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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Macquarie, AU

Eg I don’t care about some decisions
OR I just don’t feel connected to people as strongly as usual
OR I’m upset but too tired to cry

It seems to gappen in a fibro crash that I feel so little for things and it doesn’t feel like sadness but pure exhaustion.

April 23, 2018
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Members connected deeply over the experience of extreme fibromyalgia fatigue that leaves them emotionally numb, describing it as the body... Read more

Members connected deeply over the experience of extreme fibromyalgia fatigue that leaves them emotionally numb, describing it as the body shutting down nonessential functions when pain and exhaustion become overwhelming. Several members shared practical coping strategies, including recognizing when to rest without guilt, thinking of energy like a battery that must be carefully budgeted throughout the day, and using tools like magnesium or simply heading straight to bed when a crash hits. A recurring theme was the isolation and hurt that comes when family members don't understand or make insensitive comments, met with encouragement to forgive, communicate boundaries clearly, and find humor and grace wherever possible in this difficult reality.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I hear ya... bad enough it’s draining your energy and heading to bed is best it’s tough when your hurting mentally as well. I too get my feelings hurt, I’m learning that whether intentional or not I just say Lord let me forgive them for they don’t understand... maybe if you let them know how hurtful their comments or giggles are to you they can become aware. I certainly wouldn’t want to hurt someone intentionally. I know I walk very very slow so when my daughter, who by the way was carrying her new baby at 40, and I walked across the street from the hotel to a thrift store my daughter said dang mom we should have drove I laughed so hard 🤣🤣🤣 we always make each other laugh. I hope you can find humor in all this and I pray your family become a lil more sympathetic to your new way of life because that’s what it is. I wish you smiles joy & peace 🙏🏼❤️ Love & hugs 🤗

April 25, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sometimes the exhaustion just gets THAT bad that its like your body starts shutting down unnecessary functions. Hang in there ❤️

April 23, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Absolutely, sometimes your body is just so taxed with pain there's no room for anything else. If you’re looking for info on chronic fatigue the movie Unrest on Netflix is helpful 😊 hang in there!

April 26, 2018 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes oh yes ! just means my body is so over tired ! smooches pooches

April 23, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I feel that way. Just kinda zoned out, hurting, tired, foggy; I have to make myself respond to others. I'm not depressed, just trying to deal with widespread, all-over pain.

April 23, 2018

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