This is my boyfriend's outlook too! IF i would go to the gym more often, for longer, i would feel better. IF i would do more "stuff" i would feel better. The problem is IF i do that stuff then I'm down for even longer.
Have you read the spoon theory? It really has helped me explain things to people.
Originally Posted by moonangel12
This is so reassuring to hear, not that I want people to be in pain, but to know that I am not alone. I am the only one I know IRL that has fibro (except for maybe my dad) and no one seems to understand. My mom's philosophy is that if I just did MORE, went to the gym more, etc. I would feel tons better b/c that's what works for her. I did 15 min. in the pool last week and literally could not walk by dinner time. It's good to know I'm not crazy, lazy, or just making things up. I really do hurt more if I do too much! DUH! I always thought that to be the case, but with everyone telling me otherwise it was hard to truly believe it.