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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sandyclause 05/27/2011

I haven't been around much because I have been feeling quite unwell. So, I got fed up. I started some new products and have energy for the first time in probably 10 years. Unfortunately, the pain is still there and it has become easy to overdo it. Before, I think the fatigue usually stopped me before I got there most of the time.

I know it's probably different for everyone, but I'm wondering how everyone else knows when to stop. I've been overdoing the pain pills, at least in my opinion. My doctor doesn't think so.

kimdolly 06/08/2011

I did not tell the spoon theory as well as this article does, so I thought I would post a link for all to read. It helped me understand what was happening to me and why I have to rest..

http://tinyurl.com/33ga8xx

deleted_user 06/08/2011

I can only wish I knew when to stop. For me it's usually too late when I finally do stop and like many others here boy oh boy do I ever pay. It's like I don't have an off switch and on those rare days I have good energy I just have a tough time pacing myself. I'm learning after a decade or more that if I'm tire when I stop it's already too late. I use to move at warp speed then crash and burn for days on end. Now I know I must take breaks between tasks.

I don't like it but I don't like being sentenced to my bed for 3 days or more. My mind keeps making promises my body can't keep!

kimdolly 06/08/2011

Linkslady, It is really hard for my family to understand that if I keep going, I will do that 3 days crash thing you are talking about. I do over do it at times, especially with my grand daughter, but I am learning that if I play, I will pay, and am trying to do better.
Somedays I just wish I could feel normal for one day. But then in the next breath, I know that this is my now, I can embrace it or fight it. I have chosen to embrace it, but I fail miserably at times..

It has been so good for me to be here and I just wanted to thank you for sharing so many of the thoughts that I feel perfectly..

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