LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN
There's not much to say. There are some people out there who are in almost
constant pain. I am *not* one of them. I suffer intermittently. I am truly one of the fortunate ones.
But even then, let me tell ya folks!!! it is not easy. I have become intimately familiar (not by choice) of
the conditions FMS (Fibromyalgia) and CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Disease). If you suffer from either (or both) of these or any other disorder which places you in
chronic physical pain, please, seek out others for support. I found sanctuary in talking to others with similar life challenges. Suddenly
life was not so lonely - I was *not* alone, someone else *knew* what I was going through.
I am trying to put together some links that I have found that seem helpful. As always, I ask you dear reader, if you know of
any sites that would help, please e-mail and I will include them.
Be well and safe, my friend. You really *don't* suffer alone! And hang on to the hope that each day
our medical community comes closer and closer to understanding these puzzling and crippling disorders!
This is an entry from my on-line journal written one night after hours of suffering. I am at my worst at night, having lost some of my coping skills to exhaustion. This entry is sarcastic and cynical, but it is honest expression of what it is like to suffer from this condition.
September 7, 1997 - Just another limitation to deal with!
LINKS
The Patient Guide to Fibromyalgia
The Fibro Chat/E-Mail Page
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia Dictionary
USA Fibromyalgia Association
CFS Homepage
You are Not Alone
This page is the ultimate in information and links to sites about chronic pain and related mental health issues.
Journi
