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I dont want understanding!

Even though I am in pain every day, I put on a smile and keep moving forward.
I dont ask for understanding from anyone. With fibromyalgia I took a different perspective on what understanding means.
There are so many of my fellow sufferers who wish after wish doctors, family and friends would just understand what they are going through.
With understanding, in my eyes come with experiences. To fully understand you got to experience similarities to have an understand what someone is going through. You can imagine but truly not understand. I dont want that on anyone! I dont want you to be in my shoes, I dont want you to live every day in pain to understand!
When I read stories, I hear they want to be BELIEVED- when you have tests after tests comeback good, but you are suffering there are doctors, family and friends who just simply dont believe you. There is nothing there to confirm we are in pain. Some people need that confirmation. But we want people to believe us from our mouths!
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE- living and loving someone with an illness, they need lots of unconditional love! They get moody, depressed, frustrated. They need to be loved through it all. It doesn't excuse shitty behavior, because people with illnesses still have to be held accountable for their behavior! Own it. Apologize! Communication is key!
FORGIVENESS- for not getting dinner on the table, clean the house, cancelling friend dates, forgetting dates, not following through with things. Being late!
KINDNESS- No one is harder on one with a illness then ourselves! Be kind with your words, in your tones and actions.
CARE- run a bath, make dinner, clean the house, take a rain check, lay with them, hug them, kiss them. It means the world to someone in pain.
EDUCATION- if you are a loved one, read about what your partner, friend is going through. Learn what or how you can be there. Get involved!
I know this is what I want more then anything. I am one of the lucky ones who has a good support system. I know they dont understand, but they do see and live with the effects of my illness! I know it is hard on everyone too and not just hard on me.
My family aka support system is not perfect, they are human and sometimes they are not all the things I want them to be. I just got to make sure the communication is there.
I hope my perspective is helpful, cause it has helped me through my journey with fibromyalgia!
Take care!
#Fibromyalgia #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay

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#fibromylagia awareness day

Today is #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay I was wondering if you are doing anything special? I plan on wearing purple and advocate. #InvisibleIllness

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Fibromyalgia Advocates

So I’m going to put my fear of public speaking aside and attend virtual meetings with lawmakers on May 11th since May 12th is #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay
I’m tired of being in pain. Tired of not having access to pain management medications or treatment options. I’m tired of my mental health suffering after dealing with extend periods of high pain levels with no pain meds to help. I’m tired of drs not listening. I’m tired of suffering #Fibromyalgia #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #SuicidalThoughts #ChronicPain

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#Fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiaawareness #FibromyalgiaSucks #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay

#Fibromyalgia
Yup I Don't look sick u don't look stupid logo.
Searched it up last night found it on the Canadian Amazon site
Reposting it cuz last time had so many questions on where to purchase it !

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Have you heard of Huel? And did it irritate your IBS or help it?

Hi Everyone, I'm considering incorporating Huel (meal replacement powder/shake) into my diet to help with Fibro Flare days.

uk.huel.com
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But the cost (😭) and possible side effects on my IBS is making me hesitate. I'd really appreciate any/all experiences and thoughts 😃

#IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay #Fibromyalgia #Depression #Anxiety #FibroFog

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