Hi I'm cat and I'm new here.

Why hello cat and welcome! !
So sounds like you stay busy and positive inspite of your fibromyalgia. When were you diagnosed and what are some of your tips for dealing with fibromyalgia? Did you get a chance to read fibro 101 yet? It's the first thread on the page and has great info! !! Oh by the way I gave you a subject so more of our fabulous members will pop in and get to meet you.

Do enjoy your weekend and look forward to hearing more about you.

Michael

Life is not easy for any of us. People with Fibro are truly stronger then most normal people. I was bedridden for many years off and on total about ten or more. People made me feel like dirt. It was in my mind and so on. I can tell you all about that another time, but right now here are a few things that might help:

I wish you all luck. My fingers hurt so I hope you don't mind mistakes. It is hard for me to go back and correct things.

I try real hard, but it is difficult. I found if I stay out of stressful situations I do much better. Also I get out of the house and I do something physical each day even if it is just walking and window shopping. I always put on my make up and try to keep myself well groomed if I don't I start to isolate myself and I stay in and feel sorry for myself. I have two cats. When I didn't have any pets I noticed I did a lot less. I think pets give up the opportunity to stay in better shape. We have to do things for our pets, and we exercise them in turn are exercising our body's. Pets also put us in a better mood. I always try new things, and remember to stay social. Sometimes you have to get away from the fibro message boards to do that. No offense but sometimes others bring you down. The hardest part of fibro in my eyes is getting up and dressed. Find some hobbies. Do something you always wanted to try like painting or just get out of the house. When I feel bad I always try to do something nice for someone else. It takes my mind off of my depression and or pain.

Hi, Cat, and welcome! I love HealingWell and have been here over nine years. This forum is much more positive because we discuss things that help us. I have had fibro for 27 years and have had a full and enjoyable life in spite of it. I always try things instead of telling myself I can't do something and 99% of the time I can do it. So I do live a fairly normal life with fibro.

Everything you said about pets is true. I have a puppy and two feral cats that keep me busy. The big advantage to me is they give unconditional love. They don't judge you. They love you no matter what. So they deserve our love and, in trying to make them happy too, we end up helping ourselves. I couldn't live without my pets.

I use ibuprofen with food, Tylenol, magnesium malate, vitamin D3, and a prescription muscle relaxer that has helped me significantly called Robaxin. These, along with daily stretching exercises, daily walking, and pacing myself when doing things has helped me lead a good life while having fibro.

I see Michael referred you to Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are links about fibro and you can learn more there. I'm still learning new things after all these years. There are links about the supplements I mentioned and how they work in your body so you might be interested in that. Also, there is a great link about how to maintain a positive attitude when you have chronic pain. We all have down times so when I do I read that link again.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine