Wow, I love how many people are on here (not that I’m glad you have FM, I’m just glad that there is somewhere that there are so many sharing vital information)!
I am here to learn as much as possible, to hell and support where I can. Please forgive me if I sometimes ask basic questions sometimes. My girlfriend doesn’t know I am on here but she has been a sufferer for a few years so has already helped me understand loads. Maybe I can help some of you guys understand things from a supporter’s point of view if you wanted.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts.
It is really good to see you on here helping support your girlfriend. Please do not feel bad about asking basic questions. Given the number of new members you are probably asking what other people are wanting to ask so you are doing them a favour as well. It is nice to see things from a supporters point of view as well xx
Hi Gav~ do you have any brothers in Minnesota? LOL! Just thinking your girlfriend is very lucky. It’s great that you want to find more info so you can support her. I say “ask away!”
its great of u to try to find more info. there r alot of people on this site with many different things going on other than fibro. as u have seen the r lots of discussions on many different subjects. i hope that u find what u r looking for.if not ask we r here to help
Your girlfriend is a very lucky girl. Not many would take the time to find out what they can about Fibro. Kudos to you! Some advice - keep an open mind and understand that your girlfriend may not be able to do the things you want to do, and if she does- it may cause her to have a bad day the next. We all differ in what aggravates our conditions, and what didn’t before, may tomorrow. Know that depression is a side affect due to not enough sleep and her crankiness is not aimed at you. She’s just tired and in lots of pain. Just being there for her is the best medicine!
GWH, please feel free to ask away… You will see everyone is so helpful & supportive !!!
Your girlfriend is so lucky to have you … It’s hard to find a friend or even a family member who wants to learn what they can , so they can offer much needed support as possible !!!
Thankyou for caring
Hugs & blessings
I agree it is nice to have someone on the other side wanting to understand what we fibo people are going through. Your a really good friend to want to help her! She may have days where she feels ok & may want to do things. Never plan anything in advance since u never know how she will feel physically or mentally on that day. If she has more bad days than good days I would encourage her to talk to her doc to change her medication until she finds something that works for her. Also if you have a pool in your area I would suggest aqua aerobics. You don’t feel any pain when you are weightless. Try to find a heated pool it feels great. There will be some days that she will need a shoulder to cry on & it’s good to know you’ll be there for her. I hope her family is as thoughtful as you!
Oh wow wow wow!! Thank you for all the replies!! I am overwhelmed to have such lovely replies. I am glad that it’s a good thing that I’m eager to learn about FM. I have now told my girlfriend about me being on here and she was so pleased and quite taken back with it.
I assume this will reply to all of you. Thank you again. I love the tips you’ve already given! Let me apologise for my typo’s in my post as well, I write these using an iPod touch!!
I cannot tell you how much she means to me so learning and understanding a little about this is the least I can do and now you lot will help me do that! :)) xx
Wow, Gav, you're a supporter and not a sufferer? What a great friend you are for coming on here to learn more! This site has sooo much info to offer. If you just listen to the conversations, you'll learn so much about what your girlfriend is going through. She will be so much helped by your support and knowledge. That can be almost the worst thing for some fibro sufferers to go through, no support or antagonism to their illness. So I truly mean it when I tell you how important your support will be to her and how she deals with her illness.
Welcome to our spot. If we can help you in any way, please ask away. We're happy to help you and are delighted to see a supporter come here to learn more.
Thank you! I’ve been watching and reading conversations and learning a lot. I may dip in and out of some to ask stuff and I will post some stuff from a supporter point of view. I have felt so welcome and learnt so much already. Thank you to everyone on here!
Hi Gav,how comforting that you are giving your Girlfriend all the support she deserves,well done,be proud of your self,you have a good heart.and feel free to ask away,Hugs to you and your Girlfriend x