I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia now for a year and a bit but have suffered since 2005 I have many other ailments
I feel for you. Are you taking antidepressants, too? Perhaps that will help your energy level some. I know that when I am down, all I want to do is just sit and stare. Not a very good way of living. Do you have a pet to distract you? I know you feel terrible, but sometimes taking care of someone else makes one feel like they are worthy of living. Our pets need us and in return, they provide a lot of love.
You are not alone.
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Seenie from Moderator Support dropping by to say hello and welcome two new members, Anabst and fibrohelp! We’re so glad that you found us and I hope you are too. When I see a thread like this developing I get all mushy about Ben’s Friends: here we have two lovely people from different countries, sharing experiences and support. How amazing is that!
Handy hint time at BF Ranch: did you know that if you click on a person’s avatar, their public profile appears? Try it and read what they’ve shared about their disease and their lives. Fibrohelp and Anabst, you both have such lovely, complete profiles that I feel like I know you already. We get people who buck at being asked to share something about their disease experience and themselves, even if it’s done anonymously under a screen name, and with only a rough indication of their location. But I digress …
I hope that you both find the comfort and the support that you’re looking for here. Again, a warm welcome to you.
Seenie from Moderator Support (along with TJ and Christina)
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Yes, I already feel the warmth in this group.
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I and others share your burdens. I’ve only recently been diagnosed with Fibro ( on top of depression and Post-traumatic arthritis in both wrist) and it’s tough. It’s hard to find joy when you are in constant pain, but it does help me that I have my little 4-legged son- Oscar 
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