For what ever reason, if you're lonely as heck, it'd be nice to hear from you.
As per Britney, "this loneliness, its killing me"
How are you today? x
Loneliness is the biggest issue with person with chronic pain and other health problems. You lose yourself and confidence. Your old self is gone and you try to adjust to your new life and body.
My… read more
It was one of those days that go on forever. The pain hangs on you like a heavy drape. When you have used all your nornal remedies and yet you suffer. None of your fall back distractions are offering much relief
I went to music for escape. I made a playlist of my life
The song my father used to sing to me as a child.
The music that was playing when i first kissed a boy..
The country western music when i took a line dancing class. The memories unfolded snd the pain drifted off like a lifting… read more
I'm finding myself to feel very lonely and alone recently. The antidepressants help with the general sadness but not that feeling of always feeling so lonely. I don't have many friends anymore since this all began and my partner doesn't understand it at all, he's around less and less these days too. How does everyone cope with the loneliness that comes from chronic illness?
I agree at times you feel very lonely and yes you sit there and cry from time to time but my children keep me busy and I have a very good best friend although she tries she doesn't understand what I… read more
Antidepressants don't help, tried them all,amplify- I gained 100lbs doubled my normal stopped it. Nauseous from pain and can't eat, now wt 88 lbs . Terrible insomnia, I have no family, in isolation , lonely, was in an abusive relationship 10 yrs , I ran away from it April 2020,alone next 3 yrs- COVID. My PCP is now so busy, I am dismissed by the doctor and staff as too much trouble??!! I have significant arthritis and deg. bone dx. Have developed migraines, double vision, BP is alarming, I… read more
Is there a concierge at your health insurance office you can call? I have one through Highmark and she is a nurse with alot of help for where I live.
Was only diagnosed a few weeks ago and I'm really not coping very well! Am I just going through the motions and will start feel better about things or is this it?
Thank you @A MyFibroTeam Member, that's really helpful to know - we have a really good health food shop 10 minutes away so will pop in and see them😊 Xx
How do you deal with the loneliness ? I used to interact with 200+ people in my teaching day, now I barely get out of the house. My family is used to supermom, but I’ve crashed and burned and can barely do 1/4 of what I used to do. They haven’t made the adjustment yet either and are inpatient and frustrated with me.
I agree totally! I have a great friend who understands as she has fibro as well. My dog Ruby is my 💓.
I believe pain can cause depression.
I belive that pain limits what you can do. With those limits comes self worth issues and can also cause isolation.
What are your thoughts on the subject?
After all WE are the EXPERTS !
I think pain and depression both trigger each other which makes the pain alot worse than it is
I have found myself trying to find excuses to not go out and socialize, I used to love to go out with my friends and as I'm single it helped to with the lonliness, I feel that this illness is slowley taking away my ability to enjoy life.
All the time coz I haven't the energy to get dressed and do hair and makeup etc. 9 times out of 10 my arms are too weak to do anything, by the time I ve sorted the kids and the house I m beat… read more
UPDATE: Thank you all for your love and support. I wanted to update you guys on how my love life is doing. Shortly after posting this I met a wonderful person. We are still together and still growing strong. I truly believe there's someone for everyone. It is possible to have a love life even with fibromyalgia. The hard part is it takes longer for some of us to find the right one. I hope all of you stay strong. Thank you all for your support.
Ever since my diagnosis I've pretty much been… read more
I am 71 and have not had a man in my life for over 3 years. I do not have much patience, am a homebody and cannot deal with explaining my dis-ease any more. I miss cuddling and sex, but seems I will… read more
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had fibro appear because of trauma from abuse. I recently went to a doctor that said that my fibro was a result of the trauma I experienced in my life and it has made me distrust everything around me even more than before. I was in an abusive relationship for a long time and finally managed to break off all contact over 2 weeks ago, today I made a mistake and contacted my abuser because of the loneliness of Valentine's day. I didn't want to do it because I'll… read more
Hi there, so sorry to here of all your abuse...I had to have 3/4 of my large bowel removed in 2006 as I had been diagnosed with a Redundant Colon. As I was recovering at home 6weeks later my 1st… read more