What is Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS or Fibro) is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue...
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I am so confused and need my Fmilies advice again. I have been gone trying to get better and I really think I am. I stopped using pain meds except methadone 20mgs a day to stop the burning in my legs but that's it. I got in to a IOP program to help with my pain and situational depression. I haven't felt this good in a long time and it's amazing because I, like Raven, feel that getting off the pain meds has helped in more ways than I can count. My problem
The weekends are hell because I can't go to group. We go 5 days a week 5 hours a day. They gave us a 3 day weekend and I have been in bed since Friday afternoon. I get so much support there and I feel like I can handle almost all anything but right now I am as sick as I always am. My stomach pain is back, I can't go to the bathroom my body hurts every where and I can't think right... everything seems jumbled. I haven't felt this pain in in over a week and now I think it may be possible that this stomach pain is due to aniexty I have about not being at group... is that possible?? I also think I have messed up my innards real bad due to the pain meds and it may be to late. All I want right now is to be at group!! My daughter and the dogs are so mad at me because they all thought I was getting so much better and now I can't get out of bed!! My hubby just acts like I always get better for a few days then I am back to "old" V and he is getting sick of it. I don't blame any of them but I don't know what to do either urghhh. I am going to talk about this tomorrow but until then I need to get up and just stop thinking about it. Can I get some encouragement please...I feel like I am going down fast... Hugs, V Posted on 07/05/09, 12:07 pm |
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Can you imagine yourself at the group....right now. Just close your eyes and envision yourself there.
Try to do this. When you feel the anxiety coming on. Our brains are powerful. Don't underestimate the fact that it can make you sick. 
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Sorry hun, I just thought about what I shared there.
I'm not implying by any means that this is all in your head. Please, please don't think that. What I meant was, our brains can control when we feel sick to our stomachs. Think of when you suddenly get scared. And you feel that rot in the pit of your stomach.... I know things are not "happy" all the time in your home environment...and group has stepped up to be that 'home' for you. That is why I suggested to try to envision yourself there. Feel that calm. If you can feel that at home, do it more often. I hope I'm not talking in circles. HUGS!
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V, I'm sorry you're having a bad weekend. I think WB has a point with the visualization. I could help.
Maybe trading phone numbers with some of the people in the group might help too. I hope you do better today. {{{HUGS}}}
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The hubby and daughter need to understand that "getting better" is an ongoing thing not an "instant" success. It is a process and it takes a lifetime to stay better.
Does your group have an emergency contact you can call? Do you have any written information from them you can refer to for help on off days? If not it is ok to have down days, curl up in bed, watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book. It is raining at my house and that is a perfect thing to do on a rainy day. Just smile at them, tell them you are tired (not doing drugs) and need to give your body time to heal. Anxiety and stress can cause a multitude of physical problems. Hugs and prayers are with you You can make it through today, I have faith in you !
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V honey its a struggle especially when you first do it. Its not all in your head but I suggest you go into your head perhaps with good tunes and just picture yourself free of the constraints of the meds
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There is alot of good advice already. It takes time and there are going to be ups and downs. I would see about getting phone numbers from people at the group. They probably feel the same way and maybe you could get together and help each other out. Sending Hugs and Prayers that you stick with it and feel better soon.
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I have been thinking about them all day trying to put myself there and I got out of bed took a shower and hoping my energy levels sky rockets asap...I just don't have a clue how I am suppouse to do this thing called life in 8 days by myself.
I do talk to my bf but all I do is cry about what a wimp I am..I would be 100% worse off if I had the drugs so that's a good thing. No worries WB I get it and your right that's how I figured it out...that it was coming from my head and since then my stomach is feeling better lol..
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