Howdy everyone,
For almost a year I didn’t feel like my healthy 25 year old self and my symptoms progressed over time. I hoped that this was not fibromyalgia even though everything pointed in that direction. In July of 2023 I was diagnosed. I experienced a variety of emotions. I had a sense of peace in knowing that what I was feeling is completely real and it’s not just in my head. My goal was to try a natural approach without being on any medications. For several months my headspace became more positive, but my body felt worse. I’ve accepted that l need additional help outside of what I was already doing. I started Cymbalta today and I am hoping with the combination of everything together I am able to find a new normal and feel like “me” again. I’m giving myself grace every step of the way.
I’m so happy to have found this forum knowing it’s a safe place and I’m not the only one who feels like this. My only regret is that I wish I found it sooner.
For almost a year I didn’t feel like my healthy 25 year old self and my symptoms progressed over time. I hoped that this was not fibromyalgia even though everything pointed in that direction. In July of 2023 I was diagnosed. I experienced a variety of emotions. I had a sense of peace in knowing that what I was feeling is completely real and it’s not just in my head. My goal was to try a natural approach without being on any medications. For several months my headspace became more positive, but my body felt worse. I’ve accepted that l need additional help outside of what I was already doing. I started Cymbalta today and I am hoping with the combination of everything together I am able to find a new normal and feel like “me” again. I’m giving myself grace every step of the way.
I’m so happy to have found this forum knowing it’s a safe place and I’m not the only one who feels like this. My only regret is that I wish I found it sooner.
