Please help me, what do I do?

Wow. I take care of my wife. She has kidney failure and diabetes. As a primary care giver, I do quite a bit for her each day. There are times however, that I tell her it's my alone time, because of the stress involved with doing just about everything for her. She knows that I am not going to help her during these brief times. That said, any care giver or support that you use, you must understand it's very draining to "always be there". At some point, you are going to have to do some things for yourself. Now that doesn't mean I'd like to see you go through this alone. NO! Not at all, but just bear in mind not to overuse the support systems you have. Be sure you are getting your money's worth from your doctor. There has to be a support group in your area for this.

I'm sorry for your struggles, and maybe we kind of have something in common. I as well was born w/ a crappy immune system, but I have arthritis. It started at age 11 and has been better and worse thru the years and now I'm 38. I have been doing acupuncture for the last 6 years and at this point I am doing really well. I had a baby 18 mos. ago who is healthy and I pray he did not inherit my dna for my immune system. I did alot of prescriptions along the way but right now I am in the best health of my life and I take nothing except herbs. As a young person I think it is the way to go, but you can also stay on your prescriptions while doing treatments. I went this route because I knew that as I got older I would be on more and more drugs, and stronger ones as my disease progressed. For now so far so good. Accupuncture is expensive, minimum treatment is $60 and it takes months before you see the benefits. As for your mom just do what feels right, because stress will make your health problems worse, so letting her back in may or may not be what is best for you. Now is a time for you to be "selfish" and take care of yourself. Best of luck.

My grandmother has suffered with fibromyalgia for her entire life. She recently started taking Lyrica for it and it's working amazingly with little to no side affects. Talk to your doctor if you aren't already on a medication like this one, if you are able to take it. My grandma is very happy with the medication and can do much more without the constant pain. :)

As for the emotional support, talk to your mom. I'm sure you don't want to but tell her how you feel about what she did and what you would like her to do to help. She's your mommy, right? Any help from her should be wonderful. She should be proud of how you still push yourself everyday through full time school and a job, I'm sure she is. With her support mixed in with your best friends and boyfriend, and possibly the medication, you should be able to feel better about the entire situation and continue to push yourself to success. :) Go for it girl!

Thank you for being strong :)

I've always considered friends and boyfriends temporary but you have to realize your mom needs to live her own life too. I'm not trying to be offensive. But keep her around as long as she is willing I promise she cares about you if she's raised you as long as she has. Try finding a support group with other people who have fibromyalgia so that you can support each other emotionally :)

wow, i admire you. it takes a lot to be that strong. i have never been in the same situation as you, however have you tried looking up support groups for fibromygia in your area? many cities have support groups for teens and adults for all different type of illnesses and disorders. it would be particularily helpful because these people will understand what youre going through and wont be looking for sympathy either either. while friends and boyfriends and even family are always well meaning its hard for us to understand what it feels like for ill friends, and most of the times its hard for us not to show sympathy. ask your doctor if he can put you in touch with a support group. good luck!

Maybe you should try counseling/therapy to help you cope with your feelings.

As for your mother, why don't you just tell her you appreciate the offer and will let her know if you need any help.