Fibro Fog

You may have had or have heard about Fibro Fog. If you deal with it, how does it affect you? There are different effects for everyone.

It can be scary at times to be unable to remember simple things or find the words you need to say. Words that are a part of daily vocabulary are simply lost. If you grasp long enough, someone will catch on and find the word for you. Saying words that are similar to what you want to say hoping you will remember the words. Speaking and the words come out all wrong but you can't concentrate to fix it. Even if you do it still comes out wrong. Performing the simple mental tasks that you do every day become almost impossible.

I know we all forget where we put our keys or don't remember if we locked the door. But this is different. Scary different. And really quite unexplainable.

But if you have had fibro fog and didn't know what it was, don't worry. It's not permanent.
It can make things difficult, but then FMS makes everything difficult.

What I don't know is what happens if you're in school or taking courses and fibro fog sets in. What do you do? If you work for someone and you can perform physically but not mentally I guess you take sick leave right? And if you're self employed what happens to your business?

I do know that surrounding yourself with friends and family that support and love you will help you deal with this aspect of fibromyalgia.

Part of the reason for not posting for a while is because fibro fog was getting in the way of being able to express myself. But one tip I do have is to make lists. Even if you are not a list person I would suggest to make that a habit. At least then you don't have to worry about forgetting to do important things. And it keeps you on track if you feel unable to do that on your own.

Until the next post.....