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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mishka13 07/13/2015

I know it is getting bad when I want to avoid people...at least in the physical world. It is just so exhausting to have to try and explain myself.. Call it Depression, call it Fibromyalgia, call it whatever you want... it is misery. The people around me have been dealing with it as much as I have so I cannot really blame them for wanting me to stay positive. I just wish they knew that is impossible sometimes. The fatigue is really bad right now, but the brain just won't shut UP. I know the signs... I am in the beginning stages of a flare... yeah. The fatigue is just so overwhelming that I can barely function and those around me just think I am tired.... (shakes head). This too shall pass. I know. But I don't feel positive right now.... and that is going to have to be okay.

mnfibro 07/13/2015

Hello Mishka,

I hope that you are doing better. It is frustrating trying to get even the people closest to us to understand how we feel and what we are going through but we have to keep moving forward.

Kel

LeoX3 07/13/2015

Hey, Mishka, I know the feeling. I put up the "red flag of doom" on the fridge on such days. (Yellow is caution; green is good to go. I use construction paper. Dorky but inexpensive and even the most clueless family member gets the point.)

Hopeyour "red flag" time is brief and you drop back to a better place soon. Gentle healing hugs.

bluesun 07/13/2015

Hi Mishka! Yes it's hard to explain these things to friends and family. And I get tired of *trying* to explain it. Just take care of your self and I hope your flare passes quickly!

mishka13 07/13/2015

Thank you all so much. It mean so much to me to just be around people who understand....

angee7 07/13/2015

Oh we all understand, because we have been there. Take all the time you need to nuture and take care of yourself.

I just go to my bedroom and do not come out, by now everyone knows to leave me alone!!

I hope you feel better soon!

Gentle hugs.

gramybear 07/14/2015

"That's going to have to be okay". That is exactly right. and it IS OKAY! I love Leo's idea with the construction paper. Very smart!! :-) I use to think that I would be in the clear with my flairs in the summer but not true any longer. It's been between 100 and 110 the past 3 weeks and it's taking a toll on me. Does the heat get to you as well? I hope you feel better soon and this flair is short lived! Hugs GB

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