A Day In My Life
This week was an interesting one. I have started to notice that fibro fog is affecting me more often than I would like. I was talking to my husband about something and didn’t even remember that we already spoke about it. I’ve been having concentration problems at work. I try to focus on one thing at a time so I don’t forget what I was doing. It’s kind of depressing trying to remember something that you knew for certain you knew. I’ve come to understand that fibro fog is kind of debilitating. I get so upset when I don’t remember things it makes me actually feel like a sick person. I try not to look at myself that way but with fibro fog it’s in my face. It’s as if your mind is playing tricks on you.
Sometimes my emotions get the best of me. I’m overly sensitive and emotional. I’ve been feeling like a burden lately. My family has never said I’m a burden nor do they act like it. I just feel that I am. Sometimes I cannot make it out of the bed let alone do house chores. My children do everything. They let me rest which I’m grateful for but it also makes me feel like a burden. Living with fibromyalgia affects those around you in ways you never thought it would. I know my family suffers because of this sickness. Fibromyalgia affects the whole family. It’s not a me sickness it an us illness.
At times, when I’m not feeling well I don’t let anyone know how much pain I’m in. I’ll act like everything is normal but in reality it’s the opposite. I have to force myself to do something, anything. I don’t like feeling like a sick person. I’m always tired and worn out for no reason and all I did was get out the bed.
When I listen to myself explain how I feel it sounds like I may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition in which a person feels tired and worn out for no reason. Chronic fatigue syndrome can be caused by a variety of factors, such as stress, hormone imbalances, poor sleep quality, and certain medical conditions. Fibromyalgia is one of those medical conditions that can induce chronic fatigue syndrome. If you experience these symptoms it is important to speak to your doctor about your symptoms and to rule out any underlying medical conditions. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as stress management techniques, regular exercise, and dietary changes, to help manage your symptoms. Additionally, your doctor may prescribe medications to help boost your energy levels. I will speak about this more in an upcoming article. Remember to stay positive and have faith you will make it through this. Faith is a powerful healer.