What to do when you feel you have no...purpose...

This can be a huge problem for those of us who suffer from Fibro. I want to address this because I am currently going through and have gone through periods of this on and off over the past 15 years or so. It can be a struggle when your mind feels OK....or you "look" OK ....or you happen to have a "good day"....or your meds happen to work for a few days....and you feel you should be doing more with your life. 


Many of us Fibro sufferers were Type A's before we developed Fibro (could be the cause, not sure) and we continue to be Type A's. We tend to feel that we have to keep busy, be productive or have a "purpose" in life if we do not work. 


For those of you who DO work, I not only applaud you, but I am seriously jealous of you. I am speaking of those who can work and have found balance. Life is not perfect (when is it?), but you're managing to keep your  livelihood without having to resort to Social Security Disability or Long Term Disability.
Believe me, I'd love to be working again and have yet to "prove" to myself that I can't do SOMETHING that would SOMEHOW be of benefit to the financial standing of my household.

But of course, you know what I mean. We all struggle with the loneliness and isolation that our illness causes. 


I have tried several things over the years and I want to detail my experiences with you of my attempts to volunteer and work. 


Now that my husband is out of work, I am even more "entrenched" in this thought of "what should I be doing with my life?". 


In any case, I feel that you are probably thinking something along the same lines. Feel free to express it or give advice. 

When I come back, I will tell you of my efforts at "being useful" and how it affected me and my family. 


Until I write again soon....


be well and see the blessings around you...Thank God for every single one. 


Mo M. :)