ScarlettDawn

GOING OUT AND MAINTAINING FREINDSHIPS

Posted on 09/16/09, 10:00 pm

HI all,

I used to be the last person standing at a party and full of sponteniety. Now, I'm sure you can all agree, it is difficult to be that way. I am now the first person to leave and have to plan everything so I can get the most out an experience before I am in too much pain or the many other symptoms kick in. Not to mention, I can no longer work which means I can't afford to do the things I used to do.

Does anyone have advice on how I can maintain freindships better. I don't want to be lonely anymore and I miss the momentum of life that I was living!

Scarlett Dawn

• Reply #1 10/28/09  2:45pm
  
  BeccaG
  I wish I could give you some magic answer but at the age of 28 and having fibro for 17 years there really isn't one. But one thing I have discovered is resting before a big event is a major help to me.
  
  Also, not sure if this applies but I used to feel like this huge party crasher, but now I've come to realize that my friends accept me for who I am ... even if it means instead of going out we crash and just watch a movie.
  
  It's hard adjusting to a new lifestyle, especially when you have to stop working. I know it seems hard at first but over time you'll find ways to maintain you friendships in different ways.

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!