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mogotecoyote
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Hello,
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019.
My doctor encourages me all the time to exercise. She says it's going to help me feel better.
I also have Major Depressive Disorder.
One day, in January of this year, I was looking at a BMI chart. I looked at my height, 61 inches and my weight, 167 pounds. The shock when I realized I was considered obese!
I couldn't believe it! I thought I was a little chubby.
Then, I decided that I needed to make changes in my life.
I started out with Noom, but that was too expensive. Switched to MFP.
If I over exercise, I get a fibromyalgia flare up. Then I'm extremely tired and fatigued. But my mood is peaceful.
I'm trying to find that balance.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I'd like to connect with more people who have fibromyalgia and mental illness.
#fibromyalgia
#depression
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019.
My doctor encourages me all the time to exercise. She says it's going to help me feel better.
I also have Major Depressive Disorder.
One day, in January of this year, I was looking at a BMI chart. I looked at my height, 61 inches and my weight, 167 pounds. The shock when I realized I was considered obese!
I couldn't believe it! I thought I was a little chubby.
Then, I decided that I needed to make changes in my life.
I started out with Noom, but that was too expensive. Switched to MFP.
If I over exercise, I get a fibromyalgia flare up. Then I'm extremely tired and fatigued. But my mood is peaceful.
I'm trying to find that balance.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I'd like to connect with more people who have fibromyalgia and mental illness.
#fibromyalgia
#depression
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Wishing you all good things! I am a big believer that small things done faithfully make the biggest difference in life -- in relationships, health, everything. Make your changes small and gentle but be consistent and you will be rewarded with lasting change.3
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Thank you for your kindness and encouragement!2
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I dont have fibro but have chronic pain and depression. Im on antidepressants which have really helped. Exercise helps with both. I just really have to listen to my body. My planned lifting day can turn into just a walk because pf pain. It takes some trial and error but you will find that balance!
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Thank you for sharing!!0
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