My name is Susan and I have had fibro for 5 years. I have also been dealing with Bi-Polar depression for 20. I am thankful to have found this page because I think it will really help when I need to talk with someone who " understands". I have been struggling a lot with that lately. I am barely working with us causing horrible financial stress and all my friends and family tell me to just " deal with it". I wonder though - what are you supposed to do when you just CANT. I think people think I am just being lazy. I work at home doing payroll work for a large company so they must think well " all you do is sit there all day , why can't you work??" I feel as though I am just chasing my tail. I am on medications to help with both of my issues. I try to take walks when I can, rest when I need to and I have just recently been trying to relax with breathing techniques. I cried most of Saturday and I think it helped a bit....just feeling so overwhelmed.
Welcome to the group Susan
I have been out and am trying to meet all the new members. I am glad you found our site it helps to talk with people who understand. Crying does help. Have you had your meds ajusted lately? Have any of your family went to the doctor with you? We have family members who have read things on this site and it helps them understand. I have been of work since July and will not be going back so i understand the financial part. Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for your self.
PB
I started taking Cymbalta 30mg and that helps with the depression not really the fibro though. My mom and husband have been to dr appointments with me also. My mom only started to understand the pains when she was going through chemo treatments. My husband tries but it still puts a strain on us. I am really scared about the financial part. I look at my bills and there just isn't enough money to pay them all.