I often think those of us with fibro live a life close to PTSD except it's not Post Traumatic, it's PRESENT Traumatic. I experience fibro as torture as it's ever present, keeps its own schedule and leaves a perfectly normal person begging for mercy. I find myself not venturing too far away from my home to go run errands or shop as I don't want to be away from my home where I have everything I need to manage the crazed gremlins that run riot in my body each day.

Anxiety is part of the fibro package. It really is you versus your brain and reminding yourself you are safe.

Hugs, you'r not crazy and not alone.

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member.hi I do have anxiety.if I go to drs or hospital.or some changes or even phoning important things like bills water etc.music helps.thanks luv Lorraine 😄 xx

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A MyChron...

Thanks you’ve described exactly what I feel. I’m so glad it’s not just me. ❤️

I’m sending you big hugs and hope that you can fine someway to calm you a little. Music helps me as does just being in my garden. Unfortunately though there’s always something in the back of my mind waiting to set me off again. So I do understand. ❤️

I also have fibromyalgia and have severe anxiety with it.I have trouble with being around crowds of people or even more than just a few.Breathing exercises really help with anxiety.💖🙏