RE: Re: ability to work guilt - ALL

[Guest guest]

That was very well said, . Thanks.

Jeanne in WI

>I must say that I go through this every day. People look at me as though I

>am lazy, undisciplined and a drain on society. Some people in my family

>know I am telling the truth and that I am really sick. It has been harder

>for me because I kick myself for not trying harder as though maybe if I

>push more or something I can do more than I do. I have had some very cruel

>people tell me that if I would just get out and walk, exercise, etc that I

>would feel fine and that I need to get up off my lazy a** and support my 4

>children. I have been told that I am a bad example for them and even had

>Children Protective Services called on me. Hahaha they were a real help!

>They told me that if I couldn't climb the stairs to check the cleanliness

>of my kids bedrooms then I was a neglectful parent and that they could take

>my kids away

from me. Honestly, that was one of the lowest times in my life next to

living in a marriage that was a nightmare.

>

> I am working on the guilt part, doing what I can and pushing when I can to

> do more but it is hard. My heart goes out to everyone who has to deal with

> insensitive or medically ignorant people. Never give up, hang on to your

> friends, your mind and your courage. There is a song by Casting Crowns

> that gives me strength when all else fails called " The Voice of Truth " .

> For those of you who do not like to listen to Christen music I will say

> that it still has a good message of courage, strength and hope. Without

> this song, I would probably not be in this world today. Remember that we

> are not alone, we have each other here, we have those in our lives who do

> believe us and try to understand. It's ok to have a bad day and it's even

> more ok to say, I did my best today, no matter how small our

> accomplishments.

>

> I hope every one has a Happy New Year.

>

> in Fountain City, IN

[Guest guest]

I made the mistake of telling my brother about this guilt. Boy did he

lecture me. He can see me wearing down long before I'm willing to give into

it. He also realizes that it can go from good to bad in a matter of hours,

not even days. Then he reminded me that I lost 3 jobs because I couldn't

make it there, or because of various symptoms I was having.

I know I'll feel the guilt on my next good day, but that's who I am.

Tigger (Ruth) in Rhode Island

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From: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

[mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of Dave and

Jeanne

Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:24 PM

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Subject: Re: Re: ability to work guilt - ALL

That was very well said, . Thanks.

Jeanne in WI

>I must say that I go through this every day. People look at me as though I

>am lazy, undisciplined and a drain on society. Some people in my family

>know I am telling the truth and that I am really sick. It has been harder

>for me because I kick myself for not trying harder as though maybe if I

>push more or something I can do more than I do. I have had some very cruel

>people tell me that if I would just get out and walk, exercise, etc that I

>would feel fine and that I need to get up off my lazy a** and support my 4

>children. I have been told that I am a bad example for them and even had

>Children Protective Services called on me. Hahaha they were a real help!

>They told me that if I couldn't climb the stairs to check the cleanliness

>of my kids bedrooms then I was a neglectful parent and that they could take

>my kids away

from me. Honestly, that was one of the lowest times in my life next to

living in a marriage that was a nightmare.

>

> I am working on the guilt part, doing what I can and pushing when I can to

> do more but it is hard. My heart goes out to everyone who has to deal with

> insensitive or medically ignorant people. Never give up, hang on to your

> friends, your mind and your courage. There is a song by Casting Crowns

> that gives me strength when all else fails called " The Voice of Truth " .

> For those of you who do not like to listen to Christen music I will say

> that it still has a good message of courage, strength and hope. Without

> this song, I would probably not be in this world today. Remember that we

> are not alone, we have each other here, we have those in our lives who do

> believe us and try to understand. It's ok to have a bad day and it's even

> more ok to say, I did my best today, no matter how small our

> accomplishments.

>

> I hope every one has a Happy New Year.

>

> in Fountain City, IN