Your Fibromyalgia is YOUR Responsibility

Introduction:

Boundaries are like fibro besties. Take responsibility for fibromyalgia and thrive.

Saying NO to everything else means saying YES to YOU!

Hey Fibro Girl!

My goodness Time Flies! May already. This month we’re talking about taking responsibility for YOUR fibromyalgia. It’s your fibromyalgia and it’s up to you to take responsibility and to care for it. YOU, not your doctor, or your sister or even your kids or partner’s responsibility. It’s 💯YOUR responsibility. 

Once you’re able to come to that realization then you become open to the possibility of thriving with fibromyalgia.

The Power of Setting Boundaries

Setting boundaries, protecting your energy and time and taking care of yourself becomes so much easier once you’ve accepted responsibility for your own fibromyalgia. 

Setting boundaries might seem harsh or even selfish, but I can promise you it’s actually so freeing. You get to decide what’s OK and not OK for YOU. Boundaries tell other people how you want to be treated. It’s your job to set the boundary on yourself for you. Remember, everyone else doesn’t have to deal with all the stuff that you are.

Real life examples

One boundary I have is waiting to say yes or no. I just say “Thanks for asking, let me get back to you.” Another boundary I have is on my mental and physical energy. I’ll just say “That’s not a good time (location, venue, day….) for me, could we try (do, meet, go….) at this time (place, day…) instead?

Most people are more than happy with those answers and quite understanding if it’s a no. Try it for yourself.

Boundaries are for you

See, when your goal is taking the best possible care of yourself, boundaries become easy and safe. If you’re new to boundary setting, start very small on something that’s not too important to you with someone who’s not too close to you. You can always set more as you become more comfortable. If someone doesn’t like your boundary, that's THEIR problem, not yours. Keep Your Boundary!! They don’t live your life. You do!

Also be sure to check out A Fibro Girl’s Operation Manual course to learn how to share your unique needs with those closest to you.

Love,

Krista- Your Thriving with Fibromyalgia Guide for Women

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