Fibromyalgia Support Group

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PegZo 07/13/2011

I am reading some of the post here and I see that wanting to be alone with myself in a quiet place is not uncommon amoung us. Are we becoming anti social and if so is it because we think people do not understand how we feel or we just don't want to be bothered because of how we feel? I am afraid of becoming a recluse. I really prefer to be home doing my own thing. My family does not bother me but I do not want others to come and think I am going to entertain them.
Also, is anyone else having problems driving? I can go 5-10 minutes from the house fine but I get anxious if I have to drive a half hour or more.

deleted_user 07/13/2011

I been feeling the same way. Not sure why.
Driving has been becoming a issue. Sometimes I think I should not be driving any more!

RosePark 07/13/2011

I work full-time and cannot wait to get home, get in my jammies, and relax. I don't want to get together with many people. I go to church twice per week. I thought maybe it is my age (52). I am just so tired and don't a lot of energy to visit with others. I like to be able to lie down when I want to.

I really dislike driving - it makes me anxious. I slammed into a cement barricade one night - I think it was due to tiredness or brain fog. I don't know - I got in the wrong lane and instead of turning, I went straight ahead.

I think alot of us are having problems due to menopause.

Hugs
Rose

redsilverfox 07/13/2011

Ditto for me xxxoo's

deleted_user 07/14/2011

I am a total introvert. Which is funny because in my job I look like an extrovert. When school is over I either pick up something for dinner or just head home. I want to be away from all the stimulation. 5 hours of kids is a lot of stimulation.

When I was in college I read "The Highly Sensitive Person" and it described me to a tee.

PegZo 07/14/2011

Thank you all for your comments. I am going to pick up that book ksmarks mentioned.

deleted_user 07/14/2011

Like my avatar says.....sometimes, it's necessary.

LeoX3 07/14/2011

I need to be alone sometimes b/c I have to be SuperLeo for my family, and I need time to be WimpyLioness or go nuts.

Right now, the feeling of "leave me be" has moved in, set up furniture, and taken out a lease....

deleted_user 07/14/2011

Sorry you are having problems driving. I am also having difficulty driving anything more than around town. The pain in my legs and feet make me fearful of having an accident. I guess that could be translated into an anxiety of sorts.

Hugs, Kim

deleted_user 07/14/2011

I've been struggling with this also. I can barely make myself get out of bed in the morning. The only people I know here are my daughter and her husband and kids. Now my husband has lost his job and hasn't started getting his unemployment benefits, and to top it all off, one of our cars bit the dust this week. I wish I could go to sleep and wake up when this is over.

fibrolizzy 07/14/2011

Oh, I definitely prefer to be alone! I never used to be that way. When I retired teaching 3 yrs. ago, I just loved being at home in the quiet house to myself all day. Well, I would get out just about everyday to do errands and check on mother, meet with a friend for lunch, or whatever.

Then my husband retired in Jan., and it's totally upset my world!!!! I spend most of my day in my room on computer or reading, taking a nap, or talking to friends on phone. I still get out to do "my stuff", but I have a hard time seeing hubby on the couch watching TV all day!

I totally get it!

dazedanconfusedd 07/14/2011

Leo...I love your responce to this post! :)

I. along with my husband fele I should not be driving anymore at all! IF I have to go like say to my doc alone, I have no choice but to take a xanax half an hour before I go or I won't make it! I can't seem to concintare (spelling) enough to keep an eye on the traffic and the people and all the other things that come with driving. I know we need two cars just in case one dies, but I haven't driving in over a month and the only reason I did it then was hubby had an interview!

About being alone....OMG don't get me started! Hubby was laid off almost a year and a half ago and him being home all the time in our small little apartment drives me NUTS! There is no place I can go to get away from him, except outside and it is too damn hot to be outside! Ii just wish he would find a job and give me some of my "ME" time again. I don't mean to sound selfish, but!

deleted_user 07/14/2011

OMG I feel the same. This is new for me. I am so glad I found this site. Thought I was crazy. Thank You all

deleted_user 07/14/2011

I love driving...when no one else is on the road that is...I keep modifying my route to work to take me into less traveled roads so I can get there in one piece.

I will be first in line when teleportation is possible....

deleted_user 07/14/2011

I love being alone quite a bit. I have always been a highly sensitive person and was raised an only child. I totally get it also. It's very relaxing when I am home alone.

deleted_user 07/14/2011

Hi pegZo,

With you on this one...Love being alone after dealing with about 300 kids a day and driving a bus i need to be in a quiet room to clear my mind to deal with the pain and having no meds i need all the quite time i can get but i do love driving...
Best Wishes amorvida

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