brownfrito
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Hello!
So I'm new to this forum, and new to the concept of Fibromyalgia. I am not diagnosed with the condition myself, but my girlfriend is and I'm looking for some information and advice.
For some background, she is 19 and has been diagnosed with Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia. She also has begun experiencing panic attacks brought on by anxiety recently. Last night she experienced her third in the course of a few days after not having an episode for over a year, which frightened me somewhat and left her feeling down on herself.
She is extremely diligent towards her school work and career goals, and this often means putting herself through situations that may increase her propensity for pain and stress. She does not like to be defined by her conditions, so when they create limitations it can upset her.
So for starters, are there any resources you guys might recommend to better understand her conditions better? Secondly, what are some ways that I can try to comfort her on a rough day?
So I'm new to this forum, and new to the concept of Fibromyalgia. I am not diagnosed with the condition myself, but my girlfriend is and I'm looking for some information and advice.
For some background, she is 19 and has been diagnosed with Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia. She also has begun experiencing panic attacks brought on by anxiety recently. Last night she experienced her third in the course of a few days after not having an episode for over a year, which frightened me somewhat and left her feeling down on herself.
She is extremely diligent towards her school work and career goals, and this often means putting herself through situations that may increase her propensity for pain and stress. She does not like to be defined by her conditions, so when they create limitations it can upset her.
So for starters, are there any resources you guys might recommend to better understand her conditions better? Secondly, what are some ways that I can try to comfort her on a rough day?