Emotional and psychological issues

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Inspiration - Martha Beck

• By Susan-FibroBlog · New reply May 10, 2013
• 1 reply
• I've been ready Martha Beck for awhile now. I've found that my state of mind impacts my Fibromyalgia pain. So many of us with Fibro feel trapped by our circumstances. I think that is why this one particulair ...

love each other

• By lubyloo · New reply May 9, 2013
• 14 replies
• hi there my inspire family, yes we are a family, I remember our family dinners before the day was up mum would insult uncle bill, dad would be mad ,us kids would be shouted at, then up came the yearly ...

A Small Very Quick Survey

• By VTway · New reply April 24, 2013
• 62 replies
• LearnFMnow and I were discussing this and had the same thought - there are a lot of nurses in our fibro group. Wondering why??? If you don't mind, please post the type of work you were involved in prior ...

boston explosion

• By lubyloo · New reply April 18, 2013
• 15 replies
• dear friends in the usa ,sending prayers for this evil that as been done again in your country,may you get the peace you all need xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxlubyloo ...

advice about my son

• By babybleu · New reply February 5, 2013
• 3 replies
• As many of you know I am a single mom of a 4 yr son. I have had issues with depression with my fibro and have been in the mental hospital several times due to it. In the past my mom has always kept my ...

weather, depression, and pain

• By babybleu · New reply December 29, 2012
• 7 replies
• There has been alot of talk about how our pain increases with weather changes, and for alot of u cold weather is extremely painful. I am on the other end of the spectrum I love the cold weather, I can ...

going to my psyc dr

• By babybleu · New reply December 24, 2012
• 8 replies
• Im going to my psyc dr this smorning, since I came off cymbalta, that was started for my depression and continued for the fm, but since I came off that and didnt get another anitidepressant, my moods ...

When sorry isnt right?

• By babybleu · New reply December 17, 2012
• 6 replies
• What do u say when sorry just isnt right? What do u want to hear when ur tired of hearing sorry? There have so many times I have just smiled and said Im ok, rather than voice the truth, this has been ...

apt update

• By babybleu · New reply December 9, 2012
• 3 replies
• Just sharing I talked to apt manager today, turned in my paperwork from dr, she said she thinks the apt is already empty they would start getting it ready and I should be in b4 the new yr!!! Im sooo excited ...

God is truely amazing!

• By babybleu · New reply December 4, 2012
• 5 replies
• this is so unfair Im gonna spend all my coins doing the happy dance again ha ha But all I can say is Im so very humbled by the power of prayer and gods mercy. Went to talk to apt manager today about a ...

a different type of journaling

• By babybleu · New reply December 4, 2012
• 5 replies
• I learned this when I was in the trauma program. Its affirmations and containment U basically make two containers, can be shoeboxes, folders, hat boxes, anything. One is for affirmations, anything positive ...

better with or without?

• By babybleu · New reply November 17, 2012
• 13 replies
• I was wondering what u guys think? Do u think that having a signifigent other ( spouse, boy/girl friend ect) helps or hurts? I get so lonely and depressed it literally hurts. But reading here and other ...

Spouse and Family Issues

• By Lindberg1927 · New reply November 16, 2012
• 10 replies
• My Chronic pain is so hard on my wife and family. As hard as they try they cant understand what im goi g through. They have to pick up the slack and deal with my being in bed for days at a time. Having ...

over analyzing

• By babybleu · New reply November 14, 2012
• 4 replies
• So Im not sure if this is actually a question or just a self realization lol, Ive been wondering why lately Ive been over thinking every thing. I spent 4 days and 2 panic attacks trying to write my menu ...

Not being able to do things due to pain

• By Lindberg1927 · New reply November 13, 2012
• 6 replies
• I am 60 and retired after teaching 34 years because of severe chronic pain. I was in 2 accidents that left me with burning nerve pain 24/7 I always thought I would spend my retirement years traveling ...

My ambulette experience

• By Canebaby · New reply July 2, 2012
• 3 replies
• Had to have oral surgery last Thursday. Since I can't get in my car anymore decided it would be easier to take a ambulette. BIG BOOBOO. the driver was such a jerk. He stopped in the middle of the parkway ...

My Fiance has fibromyalgia. I'm not sure how to handle it.

• By soulbldr7 · New reply June 6, 2012
• 25 replies
• Hi everyone. I personally don't have fibromyalgia so I am not sure if this is the right place to post. Honestly though, I feel like I am greatly affected by it and was hoping for some kind of support ...

Where to look for a support group in your area

• By VTway · Posted April 17, 2012
• 0 replies
• I was just hoping to locate a local support group for one of our new inspire members and thought I would post this site for everyone. Go to www meetup.com and from their homepage search for fibromyalgia ...

Stomping my feet today

• By lissmama · New reply October 27, 2011
• 4 replies
• Today I am having one of those days rainy and feeling the pain. I know that part of my angst is some shifts in medication that only patience can cure but a few minutes ago I found myself frustrated. It's ...

Sorry Have Not Been In Touch

• By Clark-C-C · New reply September 27, 2011
• 2 replies
• I must apologize to all my friends on here. I have not been online much these past 4 or 5 days. I worked all day Saturday in the yard and did way to much after fixing my friends car on Friday. Anyway ...

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