Comments on: Is it just me? Fibromyalgia and a Lack of Emotion http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/ An online haven for people with fibromyalgia. We bring fibrofolks together and encourage members to learn from each other as the My Life with Fibro community strives to raise awareness and raise morale. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:45:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kelly http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-627 Kelly Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:19 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-627 I was dx 10/08 with fibro and know exactly what you mean. I have always been the one everyone talked to about their problems, the ideal Libra. Since I have been dx with fibro, I have little time or energy for people's petty problems. That sounds so awful, but it's how I feel!! They complain about how their back is hurting today or they have a bad headache or how no one understands the pressure they're under at work. SO WHAT??? I just don't have the time for the b.s. in my life anymore. When they talk to me I just want to rant and rave -"you try living with chronic pain,headaches,fatigue and still have a husband, 2 teens, and a full time job. Then you can complain!!!!" I also work in a doctor's office which is listening to other people's problems all day long. But no one wants to hear me when I'm having a flare and can hardly move another step!! Sorry that I got off on a pitty party, but I soooooo understand what you mean about not caring. Thanks so much for your site!!! I was dx 10/08 with fibro and know exactly what you mean. I have always been the one everyone talked to about their problems, the ideal Libra. Since I have been dx with fibro, I have little time or energy for people’s petty problems. That sounds so awful, but it’s how I feel!! They complain about how their back is hurting today or they have a bad headache or how no one understands the pressure they’re under at work. SO WHAT??? I just don’t have the time for the b.s. in my life anymore. When they talk to me I just want to rant and rave -“you try living with chronic pain,headaches,fatigue and still have a husband, 2 teens, and a full time job. Then you can complain!!!!” I also work in a doctor’s office which is listening to other people’s problems all day long. But no one wants to hear me when I’m having a flare and can hardly move another step!! Sorry that I got off on a pitty party, but I soooooo understand what you mean about not caring. Thanks so much for your site!!!

]]> By: perpetualspiral http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-611 perpetualspiral Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:37 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-611 Actually "ambivalence" means you have strong, conflicting emotions about something. What you are describing sounds more like refraining from judgement, and that is a great way to save energy! There's absolutely nothing wrong with not having an opinion on every single thing you see. In fact, it could be considered a very enlightened perspective. Not judging, not making distinctions, just accepting things as they are. It might be strange to some one who isn't used to it, but I think it's great & should be enjoyed rather than worried about :D Actually “ambivalence” means you have strong, conflicting emotions about something. What you are describing sounds more like refraining from judgement, and that is a great way to save energy! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with not having an opinion on every single thing you see. In fact, it could be considered a very enlightened perspective. Not judging, not making distinctions, just accepting things as they are. It might be strange to some one who isn’t used to it, but I think it’s great & should be enjoyed rather than worried about :D

]]> By: Angela Carter http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-608 Angela Carter Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:23:15 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-608 I do understand what you are saying. I have had firbomyalgia for over 10 years now and I have those days when I feel as if I could take it or leave it. I have to pick and choose the things I do everyday because my concentration levels are at rock bottom. When I can't concentrate I show no emotions and I have no responses. My body will speak to me loud and clear that it is time to shut down every thing, emotionally, thinking, physically and no one seems to get it. I don't talk on the phone, e-mail, or go online for anything, I don't answer my door or return phone calls. I have started taking Savella, which has helpped a great deal with all of this but I still have my days when it doesn't. Savella is nice because the only side effect that I have experienced is nausa and it goes away as soon as I eat a little something. Nausa is the only most comnmon side effect it has.

I do understand what you are saying. I have had firbomyalgia for over 10 years now and I have those days when I feel as if I could take it or leave it. I have to pick and choose the things I do everyday because my concentration levels are at rock bottom. When I can’t concentrate I show no emotions and I have no responses. My body will speak to me loud and clear that it is time to shut down every thing, emotionally, thinking, physically and no one seems to get it. I don’t talk on the phone, e-mail, or go online for anything, I don’t answer my door or return phone calls.
I have started taking Savella, which has helpped a great deal with all of this but I still have my days when it doesn’t. Savella is nice because the only side effect that I have experienced is nausa and it goes away as soon as I eat a little something. Nausa is the only most comnmon side effect it has.

]]> By: Teia Hassey/VinaMist http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-607 Teia Hassey/VinaMist Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:57:57 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-607 Our emotions all tie in with how much energy we have from day to day. Some things I use to care about, I am just numb too. I save my energy and emotions for those I care for most. Take care Teia

Our emotions all tie in with how much energy we have from day to day. Some things I use to care about, I am just numb too. I save my energy and emotions for those I care for most.

Take care
Teia

]]> By: julia http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-606 julia Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:46:41 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-606 HI, I too have fibro and I think I understand what you mean. I too have my lists of things that have to be done. There is sometimes wriggle room for the unexpected and there are many days when the list barely gets started. Also, I think that the medications that I take and just plain fatige contribute. Sometimes, by the end of the day, you've pretty much had all of me that you're going to get. HI,

I too have fibro and I think I understand what you mean. I too have my lists of things that have to be done. There is sometimes wriggle room for the unexpected and there are many days when the list barely gets started. Also, I think that the medications that I take and just plain fatige contribute. Sometimes, by the end of the day, you’ve pretty much had all of me that you’re going to get.

]]> By: Rochelle http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/10/17/is-it-just-me-fibromyalgia-and-a-lack-of-emotion/#comment-605 Rochelle Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:36:53 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=1056#comment-605 Well said. Well said.

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