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.
You know I came to this site and this FM support group in particular years ago (maybe 8 or more, I cant remember) but all I did was read some posts and some of the links on this site. At the time I was desperate to find some things to help. That is why when a post comes up that is so obviously desperate to find help that it really strikes me so. I know the feeling and even though I may not reply, I really feel for them.
This time when I came to the FM support group I didnt take time to read any posts. I just jumped right in because I had made up my mind to quit just sitting alone 24/7 feeling bad. Yes, it appears to me that being totally alone does make things worse, well at least to me anyway.
So now to the actual subject of the title I posted. Ive been here almost a week and it has just now become very clear to me that most of the active members here are female. I just went through the Introduce yourself posts, both old and new and there was only one man there. Now I feel a little, oh I dont know, strange or out of place.
I have read somewhere in the past that FM strikes more women than men. Yet I think there is more to the story as to why only mostly women are here. Women are for the most part natural born nurturers and men are not. Men, for the most part dont share their troubles or admit very much to ailments for fear that it will make them look weak. To tell the truth, I am no different. It is just that I just dont care anymore what anybody thinks right now. However, I must admit that I feel rather strange being here in a support group made up primarily of women.
This time when I came to the FM support group I didnt take time to read any posts. I just jumped right in because I had made up my mind to quit just sitting alone 24/7 feeling bad. Yes, it appears to me that being totally alone does make things worse, well at least to me anyway.
So now to the actual subject of the title I posted. Ive been here almost a week and it has just now become very clear to me that most of the active members here are female. I just went through the Introduce yourself posts, both old and new and there was only one man there. Now I feel a little, oh I dont know, strange or out of place.
I have read somewhere in the past that FM strikes more women than men. Yet I think there is more to the story as to why only mostly women are here. Women are for the most part natural born nurturers and men are not. Men, for the most part dont share their troubles or admit very much to ailments for fear that it will make them look weak. To tell the truth, I am no different. It is just that I just dont care anymore what anybody thinks right now. However, I must admit that I feel rather strange being here in a support group made up primarily of women.
Thanks again,
Randy
I am very grateful for the men in this group because it is a reminder that fibro is an equal opportunity offender and it's great to have a variety of perspectives.
I remember you mentioning in one of your posts that you live alone and your place is a mess, and I can relate to that. I have been quite stubborn in asking for help.
I hope you don't feel strange or out of place anymore.