8. Fibromyalgia
Your lovable author happens to suffer from this one. Fibromyalgia, while not a death sentence, is sometimes so debilitating that the sufferer wishes for death. It is characterized by chronic, severe widespread pain and increased sensitivity to pressure on nerves in general. Scientists have theorized that its cause is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but have not yet established anything concrete. Fibromyalgia is very difficult to treat because it is often associated with chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic pain disorders, frequently being misdiagnosed in its early stages. Pain is sometimes so intense that it causes momentary blackouts and hinders one’s ability to physically function in daily life.
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