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Posted 9/24/2012 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Living with fibro is a challenge, but dealing with it in a positive way gives me control. I am no longer a victim.

Taking time to exercise does pay off...walking gives me more energy, it gets me outdoors and the fresh air, nature and sunshine make me smile. :)

Doing my deep breathing and meditation has helped ease my pain. Relaxation therapy has become a part of my life...a ritual I'd be lost without.

I have learned when I'm busy doing things I enjoy, it is hard to dwell on pain.

I also learned to let others do for me or help out when needed.

Pacing myself is something, I still struggle with but am better than I used to be.

Taking one day at a time, I've learned life is still great...even with pain. yeah   I know I have to continually pysche myself up...but if that's what it takes, it is worth it! smilewinkgrin   Positive thinking works!

What have you learned from living with fibro?

Hugs, Robin

 

Posted 9/24/2012 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I love what you said, Robin, and don't have a lot more to add.
I will say my faith helps me a lot in dealing with fibro and other issues.

You had a great post! Positive thinking is important. Some people call it 'PollyAnnish,' but it's nothing like that. It's seeking the best in the middle of the worst!
Posted 9/24/2012 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
the single biggest thing I have learned, is that nobody "except" somebody else with Fibro, has any idea about what living with Fibro is like !!!

Fish

Posted 9/24/2012 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Listen to my body when it is trying to tell me something. My brain is not the best indicator of what I feel.
Posted 9/25/2012 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
I learned how lucky I am to have the job I do. I have a flex schedule there. And I learned to enjoy volunteering my time for my sons non-profit youth football team.
I love watching them play and helping to raise money so they have proper equipment to play with.
Posted 9/25/2012 9:14 AM (GMT 0)
I've learned not to take the "good" days for granted.
Posted 9/25/2012 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
I now take pride when I can do the small things that others take for granted (work an 8 hr day) and I have learned to stop and smell the roses :)
Posted 9/26/2012 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you one and all. Have had fibromyalgia since early 1970s before it became so known. Also have osteoarthritis. I am 57 ... 58 in a month. Had left knee replaced six years ago. Have alot of bad days. Had to stop the 9-5 job. But today work as a crossing guard and work few hours at elementary school. Keeps me going. Today was very debilitating and had to cancel my day. Have had fibro flareup 3 days and it got bad.

Keep the faith. I try to remember I am not alone. Unless you have chronic pain, it is hard to understand. Life is a struggle sometimes but we have to fight.

Thanks for being there,
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