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Mar 16
2008
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I saw a therapist for my depression last Wednesday for the first time. I also have learned a lot from my daughter. I knew that a lot of people with Fibro have ADD, but its supposed to be a coexisting thing with FM. I've been reading books on ADD, and a lot of it applies to me. My therapist says that in order to be able to treat the FM better, you need to work on your head first. That makes sense because the only way to fight FM is to be stronger mentally. In the beginning when I was first diagnosed with FM, I was determined that I wasn't going to let it beat me. Then, as time went on, I would get frustrated, and give up the fight. I can't seem to fight it on my own anymore, so I'm hoping that the therapy will help me get back to that frame of mind. I can't be tested for ADD because my FM doctor has put me on Ritalin. It's helped me quite a bit. I have more energy during the day to get a little more done. The biggest difference is, I don't have to keep taking breaks like I did. It used to wear me out just making the bed! But now I can keep going for several hours before I crash. And I figure the more I do, I'm getting some exercise. My husband and I have even started taking walks together in the evenings again. I'm not saying it would work for everyone. All I know is since the Lyrica, and the Ritalin, I feel like I can see a light at the end of the tunnel again. I'm hoping the therapist can help me be even stronger.
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