Mental health and wellbeing impacts of Fibromyalgia with Dr Maddy Piper

<p>Join us for this second episode in our podcast series about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). &nbsp;Listen in as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues talking with expert guest Dr Maddy Piper, Consultant Rheumatologist. We focus in on the mental health impacts that Fibromyalgia can cause, understanding the grief cycle and the importance of asking for help, looking after yourself and <strong>Giving yourself ‘permission’</strong> to acknowledge the impacts of Fibromyalgia, &nbsp;and empowering yourself with a strategy that works for you.</p> <p>If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform. &nbsp;Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website? &nbsp;Simply visit <a href="https://www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts">www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts</a> and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.</p> <p>Links mentioned in this series includes:</p> <p>Fibromyalgia Action UK – <a href="http://www.fmauk.org/">www.fmauk.org</a></p> <p>Fibromyalgia Friends Together at <a href="https://fibro.org.uk/">https://fibro.org.uk</a></p> <p>Fibromyalgia UK at <a href="https://fibromyalgiauk.co.uk/">https://fibromyalgiauk.co.uk</a></p> <p>Versus Arthritis is a good source for information - <a href="https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/fibromyalgia/">Fibromyalgia | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis</a></p> <p>NHS Talking Therapies &nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/">https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/</a></p> <p>Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical c