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FM diagnosis, struggling

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Monkeysymbols · 18/06/2025 20:31

Hello, i have name changed multiple times for different reasons. But I have been here for a very long time. I just want some advice/help/support of my DH fibromyalgia diagnosis. He is more miserable than normal and that includes the kids. He is more aggressive and demeaning and that includes me. Much less tolerant. Much less positive.
Im finding it all difficult to deal with when someone was already disagreeable and grumpy.
Please tell me I'm not alone and it gets better. Thanks in advance

OP posts:
Funnyduck60 · 18/06/2025 20:40

I have FB and am in pain most of the time. Not much helps except distracting myself. I feel old and disabled and am putting on weight which hardly helps. He is mourning the loss of his health, along with maybe giving up interests and hobbies. He probably feels unattractive and disinterested in practically everything. Does he take antidepressants? They do help with the pain as well as his mood. I'm sorry you are going through this too. Try to give him some time to adapt. Good luck.

Odiebay · 18/06/2025 21:20

My relative has FM. Always in pain bless her. I got her a grounding sheet. I thought it was a load of rubbish but genuinely has helped her pain. She gets into bed and withing a minute of turning. It on the aching,burning pain is gone. It also seems to help because she would usually wake up with the pain but is now not experiencing it until late afternoon.

Just something to look into that might help him. I know it's miserable for everyone!

myplace · 18/06/2025 21:28

So I have it, and it is tiring and hard. That’s no reason to take it out on kids though. And I’m very appreciative of DH who has to do extra when I’m not well.

Is he working at recovery?

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