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Posted 10/28/2012 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
Pain is more bearable when I'm surrounded with people who love to have a good time. I love to laugh and find that laughing makes pain bearable. Laughter does produce endorphins in our brain and for me it seems to put me in an euphoric state of mind.

Just doing something I really enjoy has the same effect on me. I think I'm able to deal better with the emotional aspects of chronic pain because I try to keep myself busy doing things I enjoy. I know I'm also lucky because I do not suffer from depression...my heart goes out to those who do.

I do know that fibro and depression frequently go together, and because trying to manage fibro pain can be all consuming sometimes the depression can go untreated. If you think you are suffering from depression, please seek treatment. I don't wish anyone to be robbed of the energy it takes to deal with fibro, and I wish for everyone to be able to improve the quality of their life.

Wishing us all great days ahead turn

Hugs, Robin

Posted 10/28/2012 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Isn't that true!  We all need some daily laughs. yeah

Our family enjoys older movies and TV shows.  Yesterday we watched a couple of episodes of "Leave It To Beaver."  Last week we watched one of the "Ernest" (remember him?) movies.  It's a great way to relax and get in a few chuckles--and to get my mind off my pain. Sort of a mini vacation.

Thanks for the great post.  I'm trying to 'teach myself' (well, not really-using books and YouTube) to paint with acrylics.  It takes some concentration, and is a great way to leave fibro behind for a while.

Posted 10/28/2012 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
What a great thread--so nice to see something positive!!  The idea of doing things we enjoy, spending time with people who love us, laughter, and learning new things sounds like a great "recipe"--we've got to fight not to let fibro and other health conditions steal all of the joy from our lives!
Posted 10/28/2012 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
What a wonderful post guys... I too paint with acrylics. I have started two paintings, but went to crochetting so haven't worked on them in a couple of weeks. I am out of yarn though and you would think it was a drug. I want to go and get more. But I have to keep my hands busy. I guess painting it will be.

You are right, fibromyalgia and depression can go hand in hand. I, at this time, have my depression in remission. With help of medications and therapy. And a lot of hard work. But it is worth it.

Fibromyalgia can be so depressing as it is a life changer. And sometimes it happens over night, leaving the person wondering what the heck just happened here?

This is good to talk about. People tend to be ashamed of depression, but it is an illness like the others. So if anybody is feeling depressed, please seek help. It can be half the battle of fibromyalgia...

Good thread...

Hugs, Karen

Oh, and I love to laugh too. Comedy is one of my favorite things. And it is contagious...
Posted 10/28/2012 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
Karen: Nice to see another person here who enjoys acrylics! Did you take any lessons? I'm just starting out and using lots of YouTube videos and also have a couple of books. I took art classes wayyyyy back in high school and really enjoyed them. If we had classes nearby, I would consider taking some, but YouTube and the books are very helpful.

  Happy painting!

Posted 10/28/2012 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Painting....that is something I haven't done in awhile...now that it is getting colder, I think I might get started again. The last thing I painted was with water color...I enjoy doing landscapes. You have inspired me to paint again!

Getting my creative juices flowing does help with pain, that is why I write poetry, make seasonal wreaths, sketch, garden and will start painting again. Wish I could knit or crochet, but tried and I'm all thumbs.

Love watching the old TV episodes too...makes me feel like a kid again.

Have a wonderful week :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 10/29/2012 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Robin, have you ever tried those nifty knitters they see in stores? I own a complete set of them and their very easy to use. I've tried knitting with needles but I keep forgetting where I am. But with the hoops I can stop, put a clip on the thread, go do something else, and come back to it with ease.
I love to paint with all types of mediums. I took art in high school and college. I almost became an art teacher. I stopped painting for awhile due to an eye operation I had and hadn't picked it up yet. I've got that old itching in the fingers again....
I wonder if the grumpy fingers will let me do it now?
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