I was just wondering how all my fellow Fibro friends get everything done and deal with the never ending housework. I'd love to have someone come in to clean for me, but that is just not in the budget! Thx 4 listening....

I am sorry you are in pain also. In regards to keeping up with the house and laundry, well, my dh does mostly all the laundry, and since it is just he and I and two small dogs, our house stays really clean.

And remember the housework will always be there, so if you need to rest and cant get to it today, try to do it tomorrow.

For me, it all boils down to the whole pacing concept. Doing what I know I can do and asking for help for the other stuff. It means that I need to knock my pride to the side a little and be vulnerable enought to actually ASK for the help. Then it turns into forgiving myself for feeling quilty for needing help. There's no reason we should feel guilty. If the roles were reversed & we were the ones helping someone, we would tell them to rest...so why don't we do that for ourselves? That is the magical ?...lol I try to make lists of the big & little things that need to get done. As I accomplish something, no matter how little, I cross it off the list. If that is the only thing I get done, so be it. It also helps to have a supportive spouse.

I don't know if I am helping you or not Zakaroo...Just wanted you to know that you are not alone. I am right there with you every step of the way. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

I just do what I can and forget about the rest. I used to be a fanatic about my house, but after awhile, you just have to accomplish what you can. The rest can wait until you have a little bit more energy.Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and ask for help. Hang in there , you'll get to it sooner or later.

You are a lucky one to have such help and caring.