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Cross Plains, TN

This is Holy Week for Christians such as myself, and there's so much that I want and need to do this week to honor Christ! There's activities scheduled for much of the week in addition to doctors appointments and other to-do lists. My son and his girlfriend are coming home this weekend and I don't want to disappoint them by feeling so listless and achy all of the time. I live with my parents and all of our family will be here this Easter Sunday to eat and visit. I just don't know how to handle… read more

April 10, 2017
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Members rallied around someone feeling overwhelmed about managing Holy Week activities and Easter hosting while living with fibromyalgia,... Read more

Members rallied around someone feeling overwhelmed about managing Holy Week activities and Easter hosting while living with fibromyalgia, offering both spiritual encouragement and practical strategies. Several members shared tools that have helped them navigate busy periods, including delegating cooking and cleanup to family, breaking the week into manageable single days instead of viewing it as one overwhelming block, preparing what can be made ahead and frozen, using heat therapy like wheat sacks for pain relief, and setting firm boundaries about what they can realistically handle. A recurring theme was the importance of being honest about limitations without guilt, recognizing that showing up with authenticity and self-care honors both faith and family more than pushing past physical limits, with the original poster later sharing that taking it one day at a time allowed her to enjoy a meaningful Holy Week with family support.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Know your limits. Don't over book yourself. Find time to have a wooosaaaaa but still have energy to make it to your events. On busy weeks I have to break it down to one day at a time. If I look at the whole week I will crash. It's like my brain processes it as immediate stress or anxiety.

April 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

A wheat sac is made from a small piece of material about 40 by 18 centimeters fill with wheat and you place in microwave for about 3-4 minutes depending on strength of microwave with a glass of water to give a little steam and stops the bag bursting. I use mine all the time, I probably heat mine about 10-18 times a day very soothing. I have one at my back right now. If I have trouble sleeping ( which is most nights) I am up heating my sack at least five times. I do hope this is helpful.

April 11, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi there, I mean to say when telling you how to make the heat sacs just add about one cup of wheat, and the sac should stay warm for about 1-2 hours. I can't do without mine even before I go out in the car I heat up my sac.

April 11, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I feel you. We have several events this weekend, including hosting. I try to 'let go' of some of my need to have it all 'perfect', I take breaks and I ask for help! People bring stuff and my husband helps clean up. Worse come to worse, I take a break when people are at the house. Sometimes I just need a few moments of quiet and rest to recoup

Goodluck!!!

April 11, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

First and formost prayer is essential. Pray about your honey and let God hold your hand and guide you. He will show what He wants you to do each day. When He says enough, time to rest; then enough and rest my sister in Christ Jesus. He doesn't want us pushing ourselves past our limits. Only do what your body can handle and that's it. If your family can't understand, then also pray they will understand. My sweet sister...take one day at a time love! I'm praying for you honey! Gentle hugs! XOXO ♡♥♡♥

April 10, 2017

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