I feel like I have the flu every day. The aches, pains, and headaches are unreal. I have tried everything to de-stress, but to no avail. My lawyer filed for an appeal in my case and now we just wait to get in front of the judge. I don't know if I am going to make it through more stress. I feel like I am having a nervous break. I cry for no reason, out of nowhere and I am super short with everyone around me. Please just pray for me to be able to calm down. I just want to thank you for having this support, you are all angels for me. I know that i am not alone and I have someone to talk to that understands what I am going through. It means so very much that you are here.
Hi Nikki, I am so sorry you are having a tough time. This fibro sure isn't for sissies. I understand the short temper and crying without warning. I am sending prayers your way and I know things will get better. HUGS!
Ah yes, I remember......... being short or shouting at loved ones, crying at the drop of a hat. If I catch myself doing these I tell my son I am sorry I am cross w/you, or shouting at you, or crying for no reason, it is just too much for me & sometimes things just go haywire. I get a "It's okay Momma, I understand". Which of course makes me feel worse sometimes but at least naming "it" helps. Find a good book to read, lay down in your favorite place w/your favorite blankie, eventually you will de-stress....... works for me.
M
Hi Nikki,
I am sorry to hear of the pain and stress you are experiencing...No knowing what medications you are taking or if any, I just wanted to make a suggestion that you could talk to your doctor about this. It sounds like you are depressed and may need a little help with that. Again I am not a doctor, but can only go by my own experience. This past winter, I too was feeling stressed about preparing a new case for a review on a negative decision from the government for disability. I was dealing with all the emotions and feelings that go with just ending cancer treatment and on the brink of have no money left in my savings. I was crying everyday...My doctor prescribed a mild anti-depressant and it did help and maybe it could help you too get through this difficult time. Also be good to yourself and try and do things that will help you relax...like a nice bath with some nice soft music. I hope you start to feel better soon.
Hugs and blessings
Nikki,
Said a prayer for you just now, and I’ll continue to do that. This is the only place I’ve found where other people really can say they know how you feel and it be the truth. I feel flu like all the time too and I have such a short fuse now. My mom has fibro also and I have to keep reminding myself to be extra nice to her so I don’t stress her out too. You are definitely not alone! I’m so thankful to be able to have people like you and all the other members to talk to, and I’m so glad we can learn from each other and lift each other up!
Hugs!
Karli
Hugs and prayers
You are not alone it's hard but keep doing your best and know that you can come here and find others that are going through
the same and understand and can give you the support that you need, because we can All lean on each other and when
you are at your wits end this group of moderators and loving members give you hugs, prayers and good wishes along with what helps them and some times just to know that some one is listening. Hang in there.. Gentle Hugs, Bobbye
I am sorry to hear you are suffering. It sounds like you are doing lots in trying to help yourself, with distressing and filing an appeal. I am glad that the support and understanding from this community are helping you in dealing with your present situation. I send you hugs and a real hope that you get some relief from your symptoms soon.
What you are going through is "normal" for us. I live alone now but when I was married I know I was very short with my ex-wife and even children at times. I don't like to have that feeling of loss of control. But it does get better. You don't mention how longer you've had FMS etc. I don't imagine you are too new to this because you have a lawyer on your side now. Dealing wtih the courts about diability etc. is enough to send you in a major flare in and of itself. I know one of these days soon it's going to be me going through that. I've been fighting this DD for over 20 years now.I am not sure how long I can continue to work 70 hours a week and still deal with the pain, and oh yes you mention the flu like symptoms. People ask me what FMS is like and i just say it's like have the FLU that never goes away. So when is the last time I have had the flu, I'm not really sure. Don't know if it is the flu or a flare. Just pray, hope, meditate, whatever works for you and whatever you consider your higher power if any for guidance. Seek others, like you do here. It does help. I go to the therapist now twice a week and it helps me. You have your lawyer in your corner to help you fight in one way, now ask for help by maybe seeing a therapist. They are not all very expensive and out of reach. I have bad insurance in general but only a 25 dollar co-pay for unlimited visits to a therapist. So I wlll use it as long as i need it. Hope you start to feel better and start seeing the "light', if your case starts singing your way it will help greatly in that at least your are getting help and getting some consideration.
Good and Keep is informed.
Bobby