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Posted Yesterday 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I am a new member. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for over 15 years along with CFS, anxiety, and major depression ( I can't imagine why I would be depressed). I have always worked in nice positions in management but due to my illness have not worked in over 2 years. I have looked on other forums and sites to ask others with these types of chronic illnesses what they do to earn a living. I am currently pursuing my BA in Business Management. I have yet to find any reall possibilities for working that I can do from my laptop. Any suggestions here would be greatly appreciated. Best to all!

 

Posted Yesterday 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Fibro Girl,

Welcome to the fibromyalgia forum. We have a chronic fatigue forum also. This may sound strange, but my husband made me call a number that is suppose to teach you how to make good money within your own home. But I ordered two books and dvds to see if this is ligit. They had all kinds of other stuff that they wanted me to partake in, but I stuck to my guns and this costed me 38.00. People are supposedly miraculously making all kinds of money doing this. And it has to do with how many times people click on an ad on a website. So I am going to read it anyway and see.

Depression isn't always about your situation. I have chemical embalance. So no matter how good I got it, if I weren't on my meds, I would be depressed. And it isn't something that will go away. But you can go into remission. With the help of medicatons.

We have a grievgn period when we realize that no, not anymore, can we do what we use to do. And the kicker is that in the meantime we are getting older, so we got that working against us.

We also have other forums here that could maybe help with your other issues. We have anxiety and panic, and a depression forum. So if you get time, you might want to check them out.

Also we have a great thread on this forum called "fibro 101". There is tons of information on that thread. I feel it would be helpful for you...

I sure do hope that you feel better soon. Keep posting. Know that we al care about you...
Hugs, Karen...
Posted Yesterday 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
I guess it depends on how strongly you were affected by your health issues. I'd ask my dr what sort of restrictions he sees there being for you when it comes to working.
Maybe ask for physical therapy. They can show you some good stretches.
Posted Yesterday 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Fibro Girl. Add me to the Welcome Wagon.

Funny, it's the 2nd time today I've talked about my substitute teaching on the forum. From a physical standpoint, it's good because I can generally vary standing and sitting, don't have to lift anything much at all, and, at least where I live, you can always cancel a job if you're having a really bad day.

It would be impossible to support yourself on what I make, but then I don't work all that much. Of course, I don't know if teaching interests you, but it might be better than nothing? - at least, for awhile....it gets me out of the house, and I love kids - and then, there's the income.

Are you completely home-bound?

Debbie
Posted Yesterday 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Fibro Girl,

Finding the right job for a Fibromyte is definately a delicate balancing act. I too have a degree in Business Management. If it isnt too late, however, I would recommend you change to Business Administration. Very similar course load but it is intended for more "upper", thus less physical, management.

My story is neither typical or extraordinary. I battle my Fibro on a daily basis like everyone else. But in order to do my job (Area Supervisor for 12 foodservice locations) I had to get off all the medications. They were contributing to the "fog" and making it difficult to perform my duties. I am a 40 year old man so I can still tolerate the pain......which means I do my best to ignore it. I fight through the fatigue and force myself to get active which helps me build adrenaline. I have alot of tools I use to help with my memory and forgetfullnes. I have a planner and multiple notebooks. I recently upgraded to an iPhone 4s with Siri to set reminders and utilize the Note aps.

I know my relatively young age and my athletic background gives me a leg up on many people challenged with Fibro because they help me push my body.....so my strategy isnt for everyone, but it has allowed me to maintain my income and have as close to a normal life as is possible.

I have tried all of the meds and for me they only made me drowsy and more "foggy" than before.

Good luck and I hope you find a Management position that requires less physical labor and are able to utilize as many tools as you can to battle the fatigue, fog, and forgetfulness.

It can be done.

Posted Yesterday 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
It would be helpful if the OP could provide more information about specific skills and what type of things are interesting and what you would ideally like to be doing.

The internet these days provides huge resources for finding contract work doing all sorts of things - work you can do from home.

Terry
Posted Yesterday 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Work is necessary for some of us, and takes special considerations and scheduling. I still work at a professional job, and have good days and bad days. Though, if I am being honest, since I started the effexor, my bad days are far better.

Look at the job market and what you can reasonably do where you are located and given any limitations you might have-then train for that. The market is rebounding, slowly, but there are an awful lot of trained people still out for the count. Hopefully, if you prepare well and plan well, and then get into the search at the right time as well as have some luck, it will work out. Finding a good job that can last takes a lot of time and planning these days, it really does.

Good Luck!
Posted Today 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the welcome from everyone. I will definitely check out the other forums related to my accompanying illnesses. I so appreciate all of the suggestions. I have a background in sales, marketing, management, HR and training and development. With all of the great suggestions I now have a few more ideas in mind. Thanks again not just for the reply to the post but for the support and helpful information. My best to all of you.

 

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