Welcome! This page is dedicated to my friends at FMSupport. A forum at Delphi in support of people with FMS/CFS and other silent diseases.

From the moment I walked in, the good folks here accepted me, loved me, supported me, helped me, educated me, cheered me and understood me.

They even forgave me my lack of Musheeze. I have never been to a forum with so many experts of smooch, huggles, wuv, mush and nicety nice! Since that time I have been under the apprenticeship of some masters and have come a long way. I still can't win mush prizes, but I can mush well enough that I fit in fairly well. Plus I don't get sick to my stomach reading it near as often! :o)

There's one lady I must mention especially because she is Hostess of FMSupport. Which means she works her butt off running things, helping everyone, putting up with all the headaches, and LOVING us all. She deserves our appreciation, consideration, support and our prayers. Mims is the Bestest!!

If YOU live with chronic pain and would like to meet others that can understand, please join FMSupport. Current chats at at 7pm EST, though they are always available to you. The boards are always open!

The FIBROMYALGIA Survivor's Creed

F ind joy in each day. There is joy in each day--it is up to each of us to overcome our obstacles and find it. When I find it, I will claim it as my own. I will feed my soul.
I nvestigate medical developments so that I can be an active partner in my treatment. I will not place my well-being in someone else's hands out of ignorance. I will accept responsibility for myself.
B e true to myself above all things. I can give to others only when I am well. I will take proper care of myself.
R espect the needs of my family, friends and co-workers. This is not their problem and I cannot force their acceptance or understanding. I will accept only that support which is offered freely. But that doesn't mean I have to accept "garbage" from insensitive, uncaring people. I will stop trying to live up to the unrealistic expectations of other people.
O ffer support and encouragement to others. Nobody succeeds on his or her own. I will be there for others when they need me.
M ake every day count. My body may refuse to cooperate, but the strength of my mind and spirit cannot be diminished or defeated. When I cannot do what I would ordinarily choose to do, I will choose to do something else.
Yield to the symptoms of this disease as necessary without surrendering my life or myself. This disease does not define me. My life is my own and nothing will diminish my value as a person. I will guard the essence of myself.
A fford myself certain allowances. I will not pressure myself into performing non-essential functions when circumstances make them impossible. If they can't wait, I'll ask for help. I will be my own best friend.
L augh heartily and often. A light heart is easier to carry. I will carry only the burdens necessary and dispose of the rest.
Give thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed on me. And I will look for--and be grateful for--the hidden blessings of this disease. I will trust in God.
Invest my energy only in positive thoughts, positive actions, and positive people. Negativity depletes my reserves. I will use my energy in positive ways.
Accept that which I cannot change-but only that which I cannot change. I will not use this disease as an excuse for failure or for not making a real effort. I will not give up. I will not be a victim. I will survive.

With Thanks to: Monica Engle Peng