Uninformed people!

[lvfrogs]

Is there anyone else out here that is just plain tired (literally) of everyone around you not understanding how you feel? That to get out of bed each day is a miracle, much less keep up with cooking, cleaning, errands, etc. Not to mention anyone with a job dealing with CFS! I just wish someone would tell me once in a while, you are doing great, so proud of you for not letting Fibro and CFS get you completely down!! I could stay in bed all day....
just needing to vent and I know on here, you will understand!!

Working on getting better and finding better ways to help me, just having a down day!

[lvfrogs]

You are all so right. That hurts me too, it's usually my 2 closest friends. I also have an issue going on with my intestines, a serious one, and I get all kinds of unsolicited advice on that too, Eat more fiber, eat this, do that.....it's the same and I just want to scream sometimes, although I know they mean well.

Lilbits48, sorry you are going through this but we do understand so come on anytime you need to talk or vent,or ask questions. I am 53 and also feel so old somedays!!

[FurballsMom]

Absolutely.  That's what I was thinking when I posted that last comment.  You hit the nail on the head.  It's definitely hardest when it comes from the people closest to us.

[geminigirl1963]

Oh YESSSS!!!  I get very tired of this also - especially when it comes from the people who are closest to us and who are the ones who SHOULD understand and support us!

[FurballsMom]

That's why we have this forum.  We need the support of each other.  And, this is a great resource to get information to use when we visit our doctors.  Sometimes we really have to vent, too.  Especially when we know other people who are having similar experiences who can relate to what one another is dealing with.

[Lilbits48]

was diagnosed back in jun or so of 09. I also have hep c, and osteo. really didnt want to think i had fibro, jus thought getting older and alot of hard physical jobs all my life, but startin to think yeah they mite b rite! had to look up fibro flares, cuz here lately, OMG!!!! sweats, pain like no other, tired all the damn time, bad! it even hurts to touch me! this crap is really messed up!!! knees hurt so bad hard to walk, hips, hands, back, neck...**** u name it it hurts!!!! only 48 and feel 80 some days!!!!

[lvfrogs]

Thanks to all the responses. I was just venting because I do get tired of hearing, rest, get more sleep, eat right, blah,blah, blah....don't they think I research as much as I can. Anyway, to laurandavid and furballsmom - thanks for the backing - just that makes me feel better!  and laurandavid - I hope you get a diagnosis soon!
to Arsia - yes, I would imagine at 17 it would be even harder, they probably don't listen at all and I am sorry you are so young and dealing with this. It's hard enough at my age but I do believe easier than it would be at 17.
To totie - good for your self esteem and confidence.
Thanks to everyone, it's just been a looong week and it helped to vent a little to women who understand! I hope today is a good day for everyone :)