Why?

[Mandy_lw]

Why is it that yesterday was a good day where my fibro was manageable and today It's so painful once more? OK, so I did a little walking, a little Wrapping of presents and some housework but I was hoping that I would get a run of manageable days inbetween flares! So frustrating!

[Ian123]

I think in terms of payback as if it was money borrowed on a credit card, without fibro the payback is quite easy at low interest rate that a good nights sleep pays back, with fibro the interest rate increases significantly making payback on the energy used an increasingly greater problem with fibro severity.

It can be maxed occasionally just have rest breaks that help stop boom and bust happening as frequently by finding a balance the body can live with.

[Mandy_lw in reply to Ian123]

Indeed the interest rate is too high for us to sustain the cost. Thanks for your response and have a lovely weekend

[Ian123 in reply to Mandy_lw]

Only the most important things are worth breaking the bank for but occasionally the limits move and we are only human.

Quality of life decisions are personal choices and I doubt anyone gets those choices right all the time, in time they are better guesses based on experience no more than that

[Keeleybee]

It's a vicious circle isn't it. Makes me mad. . Doing anything more than normal makes the pain so much worse.

Rest up and I hope you get better soon x

[Mandy_lw in reply to Keeleybee]

A vicious circle indeed, I must learn to listen to my body instead of my head. Have a lovely weekend x

[ukmsmi4]

Yes, I feel the same today. Had a reasonable day yesterday so tried to do a bit of the housework that I seem to think is so important to prepare for Christmas. Truth is I know I did more than I should have with not enough or long enough breaks in between. And all because Christmas is looming fast on the horizon. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. It's frustrating but sadly ME and fibro both take a mile when you give them an inch.

Try and concentrate only on the truly important thing, and that is your health.

(And like the pot calling the kettle black I will try and do the same! )

Margaret.x

[Mandy_lw in reply to ukmsmi4]

Hello Pot, Kettle here, thank you for your response, it's always comforting knowing others wish us well. Have a good weekend x

[Mandy_lw]

Thank you and I hope you have a lovely rest this weekend x

[TheAuthor]

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and I sincerely hope that you feel better soon. It really does not feel fair with Fibro! Please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Mandy_lw in reply to TheAuthor]

Thank you, you are right that fairness doesn't come into it with fibromyalgia.

[MariLiz]

Trying to rest a bit today, as yesterday was busy, and there are lots of hectic days coming up. I don't want to run myself down, as I'll be picking up all the germs that abound at this time of year. Have a good Christmas.

[Mandy_lw in reply to MariLiz]

I hope you have a good rest and a wonderful Christmas x

[MariLiz in reply to Mandy_lw]

Thank you Mandy_lw.

[Hartleyhare2]

It's times like Christmas I'm glad I'm a Pagan! No extra cleaning or wrapping for me!

[Mandy_lw in reply to Hartleyhare2]

Haha indeed a good time to be a Pagan, happy holidays