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.
I have fibro, sicca syndrome, arthritis, ocd, IBS, etc...etc...and was recently diagnosed with ADD. My husband killed himself on May 2. He was bipolar and going through deep depression. I lost my home (forclosure) because I couldn't live where he had died and I couldn't afford it on my own. The real estate company had a buyer but for some reason they forclosed anyway. My pain is worse due to the stress and I am unable to work. I found out today that my long term disability was denied because I haven't had it long enough and so all my problems are considered preexisting. I am going to have my doctor write him about my ADD and I guess now I will try Social Security and Teacher retirement/disability. I just feel so overwhelmed. I know if I didn't have a relationship with God I wouldn't be able to go on. I also have a great family. But I have no idea what I will do while I m waiting for some money to come in. I was going to sell my husbands car but hired a man to paint it about 3 months ago. He gave it to me once but the job was terrible so he is redoing it. For some reason the battery keeps running down on it. I think my husband tried to put in a new radio and that is part of the problem. I wish my husband were here to tell me what to do! I miss him so much...I know there are people with many more problems than me but I could really use some advice. Thanks for any answers...Jeannie
Hugs & Prayers.
and also try st. vincent de paul societies.
this is all i know that might help. but food stamps and a food pantry may help as well. i hope someone here can give you some good answers honey. you sure deserve some. you are a true survivor.
Know you are not a lone, and there are lots of us that care very much. I know that really doesn't help, and I wish there were some thing I could do, or say that would make things easier for you.
Sending you some caring, loving thoughts.
Gentle hugs, Sherrall
OXO
PAULA
Find someone else who needs your attention. You might think it a minor step, but contact someone who needs a smile or hello, today. Know an older person who may be lonely and would just like to hear an encouraging word from another? I bet you can do it...and count the blessings you may have forgotten . Don't get me wrong....I KNOW these suggestions are not easy at this point, but if you can help or give a good thought each day to another needy person, you will be the benefactor in a big way.
I'm "conuntin'" on you.
Pep
WOW, so much to go through in basically - short period of time. Where do I begin for you...first off no matter what hun, you need to find time for Jeannie! A walk, visit to museum, nice bath, anything.
Next, I can relate, as 5 yrs ago this month, I started going through a lot similar. Stopped my job - doc said no big noticeable thing..just many things together..Bi-Polar, fibro, arthritis, skin cancer carcema always being removed.. and ?? A hodge podge of things that brought me down too. Top it off my ex couldn't keep a job due to his drinking and when he almost killed himself I lost trust. Then we too, sold our house before we lost it. Shortly after separted and divorced.
Bright side..like you worked for the school district and here got on 2 short term disabilites. Without those..I can't image. Soc Security took me 4 yrs, never should have gotten denied by the judge..a story in itself that is funny. Yet through the persistence and great work of a group I hired, last year I did get my back pay to the day I left work.
It comes hun, is what I am trying to say. Just break each day off one at a time. Stay away from looking at whole pictures, that is what get too overwhelming.
Gentle hugs to you and prayers that it all come around as it did for me and many others. Hope this all makes sense and I didn't mix thoughts too much. Have a great day and NEVER lose contact with us here!!
I lost for words. But just remember that in this battle that u r going thru...you have the strongest soldier on your side...and he will fight with u till the end.
I too am applying for SSDI..one thing I have learned on this site...always get a lawyer. Check out ALLSUP.COM alot of people on this site recommended it.
Don't know if these help or not
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efast.dol.gov.
Keep posting this is a great group. They have helped me thru my downs.
Take care of yourseld
My doctor suggested that I apply for Social Security Disability, which I did. Twice I was denied and twice I sunk lower into depression and anxiety. The lease was coming up on my vehicle, which my parents were making the payments on...ended up with no car because of no job.
It took almost two years to get my disability approved...finally! I received thousands in back payments and was able to obtain my own apartment. Because my husband was deceased, I also qualified for "Disabled Widow's Benefits" through Social Security.
Today I'm doing okay...still have the fibro, but qualify for Medicare and now am able to take care of myself physically. During that horrible time, I went to Catholic Charities and was receiving free counseling with a therapist...it helped!
I'm 57 years old and am engaged to be married! I look back on those bleak times and realize that I could not have made it through it without my faith in the Lord. I have a plaque on my wall with the "Footprints" story, and realize that He did carry me through those tough times. Hang in there my friend...do what is in front of you to be done, but leave the results up to God. He won't disappoint you! I'm living proof!!!