My brothers thought i was lazy and faking the pain. My dad has supported me since I've been on disability. He let's me live in the house everything free. My brothers would get mad. At family functions they'd ask what I've been doing lately. I felt stupid. I wasn't going to college or working. I had no friends. I felt the pressure to say something. I finally started to connect to my brothers. One tells me what exercise and vitamins will help. Another thought i was mooching off my dad. And then my other brother says i just got to move. Ignore the pain. Now they understand after letting them see my challenges with fibro. The brother that called me a mooch came by and couldn't believe how great i redecorated the house. He was suprised i did it on my own. It took me to show them how i suffer. Things are much better.😷🌺💜

It is very difficult for people who haven't experienced fibro to understand. It is an "invisitble" condition, so it doesn't get the "respect" of a condition that is well-known and has tangible symptoms (like the wasting away of cancer, the sunken face of AIDS, the motor difficulties with MS, etc.). We all hear "exercise more!" and "take vitamins", and we are often doubted when needing to cancel plans at the last minute when to fatigued to move. You are not alone. It's just one of the many challenges that accompany what we experience. Hang in there, take care of yourself, and keep on keepin' on as best you can! Try to educate others, but non-believers are not worth our time and energy if they continue to doubt you. Sending gentle hugs...

I have had fibro for 30 years so my family and friends know alot about it now. In the begining though, everyone thoought I was lazy or it was all in my head. it was hard to hurt all over and then try to defend yourself too. Hopefully people will start being more understanding now that they have more information on it. just do what your body lets you do. hang in there.

Thankyou for giving me your great insight i thought i was the only one who felt that way my family dont understand only other people who have fibo and other auto immune conditions will understand i am greatful for this app and my team 😉😚