Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

The doctor thinks I have fibromyalgia.

I hurt alot.

I hurt all over.

My pain migrates.

No two days are alike.

I can't sleep. Or I can't stay asleep.

My mind gets foggy and I forget things.

I am depressed.

I have bad days where I can't do much. I have had days where I spend it entirely in bed.

But, I have good days. So, when a good day comes along I overdo it and then pay for it later.

People think I am lazy.

No one really knows I am sick because I look ok.

I am sad because I don't enjoy things like I used to. Everything is a struggle. Nothing is easy. Everything is a chore.

This isn't how I pictured my life.

I have a hard time holding down a job. I haven't worked in 2 1/2 years.

I can't get disability because fibromyalgia isn't recognized as a disabling disease.

Sometimes my doctor doesn't even take me seriously.

I have tried more medications and therapies than I care to mention....without any help.

I am tired.

I keep going. I have things to do, people who depend on me.

I have things I want to do, places I want to go, people I want to see.

I just might take longer than most, or do things differently.

I take alot of rest breaks.

But I am not a quitter. I won't give up.

Fibromyalgia is real and it affects more people than you know.

Fibromyalgia is a serious health issue and I hope more people become informed and aware.