Fibrorage

We talk all the time about Fibrofog (understandably!) but what about the overwhelming anger and frustration that comes with not being able to do 90% of what we want? 

I know for me this is a real thing.  I keep it under wraps almost all the time, because what are ya gonna do - smack the wall?  Of course not!  That would only make the pain ten times worse.  Scream in the street?  Uh, probably not.  But do I feel like doing these things?  Absolutely!  Sometimes it's particularly bad, like now.  I'm not sure why, but I just want to explode.

Debbie

 

Hi Debbie~

I would think anyone would understand anger in people with chronic disorders and pain and we do need an outlet of some sort. I bury myself in projects like quilting, forum work and grandkids. Others forget their misery in books, music or genealogy. But sometimes the anger can be so bad that it's overwhelming. That's when I would suggest some outside help.

For me I would break down in tears at the blink of an eye...24/7. Anything that brought any type of emotion would make my eyes leak....lol I talked to my doc who is a compassionate person and a great listener. He explained that it's often a sign of depression. Sure, it's no fun dealing with pain and who wouldn't hate it but for the most part we should be able to cope fairly well. Talk to your doc about it and ask if it might be depression. Also, there are pain counselors that do a wonderful job. Many of our members have gone that route and have had wonderful success in dealing with a life like ours.

I hope some of the suggestions help you to a better life. We don't have to be wildly miserable and with a good medical team we won't.

Chutz

I am still feeling the same way as you. I do take anti-deppresents. Could not live without them!!!

Sherrine, I do cry in the shower occasionally, more when I'm really sad. It's a good release, for sure. Screaming in my pillow I'll have to try!

Chutz, I don't think it's depression that I'm feeling, it's different. It feels like a normal response to an abnormal situation, that's just gone on and on for so many years...pent-up, thwarted energy. (Yes, I do redirect it and that's essential. But, as a very physical person, that only goes so far.) What would the term be - psychically thwarted??

I'm not saying I'm truly about to blow or anything, but I do believe in being aware of what's going on with myself, and right now, this is it. Maybe it's the season - I want to be out in the garden, making objects move!! :)

I am on an antidepressant, Nortriptyline, and also Tramadol, which I guess is very much like Effexor in its chemical makeup. So who knows....thank you all for the replies.

Debbie