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5. Fibromyalgia Breeds Resentment
Constant pain and fatigue certainly isn’t easy on the body, but it can strain your life in other ways you may not have imagined. An astounding percentage of fibro sufferers report rifts in important relationships: only half of all patients feel happy and healthy in their current romantic relationship, almost 20% say that their spouse questions whether or not their fibro is real, and one in three report that their children are resentful when they can’t join in activities. Resentment can ruin relationships quickly, so it’s important not to suffer in silence – open, positive communication is vital for overcoming the weight and stigma of the condition.
Due to their similarities, some researchers think Gulf War syndrome and fibromyalgia may be subsets of the same condition.
