What’s One Thing You Want People to Know for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day?

“The most important thing for a fibromyalgia patient is to listen and believe in them.”

“We mainly just want our own lives back. We want the pain to end and for someone to just say ‘we get it, we understand.’”

“Fibromyalgia affects 10 million people in the United States. It has 60 symptoms, and I want you to know that it is real.”

“Everyone experiences fibromyalgia very differently.”

“We have limitations, but don’t use that against us. We can still be useful. Allow us to determine what we can and cannot do.”

“Fibromyalgia is called an invisible illness for a reason. You can’t see it. No two people are alike. What I want people to realize is that I push through the pain every day in order to not look or feel sick.”

“Fibromyalgia affects men along with women. It’s a constant, everyday struggle. There is never a break.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for fibromyalgia.”

“If you know somebody with fibromyalgia, they’re not faking. Believe them, be patient, be kind, be compassionate, be cool, man.”