I found this on the net and realized how true it is!!! lol! Having Fibromyalgia is an enlightening experience, but when you have to yell "Turn off that @#*& lamp!" and realize it's the sun, you know it's time to lie down and have someone wait on you hand and foot. Benefits of growing old and or having Fibromyalgia: 1. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 2. People call at 9 P.M. and ask, "Did I wake you?" 3. You can eat dinner at 4:00 PM. 4. You can live without sex but not without glasses. 5. You get into a heated argument about pension plans. 6. You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it. 7. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks in the room. 8. You sing along with the elevator music. 9. Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service. 10. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either. 11. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. IN THE KITCHEN 1. If you can't remember what it is you're cooking in the pot, whatever it is, it can probably use more salt. 2. Do not toss that cold cup of coffee into the dryer or set the iron in the refrigerator to cool off, no matter how good an idea it may seem at the time. 3. When your husband tells you "Don't worry about dinner, just throw some frozen chicken in the oven and forget it", DON'T forget it. 4. When everything INCLUDING the can opener is dirty, it may be time to wash some dishes. 5. It's bad manners to fall asleep at the table, especially in the food. 6. If you're having a bad day, there's nothing better than pizza and quiet. DRIVING ETIQUETTE 1. Always place a Post-It Note on the dashboard telling you where you're going. And when you get there, place another on the dashboard that says HOME. 2. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving. 3. Always carry an electronic homing device in your car and with you so you can find your car in the parking lot. TIPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 1. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets. 2. If you take the dog for a walk, make sure he brings you back. 3. Nevermind about taking one day at a time. Just stick to one thing at a time. 4. Try to spend at least 45 minutes each morning doing one get-up. 5. Work at learning something new every day, like sitting up, for example... 6. Remember to breathe when napping. It's unnerving to wake up and see vultures staring at you. 7. Learn to understand your "body language": Joints - "I ache! It's going to rain!" Stomach - "You're getting me upset!" Nose - "Oh, oh, I'm getting a cold!" Head - "Stop it, all of you! I'm getting a migraine!"