I had to make my own support group out of people going through something similar to me or knew what I was going through. It sounds to me like you're going through some serious depression and I think you should see a doctor about that. I have a nearly two year old daughter that I care for day to day on my own, so I understand how hard it is to be strong when you have to be strong all of the time for the ones you care for. You should definitely seek some professional help for your depression. Be gentle on yourself, because no one is perfect. It's hard to get out of the dark hole, but the best and one of the most courageous things you can do is just ask for help. I'll have you in my thoughts!

I come here. I tell my doctor. I pull out Fibromyalgia for Dummies and assign it as reading to all concerned, me included. ANd keep talking ot us, okay? We know. We get the fibro-beast and the despair that can come with it.

We all have similar experiences and can help you. Right now, my wife refuses to believe that I have fibro. She is/should be my first line of support. I'm trying to figure out how to deal with. As Laverna said, go and talk to a doc about your depression. As Leo said, come out here, talk to this wonderful group and get some solid advice from people who KNOW what you're going through.

Kel

Thank you very much

Hello and I understand every word you shared as do all of us on this support group site. I would have to say it changed my life , I actually have my "fibro" friends who I can talk to, vent, ask questions and get advice but mainly understanding.

So - I do come here and pick up my Fibromyalgia for Dummies book.

We are definitely not alone. Sending a gentle hug to you !!

God bless, PJ

God bless you! Every thing I wanted to say and couldn't remember I almost feel like I'm jumping on and off a bi-polar train! Half day good, other half meh, mornings suck, evenings I wish were my mornings! My fear... one day I won't function as I used to. My sense of humor only goes so far and I'm trying not to go into a funk with all the stress that I can't control. On a positive note, it's nice to know I'm not losing my mind!

How long have you had fibro?

When I was first diagnosed (and I got to the rheumatologist early because I was an RN at that time) I cried at the doc's office. She filled out disability papers so I could get into vocational rehab.

So many losses, so little understanding. My husband, at the time, divorced me. Was it because I couldn't work any more? Or I was getting older? Who knows. Getting rejected plunged me into a depression for several years, but I had one friend who stuck with me, the sobbing me, and that relationship helped a lot.

I also sought out support groups and found other people with fibro to form friendships with.

It's a long painful journey psychologically, or it was for me. Gradually you accept that this is your life and even if no one truly understands, you know what it is, and you let only the most sympathetic people know what's going on with you. Kids won't want their mother to be sick; don't expect understanding until they are adults, if then.

Keep looking for what gives you the most pleasure in life, what feeds your mind, and your spirit. Do what you can, but don't overdo. Stick up for yourself gently. Always try to be the kindest you can be to yourself.

Thank you all for the advice. I've had fibro for 2 or 3 I can't remember the year.But its hard to accept this is my new life. But I like coming on here for the support and information from so many different people but with understanding of what we go through. it helps