Day 1

This is Day 1 for me of the Structured Education Program.

I started feeling unwell about 6 months ago and recently my doctor told me I have fibromyalgia. I have been go go go for many years now, juggling being a working parent, looking after my parents who are unwell, helping others whenever they asked and neglecting my own self care. I have been under chronic stress for a long time, I have a lot of trauma and loss.

I have also been having myofascial pain for about 4 years now brought on by my job that requires a lot of repetative work.

I'm hoping that this program among other things I'm doing to recover will help me overcome not only the pain I have developed in the last 6 months but that it will also help me eventually be able to overcome my pain from work as well.

Not only do I want to recover physically but I want to learn to live my life better. Detach from all the negativity that I think brought me to where I am now.

I'm really glad I stuck to my gut and discovered this alternate world of recovery. I thought, this can't be right, I may have been living life dysfunctionally for a long time but I was feeling fine physically 6 months ago. There must be something I can do other then what my doctor is offering me.

I do feel a little overwhelmed and I think one of my biggest challenges is going to be patience and sticking to it. Life can be hectic with 2 little kids.

 

Welcome. This is a wonderful program. Take it at your own pace. There is no pressure to be perfect at this. Good luck.

 

I’m with you. This is Day 1 for me and I’m in the same boat. It is tough and hectic with two little kids who look up to you and sometimes you just can’t be present. It’s my biggest challenge and toughest part to deal with.