Yes most definitely. Can’t stand too long, can’t sit too long. I loose my energy fast while around others. My hyper vigilance kicks in. I watch everyone....will they touch me? ( my skin feels bruised most of the time, just a pat or light hug hurts) will I say something wrong? What if....
I rather stay home,but my husband keeps me socializing with the world. If it wasn’t for him I would stay bundled in my blankets.

I remember the first long walk i took after along time of not being able to so much of anything. I almost didnt make it back home and nearly cryed when i couldnt get anyone i new to give me a lift back home. I dont think they realized how bad i was and thought silly woman walked to far. Anyway i was out of it for about a week afterwards and learned not to puch myself especially on my bad days cause ill pay for it big time. Listening to your body is a big lesson that i still struggle with because i want to be how i use to be and right now thats not possible. xxo

I do this a lot, I always put it down to my depression and anxiety. Now i think about it, when i'm feeling low my pains are worse so the two definitely are correlated

p.s i would really love a support group near me would make all the difference in the world.

Most definitely 😢. It hurts because people think that you have a chip on your shoulder, & stop inviting you to events. I fear going out, getting sick & not being able to get back home, especially if I push myself to go on a day when I'm not feeling well anyway.