Some days are so foggy that it is better to laugh than cry!!! That happened to me at the last post. I could barely think! It took forever for me to say what I intended to say!
And to make matters worse, I kept obsessing on finishing the post, no matter what!
There were two reasons why I had to quit my job. One was I could not withstand the pain while trying to do my job. I needed to lie down more times than not. I needed heating pads, ice packs, salonpas, ointments, patches ….. The other reason was that I was not cogzinent enough to handle the job. What about you? What was the reason or reasons that you had to end your career? Although, there are so many folks that cannot stop working, their income is essential. I cannot imagine what that is like! That would most likely entail added stress, which is one of the factors that causes fibromyalgia to feel that much worse. Stress can surely cause fibro flares. What are your fibro flares like? What other factors make them worse?
When I experience a fibro flare, it is usually caused by one or more of these factors:
Worry, stress, overdoing, expecting my body to function the way it did pre fibro, too much exercise. Unfortunately, I don’t need much discouragement in that area!) Ha Ha
That would be the same as setting goals to accomplish that are probably too lofty.
Remember the spoon theory by Christine Miserandino? One of her main points is that if you use all of your energy in one day, you may suffer from the consequences. I love to read her essay ever so often because it is so true; and the best part is her humor!!! If I had not found ways to laugh at the situation, make fun of myself in kind ways, I would not have arrived at this point in the crazy journey!!!
I hope that you either have found ways to laugh at the overwhelming situation, or at least you have found support. Support can come through family, friends, support groups, and especially through people that are experiencing the same proble https://images.app.goo.gl/zX6bf7a1XMN1TFxg9ms. One of my friends that suffers from more complications than anyone that I know, has an unbelievable attitude and sense of warped humor! But the main support for her is her faith in GOD!
Please share your thoughts and your story!
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