Hello,
I am new to this site and so thankful I found it. I am a mid forties wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight. I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia in October after eight long years of struggling with pain, fatigue, and LOTS of other issues. As many of you have experienced I had lots of tests to rule out other conditions which finally led to my diagnosis. This may sound strange but the day/date I received this diagnosis will forever be in my memory! It was a day of validation for me. A day I could look back and acknowledge that there was something terribly wrong all those years! I had really struggled with all the negative thoughts we all go through. " just get over it" "it must be all in your head" "maybe your just depressed" "the pain isnt real". So my journey has begun. I am in a place of learning contentment. To live simply and to learn how to say no to things or people that may cause unnecessary stress. To find joy in the little things in life. I have an amazing husband who is right here with me and wants to learn all he can to help me. I still struggle with being honest about how Im feeling but mostly because this disease is so complex that its very hard to put everything into words. Im grateful to all who share their stories here as I dont feel so alone anymore.( Chronic pain and illness can cause extreme loneliness)as Im sure many if not all of you know.I will continue to read everything I can about fibromyalgia as there is new and changing information often. I wish you all strength and many Blessings on your journey!
Gentle hugs,Dyana