I'm new here

I do not get any moral support from my family, who just thinks that I'm lazy and sleep too much.

It recently occurred to me that this is what the rest of my life is going to be. Pain and Fatigue and more pain. I was successful on receiving SS disability if anyone needs advice for that.

I'm looking for any new treatments that people have found to be helpful. Also, how do you make people understand just how real the pain is? Sorry that my story sounds depressing. I really need someone to talk to that understands. HELP.

Welcome to the forum. I am glad that you have found us I'm very sorry to hear you have no family support That has to be so tough!!

You asked, "How do you make people understand just how real the pain is?" It's been my experience that you really can't make another person believe anything...that they've got a "mind block" about. You've been diagnosed for 8 years and have been awarded SS disability. What other proof do they need???!!!

As far as treatments: what meds have you tried and what are you currently taking? You will receive lots of feedback regarding medications. Medications work differently for different people and that seems especially true in treating fibro.

Again, welcome!!! Just jump right in and make yourself at home