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Family Reunion

kimberh
kimberh
So I went to my family reunion this weekend. My body is telling me it was a BIG mistake. First of all, I have been following the Whole30 lifestyle which is a healthy diet to reduce the pain of chronic illnesses like FM. While it did not eliminate my pain, it certainly did reduce it. But of course, I ate "off plan" this weekend and I am FEELING IT!

What's more, I pushed myself to engage in all the family activities: group movie on Friday, breakfast and reunion lunch on Sat, casino on Sat night, family breakfast on Sun! I went to everything when I probably should have declined and now I am depleted!!!! So I hurt ALL OVER and all I want to do it sleep (fatigue). Have to go to work tomorrow but have NO IDEA how I am going to do that!

I know it is my own fault for over indulging. Yet, I remember a time before FM when I could do all of those things without consequences. So I am in pain and SAD because I miss the life I had before.

Just needed to vent. Thank you for letting me do so.
Godstrength
Godstrength
We have all been there...hate to miss out and want to feel normal again. Went on a family camping trip...they had no idea what that did to me..but awesome memories as we soothe sore muscles the rest of the week. Best wishes this next week!
Fantod
Fantod
Don't beat yourself up! You went, created some great memories. We've all done stuff that we shouldn't but that's part of living. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care.
marioncooper1
marioncooper1
We have all been thru this. Last month I drove 100 miles for my high school reunion picnic, I was so tired after the drive that I slept all day and missed the picnic.

Treat yourself good this next week. Pamper yourself.

Gentle hugs.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Vent away. As for me, the mere word "family" brings on the stress-related flare. Glad you got to go, have fun, and rest up, okay?:-) Experiences are by far more precious than anything else, even if they do come with the Ouch-and-Whimper....
kimberh
kimberh
Thank you everyone. I did get some extra rest yesterday. Went to bed early after work. But you all are right...the memories are totally worth it. Saw some people I haven't seen in a while and it did my heart good!!!! Back to healthy eating this week...and lots of rest!

Kimber
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