Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
Yesterday I had a hard hit of reality when I tried to attend a belated Thanksgiving at my brother in-laws house. I've not attended the past 3 or 4 events for his family so I really wanted to go. They live about a hour away and there are about 20 people. I thought I'd have pain meds and just relax on the couch most of the time, but to no avail. By the 3rd hour a flare kicked in and I had to go to the guest room in tears. Very embarrassing. I must be getting worse, because I use to be able to get thru these things, then just rest afterwards. I think it's also all the people. I seem to do better when there's just a couple of people. Wonder if I'm getting some type of fear of large social settings and this sets off a anxiety attack and pain. Needless to say it was horrible and embarrassing, but a least they now know why I can't do those big events. It's just a real downer knowing how much I have to give up to survive this illness. Does this happen to any of you? How do you handle it and does your family understand? Thanks for listening....Kris
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It's a big deal to me, and my husband's family only live minutes away. Most of my family is only 30 minutes away, and both sides of the family are very close, so we have alot of family gatherings. I just try not to have them at my house too often, because I always wind up sitting in the recliner or couch, biting my tongue, trying not to tell them ENOUGH ALREADY _ GO HOME!!! :) Driving 2 hours to endure that is awful. I hope you feel better hun. I did have an IBS attack at one family gathering, it was embarassing, but it got me home. :)
Tam
Please, please do not feel embarrassed or guilty about your behavior. It's not you choosing to be different or disruptive. You are sick and have no choice in the matter. The more you educate your family and friends about your illness, the sooner you can stop worrying. Your first job is to take care of yourself. You are not responsible for other people's behavior. I'm wondering too if they did indeed understand and you might just be putting this guilt upon yourself for no reason. I used to do that all the time, and sometimes still do. We don't want to be troublesome and we want our old lives back. The trouble is that until we find better treatment or even a cure, we're stuck with this and need to move on and make a new life with FM.
Love & Hugs