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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · 10h

💜 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 · 10h

💜 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 · 1d

#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 · 2d

#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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 12d

💜 #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 · 7d

📢#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 · 7d

📢#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 · 12d

📢#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 · 12d

🌍💚 #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 · 12d

💜 #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 · 29d

🌙 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

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

🧵💜 Rejoignez l’AFC pour une séance gratuite Tricot & Papote !

📅 9 oct. 2025
⏰ 14h30–16h HNE

👉 Inscription : fibrocanada.ca/en/peer-supp...

🍁 Réservé aux membres de l’AFC

#SoutienParLesPairs #TricotEtPapote #AFC

Peer Support Stitch and Chat / Soutien par les pairs: Point et discussion - Fibromyalgia Association Canada / L'Association de la Fibromyalgie du Canada - www.fibrocanada.ca

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 15

💜 Fibro Chat Alert! 💜

Join Trudy & Lynn they wrap up Fresh Start September! 🌟

🗓️When: Oct. 1, 2025
⏰Time: 12:00 PM ET
📢Sign up: fibrocanada.ca/en/fibro-cha...

They will reflect on the month, share insights & talk about carrying that fresh start energy into fall.

Purple background with Fibromyalgia Association Canada in English and French on top in white print. On the bottom is the FAC website fibrocanada.ca and the copywrite. In the center is a white block with Trudy and Lynn's picture on it with Fibromyalgia Chat above the pictures and their names below Mauve butterflies in the bottom corners of the white block.

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

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

🗓️Date: Sept 16
⏰Time: 5 pm ET
➡️Link: fibrocanada.ca/en/qigong-de...

On top: Fibromyalgia Association Canada in French and English - white lettering on purple banner White background in the middle with Peer Support: Qi Gong in English and French - Wavy purple and mauve at the sides and website on purple banner and copyright at the bottom.

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 14

Big News! 🎉

FAC has officially received Charitable Status! 💜

This milestone means:
✨ Greater reach
✨ Stronger advocacy
✨ More support for people with fibromyalgia

We’re grateful to past donors who believed in #FAC before we could issue tax receipts.💜

#CharityStatus

Fibromyalgia Association Canada in French and English on a purple banner at the top and fibrocanada.ca and FAC's copyright Centre has purple background with white FAC now Has Charity Status in French and English and Donation graphics with a piggy bank and coin jar on the post.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 14

🦋 Exciting News! 🦋

FAC has launched our new website! 💜
✨ Reliable info on fibromyalgia
✨ Advocacy & awareness updates
✨ Resources & support

👉 Explore now: fibrocanada.ca

Together, let’s shine a light on fibromyalgia! 💜
#FAC #NewWebsite

youtu.be/wQmL20JOwwc

🦋Exciting News! 🦋 / 🦋Nouvelle excitante!🦋

YouTube video by Fibromyalgia Association Canada

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 14

💜 Today is the last day of #FibromyalgiaAwarenessWeek, but awareness doesn’t end here.

Fibromyalgia means:
⚡ Chronic pain
😴 Exhausting fatigue
☁️ Brain fog
📉 Reduced quality of life

Awareness is the first step toward compassion, support & change. 💜

#FAC #InvisibleIllness

Purple Fibromyalgia Association Canada banner in French and English at the top and website and Coopywrite at the bottom. In the centre is Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in purple print with a white back ground in French and English There is a large purple ribbon with a mauve butterfly and dates September 7th to 14th, 2025 in French and English below the Ribbon.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 14

Big News! 🎉

FAC has officially received Charitable Status! 💜

This milestone means:
✨ Greater reach
✨ Stronger advocacy
✨ More support for people with fibromyalgia

We’re grateful to past donors who believed in #FAC before we could issue tax receipts.💜

#CharityStatus

youtu.be/vU-KZHNPhV8

🦋Exciting News! 🦋 / 🦋Nouvelle excitante!🦋 # 2

YouTube video by Fibromyalgia Association Canada

youtu.be

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 11

💜 Fibro Chat Alert! 💜

Join Trudy & Lynn on Oct 1 at 12 PM EDT as we wrap up Fresh Start September! 🌟

We’ll reflect on the month, share insights & talk about carrying that fresh start energy into fall.

👉 Sign up: fibrocanada.ca/en/fibro-cha...

#FibroChat #SupportAndCommunity

Purple Fibromyalgia Association Banner At Top in English and French and the website and the copywrite at the bottom. Centre is white with Fibromyalgia Chat in large purple letters, a picture of Trudy and Lynn with their names in purple below their picture. Light mauve butterflies in each bottom corner on the white background.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 9

Canadian Fibromyalgia Awareness Week is here! 💜

Over 2M Canadians live with #fibromyalgia.

Let’s raise awareness, break stigma & show support.

What’s 1 thing you wish people understood about fibromyalgia? Share below!

#FAC #YouAreNotAlone #FibromyalgiaAwareness

Fibromyalgia Association Canada banner at the top in English and French and copyright at the bottom as well as the website. In the centre are 2 hands releasing butterflies

fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

FAC’s first Peer Support Spotlight features Mindfulness & Qi Gong which is a gentle practices that support body & mind.

#fac #Fibromyalgia #PeerSupport #Mindfulness #QiGong

Fibromyalgia Association Canada written in white on a purple banner. Centre of the graphic is white with Peer Support Qi Gong in English and French with a picture of someone performing Qi Gong.

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fibrocanada.bsky.social @fibrocanada.bsky.social · Sep 2

International Pain Awareness Month

For those of us living with #fibromyalgia our pain is constant, widespread & invisible

Let's push for better care for everyone who suffers from pain.

‪@iasp.bsky.social‬ ‪@paincanada.bsky.social‬
‪@capa-aca.bsky.social‬ @migrainecanada.bsky.social