Young, Tired and Trying.

[Lamby023]

Hard to say how I'm feeling. We've all been there. The cognitive fog, the fear of letting go. I've been aware I have FM since I was about 16. I mean, who has a bad back at 16? Come on body let me enjoy being young and fearless, let me run for miles and miles, let me get up at a normal hour instead of lying in bed craving more and more sleep. Why am I lying awake at 2am listening to the dull tingles in my head? Repelling the sugar cravings... and trying to massage my collarbone so the numb, dull pain stops.

My counsellor suggested it would be a good idea to start writing down my thoughts, feelings and maybe seeking advice though others? Well.. I don't want to bore you.. but it could be good for me 🙃

Now 22, in my final year of university 😞📚 yay me. 3 weeks I haven't been able to think straight, it's almost like I'm the rudest person in the world when someone asks me a question and I just sit there like.. 🤤 Excuse moi?

Hoping it's just a phase and these panic attacks go away 😵 I mean, I'm the least anxious person I know and these are really taking a toll on me. My heart goes out to anyone reading this who has suffered or is suffering with them... ❣️

I would like a break 🙏🏽 I would like some motivation 🙇🏽‍♀️ I would like some energy 🏃🏽‍♀️ And I would love some support from my GP for once 👩🏽‍⚕️ Don't get me wrong, I think our national healthcare system is fantastic.. go you NHS. But I'm sorry.. I definitely don't have anxiety 💁🏽

Enough of me, I wanna hear about you guys. I've never reached out to anyone about my Fibro and I'd like to hear your stories, your experiences and your thoughts.

Don't be a stranger

Lamby 🐑🌸

[BonnieSue]

Hi Lamby!

I wonder how your message got tagged with "massage"? Just 'cos you massaged your collarbone? Curious.

Welcome here! I hope you enjoy your visit. We have a lot of people here and just about anything you can imagine. So find support, venting, advice and complaining. Whatever you need, it's probably here.

I hope you get your GP on board. Maybe a change in tactics? You might want to try a link at this site, print it out and hand it to your GP? You might start a spark of awareness!

Good day to you!

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Good one Sue

[Olivia1]

Oh hello And welcome to this site. It's a fabulous place and since I joined has changed my life. We all know what you are going through so you are not alone. Yep gp's can be the worst ever but some are very good too. I didn't talk (still don't off this forum to be honest) but here has been a life saver. Well done at uni as that can be stressful enough. There are no quick cures but there is lots of loving support here. Remain blessed and as pain free as possible xx

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Well your having s hard time arnt you I would say get you medication correct Get some good sleeping pills And get on with your life as best you can Iv been in your place now I fight through the pain That's what you got to try to do good luck honey xxxx

[TheAuthor]

Hi Lamby023

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance. I have pasted for you below a link to our mother site, FMA UK which hosts loads of useful Fibro information:

fmauk.org/

I am a very ancient 53 year old who usually feels in his 80s lol! I have multiple health conditions including Fibro. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[KarenWW]

Hi. So sorry you've got fibro so young. Welcome to this site though. It is a relief to hear how others feel here or to share about what is happening to oneself and find out others have the same problem. At least then you know you're not going insane as well! Ive had the attempted diagnosis of anxiety thrown at me on a number of chest pain attacks and also during migraine type headaches. That was even though my h

[KarenWW]

Will try again to finish message: hit wrong button...my husband didnt believe it was anxiety either and he knows me best. Anyway turned out to be gallstone attacks: became apparent when i eventually passed one out of gallbladder and havent had problem since! As for brain fog: mine was really bad in january. But have upped my med.of amitriptyline to 20mg a night which helps mesleep better as well as take away most aches and pains. Are you on any med? If not find an understanding gp to talk to.

Have you since any worsening of symptoms due to hormones? Mine always go into flare up before "wrong"time of month! As i'm perimenopausal that is all over the shop and never know what is happening!

Hope you manage to get more understanding and help. Best wishes for your studies.

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Hi Lamby!

Are you sure that they are panic attacks that you suffer? I have Fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos and PoTs. My symptoms for PoTs are similar to panic attacks.

Please give it a google and see if you recognise yourself in the condition. If you do ask your GP for a tilt-table test.

Typical symptoms of PoTS include:

dizziness or light-headedness

fainting

heart palpitations

shaking and sweating

weakness and fatigue

headaches

poor sleep

chest pain

feeling sick

shortness of breath

Hope this is helpful for you, please take care x