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.
Hi guys,
I haven't written much since I joined the group about a month ago, but I read all your comments daily. I feel so lucky to have so many intelligent people out there to guide me through this journey. I'm a teacher and I'm sitting at my computer on my lunch hour. I am a "pullout teacher" which means I have kids come to my class throughout the day and I teach many different grade levels at one time, (this includes k, 1, 2, 4, and 5). I just want to say that I feel this FMS is taking so much out of me. I can't remember what it feels like to not hurt. Nobody in my "circle" really seems to understand. I'm sad all the time and just fed up right now. I want to thank all of you for your daily comments on this site, because I feel that's what gets me through my days. I am so grateful!!!
Let me throw in my disclaimer: I know life could be so much worse. I know that there are others suffering so much more. I know that I'm lucky to be alive and breathing. I shouldn't be complaining. I truly know these things, but I've had a rough couple of weeks. (These are the things I get tired of hearing from others).
I just needed to vent today. I thank all of you so much once again. I am blessed to be alive. I know this, but I'm just sore, tired, and really sad today.
Hugs to you all!!
Patty
I haven't written much since I joined the group about a month ago, but I read all your comments daily. I feel so lucky to have so many intelligent people out there to guide me through this journey. I'm a teacher and I'm sitting at my computer on my lunch hour. I am a "pullout teacher" which means I have kids come to my class throughout the day and I teach many different grade levels at one time, (this includes k, 1, 2, 4, and 5). I just want to say that I feel this FMS is taking so much out of me. I can't remember what it feels like to not hurt. Nobody in my "circle" really seems to understand. I'm sad all the time and just fed up right now. I want to thank all of you for your daily comments on this site, because I feel that's what gets me through my days. I am so grateful!!!
Let me throw in my disclaimer: I know life could be so much worse. I know that there are others suffering so much more. I know that I'm lucky to be alive and breathing. I shouldn't be complaining. I truly know these things, but I've had a rough couple of weeks. (These are the things I get tired of hearing from others).
I just needed to vent today. I thank all of you so much once again. I am blessed to be alive. I know this, but I'm just sore, tired, and really sad today.
Hugs to you all!!
Patty
It's hard not to be angry. I really messed up on that one when I tried a new job (because of fibro). Of course the job was the pits, anyway, but my anger at having the illness and working was over the top.
Do you have adequate pain control? You may need to see a pain management doc for that. Take care of yourself and rest as much as you can. You can get accommodations at work, ie bring a cot to lie down for 20 minutes during your break, Hot packs, etc.
Wishing you well and hope you can continue working, if you can.
I appreciate your response. I too hope I can continue working because I need the money!!! LOL