I don't go out too much either. Just don't always feel up to it. Yet, sometimes I just push myself so that I don't feel housebound all the time. I've come to accept that people don't understand but I am fortunate to have family and friends who do. I have been struggling since 1986 with this and now I seem to just go with the pain. Sometimes it's very difficult though. But as long as I can do some things I do because I feel lucky I am not bedridden. So take heart and do what you can.

Sadly, I live a shut in life style. Going out requires maximum effort and extra meds. I try and find crestive outlets and not just watch TV. My world is shrinking. No more classes or volunteering. My sense of adventure is a stick in the mud.
I decided to purchase an outdoor scooter. I calll it my alll terrain buggy. It goes on gravel and trails. I need the outdoors and sunshine. Now i can once again go for walks with my husband.

Yes when I’m in sever pain or having bad flares, I won’t go out. This condition has taken my freedom away in a sense to go anywhere or do anything I want. I have to gauge I feel day to and c. But, at the same time I don’t want my husband doing everything for me so it’s a balance. Since, the holidays are coming upon us- I need to take care of myself. Sometimes that means saying no to going places or seeing family. Usually, when I go out to the store I get a shopping cart cuz without it I feel like I could unstable. God bless! Have a low pain and gentle hug 🤗 to you all.

I'm pretty much housebound and don't even step outside the front door. I'd say use your mobility scooter and ignore all others who say you are 2 young. They don't know what fibro is like and will never understand your struggle. If that's your way to freedom take it!. I'm 45 and if I had a mobility scooter I'd bling it up and put some miles on it lol

A lot of the time yes either caused by the pain or fibro exhaustion