The first time i posted on here as a newby i was in really bad shape. I had been recently diagnosed with FM and really depressed which made my pain worst. I was at my breaking point and didn't know what to do. After reading all of your responses and other stories on this forum my life has changed for the better. I started doing some of the things recomended, exercising, not feeling so guilty about
slowing down and pacing myself, I asked my doctor for something for depression (cymbalta), and stopped getting so upset about
things and stressing myself out. My pain and depression has gotten so much better.
I also had to change my way of thinking. Instead of feeling that i was loosing my life because of FM, I had to realize that I was not loosing my life it was just a different life. And all of the guilt I was feeling was from having to deal with change. I no longer let people that don't understand what i am going through upset me with their remarks. And I learned that I am not alone.
I wanted to share my good news and let you know that that this forum does help alot of us.
thank you for being there when i needed someone.