Sick and tired of being sick and tired

I know how you feel. I had been having some good days, I rate them on a 1-10 scale and was

at an 8-9. Then I went to my daughters wedding which was out of town, was around 7 little grandkids

and came down with a cold on the Wednesday before the wedding. Still had to take part in the

decorating, rehersal dinner, wedding and reception. No one forced me to, just felt as the m-o-t-bride I

should take part. Well it is three weeks later and now I'm down to a '4' and just can't get rid of

the achy fluy stuffed up head tired fatiqued no motivational feelings.

I'm not depressed, regardless of what the docs say, when I'm not hurting I'm one happy mama.

I would like to see these docs and critics live their days feeling like they had the flu, not one day

but everyday. Bet they would be just a tad sad if they thought this was going to be their new life

for the rest of their lives.

How do other people get through these down times?

Well as Scarlet would say, "Tomorrow's another day."

Sharon

I am right there with you! It is so hard at times! Some days all I do is cry because of the pain and frustration of my limitations. My GP put me on Cymbalta yesterday to try to help me with my pain and mood. I hope it helps. Some days I would rather check out than even get up in the morning! But I have 2 beautiful daughters. They are grown now and my oldest just found out she is expecting her first child! That keeps me going!
It is good to know that we are not alone in this! There are others that we can relate to, talk to and share our trials, pains and triumphs with!
It's hard to talk to friends and family sometimes because they really don't know how to relate to what we go through on a daily basis.
Hugs to you and I hope to make many new friends here!

Rhonda