vicki
I have suffered from fibro for over 4 years and was completely devestated physically and emotionally. The biggest frustration was with Drs., family and friends who could not understand how I could be ok sometimes and be in so much pain at other times and "look just fine"....arrgh! BUT, I am doing much better now and you won't believe how I got to this point. I took a hard look at my life and realized how much stress was in it, the primary factors being an emotionally abusive husband, negativity from friends I had outgrown, lack of quality sleep, as well as my own attitude which had degenerated into a sense of helplessness; and having abandoned my efforts to grow spiritually. After a heartwrenching divorce; forcing myself to be accountable for my own happiness; and a giant leap of faith into trusting the Universe to provide me with guidance and learning to trust myself again....the fibromyalgia is almost completely gone!!! Call me crazy, but I truly believe one of the greatest factors of fibromyalgia pain is ongoing stress and eventually the feeling of defeat and hopelesness. This has been the most difficult year of my life. I didn't divorce or let go of old friends because of fibro, I was just trying to reduce the stress and negativity in my life. The relief from fibro pain was a surprising bonus, totally unexpected! I take no medication at all and am doing great as long as I get plenty of rest and keep a consistent schedule, exercise as often as I can. The pain still flares up sometimes, usually when I am stressed out or there is a major weather change. Anyway, something to think about....have you looked at your life lately?......best wishes!