to all posters-

sundog: I can totally relate to the anxiety; getting up and walking ( even if middle of the night) helps; I do deep breathing to keep my moving a little slower each step; If the doc say your heart is fine it may just be where your anxiety takes hold. I learned to do progressive relaxation- lay in bed, curl toes, squeeze tight then relax them, repeat until they feel like jello; do this up your body- clalves, thighs, lower abs; when you get to the chest- feel the pain, allow it to intensify then relax. Practicing this frequently- even when you don't feel the pain- really helps me with the shakiness of the anxiety ; hopr it can help you;

larakeziah- I have been told that "blanket therapy" ( staying under the blankets ) is only good for 1 day; then you have to force yourself to shower, dress and go out into fresh air and walk- if it is sunny great- leave skin exposed for the vitamin D rainy , I think about how great I feel after a long relaxing shower or what it is like to feel the waves wash over me at the beach. These tricks have helped me pull up from the pit many times.

I am stressed beyond belief today-I lost a hearing about getting to have unsupervised visits with my son on Monday; Now We 9 hubby and I ) have to fight my sister in a trial! We can't afford a lawyer ( she has one) and I believe that we are being discriminated agaist because of that! But after the trial if we don't get our way we can appeal to a higher court and there isa strict time limit on that process.

Been on steroids for my asthma for almost a week so I feel better from the fibromyalgia- laundry is getting done and the bathroom is clean to my standards ( REALLY HIGH); How I will feel in 2 days when the steroids wear of I don't know- but my bathroom is clean!

All told I am amazed at how well I am actually doing! Since March 2009 have been on the same psych meds and Fibro meds; changed up my muscle relaxers and anti- inflamatories and they seem to be working a bit better; stopped Pt for my neck and shoulder from the surgery- I think they were pushing it too much, feels better with only minimal stretching and exercise.

Wedding anniversary coming up- 12 years and we are doing fine even with all the challenges! I thought i might never get married- or if I did it would not be to such a great guy !

Wishing everyone peace!