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I would like to hear from you if you suffer from fibromyalgia and have suffered any form of child abuse. I am currently trying to research in this area, because it seems to me as though many that have fibromyalgia have also endured child abuse. I am highly interested in whether or not there is a connection here. If you are willing, please share your stories here. Thank you!

Hi Kelli I have fm, diagnosed at age approx 34, and am now 45, and suffered child abuse. Hmmm never connected the two before, interesting. Please do contact me if I can help with info. Pauline.

Pauline,
My siblings and I were also abused as children and my older sister also has fibromyalgia. A young woman that I know personally went to visit her father on the mainland and went through some severe abuse. Within two years, she was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I'm curious because I have talked with several people that have fibromyalgia that also have been abused as children. It's something I really would like to research and gain more information on.

Thank you for stopping by and posting here.

I was diagnosed at the age of 34. I was abused by my parents and brother and husband. Severe emotional abuse from sister. I always got along w/ them anyways. I was in horrible denial. I really felt like a polly anna. Always smiling and trying to fix things. Seems so foolish. Probably a typical role. Everyone has a role. When I found a voice they were furious. Saying something is wrong w/ me. I kept getting physically sick and didnt know why. Sometimes I thought they could prove there love or express it if I were sick enough but I dont think you can will this by being sick. I just felt further rejection and hurt. I had suicidal thoughts until I started to understand the cycle. I had to raise my self esteem to over come these feelings of worthlessness. Maybe the pain will decrease as I heal emotionally. I can hope!

when I am stressed my pain increases. family issues cause alot of stress. i am currently somewhat numb emotionally but not too good physically. i am depressed but non emotional. strange place to be. i think its a phase of detachment. i am not getting much done around the house. i dont like that part.

freemenow,
I am here for you if you need to talk. You can also email me privately, if you would like. Take Care!