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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Shakota6 03/29/2014

I got into my car after visiting my grandchildren and at the corner, instead of braking, I hit the accelerator.

I was completely stupified. Luckily there was a bike lane as I turned the corner (I was supposed to be stopped there at the corner). I regained control over my right leg.

This is my brain on fibro after a 3 hr session with my son (a bit grouchy)) and my grandchildren (under the age of 5) who I hadn't seen for several weeks.

It seems that my tolerance for any emotional stimulation is so low--like almost any social situation is too much.

Does anyone else get overwhelmed by so little? Most of my bothersome daily fibro symptoms are those of overstimulation/mental exhaustion..

ScaredandScarred 03/29/2014

I seem to be almost continuously overwhelmed by stimulation. But thatmay be my other diagnosis such as anxiety and depression. Not sure

RosePark 03/29/2014

oh boy, Shakota - I understand. If I'm around a bunch of noise or stress, I get overloaded and feel like freaking out.

People coughing really bothers me. I can feel my eyes rolling. LOL

happyface01 03/29/2014

I get overwhelmed by too much stimulation as well. We have been to the casino a few times and after an hour or so I feel like I can't take it anymore. The lights and bells going off drive me crazy. I also notice when we have family gatherings and everyone is chatting around the dining room table I get overwhelmed by too many conversations going on at once and need to leave the table and go somewhere quiet for a bit.

ZenEm 03/30/2014

I understand this. I find too much noise and light really bother me. Just the bus ride into work is enough to have me frazzled for the day.
I often just have to turn the tele off and dim the lights because it makes me feel edgy and angry... And don't get me started on dealing with people!! Sorry, I wish I had some words of wisdom on how to deal with this. Just so you know, you're not alone with this.

deleted_user 03/31/2014

I can completely relate. Too much noise, movement or stress and I'm totally overwhelmed and it makes everything so much worse.

deleted_user 03/31/2014

I so can relate to you, I have just been told that I have Fibro, I have had symptoms for several years starting back in 06. Kaiser gave me a diagnoses of Migraines back them, over time they started lasting longer with several other issues.. So now here I am and My anxiety is over the top my MD said yet he did not give me anything for it, instead he sent me to a Pain Management Doc that wants me to join a pain management program to help me cope. When there is alot of people around and alot of noise it stresses me out for no reason at all. I am a mess with Fibro now. I cant help thinking if they would have diagnosed it right back then, I would not be so bad right now!! I use to be full of life and a go getter...Now I can barley leave the house, I have not been able to work in 7 months....I have a herniated disc in my neck and another in my lumbar L5. But Yes my Anxiety is a wreck .

lowernotes 04/01/2014

My daughter finds that too much light, sound or motion around her causes stress. Crossing the street is a major problem. At the moment even food that is mixed confuses her - like stew or mushroom sauce on top of mash - she can't cope. Information overload like asking her to choose between two things is also often too much - she just freaks out. Could it be something like the brain has enough to cope with and extra stimulation is just asking too much?

tloree 04/02/2014

Yup that is so me. I get overwhelmed very easy and my whole body rejects the idea of being in that situation. I will make any excuse not to be around noise or bright lights.

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