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Posted 7/29/2013 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
At one time, I felt I was losing control over everything I took for granted. My health and my ability to function seemed to be going down the drain...it was all so overwhelming. Having fibro along with my other "stuff" was initially difficult to deal with. I wanted my life back and the only way to do that was to change my mindset from feeling sorry for myself to allowing myself to be happy and live.

My physical capabilities have certainly changed, but I try to stay as active as I can. The key for me that has given me some control over fibro is exercise, deep breathing, meditation, try to eat healthy, stay positive as possible, stay hopeful and keep socially connected. Having fun really does help distract pain.

I'm not saying that I never have days where I'm feeling down or overwhelmed, but life seems easier when you feel that you have some control. I feel like I'm functioning better. I don't feel helpless or hopeless. Changing my thoughts and actions have allowed me to be happy in spite of pain.

Wishing wonderful days for all of us. yeah

Hugs, Robin :-)
Posted 7/29/2013 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Can't control the fibro but can control how I react to it. I use different management techniques, such as the ones you mentioned above as well as supplements, trigger point therapy and neuromuscular massage, to reduce and deal with symptoms in such a way that I can get on with life (to varying degrees, depending on if I'm flaring up or not or somewhere in between).

I'm coping much better now than I was 2 years ago - it just took time to learn how to deal with this.
Posted 7/29/2013 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Having a hard time figuring out what works for me. :/

Hope I get there soon.


Xoxo
Posted 7/29/2013 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
I have such a hard time to figure out what works for me too...Starting to take this one day at a time.

Its the exhaustion that gets me, the pain I can almost distract myself from, but the fatigue I never can...If anyone ever finds a way to be positive through exhaustion let me know some tips :o)
Posted 7/29/2013 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 61 and don't have a job to go to so it may be a lot easier for me than someone who works and has children at home. Keeping myself busy is not a problem for me, I have hobbies, projects and keep busy with friends. My hubby is supportive and helps whenever needed.

Starting out each day with a purpose helps me. I set goals that I hope to accomplish each day. I take time to do things I enjoy too and that helps keeps me feel content.

I agree that fatigue ( so can the pain) can really wipe me out at times, and days I feel exhausted or hurting real bad, I don't push. Watching a movie, reading a book and getting a meal on the table is plenty.

Getting together with friends during the week is a must for me. I would be a wreck if I stayed isolated.

We didn't plan this life for ourselves, yet it's the one we've got. How we deal with it does affect the quality of our life. Recognizing our negative thoughts and counterproductive actions and changing them to positive thoughts and actions do help us.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 7/29/2013 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I do have control over fibro.  I can't control flares, but no one can.  We never know when they will hit but the everyday fibro I do have control over.  I now know how much I can do without hurting more, I know what supplements and over the counter things help me keep the pain under control, I do my daily walking, setting goals that I can achieve that day, etc.  Pretty much what Robin does. 

 

Having a positive attitued helps me immensely, too.  I rarely think about how I feel.  If I did, I could start numbering off my many problems.  Instead I live with what I have, since I don't have much of a choice, and enjoy the life I do have.  I have so many things I can do so that's were I spend my day.

 

Good thread...again...Robin! 

 

Sherrine

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