Recently Diagnosed with Fibro...

It takes time to get use to the fact that we have fibromyalgia. It will take time to learn to cope with it. We often go through a grieving process too. I would say to take it one day at a time. Fibromyalgia actually taught me to do this, because I never knew how I was going to feel at any given time.

Do some journaling about your feelings. It helps to center you. Learn to take each day as it comes. Slow down the mind, as the body has slowed down too. Don't expect a lot out of yourself and don't set your goals too high.

Being mindful helps. This is advice I give on the depression forum. But being in the now helps you to not think too much about the things that you can't do anymore. It is all psychological in a way. And yes, physical too.

Do you ever go for walks? It really helps to clear the mind and to put things in perspective. It helps with your strength and energy levels too. You will get a lot of suggestions that work for others, we are all different though and cope differently.

Welcome to the forum. Please check out the first thread called "fibro 101". It is full of all kinds of fantastic information and coping skills.

Take care and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Karen...

BT, just curious (especially since you said you are young) how is the rest of your health ? Your weight ? Your diet ?

Fibro is different for everybody, and many people with Fibro, also have, or develop, other peripheral conditions to go along with it {as if Fibro were not enough on its own !}

Anyway, as you get older, it's not likely that your Fibro will get much worse "in itself"..... however, if you don't take care of your body, with a healthy diet and exercise, it can certainly exasperate your Fibro, and related symptoms. It sure did with me !

Also, keep in mind that once in a while, some people actually beat Fibro so far down, it hardly affects them anymore.

Peace,
Fish

Get mini note pad or use your phone to keep notes and appointments straight.

We've have many discussions here about what helps and the main agreement is eat healthy and avoid foods that make us feel worse. It's a hit and miss thing for us all and not everything is set in stone. What works for one doesn't work for everyone.

Welcome bt118- I can imagine how hard it must be if your in college and young. You will need to make some adjustments in your life style and possible slow down on classes if your wanting to try to stay fairly comfortable with fibro. It doesn't mean you have to give up all your fun, but you might need to make a few changes so your pain is controlled.

Finding that right balance to keep fibro flares down can be a long learning process. I know your busy with school, but if you can allow yourself to find a good book on fibro and read a few pages a night. This will help educate you better on managing your fibro.

You mention this is taking an emotional toll on you. Depression is common with fibromites. I realized my depression is at its worse when my fibro is flaring. The pain sets my depression off. I take an antidepressent which has really helped. I am not sure if your taking one or not ? Sometimes seeing a therapist really does help. Many colleges have a free or reduce therapist in the psychology building.

The the best thing you can do for fibro is exercise. I was amazed how much better I am by doing some. You need to find ways to control your pain and then most other issues usually fall in place. Some of us take meds to control our pain and others use natural remedies.

Try to visit frequent here so you can stay connected. This is a great place to receive support and learn too. I hope we hear from you again.