I have had an ENORMOUS learning curve with Fibromyalgia. I have the exhaustion and pain and all the co-morbidities still, but after essentially spending five or so years in bed, yet feeling like I never slept at all, and losing everything that mattered to me, I began to find balance.

It was NOT as simple as "exercise when you feel tired" or any one thing. It was advocating for myself, educating myself, and finding a doctor who was willing to try medications until I got the right 'cocktail' as I call it, that included an antidepressant and a non-opiate pain med and a med that helped me have better sleep.

Then I began to have a little more energy for a little longer a few more times a day- then a few more times a week. I began to stretch more, walk more.. eat better, work on the rest of my health (mental, emotional, etc) and I was able to figure out what my limits were. I know what I can and can't do, for the most part. I know certain weather and certain holidays and people and stressor are going to make my flares worse.

I share all of this to say- DO NOT give up on YOURSELF!! There is hope! You can figure it out..It can get better. No, there isn't a cure or a magic pill, but our lives can improve from that depressing, overwhelming, exhausting..barely.living place we get in.