Why does fibromyalgia need a catastrophization scale?

[shak8]

To keep psychosomatic proponents in jobs

Whoops here. I'm having another catastrophizing session (i.e. bad week).

OK, I'm exaggerating = I'm catastrophizing. It's just that Saturday, I had a two-hour conversation with some very bright and empathetic neighbors after a short walk. Shouldn't have. My personal time limit on any outing is 90 minutes, and no crowds/noise.

Crashed all day Sunday (and Saturday after getting home). Unable to leave house.

Tuesday and Wednesday: full bore fibro whole legs cramping unrelieved except by opioid + muscle relaxant. Double dose. Unable to leave house.

Thursday (today): severe abdominal pain and dizziness due to meds taken for cramps. Unable to leave house. Luckily I did some grocery shopping Monday.

 

[Trish]

I'm having another catastrophizing session (i.e. bad week).

Oh no, poor you. This illness is so bloody unfair.
I hope the awfulness passes soon.

 

[shak8]

Oh no, poor you. This illness is so bloody unfair.
I hope the awfulness passes soon.

Thanks, @Trish, that's exactly what I needed to hear.

Thinking I need to change my life according to my worst day/week/month ever may be catastrophizing or it may well be true enough.

In any case, I'm out of my usual state of denial of illness for once.


At least I am getting better at spelling the dread word.

 

[aza]

Whoops here. I'm having another catastrophizing session (i.e. bad week).

OK, I'm exaggerating = I'm catastrophizing. It's just that Saturday, I had a two-hour conversation with some very bright and empathetic neighbors after a short walk. Shouldn't have. My personal time limit on any outing is 90 minutes, and no crowds/noise.

Crashed all day Sunday (and Saturday after getting home). Unable to leave house.

Tuesday and Wednesday: full bore fibro whole legs cramping unrelieved except by opioid + muscle relaxant. Double dose. Unable to leave house.

Thursday (today): severe abdominal pain and dizziness due to meds taken for cramps. Unable to leave house. Luckily I did some grocery shopping Monday.

Sorry to hear that, pretty much my life these days... sending a hug across the big pond