hi :)
i'm 27 and have been sick for at least the past five years.. only have a tentative diagnosis of fibro like symptoms. it is infuriating and exhausting to live life like this. i merely function and try to enjoy myself despite the fact that i feel like my body is my enemy.
it is too bad that so far there is only a few of us on here.
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Glad to see you here....
Posted on 04/01/08, 01:40 pm
I am so glad to see you girls here...it really helps to talk to other people who are going through the same things you are....I hope that we find that it helps for all of us..... Thank you
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Reply #1 04/03/08 9:29pm
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Reply #2 04/05/08 11:20pm
Thank you =]
I have had symptoms since I was 11, but just been diagnosed this year, I'm 18 now.
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Reply #3 04/15/08 1:12pm
I'm glad you made this group! I've had symptoms of fibro since I was around 6 years old (maybe younger). I'm 20 now, and it's frustrating being so young with so much pain. I'm sure I'm not the only one here who always hears the phrase: "You're too young to be in that much pain!" As if we have control over it... yeesh. Anyways, it helps knowing that I'm not alone! -
Reply #4 04/15/08 3:22pm
Allie, I love your comment about "being to young to be in that much pain". Ignorance is bliss for others!!! I danced 5 days a week for 16 years and danced through all kinds of pain and injuries but nothing like the constant pain of fibro that some days it hurts just to be hugged. It's so nice to have a place to come where others can understand and we can receive the validation we so desperately seek. I went from doing everything physical and being involved in activities of all kinds to doing nothing. Most days I don't leave the house. I don't make plans because if I do then I stress about if I'm going to feel well enough to follow through. I feel as though I went from being on top of the world to being completely useless. I'm working on positive affirmations but that is very difficult for "type-A" personalities where we strive to do everything and be perfect at it. It some days seems it would be easier to have a disease that people can physically see so you don't always "look well" and like you're just lazy.
On a positive note, again I'm thankful for this group and I keep you all in my thoughts. Let's get this thing rollin' again! I think one of the most important things for mental health is to be able to connect with others who can understand and that is why I'm here. If anyone needs a friend, I'm here. :-)
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Reply #5 05/24/08 8:04am
Welcome, Welcome.
I've had fibro. symptoms since I was in my early teens and wasn't diagnosed until two years ago. It is so frustrating to hear "suck it up, it can't hurt that bad, you're just sensitive..." The first doctor I went to said, "Oh, well you seem to have fibromyalgia, but there's really nothing we can do, so take some Aleeve and get over it". Thank God I found a doctor who cares and believes me. It's so nice to have other people who know what I'm going through! I'm so glad I found this site, and this group in particular. :)
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I am 20 Years old and I was diagnosed when I was 13! It is very hard being so young with such a terrible thing...but I am strong and we all can be, we just have to support each other!
