I so agree with you, people just don't have a clue what it is to be in pain or ache everyday but it doesn't bother me anymore, I could care less what they think, many of my friends don't get it either but I suppose it takes them getting sick and I wouldn't want anyone to have this crap, I do hope you will feel better soon or for a few hours anyway, I do understand.

I'm so sorry you are feeling this down Loryn. Is there anyone in your life that supports you?

I've been where your are. It's a hard place to be. I finally came around to understanding that compassion WAS too much to expect from some people that were in my life and also others that I encounter in my daily life; doctors, nurses, lab techs, etc.

It took a lot of work to get beyond my hurt feelings. It was doubly hard because I needed help with things like changing the sheets and I had to quit my job because I was so sick.

I put some distance between me and them because they were bringing me down. I have found a place where I don't feel like I have to explain or justify anymore. But I'm still bewildered by the lack of empathy shown to me by my so called loved ones.

I am lucky to have a few special souls in my life that would be devastated if something happened to me.

You need to find that too so you have something to hang on to and someone to talk to during the rough times.

We all try to support each other here. I hope you will keep talking because there is always someone here to listen.

Gentle hugs,

YDLS

I know lory it's so frustrating when people just dont get it. When you have an illness that noone can see it's hard for them to understand. I am terminally ill, I have only a few months at most to live. But If I have my wig and makeup on I look as healthy as the next person. Even my own mom will say things like "just go to this or that and take it easy later" She has no idea what it's like to not be able to get out of bed and do something and I hope she never has to know this kind of pain and fatigue. I can honestly say thatup until recently the fibro has caused me way more pain than the cancer. I just wish that people could understand just how painful this condition can be.

So terribly sorry Vikkii.

There is a lot of support needed on this board today.

Hugs to all

YDLS

Loryn I am in the same boat right now. I feel like I'm such a burden to the people that do care. The people that don't care really hurt my feelings. I'm so sick of being sick. I constantly think about the old gun to head thing, although I know that sounds awful. I just keep thinking that at least that would stop the pain and the emotional crap. I'll be praying for you.

It is tuff when they say... everybody has aches and pains. They just don't get it. It's not as simple as....Put on your big girl panties and deal with it...I wish it was...because I would be over it by now, along with everyone else here ! It is a hard thing. U know your reality. Feel free to post anytime. We are listening...

Thanks for listening. It's always been hard for me to express anything other than 'oh, it doesn't matter, I'll be fine'. The truth is I'm pissed, and thank God I'm not alone.

Bless you all, and may you all have a pain free day!

Loryn