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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hey guys things have really been hard lately and as much as I pretend to be ok for the sake of my amazing partner and children my mental health is in adeteriorating situation.. Am stuck on what to do any advice on how to lift up the spirit?
Gentle hugs everyone x

posted January 4, 2019
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Everyone has excellent ideas, the right meds, the right therapist. But if you feel desperate get to the emergency room and don't hesitate or be embarrassed.

posted January 5, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am currently reading the book You Are Not Your Pain by Vidyamala Burch. It's good and it has a CD with it.

posted January 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have always been a positive person but when I got Fibro I started to feel depression and anxiety. It is so out of character for me. It has gotten so bad this last year I have started therapy. I realize that being in pain every day, and loss of who I once was, and all I used to do is reason for depression, but I've noticed that on my flare days, whenever I feel a wave of pain or fatigue come over me, I start crying instantly. I've monitored this reaction for months and am now convinced that the mental/emotional feelings are controlled by the Fibro. My first therapist told me last November that she doesn't know how to help me. This hurt me at first but then I realized that she doesn't know anything about Fibro or coping with chronic pain and that I needed to see a therapist that does. I have an appointment with a new therapist next week. It helps to talk to a professional.

posted January 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you been feeling better?

posted January 31, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Really great suggestions here. Sometimes too much advise is not helpful, so feel free to ignore this.

If you’ve seen a therapist or doctor and have someone helping you but are also just looking for some supplemental reading to encourage you through it, I just wrote a book about that. It’s called “Keeper or Your Life: Actively Trusting Jesus Through chrinic Pain.” By Kelly J Aalseth. I would be curious your thoughts and what is helpful.

If can be found on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0692042245/ref=c...

posted January 7, 2019

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