Is crankiness just part of it or is it just me not handling things very well. Seems I have no patience any more and snap at folks no matter how hard I try not to...out of frustration, I guess. Suggestions please!!

Yep... I think so, not so much a symptom of FM but an after affect or result of FM..

Think about it, your in pain and weak and miserable all the time, it's only natural to get cranky.. I used to be so happy-go-lucky all the time, now sometimes I could just slap my own reflection...Ha Ha

Can't help it man...I used to go jogging when I was irritable or cranky in the past like from PMS or whatever, but I can't now because of my back. Maybe you could try it. It works real good...Endorphins I guess...

Lj

geez i thought i was the only one who became a bear when all this happened to me that is why i slowed down on leaving my house cause i just couldnt control my anger sometimes and it wouldnt take much to set me off, i really blew it at the grocery store one day i told the lady checker to quit talking so much and get a move on or my bread would be moldy by the time i got out of the store, plus it really embarrases my family when i do stuff lke that but they just dont relize how it angers me, or that i cannot control it, guess i need to take a double dose of my anti depressant before i leave the house to go into public haha.

Excuse me, was that intended for ME?!!! Why how dare you call me cranky!!! Just because I am not all flowers and candy doesn't mean you have to call me names!!!
(he he he)

I don't get cranky, just irritable. (Smile.)
Sincerely,
Caring

asil! Did you really tell the lady checker that :) That made my day and God knows I have days when I need something that makes me laugh! As for being cranky,I'm always the model of civility and politeness(don't let my wife see this post!) Al

yes !!!!! i did it just hit me and i was having one of those days and i was tired of hering her flap at the jaws and i got sick feeling my arm started hurting so my big mouth just erupted ,,, needless to say she got a move on and i;m not sure who was the most embarrassed me or her, needless to say i don't go to that checker any more, haha

OMG...Asil... I just read this.. You are too funny...

Yes, it's a symptom.. I hate it but, I got it too... hahahahahahaha...

Keep pushin'!! And all jokes aside, these checkers get on my last nerve ALL THE TIME!!!

Rediculous....

lj

You know what ASIL????

I love you man.... Your my friend forever... I'm still laughing... I needed that!!

Ya see, thats what I'm talking about... Laughter is the best medicine..True?? It's cheap too...No after taste either!!

lj :)

i love you to, this is truely a great place to visit and listen and read i have got so much support and information on here its just unbelievable,i try so hard sometimes and just feel so lost but when i get on here it just makes my day, i am so glad i found this place and found you all, i never new i had so many friends that feel the way i do so now when i feel all alone i know i have my friends to cheer me up, thanks again to all for making me feel so welcome and loved.

ROTFLOL(if it didn't hurt so bad)Hope we don't run into a checker with FM having a bad day or some of us might meet our match!! Thanks for all the replies! Gonna show them to my husband so he will know I ain't the only one! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!