Fibromyalgia and lifting

[StayingStrong85]

Hi all! It’s been a while since I’ve posted something here as been busy posting information and fibromyalgia via instagram and connecting with people and have a lot more of that planned. I did however record this frustration video today about my symptoms and day to day struggling with my weakness with this thing. I really want to share it out so it hopefully makes other people feel more understood but also hear your guys feedback. Anyways here is the link

youtu.be/Ad1ZOQ-JRcI(Not working as expected?)

[ninjananna]

Your video clip explains very well, the utter frustration we feel!! I become tearful and angry with the whole world at times! I have now ventured into CBD OIL and have halved prescription pain killers and come off antidepressants completely! This in itself has made my lifestyle so much better! I still need to "pace" (I really hate that word) at times, but overall I feel more alert and able to do more! Yes, I still have bad days but this is normally after exerting myself the day before! I hope you find your answers, and keep up the good work! Love and blessings to you!!🙏🏾

[StayingStrong85 in reply to ninjananna]

I’m taking the CBD stuff and does help but sadly doesn’t give me the strength back I so surly miss. I’ll get the best balance in the end!

[Hidden]

Hi try the going from picking up two dumbbells with one hand to picking up one with both and even then physically painful.

[Hidden]

Well, I think you are brilliant !!

Your video really shows how frustrating Fibro can be.

It's all about managing it in our own way.

Sadly, we will never be the same again but personally, I felt once I accepted that, things were easier.

It's that word again 'pace' yourself and try not to focus on what you can't do but find ways around it. Oh and rest in between!

You will get there, I promise.

Keep posting the videos, they are brilliant and help raise awareness of Fibro.

Big hugs

Sue x

[StayingStrong85 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much. I will keep posting and in time hope to have the best coping strategy for this condition

[Patdoyle]

Loved your video and you explain the weakness and fatigue so well. The frustration you feel comes across so well. Keep making the videos. Really helps listening to somebody who actually gets it!

[StayingStrong85 in reply to Patdoyle]

Thank you! I just felt I had to post how I was feeling at that moment as it really doesn’t make sense to me but understand that’s the reality of the situation now.

[BoohPear]

Hi. I've just come across your video and I need to tell you that I'm so emotional after watching it. There is so much i identify with and all I can say is God bless you, you are as most of us are, totally frustrated!!!!😿x