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Sacramento, CA

Does anyone else have problems with anger? Do you get angy fast?

May 16, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that anger is a common struggle when living with fibromyalgia, with many describing how chronic pain,... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that anger is a common struggle when living with fibromyalgia, with many describing how chronic pain, fatigue, frustration over lost abilities, and feeling misunderstood by loved ones create a much shorter fuse than they had before their diagnosis. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped, including switching medications (such as moving from Effexor or Lyrica to Cymbalta, Pristiq, or Neurontin), trying yoga and meditation to manage stress, attending anger management therapy, journaling to release emotions, and simply giving themselves permission to step away and breathe when overwhelmed. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of grieving a former life, feeling envious of others who can do simple activities pain-free, and learning to accept that anger is a natural response to an unpredictable and exhausting condition rather than a personal failing.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes anger and frustration due to the fact I'm tired of having pain

May 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do too. Very short fuse. I am dealing with taking care of my mom with a type of dementia. So. I am really on edge. I can feel it coming on. Nothing outer control but anger

May 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes sometimes anger can be an issue. I have found that sometimes the meds can cause mood swings and i have changed mine over time and have found that this has helped, being in pain all the time i guess i could say that having fibro for as long as i have had it and the arthritis i would be used to the pain, well not really, i do have a high tolerance for pain and I do keep active, but there are times i find myself frustrated for how my body makes me feel, which can cause again mood swings, you can accept the fact you will be in pain and work through it as best you can or be angry and miserable about whats going on with you and feel even worse, i have found that accepting as best you can and keeping yourself active helps with the physiological and psychological effects of this sometimes very disabling condition. Sending you gentle hugs and healing energies your way, may you have a blessed day

August 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have really bad anxiety which can sometimes manifest as anger.

May 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I definitely do more than before I was diagnosed. I think mine stems from a combination of anxiety and everyone putting too much pressure on me/depending on me. Hugs to you all.

May 22, 2016

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