Had enough

[mub40]

Had enough totally . I just feel like I am getting worse. Not one day do i go without pain. No energy.My life as been sucked away from me.can't talk to family and friends they just don't understand. Everyday is just another waste. I want to do so many things the minds willing the body is not. Sorry to be so morose its a bad day

[rosewine]

I totally understand what you are saying as sometimes the pin and fatigue takes so much out of the body that thinking about doing something is about as far as we get. It is so dispiriting when you have led a really active and full life before. It is strange but couch potatoes never seem to get fibro it is just as though we have burnt our bodies out.

My OH tries to understand and is not judgemental but most of my friends are fit and the same age as me and they just have no conception of what life is like for me.

Don't worry about coming on and saying how you truely feel as this is what the forum is all about. Sometimes just voicing your fears can help. Hope today gets a bit better for you

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi mub40

I guess it is absolutely no consolation to you in any way but I am finding it hard to even just stay upright today.

I have had severe lower back pain for the last month and it never ever goes away.

I reckon I must have woken up around 50 times last night. Each time I awoke the pain was right there.

I so wish there was something I could do or say to make you feel better.

Do you mind me asking if you take any form of antidepressants? They help me slightly.

When was your last meds review with your GP? If you feel your meds are not working make an appointment to see your GP and talk it over with them.

Even just typing this reply is making my arms ache. I genuinely do feel your pain my friend.

Keep your chin up and rest as much as you can today.

Be kind to yourself.

Gentle hugs. Lu xx

[Scottish-piglet]

Fibro certainly takes a lot out of us, the mind still works as if we are fit but as you say our bodies have let us down. I'm slowly learning that it's not how much you get done it's if you manage to get one job done it's an achievement. Things like washing, ironing and housework take it out of us, my idea is to tackle one job a day or if I'm not too bad a whole room. I'm totally knackered after it but I do feel like I've accomplished something.

I'm on fluoxetine for depression but that doesn't stop the feeling of being down and not seeing the way back up. I live on my own so try not to stay in bed all day, if I can get up I will but there are days when I can't even wash my own face.

It would be worth having a talk with your GP they are usually more understanding of depression than Fibro and can help. Let us know if you do go to your doctor and if they have been able to help xx

[mub40 in reply to Scottish-piglet]

Thankyou for your reply

[Keithotoole]

Hi it's not just the fibro but as I have learned it's the depression and anxiety. It seems most fibro sufferers suffer from this. You need to get help. The best people I have worked with are the pain management healthy minds. At least they seem to believe in fibro and work with all aspects of chronic pain. Which we all have. Good luck.

[mub40 in reply to Keithotoole]

Thankyou for your reply

[Dionne0208]

Hi, I know what you mean I often feel I'm just existing and not living, it's so hard as unless you have fibromyalgia it's hard to understand, depression and anxiety do seem to come hand in hand as you feel like you've lost your old self, when I'm really low I tend to put some upbeat music on and try forgetting the world around me, really hope you start feeling a bit brighter and don't be scared to reach out for support, we all need support at times, love and hugs xx

[TheAuthor]

Hi my friend

I really am so genuinely sorry to read this and I sincerely hope that you pick up soon. I was wondering if you have spoken to your doctor about how you are feeling? As they may be able to help you in some way?

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden in reply to TheAuthor]

I know how you feel rosewine. Most days i could just sit and cry. With fibro and fatigue my moods sway up and down like the stock market a few times a day. Im always just trying to hold it all together. Meds are good when they work but as im sure everyone knows they dont work every day. please try and think positive i know its not easy. marty

[mub40 in reply to Hidden]

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[TheAuthor in reply to mub40]

Good luck my friend.

[mub40 in reply to TheAuthor]

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[mub40]

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