To have a moan. Bed bound today. I'm a shit mum and wife!

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Having a fibromyalgia flare up. Have two unrelated infections. Completely bedbound with pain. And feel like I'm letting down my whole family. Missed DD's dance show. DH can't go to his works Xmas meal and leave us.

Just feel the biggest burden on my family. Can't work because of fibro so feel a complete drain on the system (get benefits). Want to go back to work again but can't.

And to top it off, I'm really self pitying. Someone shoot me please!

A true family provides help and support for any members who, for example, are ill. Your body is letting you down. You are letting down no-one. Your children will see that you are unwell but that you still carry on as much as you are able. They will also see their father supporting you. You are both role models. Life is not all fun and laughter. Fibromyalgia is an awful condition - my mother was diagnosed with it. Do you use a support group or the dedicated online community?

Fading - thank you. Such a thoughtful post. So sorry that your mother had it. It really does affect so many families.

I hadn't been a member of the local support group. I'm an ex-mental health nurse, and a few of my old patients go, so it wouldn't be fair to them (you end up knowing all their past history and lots of private stuff, so there's a chance they could worry about me gossiping).

I have joined an online group, but it's not very active.

Made some positive decisions today. Have arranged for all laundry and ironing to be sent out, trying to get my cleaner to come more often, and am looking at some meal delivery plans too, so at least we can eat healthily when I am laid up. Anything for an easier life! Fortunately, my mum, her partner and my DH are fantastic. So I have much to be grateful for really.