# Support **URL:** https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/c/support/10.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [My fur baby and family](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/my-fur-baby-and-family/13680)
**Author:** [@Freedom](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Freedom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/my-fur-baby-and-family/13680 "2021-06-30T17:26:49Z")
Some of you know about my little dog Max. He’s a chihuahua. He is showing signs of a collapsing trachea. This dog, at times, has kept me surviving. The loss of him will be enormous. Then one of my sisters sent one of… --- ## [So angry at fibromyalgia](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/so-angry-at-fibromyalgia/13616)
**Author:** [@sunny](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/sunny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/so-angry-at-fibromyalgia/13616 "2021-04-28T15:54:58Z")
I am so sick of having this chronic illness. I just want to be able to have one whole week of no pain. To able to be myself and enjoy my life. I am just so sad right now and am tired of having to smile. RANT OVER !!! --- ## [So this is it?](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/so-this-is-it/1085)
**Author:** [@Ammahlie](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Ammahlie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/so-this-is-it/1085 "2021-04-14T10:48:11Z")
I hope this will all make sense cos I'm a bit foggy but I just cannot accept this! I have been suffering with pain & mobility problems in the extreme for 2 years now. I got the flu but the pain just stayed. Before this t… --- ## [Giving Ourselves Credit Each Day](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/giving-ourselves-credit-each-day/5335)
**Author:** [@SaraZ553](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/SaraZ553)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/giving-ourselves-credit-each-day/5335 "2021-04-08T14:15:44Z")
I'm been starting this new process everyday when I go to bed where I think of 3 things I should give myself credit for accomplishing each day. It makes me feel thankful for being able to do things, feel proud of myself … --- ## [Moving forward](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/moving-forward/13588)
**Author:** [@Roe](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Roe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/moving-forward/13588 "2021-03-31T22:56:17Z")
I’m 67 and have suffered with fibro for over 10 years. Enough is enough. I have decided that the severe pain,depression,inability to lose weight because the joints have become deconditioned has to stop! I went to a pain … --- ## [How is anyone suppose to make it?](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/how-is-anyone-suppose-to-make-it/13554)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/how-is-anyone-suppose-to-make-it/13554 "2021-03-08T01:07:59Z")
I don’t think I have ever tried so hard and failed so bad. I have been out of “official” work for 8 years now. When my 3 were still home, I got child support and they also helped out some and I had various projects goi… --- ## [An update . .](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/an-update/13529)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/an-update/13529 "2021-02-15T22:42:33Z")
Haven’t been posting lately, but have tried to keep up with reading at least some of the posts. Been trying to focus on me more the last couple of weeks. I was trying to work on some decluttering/cleaning tasks that ha… --- ## [What a year](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/what-a-year/13491)
**Author:** [@Rosellas](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Rosellas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/what-a-year/13491 "2021-02-03T10:05:09Z")
Apologies for any TMI and thank you for those who are listening :heart: Golly this year is already throwing medical bills and more unexplained symptoms at me!! The last two weeks I’ve topped up my B12, had an iron infus… --- ## [Having a rough week](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/having-a-rough-week/13513)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/having-a-rough-week/13513 "2021-02-02T18:36:22Z")
I have been having daily flares, sometimes pain, sometimes fatigue, sometimes both. This morning we had extremely heavy fog - you knew the neighbors house was next door, but you couldn’t see it fog - and one of my first… --- ## [Flare up rant](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/flare-up-rant/13506)
**Author:** [@JM\_Mojo](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/JM_Mojo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/flare-up-rant/13506 "2021-01-30T11:32:40Z")
Hi all This is my first post on here apologies for the long post. I was diagnosed when I was 13 and I was really poorly when I first first diagnosed. Over the past 20+ years I’ve had good days and bad days and many fl… --- ## [Totally not Fibro related, but I need to talk!](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/totally-not-fibro-related-but-i-need-to-talk/13472)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/totally-not-fibro-related-but-i-need-to-talk/13472 "2021-01-20T01:15:16Z")
