Hey everyone, so I need to vent a little. I have lately been trying to get back on the healthy wagon, make it a lifestyle and not a crash diet. I am going about things in a healthy way, making better food choices, listening to my body. Well I decided I would try to do some yoga because it is a more low impact exercise (may sound stupid considering I was just laid up for two days on my heating pad throwing up from pain) I am determined to get my body healthier. Now let me clarify that I am not obese at all but slightly overweight, so when I finish this workout I am exhausted and feeling my back pain coming back in a wave of nausea. My brother says to me oh what were you doing all I could hear was the door bumping and it was really loud, essentially. Maybe I shouldn't be upset by this because maybe he didn't mean it in a harsh way, but its easy for him to say considering he was born healthy and is naturally skinny and can do workouts whenever he pleases. He knows I am a little shy about my weight and I don't like to advertise my workouts. It just really hurt my feelings cuz at least I'm trying. He has no idea what its like to walk in pain every single day, some days my skin, hair everything hurts. Sometimes I feel like I am barely breathing but I am trying!
Thanks for letting me vent everyone, just kind of upset and laying down on my heating pad again. Need support from you all who actually understand my pain.
Good for you for trying. Try not to let anyone get you down. The problem is there is little to no sympathy for FMS from people that don’t have it. Plus, there needs to be more awareness and groups for family and close friends so they know how to treat us. Whole foods are essential for us. It keeps us feeling as good as we can. Your efforts are not in vain. Keep trying
Hi, Ahava. You sure are trying and we understand! I am sorry to hear your brother didn’t seem sensitive. It is difficult for family to understand. There is a real lack of awareness around Fibro and the invisible nature of our disorder doesn’t help either. There are a few excellent articles you could print out for your family and friends… The Spoon Theory and Understanding Someone With Chronic Pain-
Thank you so much for the support, I definitely need it. I am not giving up, I am definitely determined to get myself as healthy as I can be. I did yoga today and am continuing to eat healthy, some weight is already coming off so I am thrilled about that! I decided to just pray and let my brother's comment roll off my shoulders, it just is so hard to be the only one in a household that suffers from this horrible disease. You all are SO awesome though and I thank you all for your support, I really have been needing it.
I will also definitely take a look, and have my family look at those articles, Laurie!
