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Keiran Fleming

Glasgow woman who attempted to take own life after being 'in pain every day' launches charity

A Glasgow woman started a charity to help those suffering with fibromyalgia after she attempted to take her own life twice.

Sharon Turnbull, from Baillieston, was diagnosed with the debilitating illness in 2007 after being hindered by chronic pain for years. Fibromyalgia is an untreatable long-term condition which has an unknown cause and up to 200 symptoms, including full-body pain, fatigue, and difficulty with mental processes.

The 47-year-old said her battle with the illness contributed to her deteriorating mental health.

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