Celebrity Health

Did Feminist Icon and Artist Frida Kahlo Suffer from Fibromyalgia?

Other things you can learn: Be tenacious and find hope and comfort

  • Be tenacious: No matter her circumstances, Kahlo did not back down because of her health issues. Even when there were days where she couldn't get out of bed, she still painted. Kahlo always found a way to make it work.
  • Find hope and comfort: For anyone who is dealing with a chronic illness, finding comfort and maintaining hope can be difficult. Kahlo found her comfort with her talents, and used her creativity to create unique stories and worlds with her paintings.

Photo source: Frida Kahlo, "The Two Fridas"