Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Welcome Patsy. We truly understand what you are going through. I hope that venting helped and that by reading through other posts you'll realize you're not alone. Take care. Jeanne in WI Hi Everyone, My name is Patsy, I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with fibro seven years ago. I am single and have no option but to work everyday no matter what. I am a industrial electrician/mechanic and have a very physical job. I do alright as long as I keep moving but I have no life outside of my job. I am always too tired, or hurt too bad to do anything that would be considered " fun " . I get so depressed because it is impossible to have " joy " . Life is just a never-ending butt kicking. I too find a good night sleep is hard to come by. I have a really bad reaction to any of the seratonin inhibitors. I take lunesta for sleep, xanax for depression, anxiety, and vicodin for pain. I am really curious about the lyrica. The side effects sound as bad as the fibro. I know the world percieves me as a hateful, old hermit. I have a horrible time remembering things and walk around in a fog. I'm scared to death I am going to do something fooling working on heavy machinery and get myself seriously injured. I have told no one at my job about the fibro, even with family, and doctors think it's all in your head. I work mostly with men and I feel like I can show no weakness around them. I thank you for this opprotunity to VENT!!!! I HATE BEING SICK !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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