Sorry you are feeling so bad. And yes, I have felt that way. Today, actually. I just wanted to cry when I was in a store today, I was aching everywhere. I felt like if I could just unzip this fibro scuba suit for one day and have a break, that would be so nice. I promise I would put it back on tomorrow...where it belongs, I guess.

I hope you can somewhat enjoy your time away with hubby and family. It's really hard sometimes, though.

Yes. A lot lately. I say go, but have a real good cry before you leave.

I am new to fibromyalgia but understand chronic and severe pain complexes. Trying to work seems like all I could reasonably manage. Now I am not so sure about even that much.

I hope you have some fun and some low pain days. And yes, vent away.

Some days, I want to give up for at least a few hours, but I've hadf times when I have actually been clinically depressed and seriously suicidal, for other reasons, andf.... I can still just want to have a vacation day from pretty much everything...

Have yourself a good releasing cry, and rest hwen you can. My in-laws make me exhausted, so I can sympathy.

I'd be rich if I got paid for every time I felt that way.

I completely understand feeling anxious. All i can suggest is to not stress yourself out with the thought of going and tell yourself you'll have a great time whether you can only rest and relax, or if you feel up to doing more. Even if you only rest, it's still better than being at work.

A good cry sounds like it would release stress and might make you feel better.

Hope you have a good time.

I can't thank you all enough for responding to my post - feelings and sharing !! I guess in a way it makes me feel loved and understood by people who know what I feel like.

There are no words , just gratitude for you all.

More love, less pain for you all. Blessings, PJ

I know what you mean, I live in the Midwest and the temps have been going back and forth and making my symptoms worse. Just dealing with the worsening symptoms can throw you into a depression because it' hard dealing with day to day life when you feel like crap. I understand the anxiety over going away, you don't want to disappoint people around you by not following through with plans but sometimes it is so hard to motivate enough to be any good in a crowd. I find more and more I just want to sit things out which is totally not me. I usually try to force myself to rest extra before something like that so I will be able to get through it. I hope you get feeling better before the weekend!

Oh bless you heart. Yes! I totally get it. I'm so tired of feeling bad today. I can't imagine having to work with feeling this way. I was an elementary teacher, and I remember how hard it was having to "put on an act" around others and pretend I was ok. It's like being an actor in a stage, I always thought.

I wish I had some suggestions for you, but I'll just say I understand and know how hard it is. Sometimes when I have an outing coming up, and I feel that way, I stay home. I do feel guilty for missing, but I just know in my case, I can't handle it. I know most people say force yourself and go, but that's totally up to you. Do what is best for you.

God bless you!

Hi PJ...
I'm sorry you're struggling so much. I can totally relate to how you feel. My husband is a team roper and he worked really hard to qualify for the World Series team roping finals in Las Vegas this past December. I was so stressed the minute he qualified because I knew the 10 hr trip and days in Vegas would be way too much for me to do. The months leading up to it I just kept "pretending" I would be able to go. Finally, the month before I just admitted to myself and everyone else that I just couldn't do it. My husband is very supportive and understanding but the guilt and sadness I feel over missing such an important moment for him still gets to me. All I can say is maybe try to be very honest with your husband and let him know how much your suffering with this. I wish you the best! Mima :)

I know exactly where you are coming from. I have nothing new to add from what everyone else has said. Try to go if you can. I find that I usually have fun once I get there, but the anticipation of going nearly talks me out of it.

I also know what you feel and am going through the same type of thing right now. I hope that you find a way to have a good time if you go.