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.

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FIC 04/14/2007

OK, just thinking this morning after 10 fun days of off the chart pain. I've not had unending pain like this since I was first injured. Oh I have my "normal" pain days (level 5-6-7) but this pain has been literally off the charts!

Now, I was trying to "cope" with the usual stuff and then this AM I just got really really mad! I felt backed into a corner and just MAD!

I am usually a very easy going person, upbeat, etc. but I'm sick of this "stuff" calling the shots on my life! I want me back! I've decided there may be others who have "settled" as I have and given up the FIGHT attitude which is the reason for this post.

Let's get MAD! GOOD OLE' HAD ENOUGH FIGHTING MAD! Let's get up our gumptions and find alternatives to assist each other.

Last nite, hubby wanted me to go to ER. I refused for various reasons but instead we watched a really funny show.

I started to laugh even while in pain. SLOWLY my pain decreased the longer & harder I laughed. Poor hubby thought I'd lost my mind! ROFLOL BUT IT WORKED! HARD BELLY LAUGHING HELPED EASE MY PAIN! NEXT, I forced myself to sing loud & happy songs. AGAIN, I did have to force myself but it helped ease the pain.

Just want to stir up the good ole fighting spirit that pain tries to steal. LET US FIGHT!

deleted_user 04/14/2007

I agree with you 100%!!!!! I have cried, swore, yelled, and even at times stomped my feet(which didnt help). I am sick of this thing trying to eat up my body. I am determined to fight this with all of my being. I know I cannot be the person I was before fibro, but i sure as heck can try to find ways to cope with it. I am not going to back down. I fought to get back to work after being out on medical leave for 3 months. I am back but so is the pain. I just try to keep happy and enjoy my co-workers. We are a little crazy when we get together, but isn't that the whole point to help us?
WE DO HAVE TO FIGHT AND I AM DETERMINED TO KEEP KICKING AND NOT LET THE PAIN RULE OVER ME!!! Like fic said, LETS FIGHT!!!!!!

deleted_user 04/14/2007

I've had more pain than usual too the last week or two, and I know exactly what you mean. I love to laugh, and am always looking for funny shows to laugh at! I love "The Office". It's so hilarious to me!! I think "mad" is better than feeling totally defeated. I think we all go through the gamut of emotions and it's so nice to be able to come to this site, and know we're not alone!! Yeah, it's a crazy thing this FM, and we are especially challenged to figure out ways to cope.. I think you should get some extra pain relief help through this time. Would that help?

deleted_user 04/14/2007

It is so hard to remain positive. I have always been an upbeat east going person too. Always looking for the good. But sometimes good is hard to find. My emotions are like a roller coaster, not always dependent on my pain level. But when its off the charts like you say, where is the good? I can't see it thru the pain at that level. Sometimes I yell cuss or cry. And sometimes I get mad. At docs at myself mostly at the disease. And I too have found that laughter is the best medicine. Luckily I live with a group of comedians. I do feel better when I laugh. Music helps me a lot whether its singing or listening. But the only thing is I run everyone off when I sing. Our spirit is the only thing we have. We can't let FM take that too. FIGHT ON SISTER!!!!

deleted_user 04/14/2007

EASY...LOL

deleted_user 04/14/2007

Oh my......I love this...you are so right ...all of you are ...sometimes getting fighting mad is the push I need to go walk or ride my bike ...pain or no pain...the biggest issue is at night ..trying to watcha movie and shooting pains start all over ...I am learning a pain tolernace like never before.....I am a Christian vocalist and at times have gone into the music room and just sang my best songs ..it does work...its a mind set....sometimes it just the acknowledgement that sometimes realizes you hurt....I hate what this disoeder has done to me and to my life ......reading your comments was great......!!!!!!Rhonda

FIC 04/14/2007

OKEY DOKE MY GALS! So, we know that laughter is a TOOL for the FIGHT as is ANGER/NOT QUITTING and MUSIC/SINGING. What else we got? I used to sing solos at church, I used to do lots of art and I find that I am "losing" my hands as of late.

I think ANGER can be positive if it gets the blood pumping and seeking an alternative instead of giving up or in.

Hugs to each of you FIGHTERS! YEA, YIPPEE and HOOOOORAY FOR US! We are the conqueors and NOT THE CONQUORED!

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