I don't think I am a boring person but I totally understand the feeling of not wanting to talk because of pain and fatigue. Maybe you can tell your Husband that it is not personal but that you are struggling with a lot of pain and fatigue and you just need some time for yourself. I think that is part of taking care of yourself. Taking time for yourself. I think that if you explain it to him then hopefully he will be understanding and compassionate and you will feel better inside too. Is that helpful? You don't have to make it a whole long conversation just make it brief and to the point but be loving when you talk to him. That is what I would do. I also think that if you want to stay home and you are not feeling well I would explain that to him too. It is very important to take care of yourself. If you don't take care of you then who will....right? I know easier said than done but if he truly loves you then he will understand.

I occassionaly experience feeling like I'm boring. I think it goes along with a condition that causes your energyy to be limited. I have to set priorities in order to survive this, and sometimes, that interferes with other people' plans for me. When I was first diagnosed, I gave the information that I was given to my husband, this helped him realize that I am doing the best I can. This way, instead of using my limited energy worrying, I can save it for the priorities in our lives. This doesn't mean that I don't sometimes slide backwards and have distressing thoughts. However, I do seem to be getting better and recognizing the downward spiral the thoughts can cause. Then I quickly replace them.

I do understand!

Camas,That is amazing that you posted this, I have been feeling the same way for a few weeks now. I work from home and I don't get out much to socialize because I use whatever energy I have to work, run errands, etc. so I feel like I really don't have much to talk about. I used to be an energetic, super funny person and now I feel boring. I am interested to read what advice people have for you and I. I am trying to accept that as long as I do the best that I can each day, then that's all I can do. BIG hug to you
Keep smiling

Yes, absolutely. I have limited information and have to pace myself. It's gotten much worse in the past year or so.
I can only do one or two things and then I need to rest.
And I do work 32 plus hours a week and have to reserve energy for that.
I envy those with energy. I feel like the fatigue, fibro fog, pain and depression suck all of the quality out of my life.
I think that if you are surrounded by people that understand you, and your life is such that you can live up to your "life" expectations that it could be made easier. But that's a tall order.
Until than, dialogue around how to pace, eliminate or avoid those who such the life out of us, how to talk to family and others about fibro would be great.
I have learned that some will never understand, just like there are some things that I will never understand about others.
Hopefully having this illness will make us more sensitive and understanding human beings.

Sorry for the typos...it's the fibro fog...I am getting ready for a nap.

I think that there is a difference between feeling bored and thinking that you as a person are boring. I think that is a distinction that needs to be made. However I can understand that you might feel that you are boring because you cannot do all the things that you used to be able to do. I cannot do a lot of the things that I used to be able to do but I don't think that makes me boring. I think it makes me very limited in what I can do and I get frustrated. But I understand what you are saying and it is an interesting topic. I hope you will be okay and that you will talk to your Husband and tell him how you are feeling and that he will reassure you that you are not boring and that he thinks you are fun!! Woo-hooo! :)

I think we a many ppl in general can be this way. My hubs is not happy by the fact I can't do a lot of physical stuff, but I have to protect myself.. So yes. I stay home (all the time if I can!) But my hubs is sooooo tired of me talking!!! lol

Thanks to all that commented. I will try to implement some of your suggestions and it's just nice to know others care.

It's just that my life is limited, but what I can do within these limits is not boring. I still like making people laugh, and I can get out to see people a few times a week.

Husband likes being left alone I think. He's busy with his computer and FB and our dtr. who lives at home again. She is enjoying the one on one relationship with her dad that she never had before. Having left home early as an angry teen.

Be kind to yourslef, this illness steals an awful lot from us. Being your own "best friend" takes practice, but it is very healing. Love, Abby

I go through the same thing I miss who I was.