Really having a rough time!!!!!! - Fibromyalgia Message Board

sroman127 · 11-16-2004, 11:14 AM

Hello. I think I need to vent. I have had Fibro since I had neck surgery almost two years ago. The worst part for me is that I seem to cycle in and out of depression. I am on Lexapro, but it doesn't seem to help these crazy cycles. I am in one now and its like I just don't care. I dread having to go out of the house. I feel so blah, don't want to do anything. I really hate this feeling!!! It is hard because my parents live with me and my mom kind of thinks I am lazy. I can just go to bed for 3 or 4 hours in the morning. Now my father has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and I have three kids ages 10, 12, 14. I can deal with the pain, I cannot deal with this feeling of being totally empty inside. Can anyone who has been here let me know so I don't feel so alone!!!!!!!!!!!

fibrofighter · 11-16-2004, 03:53 PM

Hi There, new here...I know how you feel and you may not just be depressed, you may be exhausted from being in pain. At some point in the cycle of daily pain our bodies need more rest than other people. I know for me if I force myself to rest and watch funny movies or something to keep me from feeling bad, I feel better in a few days.

Prozac works for me but I know different things work for everybody. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I know that is tough.

Good Luck and Don't Give Up Hope - FF

pa235 · 11-16-2004, 04:10 PM

Ff is right, I think we just get so totally drained with pain, that we do not even want to move. I know I have days where I do not have the energy to get dressed.

The stress of the news of your Father is enough to make you feel like this. Try to make yourself do something even just a short walk sometimes helps.

Hugs, Linda

kcgage · 11-16-2004, 04:35 PM

All replies are right so far!! I have come to terms with the fact that there are some days where you just need to relax and not do anything. When you have those days, if you push yourself too far, you'll end up in bed for 3 days! On the days where I can't do anything (like today) I go for a short walk (10 mins) just around my street for a little bit of movement and fresh air. That seems to help a bit. I'm so sorry about your father. Best of Luck to you!