I quit full time last year and still need same income. I work 6-7 small part time jobs. Allows time to recoup and I make same money. I do some elder assistance. Temp jobs in my dental field. A little bookkeeping and occasional lawn and weeding job. I'm much happier and feel more relaxed and rested.

I've had to reduce my hours to 16 hours a week. I've been off work since April. I've gone back to work ..phased return ans I'm struggling with that but I'm relieved that my employer has agreed this and it's taken a weight off my shoulders. I couldn't possibly work full time now...but I'm not ruling it out for the future. I hope to be able to work full time again. I love my job and my colleagues. I will be doing 4 hours a day over 4 days. I have Wednesdays off to recover.

I do work full time, I do my best not to get too exhausted, I work in a call center, so it is more mentally exhausting than physically, I have worked in the local trauma center since 1988....I have heard that Fibro patients can get disability, I do not know how difficult it is though. Take Care.

aww hun, i have been in the kitchen (this particular one)for 3 yrs, and just after i got diagnosed, my pain immediately took off, SKKyyy HIiiigh.You jus need to draw ur line, don't be afraid to ask for help or delegate it if possible. Luckily i work in a kitchen with a women that has the same FMS and we take care of eachother for the heavy lifting etc. And i have to say that the 2 men that reside with us online lol, they are aware and help to take care as well.

I live in Canada and am on disability for fibro and depression. The chances of ever working again is slim.