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My pain came on after many years of depression and anxiety. Lots of stress and loss in my life and then when my best friend and rock in life died (Dad) I started experiencing physical pain.
I'm wondering how much of fibromyalgia is onset due to stress and years of emotional pain.
I'm also wondering if food sensitivities and lack of exercise contributes. Although I have changed my diet and started walking, I still experience disabling pain and severe fatigue.
I notice that the lack of love… read more
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Hi Jill,
I think that you are right. I too have had a lot of emotional pain and am seeking a pain psychologist for therapy. It can help to go through therapy to work on our emotional health. I've also downloaded an app called Fast Healing. It is a self hypnosis app that takes the listener to a safe place in their mind to relieve stress and most important, relax. I've used it for 4 days now and I don't feel quite as anxious or easily discouraged. My pain might be a little less too. I'm sorry that you are going through this with so little support. You will find a lot of support on this site! If you can walk, get out and walk every day. If you can find an indoor pool with a hydrotherapy program, you will get some relief in the water. If you are on the bed or couch, do some gentle stretches that feel good.
gentle hugs,
karen
I have gone to therapy, but I get more therapy from folks that have fibro. Doctors and counselors don't seem to be that understanding.
I am now at peace with Dad's death and believe my soul will be reunited with him one day.
Thanks for reaching out!
@A MyFibroTeam Member . Anytime, have you read the book Medical Medium? And , I can relate to everything your story says!
Yes! I believe my Fibro was triggered by major stress. Read my story if you would like to, I am feeling a lot better following AW's protocol. I have not completed his 28 day cleanse but I have implemented a lot of supplements he suggest and and it sounds like your body is telling you what you need to do!
They say trauma causes fibro. The loss of your father definitely is a major trauma. I am sorry for your loss. Have you gone to therapy or joined a support group to help you with your grief. That really helped me when i lost my sister. I was in a car accident that is what set my fibro off. Whenever i am under stress i feel alot worse.
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