BellasMomma
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Hello! And welcome! I'm new to this group too, but was diagnosed with FMS almost 8yrs ago. I completely understand your frustration, exhaustion, pain, and feeling like you're crazy!  I was still working in an office when originally diagnosed, and at the time was training for a marathon.......and suddenly couldn't barely get out of bed, much less run anymore! My family, friends, co-workers, and I had no idea what was going on, and a lot of people thought I was just lazy & depressed. Needless to say, a lot has changed in the past 8yrs.......and I know people are here to help. I'm one of the lucky people who has a husband who understands to the best of his ability, and in essence picks up my slack. I'm glad your husband is trying to understand as well!!! Hope you have a good day! |
"MDJunction to me is a life saver... when i first was diagnosed with Scheuermann's Disease i wrote a message to a page i found on google, hoping that they could help me.... you'd never know it but that weird feeling (you know that one where it feels like someone actually cares) came over me when i opened my email next day to find that someone on the other side of the world (at the American Medical Library)had read my message while i was sleeping, and there low and behold was the address to MDJunction.... well it is everything to me, i live it breathe it and love it!!!!! I have found many people who are struggling with similar issues banding together to help each other. It is the best place in the world, and i couldn't think of another place to go to meet so many lovely people....
This group is wonderful and very supportive. You are not alone and not crazy! Some of us get a little worked up from time to time but I don't think we are fully crazy 
A question I have for you is are you on any medications? If you are and they are not working please talk to your doc? Also what about meds for depression? I am on Cymbalta and I went from crying and "losing it" just about every night to well... I only get frusterated and sad every once in awhile now. And it is not to the extreme that it was before. I really think that the Cymbalta works wonders for me. But just because it works for me doesn't mean that it will work for you but it might be something that you could talk to your doc about. Also some people in the group find help in talking to a physcologist, I am considering this myself since I am having a hard time letting go of the old me and get into fits of sadness. Anywhoo just a few suggestions for you and again welcome! 
and I have been on Celexa and Well Butrin for about 2 years for depression. My Rheumatologist is going to put me on Cymbalta next week. He changed some of my meds up last time I was in and didn't want to change too many things at once, sooo I am patiently waiting for the Cymbalta. I am really hoping it works for me. Since I am so newly diagnosed they are still trying to get all of my meds right to decrease my pain.