I have fibromyalga. Was diagnosed 8 years ago. I only get painkillers from the dr's on a repeat prescription and get no other form of treatment (not sure what else there is).
I have 2 kids and work part time. I am just shattered every day and in pain a lot.
To anyone looking at me there doesn't look much wrong with me other than black shaddows under my eyes but I am finding it harder to cope. one day at work (office job) and I get home and just want to cry with exhaustion.
I am very lucky I have 3 days off during the week when everyone is at school/work and I try to keep on top of housework, shopping, admin etc but I have now got to the stage when I want to just accept I just can't and that I need to go back to bed for a few hours and to stop worrying that I am being lazy and feeling quilty.
DH is very supportive and happy to step up and do what needs doing even though he does a physical job. The kids are not babies and can (and do) fend for themselves I suppose it is just guilt that I find I can't just accept there are things I just can't do and that rest is the only thing I can do.
So after my long ramble I suppose I am asking AIBU to just give in and accept that most days I just can't do things and to rest and ignore the housework etc.
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AIBU to just accept my limitations and to stop pushing myself.
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fibromum · 25/11/2014 09:48
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