I think I am about to win the award for worst daughter of the year award . . . My mom just messaged me - I haven’t hardly even gotten the time of day from her since July and now this - I can’t talk to anyone in the fami… --- ## [Feeling like giving up at this point](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/feeling-like-giving-up-at-this-point/13463)
**Author:** [@Proudmom0123](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Proudmom0123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/feeling-like-giving-up-at-this-point/13463 "2021-01-12T23:44:35Z")
I’m really in need of support right now from people that understand how hard it is to deal with fibromyalgia. None of meds are easing my pain. I have constant stabbing pain all over my body daily. And with the pain comes… --- ## [Yet another one of THOSE conversations . .](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/yet-another-one-of-those-conversations/13444)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/yet-another-one-of-those-conversations/13444 "2021-01-05T23:35:09Z")
I know my grandma means well and I know she is trying to help . . . but I have reached the point that I dread talking to her most days. If it is a day where I am dealing with a lot of pain, if I don’t sleep well or if I… --- ## [Rough time](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/rough-time/13429)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/rough-time/13429 "2020-12-24T03:50:07Z")
I am really struggling today and for a change it isn’t the pain levels that are getting me! This time of year is rougher for me anyway due to family issues and this year things are really getting me down. I was even tr… --- ## [Am I overreacting?](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/am-i-overreacting/13389)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/am-i-overreacting/13389 "2020-12-08T17:04:30Z")
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I have 3 children, the oldest lives in Tennessee with her husband and little boy. They were back about a month ago the finish up things with their home here that sold, so they won’t be back ou… --- ## [Worrying and aching](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/worrying-and-aching/12742)
**Author:** [@N8trluvr](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/N8trluvr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/worrying-and-aching/12742 "2020-11-11T02:14:48Z")
Just super overwhelmed and feeling alone tonight. Tomorrow morning I go for my Social Security disability hearing. A complete stranger who hasn’t watched fibromyalgia, back and neck injuries, arthritis and anxiety slowly… --- ## [Struggling with self worth](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/struggling-with-self-worth/12974)
**Author:** [@Rosellas](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Rosellas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/struggling-with-self-worth/12974 "2020-10-06T05:38:07Z")
Long post - sorry This year my partner and I decided to get married (we have been together for 6 years now, engaged for 2). A few months later and he confesses that he has imagined what life would be without me, being a… --- ## [Going under for the 3rd time - need someone to talk to](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/going-under-for-the-3rd-time-need-someone-to-talk-to/13082)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/going-under-for-the-3rd-time-need-someone-to-talk-to/13082 "2020-10-01T18:55:07Z")
Not sure any of this will make sense but feel I have to talk to someone and since I don’t have anyone in-person, this was the best place I could think of. This may get long, will probably be ramble-y and if it was pen a… --- ## [Frustrated Fibro Girl](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/frustrated-fibro-girl/12676)
**Author:** [@Starr1](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Starr1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/frustrated-fibro-girl/12676 "2020-02-03T02:04:50Z")
Hi everyone…I am new to this site and new to fibromyalgia. I have been coping with its wrath for the past year, but was only diagnosed a month ago, because they thought it might be lupus. My symptoms include pain especia… --- ## [Welcome to Holland](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/welcome-to-holland/12398)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/welcome-to-holland/12398 "2019-10-11T15:05:59Z")
I recently found this poem again and thought it might bless someone else too. It was written concerning having a special needs child. However, I think there are many times in life when we have things change and they do… --- ## [Just so alone](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/just-so-alone/12352)
