Hi.. Yes... My fibro was brought on from stress.. My daughter had leukemia at 5 years old. She is 26 now... And well. I think I had fibro way before I was diagnosed, 3 years ago. I resisted going on meds. My symptoms got worse, and I was crying a lot. I am on meds... And try to exercise. I am also o
Hard on self. Any bit of stress causes my muscles to hurt and ache. I have learned to pace self. I no longer clean my house every week. I still need to let things go. Have good and bad days. My daughter lives with us and am married 29 years... Yet I still feel lonely. Since. My daughter was diagnosed, any life changing events caused me to be overwhelmed and depressed. I felt physically sick too, a year after my daughter was diagnosed. I also had a younger child to take care of. The weather also affects us. Take care of you, be kind to self. Hobbies are good... I love to color, read, and I crochet blankets and donate to Project Linus. Be well!!

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!

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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!