Hello, old friends. I'm here because I strongly suspect I have developed a full blown case of fibromyalgia.

It's been coming on in dribs and drabs---phantom pains with no particular cause. But now I've experienced 2 and a half straight days of hell---with all the classic signs. I haven't had fog like this in a very long time. The pain I've endured for the last two days has been mind-blowing.

I am seeing my G.P. next week, it just so happens. From the distant interactions I've had with him so far (he's a new doc for me), he seems to be much more aware and humane than physicians I've had in recent years (fingers crossed).

Any direction you can point me in regarding reading up on my condition would be appreciated. (I know there's probably tons on the 'net, but first-hand experience is most reliable, I've found.)

A big ole hug for both of you. I'm trying to keep busy doing small, manageable tasks---the kind that don't require much physicality or brain power.

I am doing what I can to stay in a good place, emotionally. That's my vulnerable side. So I am talking to myself a lot, using a lot of the CBT stuff I learned years ago when the depression was new. I find concentrating on what's good, beautiful, funny, and positive helps the most.

And thanks for the cussing kitties share. Made me smile! (Experts say that cussing can help release a LOT of bad energy. I find it helps me!!!---just not in public, where I already feel like an oddball.)

Stay strong and beautiful!