Lonely

[Dianne51]

Hi, Everyone I haven’t written any posts for a while. I now have moved to East Cowes Isle Of Wight. Don’t know anybody but my daughters. Any one on the island who feels the same. I’m 53 had fibromyalgia for 4 years nearly, but had it before that yet didn’t realise what it was. Hope everyone is is having s good day

[Horsesgalore]

Hi I don't live on the IOW I'm afraid, but I'm sorry you're feeling so lonely, hopefully there will be someone on here who lives on the island x

[Dianne51 in reply to Horsesgalore]

Thank you for your lovely reply. I don’t know I never felt lonely before so it’s new to me. I don’t go out, only to visit my Daughter’s. But I don’t like how I feel.

[phlebo123]

Just a thought... have you investigated if there is a local fibromyalgia support group on the island you could go along to? I am also sure that there is someone on this forum who also lives on the island, hopefully they will get in touch with you soon xx

[Dianne51 in reply to phlebo123]

Hi thanks for replying. There is a fibromyalgia group in Ryde about 20mins away. I’ve tried to go but cannot seem to summon the bravery for it . Hope your alright?

[Dianne51 in reply to phlebo123]

I know there is one, it’s just doing it isn’t it. But grateful for your reply. Hope your not in too much pain

[Ramjets in reply to Dianne51]

The first step is always the hardest. Would your daughter be able to go with you the first few times do you think until you feel up to venturing there alone? x

[uggycat]

Hi Diane hopefully when summer comes it will help your mood a bit, I would have thought where you are is lovely in summer take care x

[Dianne51 in reply to uggycat]

Yes it does when the summer is here, yet doesn’t seem to help me get there. I’m a very strong person usually, so this is a strange feeling to heve. But thank you for replying. Hope your not in too much pain take care

[Ramjets]

Hi Dianne, I am not a resident of the IOW but I know it can get lonely when you move to a new place and don't know anyone. Have you got a local library as they are normally a good place to start to find out about community activities where you can meet people, things like Reading Groups etc and and maybe some volunteering opportunities if you feel up to it. I actually met one of my friends because we both frequented the same cafe for years where we would get our morning cuppas on the way to work and we just ended up chatting one day. I know it can be a bit scary getting out their on your own so I wish you well lovely, good luck. x

[rosewine]

I know there are people on the forum who are from the Isle of Wight and I have a feeling there is a support group. You can find out if there is a support group by contacting Fibromyalgia UK. If you press your moniker which will be in the too right hand side of the and at the top and scroll down you will see "people near me feature" and you might find someone else with fibro lives very near and might be happy to meet more be a PM or phone friend. Good luck.x

[Dianne51 in reply to rosewine]

Thank you I will try it. Hope you have a good year xx

[Rose54]

Hi

Welcome to the normally lovey sunny Isle of Wight

Their is a support group who meet in Ryde which is not far fro East Cowes

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

hi Dianne,

sorry to hear that you are feeling so lonely and isolated since your move. There are a few support groups on the isle of wight - you can get their contact details by contacting the RC using the web form

fmauk.org/contactsmenu/supp...

a way to make new friends and a fibro support network at the same time. xxx

[Dianne51 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thank you I will check them out . Xxx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Evening there is a fibro support group islefindit.org.uk/listings/... not too sure how far you are from this , or is there a community hall nearby they seem to have events going on i.e. Coffee mornings people selling crafts produce that take place once a week. Glad to see you have posted again there might be some members reading your post that live in your area, I visited as a child it's a lovely place to live , I'm sure lots of events will take place doing the warmer months as well. Take care xx

[Midori]

It sounds to me as if you have the New Home Blues. Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do and often there is an element of depression in a new area, specially until you manage to find your way round. If you are nervous about venturing out, why not contact the Fibro Group and see if anyone would visit you at home, so at least you'd know someone when you pluck up the courage to attend a meeting. I am faced with a similar problem too, as I'm planning a move from Hampshire to West Wales probably in late Spring or early summer. The area will be strange, but there are friends there for me.