Sherry 📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ET Join us as we explore the 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria—how they're used, what changed, and why they matter. ➡️ Register: www.fibrocanada.ca/en/fibrochat... #FAC #TeamFibro #Fibromyalgia #FibroChat #MakeFibroVisible

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#AFC rendons hommage à la force, à la résilience et aux contributions des communautés noires au Canada L'AFC reconnaît également que les personnes noires vivant avec la #fibromyalgie peuvent faire face à des obstacles au diagnostic, aux soins et au soutien Chacun mérite des soins équitables

En cette #JournéeDeLEmancipation, nous rendons hommage à la force, à la résilience et aux contributions des communautés noires au Canada.

L'AFC reconnaît également que les personnes noires vivant avec la #fibromyalgie peuvent faire face à des obstacles au diagnostic, aux soins et au soutien. Chacun mérite des soins équitables.

#AFC #ÉquitéEnSanté #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#FAC honours the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black communities in Canada FAC also recognizes that Black people living with #fibromyalgia may face barriers to diagnosis, care & support Everyone deserves to be heard, believed, and receive equitable healthcare #HealthEquity

Today, on #EmancipationDay, we honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black communities in Canada.

FAC also recognizes that Black people living with #fibromyalgia may face barriers to diagnosis, care, and support. Everyone deserves to be heard, believed, and receive equitable healthcare.

#FAC #HealthEquity #TeamFibro

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#FAC is happy to share FREE 5-week Virtual Pain Self-Management Workshop Series hosted by #OneToOneWellness beginning August 17 Learn practical strategies for understanding pain, mental health, communication, goal setting & flare planning See poster for details Register: admin@121wellness.ca

#FAC is happy to share this FREE 5-week Virtual Pain Self-Management Workshop Series hosted by #OneToOneWellness, beginning August 17.

Learn practical strategies for understanding pain, mental health, communication, goal setting, and flare-up planning.

See the poster below for details.

📧 Register: admin@121wellness.ca

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

As #SelfCareMonth wraps up, remember: it's okay to set boundaries 💜 Research suggests healthy boundaries can reduce stress & support well-being for people living with fibromyalgia Protecting your time, energy & health isn't selfish, it's self-care What boundary has helped you care for yourself?

As #SelfCareMonth wraps up, remember: it's okay to set boundaries. 💜

Research suggests healthy boundaries can reduce stress and support well-being for people living with fibromyalgia.

Protecting your time, energy, and health isn't selfish—it's self-care.

What boundary has helped you care for yourself?

#Fibromyalgia #HealthyBoundaries #WellBeing #TeamFibro #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Research suggests practicing gratitude can reduce stress, support emotional well-being & build resilience Today, what's one thing you're grateful for, no matter how small? #SelfCareMonth #Fibromyalgia #Gratitude #TeamFibro #FAC

Research suggests practicing gratitude can reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and build resilience. Today, what's one thing you're grateful for, no matter how small?

#SelfCareMonth #Fibromyalgia #Gratitude #TeamFibro #FAC

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

There's no "perfect" way to practice self-care Research suggests sustainable self-care is about consistently choosing what supports your health, values & quality of life, not doing everything perfectly ➡️Give yourself permission to adapt ➡️Rest ➡️Celebrate every effort #SelfCareMonth #FAC

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