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I started reading Starlanyl's book--OMG, everything she describes is me. I found myself thinking, hey I've felt this way for years! But it's a lot of info to take in all at once. I don't understand the diff between FMS and CMP yet (I'm getting there).

What I want to know is how in the world DID she manage to write this book in spite of her symptoms? Does she explain this later on (I just finished the chapter on Fibrofog)? I just want my brain back!! It is so very difficult to think straight and write good coherent sentences. I feel like I've permanently misplaced my brain. Gah! My problem is I'm ambitious and feel frustrated because every time I try to do something, the thought "I feel lousy, better lay down" overtakes my desire to work.

How do you get over this hump? That's what I want to know. How do you beat the Fibro frog??

My other question: how do I deal with doctors? I've had so many blood tests with no conclusive results. No one believes me when I say I'm tired and hurt everywhere and can't find my mind.

Does that make sense? any suggestions or just general support?

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--Julie

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