Just fed up

[Hassell7]

I have fibromyalgia, n lupus as well, also I suffer from really bad anxiety, there are some days I can't leave the house, days turn into weeks...I am having a huge problem with my joints, they feel like they are popping out, and my anxiety level is through the roof...soooo Frustrated!

[GeminiDancer Major Contributor]

Hello Hassell7,

Welcome. I'm so sorry you're facing such serious and debilitating health issues.

The pain with your joints sounds awful and would cause terrible anxiety. Feeling incapacitated is so incredibly frustrating.

Have you ever tried EFT (emotional freedom technique)?

I haven't done it much but have read some people have success with using it for pain relief. The few times I've tried it for anxiety, it has helped calm me down in the moment at least.

I hope you're able to find some relief and rest. Sending positive thoughts.

[willingtoheal Volunteer]

Hassell7 im so sorry you are going through so much in your life. Pain can increase anxiety. I'm sorry you haven't been able to leave the house.

I'm not sure where you are located but does your city offer dial-a-ride? It's s taxi service that you can sign up for that offers rides within a city for $2 25 each way. Didn't know if that would help. For anxiety what's helped me is walking At a park, writing in a journal, learning breathing exercises, reading the anxiety and phobia workbook by edmund Bourne, self affirmations. I hope some of what I wrote helps you. Take care.

[Lindyloo53 Volunteer]

I have fibromyalgia. I don't have lupus and it's a bummer you've been hit with both. I do have chronic fatigue syndrome though and that can mean some days/weeks I am at home on my bed. The pain from fibromyalgia is enough without the popping joints. Have you visited your dr about this recent problem. You may need to see a specialist.