Hi I suffer with fibro,spondolsis, burtis and depression..does anyone find their partners find it hard to cope with? My husband finds it very difficult at times with my mood swings. I cry over slightest thing get fibro fig on ..one minute I'm fine next its like I'm on self destruct...
I take citalopram , hrt and blood pressure tabs along with pregablin not that they help much for any of the pain. Would like to hear if I'm not the only one? X
You are deffo not alone. My ex partner never understood and without realising he was really unsupportive. I am now with a partner who does understand as he has Fibro too. I have OA, Bursitis and Depression too and he has PTSD. We are a right pair but it works! I think you need to really try and explain to your partner how you feel and ask for help when needed x
He understands and was brilliant in the beginning..just seems to be lately coming into 3rd year of having fibro wierd ! he has his problems too and im so used to doing nearly everything for him and the kids (only 1 at home now..) I get frustrated when I find things hard to do so he tells me to sit down rest etc ... think he has read so much into fibro he like a mother hen😅 ....I sometimes feel like I'm ruinening his life .!! X ty for your reply really appreciate it ....
Sorry I misunderstood at first. My OH (new one lol) is also like a mother hen at times. I must admit though I am terrible at pacing myself and I am prone to ‘Boom and bust’. It’s lovely they care but sometimes you just want to get things done and then rest. I think it’s hard when you’ve always been active and suddenly need to slow down. Your husband obviously loves you very much x
Hi hun i get crazy moods to laugh and cry at the same time get angry its not easy but try to have cuddles and express why your like it constant pain and sleepless nights. While our hubbys get 8 hours deep sleep a night not surprising why were like this xxxxx
You are not the only one . My first husband didn't want to know. He would not even eead the literature. He would force me to do 3 mile walks every Sunday, get up at 7am every morning and the house had to be spotless and his meals on time, he is now an ex husband. I have a new man we have been together 22 years, he doesn't really understand the condition either but he is not cruel , he just gets a bit huffy if we make plans and then I can't fulfill them, I don't think anyone can fully understand unless they suffer with it. I am patient with him and explain the illness every time he is not english and has never heard of fibro he just doesn't get it.
Maybe explain that it's a type of arthritis?
My hubby used to get really frustrated with my issues. Now we know its fibro he is much more supportive. He does get frustrated at times, usually because hes got his own stresses and not realised or understood. Ive found explaining when hes not so stressed helps. Good luck
My DH has dementia and is barely mobile and even prior to that (I have had problems over 30 years, didn't understand, as neither do my two daughters) He isn't so bad now he does help with some day to day tasks as long as I supervise, but it is diffiicult...When I am really bad and quite snappy withe him asking the same stuff over and over again - he says - if you are in pain why don't you take a pain killer!!
Sleep paralysis? Anyone with fibro find this a problem? 
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