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Reply: Should I discuss my husband's verbal abuse with my...

Thank you everyone for your replies. It could be that my daughter doesn't have a...

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Should I discuss my husband's verbal abuse with my...

My husband has had anger issues for a long time. He has not mellowed with age but...

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Myofascial pain and fibro. HAPPY NEW YEAR to every...

Dear Nancy. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my posts. I am...

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Reply: A support group for people who have little or none...

Dear Margaret. You are very lucky that your husband is concerned. I cannot begin...

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Reply: New to Fribro

It is sad to know that you have been diagnosed with fibro. So much is unknown...

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Reply: Spouse doesn't get it..feeling so bad today.

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Reply: Spouse doesn't get it..feeling so bad today.

Thank you so much for replying in kindness.

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A support group for people who have little or none...

For many of us who unfortunately are living with fibromyalgia, we have a daily...

Posted by crystalgreeneyes

For many of us who unfortunately are living with fibromyalgia, we have a daily struggle. Some manage well, others not so well. Chronic pain and fatigue combined with insomnia can lead to depression and that is very common with fibro. as it is with any type of chronic illness. Everyone also reacts differently to drugs. Many improve while others keep searching for something that will work; that won't turn them into a zombie or make them feel sick all the time or maybe even worsen their pain. We do what we have to do to get by.
I don't complain to anyone or tell anyone about my condition but I do post here because it's the only means of support that I have. I am 57. I have a university degree and am very qualified in my profession. When I became physically unable to do my job 2 years ago, I went back to school for a year in a somewhat related field because I wanted to continue to work. Despite my daily pain and fatigue I have been looking for well over a year. I have even had professional help in searching for a job. I have done everything I can possibly can. I definitely could work in a position which involved my standing for long periods because most of my pain is in my back.
My daughter is 22 and I have implored her time and again to help me and yet she doesn't. I can't make either her or my husband understand because they just don't. I have stopped telling them anything about it. I have no family members nearby. When there is no one else to talk to, I write down what I feel because it is good therapy. It may sound like a lot of complaining but it is a method of release - asking others for advice and sharing experiences and ways of dealing with situations.
I can keep on trying. I can be positive but we all need someone to care. While our families may know that we have this condition they perhaps just remember the way we used to be and it may not occur to anyone to ask, "how are you holding up today?".View Thread

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Spouse doesn't get it..feeling so bad today.

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good holiday. I am sorry to rant today but...

Posted by crystalgreeneyes

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good holiday. I am sorry to rant today but who will understand, if not all of you? If you have the support you need, then you are very fortunate. I spent most of yesterday in bed. I was mentally and physically exhausted after Tues. I only had 7 people for dinner and it was lovely. I was up at 6.00 am the day before making soup and creme brulee. (yum) On Tues. I was again up early setting the table, preparing food, cleaning etc. etc. The same as everyone else I am sure. My husband picked a fight with me in the morning after the presents were opened. I could scarcely believe the hostility which arose out of a simple misunderstood remark. However, I was determined not to let it ruin the day. Throughout the entire day my anxiety level was off the wall, most of it worrying about not doing something right and upsetting him. I couldn't remember how to set the oven to convection (it's new and I haven't used the feature much) so I asked him to get the instructions. This was wrong! I should have asked for it yesterday. I forget stuff. You know how it is. I didn't know if I could make it through the entire day but I lasted till about 9.30. I cleaned and put everything away too.
When I came down yesterday, he looked puzzled and asked if I wasn't feeling good. I just pointed to my back where most of my pain is. His reply was, "Well, I don't know what's going on with you". It's only been two years and I have had this cond. for much longer.
I was going to leave him last year. I saw a lawyer and got the papers. Then I was diagnosed and I wondered how I would support myself, unable to work and with no family around me. I agreed to stay because I thought it would be better. Instead, it is much, much worse. Everyday I think of how I can get away from him. I have no income and no savings. I cannot afford therapy or any treatment for my pain. The only med. I take is a sleeping pill. I have tried many drugs. I was lying in bed for days while taking Cymbalta and I was really ill.
Today is a bad day but I do have many good ones. My daughter is here and I do what I can for her. I guess I am angry and bitter.
Please help with your kind advice. Thank you all. Be well.View Thread

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Reply: Anyone have one side of body worse than the other?

Hi. Seems quite common from what I have read here, to have pain more dominant on...

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