AnonymousJane
New member
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2014
- Messages
- 7
- Reason
- Relative
- Diagnosis
- 00/0000
- Country
- US
- State
- CA
I have a 39-yo sister who has fibromyalgia. She was diagnosed a year ago. I love her to death though most of the time she drives me nuts! Every single day, she complains about her pain, how she fell asleep on her job, etc...and she gets irritated at me when she's in pain, has a headache because of a strong perfume that her co-worker was wearing, or a restaurant having a stinky smell. I'm learning how to take things seriously with her, but not personally. She's on a few medications (neurontin and tramadol). She hardly exercise though I give her credit for walking the dogs at night and choosing to eat healthier. She has cut back on smoking cigarettes and has lost weight.
I'm SO concerned that she may not live past 45 years because of how this illness is affecting her. She doesn't want to do anything but sleep most of the time-- on her days off, when she comes home from work. We hardly do anything together. No physical activity at all.
How can I help her? Whenever I encourage her to do this or that, she always has "an excuse" not to do it. She is a bit pessimistic and I feel like walking on egg shells. Our conversation can be depressing that sometimes, I'd rather not talk to her because she brings me down. I would be forever grateful for any guidance and support that this forum can provide.
I'm SO concerned that she may not live past 45 years because of how this illness is affecting her. She doesn't want to do anything but sleep most of the time-- on her days off, when she comes home from work. We hardly do anything together. No physical activity at all.
How can I help her? Whenever I encourage her to do this or that, she always has "an excuse" not to do it. She is a bit pessimistic and I feel like walking on egg shells. Our conversation can be depressing that sometimes, I'd rather not talk to her because she brings me down. I would be forever grateful for any guidance and support that this forum can provide.
Last edited: