Kellylynn
New member
- Joined
- May 24, 2015
- Messages
- 1
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 10/2001
- Country
- US
- State
- CA
I'm a 43 year old woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2001. My health issues started after a car accident and fall in 1998. I was able to work part time until 2003 when my symptoms became severe.
I was hospitalized for 3 days due to severe pain which kept me from sleeping for 3 days. I Feel like I spent much of my life going to doctors. I used to be very active in outdoor activities and had a very healthy social life.
After 2003 I was on SSI Disability for 10 years. I lived with my Mom which was very isolating and I felt depressed a lot. I still struggle with depression.
The best thing that has ever happened to me was meeting my husband. I told him about my fibromyalgia from the start. But he saw that fibromyalgia is just something I deal with, it is not who I am. We will be celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary this August.
I often thought no one would want to be with me with my fibromyalgia. I even had a mean spirited person call me " damaged goods". But you are still the same person as you where before your illness. You are even stronger and more compassionate to others who suffer.
I was hospitalized for 3 days due to severe pain which kept me from sleeping for 3 days. I Feel like I spent much of my life going to doctors. I used to be very active in outdoor activities and had a very healthy social life.
After 2003 I was on SSI Disability for 10 years. I lived with my Mom which was very isolating and I felt depressed a lot. I still struggle with depression.
The best thing that has ever happened to me was meeting my husband. I told him about my fibromyalgia from the start. But he saw that fibromyalgia is just something I deal with, it is not who I am. We will be celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary this August.
I often thought no one would want to be with me with my fibromyalgia. I even had a mean spirited person call me " damaged goods". But you are still the same person as you where before your illness. You are even stronger and more compassionate to others who suffer.