I remember years ago, just before my diagnosis, I was standing at a petrol pump and couldn’t for the life of me remember how to put petrol in my car. I ended up asking for help and I was utterly mortified, even though the fella that helped me was lovely about it. That night when I was telling my husband I got so frustrated as I couldn’t find the words to explain what had happened and truly, I thought at that point that I was losing my mind. It’s happened so many times since that I’ve lost count, but it’s my new normal and I’m no longer surprised by it. That first experience is one I’ll never forget though and if I cd lose just one of my symptoms it would be absolutely be the fibro fog 🌫️
That kind of moment is terrifying, when your mind goes blank, and you can’t explain it. The first time this happened I felt like something was really wrong, and I couldn’t even put it into words.
And the frustration of trying to explain it after it happens? That part hurts just as much.
Fibro fog is such a cruel symptom. I don’t blame you at all for wanting that one gone. 💜
That means so much to me. Being seen, heard, and understood hits different when you have to live this every day. I’m really glad we all have a space to share our struggles, loss and wins. 💜
I remember years ago, just before my diagnosis, I was standing at a petrol pump and couldn’t for the life of me remember how to put petrol in my car. I ended up asking for help and I was utterly mortified, even though the fella that helped me was lovely about it. That night when I was telling my husband I got so frustrated as I couldn’t find the words to explain what had happened and truly, I thought at that point that I was losing my mind. It’s happened so many times since that I’ve lost count, but it’s my new normal and I’m no longer surprised by it. That first experience is one I’ll never forget though and if I cd lose just one of my symptoms it would be absolutely be the fibro fog 🌫️
That kind of moment is terrifying, when your mind goes blank, and you can’t explain it. The first time this happened I felt like something was really wrong, and I couldn’t even put it into words.
And the frustration of trying to explain it after it happens? That part hurts just as much.
Fibro fog is such a cruel symptom. I don’t blame you at all for wanting that one gone. 💜
Yesss! I witness you, see you, I hear you and most importantly I UNDERSTAND you. 🫶🏼I share more of thoughts in my restack.
That means so much to me. Being seen, heard, and understood hits different when you have to live this every day. I’m really glad we all have a space to share our struggles, loss and wins. 💜