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.

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Seed27
Seed27

Hello all! I am new to the group.  I was dx's with fibromyalgia in 2010. Oh how my life as changed over the years (which im sure we can all relate). I'm not good at reaching out, but I am at a point where it is a must. My memory loss is terrifying,  the fatigue from the pain and lack of sleep has affected my abilities to work or function, and my moods have caused difficulty in my relationship. I've been so angry and can't seem to manage my outbursts.  Ugh! I also have anxiety, depression, and ptsd, which is so overwhelming. I feel so lost! I'm looking forward to having contact with others who can relate. Maybe this is the light at the end of my tunnel. Well that's all for now....

Tracy
Tracy
Hello. I'm so sorry that you are going through so much. I was diagnosed with Fibro in 2003 but have had it since I was s kid. I am 49 now. Going through perimenopause too, which complicates things. I too have PTSD. And CRPS in my right foot & leg from an ATV accident a year ago. Fibro is hard to deal with & it causes depression & anxiety. There are many kind people on this site. I hope you find many friends here. Some kind of help & peace of mind. Hugs.
sonyacon
sonyacon
Hello and welcome to the group! We can all most certainly relate to what you're saying - not only on the fibro side. There are many other members here that struggle with a lot of physical and psychological hardships. And you don't have to be good at reaching out here - this group is here for you to talk or lurk, vent or offer your advice and perspective as you please. We all just try to do what we're capable of, and no one expects more than that.

I also recently tried to step up my involvement on this site because of the isolation I'm left in through a combination of fibro and some psych labels that leaves me a touch misanthropic at times. So, yes, you came to the right place to find people who properly understand how you might feel. :)

Many people here found the book Fibromyalgia for Dummies very useful. And for the social aspect, Leo hosts a daily check-in where everyone that feels like it has a chat about their day.

Hope your day is as good as can be expected, and welcome again.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Darn it! I was beat! Yes to all of the above, and welcome to our group! Hello! We as a group have survived a *lot*, online, offline, you name it, and we discuss just any old thing, b/c hey, life isn't just fibro. OMG, it's so hard to figure out one issue, and as noted? A lot of us push too hard, have more than one health problem, you name it. I have PTSD and epilepsy as well as fibro, so it gets highly bizarre trying to manage meds, stress, you name it.

Again, welcome to the group!
laurapaq
laurapaq
Hi welcome to the group. I have had fibro since 2000. I have asked you for a friend request.
Hope you accept. Will talk later
Laura
BlueSky
BlueSky
Aloha! Welcome to the group. Sorry you are struggling with so much. You are not alone. Glad you found us, this is a great group. Feel free to jump right in on posts, ask questions, vent, etc. We are here for you. Take it easy and hope to see you around!
Shakota6
Shakota6
You've come to the right place to be accepted and supported in whatever is bugging you. I can identify with the anger you mentioned. Not being able to work, nor to function as I once did, is maddening, not to mention the moment-to-moment extreme stiffness and anxiety. I was diagnosed in 1998. I wish I had a magic wand. The positives are there: you simplify your life in every realm, focus on what you love and the people you love and the hell with the rest. It humbles you and makes you a better human being.
Seed27
Seed27
Thank you all! So many great words of encouragement!
twinmomab
twinmomab
Welcome to the group. Everything you write sounds like my life. I'm so glad you joined this group. I feel the same with the fibro, anxiety, depression, and this is my last leg to get ahead of this thing. I have so many great friends on here and I just know you will find it encouraging. Please feel free to reach out to me whenever you need.
Fantod
Fantod
Welcome to the group!
Jamimik1960
Jamimik1960
I need to reach out too! I sent you a friend request.
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