Glad things are better. I have accepted (kicking and screaming at first) that my depression and anxiety will be around for the rest of my life. After two years I finally have a good mix of...
I take Meloxicam and Cymbalta and my pain is manageable most days. I don't have any side effects from it. Wasn't sure how much it helped so I went off it...big mistake and liars of pain helped me see...
I use The Honest Guys meditations during the day and I fall asleep to Jody Whiteley's video. I used to have a really hard time falling asleep because I couldn't turn off my brain. Her meditations...
The Honest Guys channel have some great options and so does Jody Whiteley. This one is about healing: http://youtu.be/NIjKfenNStA...
So sorry Hawk that your bad time continues. When anxiety strikes it can get so overwhelming. When my anxiety spikes, I use guided meditations on YouTube to help ground me. I hope it improves for you....
Thanks everyone. I do see a therapist on a regular basis. Although my pain is high today (like a hangover from the emotional meltdown) my emotions have stabilized a little. I don't have many episodes...
I have been diagnosed MDD and Fibromyalgia for close to two years now and still can't get to the right combo of meds. Recently had my Cymbalta increased and then had several weeksof wonderful normal...
I take mine in the morning. In battle such fatigue I don't know what to blame it on... Just upped the Abilify and didn't notice an increase of being tired if that helps....
Nicki, When I was first diagnosed with Depression, I went through a very tough acceptance phase. A great therapist was crucial in getting my mind to the acceptance. In my case acceptance was...
I use it topically but haven't tried internal use....
I used a mix of oregano and wintergreen with a carrier oil on affected joints and muscles. It helps!...
You have to be patient as well. It took me three tries to find the right medicine. One would start to work after about two weeks, and then it would quit working in another couple weeks. Every...
I am a childhood sexual abuse survivor that was only addressed in the last few years. Dealing with everything brought on my depression and then the fibro. Only recently diagnosed with fibro...was...
I think this is directed to the non-FM people that do in fact judge us!!! Sometimes you have to rant!!!...
I have been on Cymbalta 60 mg for a year for my treatment resistant depression. Fibro is a newer diagnosis for me and I was already on Cymbalta. During flare ups the pain is still pretty bad so I am...
I have a lot of myofascial pain and massage therapy is really helping....
I have been using various essential oils to help with symptoms. Just getting started with it but have found oregano oil and wintergreen oil together do a good job relieving pain for a little while....
Sorry Ravioligirl, It is so frustrating. I have been dealing with depression for quite awhile but my fibro is a recent development. Also recently found out about my severe osteoporosis. It is so...