**Author:** [@cooksalot](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/cooksalot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/just-so-alone/12352 "2019-09-22T12:36:59Z")
I’ve never been able to find close friends since moving to Idaho Falls. So dealing with my Fibromyalgia and then cancer was pretty hard. My husband and my boys have been so good. The worst is when I mourn the loss of fam… --- ## [Struggling to cope - I feel like I am barely surviving, thriving is not even a possibility](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/struggling-to-cope-i-feel-like-i-am-barely-surviving-thriving-is-not-even-a-possibility/12313)
**Author:** [@strugglinginKs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/strugglinginKs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/struggling-to-cope-i-feel-like-i-am-barely-surviving-thriving-is-not-even-a-possibility/12313 "2019-09-08T23:01:59Z")
The last few days have been rough - the pain flared up and my activity levels bottomed out. I’ve maxed out on Tylenol, Aleve and Ibuprofen and it barely takes the edge off. I went to church yesterday and pasted a “eve… --- ## [Feeling very sad and unloved](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/feeling-very-sad-and-unloved/11881)
**Author:** [@Lori4](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lori4)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/feeling-very-sad-and-unloved/11881 "2019-08-15T16:07:40Z")
I am feeling so sad today. I haven’t been on here in quite a long time because I get so overwhelmed with the craziness going on in my head. I can’t make sense of anything right now. Yesterday I was on the phone with my … --- ## [PaperCraft and other Crafting!](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/papercraft-and-other-crafting/5715)
**Author:** [@Margarita](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Margarita)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/papercraft-and-other-crafting/5715 "2019-07-14T08:48:18Z")
Hello everyone I just wondered if anyone did any sort of crafting? I used to with my mum so did have some supplies and until a couple of weeks ago I hadn't touched it since leaving home. Personally I have found it a life… --- ## [In my inbox this morning](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/in-my-inbox-this-morning/12200)
**Author:** [@ranselmo49](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/ranselmo49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/in-my-inbox-this-morning/12200 "2019-07-14T03:53:18Z")
Fibro is unpredictable and I never know what today will be until it happens. Hard to plan like that. It is so easy to not see the forest for the trees, and to wind myself up unhelpfully. I have been working on mindset f… --- ## [Online Prayer List](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/online-prayer-list/12102)
**Author:** [@Shatosa](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Shatosa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/online-prayer-list/12102 "2019-05-04T23:58:43Z")
I belong to an online prayer group. It’s my understanding this list goes around the world. If any of you have need of prayer, message me and I’ll get it on the list. Shatosa --- ## [Depressed after doctor’s appt](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/depressed-after-doctor-s-appt/11932)
**Author:** [@Debstinydogs](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Debstinydogs)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/depressed-after-doctor-s-appt/11932 "2019-03-29T23:08:28Z")
I’m newly diagnosed with fibro. I have a positive ANA, but subsequent test was normal (double strand something) so dr feels that meant no RA or lupus. I asked dr, who is my family dr, if I should see a Reumatologist or N… --- ## [Going Back to School online](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/going-back-to-school-online/11038)
**Author:** [@SheilaErin](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/SheilaErin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/going-back-to-school-online/11038 "2019-03-18T18:39:44Z")
Hi. I’ve been Disabled for 20 years and am thinking of going back to shool online --- ## [Positive News Abt American "Opioid Crisis"](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/positive-news-abt-american-opioid-crisis/11754)
**Author:** [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/positive-news-abt-american-opioid-crisis/11754 "2019-01-06T19:06:14Z")
I thought this article was very encouraging. It sounds like some sense is finally being applied to the “crisis” the news keeps raving about: Follow the links in the article to even more articles about common sense act… --- ## [Should’ve known!](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/should-ve-known/11737)
**Author:** [@N8trluvr](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/N8trluvr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/should-ve-known/11737 "2019-01-06T04:49:14Z")
I knew at 4 a.m. it was going to be a bad fibro day… why am I still suprised and befuddled by increasing pain as I try to rest and sleep?? So… yeah up and out of bed at 4:15 just to stumble into the kitchen for ice packs… [Previous page](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/c/support/10.md) [Next page](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/c/support/10.md?page=2)