Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 > I wasn't trying to slam you for your resources . Heck, I'm even glad for you. But when you talk to someone who has sold their house, spent their life savings and just about ate up boyfriends life savings, expecially when they are feeling so low as i did last week, I sure didn't want to hear about how fortunate someone is. Savonna, I am coping my post, where was I saying how fortunate I was? I have suffered with fibromyalgia for 7 years, diagnosed for > about 4 years. I have got angry and depressed over this stupid > awful painful illness, but as soon as a fleeting thought of suicide > might come on a really low moment, I banish it out of my mind. I > know about 10 people who committed suicide in a moment of > emotional pain and I would never do that to my husband and my > children. It is a signal, however, that you need some help with > your pain control. I am right on the edge with mine, but my > reaction would be to go to my doctor and demand more pain > relief. I hope this helps, a fibro friend, Penny I really just want to drop it, but I was very hurt by your response as I was truely concerned about your welfare. Penny from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Glad you are able to manage your F. I am just learning about it and have seen my hubby and son suffer from it for decades. Your post did encourage me, but I am probably a lot older than you and learning how to just get by day by day.. and think it is harder when older and body is bad shape...maybe. I for one am happy to learn all I can learn about this nasty stuff. Thanks. dash From My Corner/Penny Hi! I am trying to come to an opinion about this site. I posted what I felt was a sincere message to a person contemplating suicide. I got slammed because I have some resources, a working husband with insurance and a part-time job. I posted my feelings and no one responded. I have learnt a lot through my trials with fibromyalgia for the last four years and I would love to be of support to people on this site and receive support as I need it (which can be fairly often). I first started having health problems in 1996-1997, IBS, Pain, Sleep difficulties, depression, and more pain...In Oct 99, I started looking for the cause and in June 2000, I was finally diagnosed. I went from a demanding fulltime job and a type A life, with a really full social calendar to first a fulltime easy job and then a part-time demanding job and starting in March 2003, a freelance newspaper correspondent position. I work anywhere from 10 hours a week to 25 hours a week. I cover events for the paper, take photos and write articles. Usually Mondays are my busiest days, I put in about 6-8 hours of work and the rest of the week is 2-4 hours a day. My social calendar depends on how I am feeling. If I say 'yes " to something, I always add, " It will depend on how I am feeling that day. " I have a column in the paper that I write for called, " Buzz around the Lake " and I usually write about new businesses or a critical issue or feel good event. I am putting together an article about living with an invisable illness, my experiences and others that I know. I will submit it in time for the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in May. You all have a great day, Penny ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 > Glad you are able to manage your F. I am just learning about it and have seen my hubby and son suffer from it for decades. Your post did encourage me, but I am probably a lot older than you and learning how to just get by day by day.. and think it is harder when older and body is bad shape...maybe. I for one am happy to learn all I can learn about this nasty stuff. Thanks. dash Hi! Thanks for your post, I got this stupid disease when I was about 46 and waitressing fulltime and going to college (12 credit semesters) plus keeping up a home, and being married with two sons and a preschool daughter. I did get a 4.00 GPA and went through my graduation ceremony, 5 days after my 50th birthday. I was diagnosed in June 2000, so I will be 54 on May 13th. I strive everyday to make the best of my day as I always say, " Life is not a dress rehearsal. " My next step with this illness will be to go to a pain clinic. My husband's concern for my pain levels is growing and I am on pain meds 24/7. Take care, Penny from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 > Glad you are able to manage your F. I am just learning about it and have seen my hubby and son suffer from it for decades. Your post did encourage me, but I am probably a lot older than you and learning how to just get by day by day.. and think it is harder when older and body is bad shape...maybe. I for one am happy to learn all I can learn about this nasty stuff. Thanks. dash Hi! Thanks for your post, I got this stupid disease when I was about 46 and waitressing fulltime and going to college (12 credit semesters) plus keeping up a home, and being married with two sons and a preschool daughter. I did get a 4.00 GPA and went through my graduation ceremony, 5 days after my 50th birthday. I was diagnosed in June 2000, so I will be 54 on May 13th. I strive everyday to make the best of my day as I always say, " Life is not a dress rehearsal. " My next step with this illness will be to go to a pain clinic. My husband's concern for my pain levels is growing and I am on pain meds 24/7. Take care, Penny from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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