Guest guest Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Lynn thank you for sharing your story. I think it's one that we can all relate to. I've had CFS/FM for about 18 years now. What has worked for me, is that I had to morn the death of my former life. I went through the whole grief process all the way up to acceptance of my new life. It took a long time and was not easy but it has helped. As far as meeting new people now, I would recommend you find what brings you joy and figure out how to do that a little each or each month. For example, if you love art, maybe your local art museum has something social that you would enjoy - like listening to a speaker or something like that. I know it would take planning to go but maybe you would find the planning/resting and then the actual " event " good for your soul. Take care, Anne > > I don't post very often here, either--but, read all of the posts. I'm not sure > if this is the appropriate forum for what I need at the moment (don't need the > research articles, etc)....so, please refer me someplace else if this isn't > where this belongs. > > I've been feeling REALLY down lately---lacking meaning and purpose in my life. > I have a lot of gratitude for the things in my life that I DO have---I don't > have to struggle financially, etc. etc. BUT, I still am not HAPPY with my > life. Doctor said that I'm not depressed--and I have been on antidepressants in > the past and have noticed little difference. I don't LIKE my life with this > disease--and I've had it for over 15 years. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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