Oh ladies, Fibromyalgia causes so much anxiety and depression. Fibro isn't caused by anxiety and depression, it is the other way around If you look at some of the fibromyalgia sites, they will even talk about how all the life changes and losses we suffer because of our disease cause both these things. I don't know anyone who could go through what we have to go through and not be anxious, about losing our health, our job, our family, our friends, our abilities, our way of life and on and on. Some of these things do occur, especially the loss of our way of life and this will make anyone depressed. Don't worry, it's a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. In my case it will come and go. I've had fibro and been diagnosed for over 25 years and I still get anxious and have bouts of depression. If you don't take any meds for depression, there are a couple that are used for both fibro and depression that your doctor might prescribe if you are really struggling with it. Please know you aren't alone in this.

I'm the same as you. I have severe pain and anxiety & depression. I just got my fibromyalgia dx in March. The pain is not in my head but everything else is!

I agree as well. I hate it when I turn into a bitch due to pain. Just like Bon, I keep to myself on those days, in fear that I might hurt peoples feelings. I battle suicidal tendencies on days when my body gives up on me and leaves me paralyzed, and anxiety on days when I've been on sick leave and have to return to the office. I've never been like this before.

I agree that being in pain constantly, affects you mentally. I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. It's very stressful.

I actually did read about the MRI findings recently. It was an interesting article. I'm fascinated with your description of fibro being a central nervous system breakdown. I don't recall it ever being described that way using the motherboard going haywire! It makes sense that your emotional well being would be just as affected as your muscles! All I ever get from what I've read and discussed with my doctors is depression, over and over again. I've gotten so disgusted with it, I don't even mention it anymore because the first thing they want to do is throw an anti-depressant my way, and I'm sick to death if taking medications!