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Hello I am new to the forum! I'm looking to just get to know people that have the same problems/ issues. I've had fibro for 8 years. I was recently diagnosed with Vertigo and have been flarin up bad! How do you all cope with the really bad days? I hope to become friends online with you all! Thank you for your help!

Hi mousygirl!

And welcome to the family!! By now you are probably an expert on fibro but not by choice. Living with it day to day sometimes seems impossible but with friends, like the people on the forum, we learn to not only survive but to lead a wonderful life. No, it's not the same as it was, but it's still a rich and good time.

I see you have joined in on the daily Koffee Klatch. Wonderful way to meet people. It's also one tiny spot in our day when we not only enjoy some fun and laughter but it's a chance to almost feel normal for a short while....why? Because the 'P' word (pain) is banned...lol Yes, some times we get silly and kid around but deep down we care about each other and will be there whenever someone is at their lowest. We will hang on until you can get back on your feet again and by letting us help you are then strong enough to hold on to the next person who is having a rough time. It's how families work. ;-)

Come join our Chat Night on Thursdays. I'll post about it Thursday morning and also list instructions for those who are new to chats. The times are 6 PM Pacific, 9 PM Eastern USA.

Hope you can join us.
Chutzie

Hi Mousygirl. I welcomed you in another thread but welcome again. We are family here, I call everyone my Fingertip family. It's strange how you can become so close to people you have never met face to face. It's like we fight fibro together.

 

Robin, the fibro 101 isn't back up yet, hehehe. I know the flare has gotten to you.

 

We do try to have a good time on here too, God only knows we have to or we would lose what little minds we have left.

 

I'm glad you joined us.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

Hi, Mouseygirl, and welcome!  You have come to a great place.  We have wonderful members that love to help one another and, as a bonus, we really do care about each other, too!  Just ask your questions and you will get some help.

Well, Fibro 101 is now up at the top of the first page...the first post on the forum.  There are links to good information about fibromyalgia and you can learn a lot there.  I see you have had fibro for several years.  I've had it 22 years and some of this info was new to me when I found it! 

When having really bad days I'll find things to do to help me focus on things other than how I feel.  I also find that coming to the forum and helping others really helps me too.  Also, knowing that the bad day will pass and there are better days ahead helps me.  Keeping a positive attitude and moving forward helps the day pass more quickly.

I am so glad that you found us and have joined in.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  I hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine