When all you can think about is your Fibromyalgia pain, you know it’s going to be a rough day.
Because your alarm buzzed you awake from an unrefreshing slumber.
Because your legs feel like they were mutilated from a semi-truck.
Because your sensitive skin can’t bear to wear any clothes, and darn it – work won’t let you come in naked (not that you really want to do that anyway, but then yes, yes you do).
Or maybe you’ve already dragged yourself through this horrible, no good, very bad day and would appreciate some comfort in the form of other’s wisdom.
Here are 21 Fibromyalgia quotes to help you simply survive today and greet tomorrow with some grace and gratitude.
Like a gladiolus flower, you are strong.
You are long-lasting.
21 inspiring Fibromyalgia quotes to get you through today
Read these quotes for inspiration and support if you’re experiencing pain due to Fibromyalgia or if you know someone who could use a little pick-me-up.
“Time is not a cure for chronic pain, but it can be crucial for improvement. It takes time to change, to recover and to make progress.” —Dr. Mel Pohl, A Day Without Pain
“I only get one life, and I will not let fibromyalgia take the joy from living it.” — Morgan Freeman
“I have met myself and I am going to care for her fiercely.” — Glennon Doyle
“The most effective way to transform your life, therefore, is not by quitting your job and moving to an ashram, but, to paraphrase Teddy Roosevelt, by doing what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ― Susan David, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life
“Not only is it normal, but it is also healthy to mourn the loss of the old life that fibromyalgia took from you while rejoicing that you still have a life.” — Troy Wagstaff, Fibro Champions Blog, CallahanWriter.com
“Always find the funny.” ― Amy Susan Crohn, Dying to Live: Running Backwards Through Cancer, Lupus and Chronic Illness
“It’s difficult to swallow the fact that you cannot do it all on your own with fibromyalgia….It’s a change of who we are and learning to accept that change takes time.” -Brandi Clevinger, BeingFibroMom.com
“People who are hurting don’t need avoiders, protectors, or fixers. What we need are patient, loving witnesses. People to sit quietly and hold space for us. People to stand in helpful vigil to our pain.” — Glennon Doyle, Untamed
“Courage is not an absence of fear; courage is fear walking.” ― Susan David, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life
“But I remember, vividly, what it was like to live in very high levels of pain and fatigue with no reprieve. I know what it’s like to be able to do nothing to feel better. And I will fight going back to that tooth and nail.” -Melissa Reynolds, MelissavsFibromyalgia.com
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland
”Turn your wounds into wisdom.” – Oprah Winfrey
”You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”― Bob Marley
“If opening your eyes or getting out of bed or holding a spoon or combing your hair is the daunting Mt. Everest you climb today, that is more than okay.” – Carmen Ambrosio
“If you sit with what pisses you off and breaks your heart, that will be a big red arrow pointing you towards purpose.” — Glennon Doyle
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl
“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.” – Stephanie Bennett-Henry
“Those of us with chronic pain have something unique to offer, not in spite of our pain, but because of it.” – Allison Alexander, Super Sick: Making Peace With Chronic Illness
“I will not stay, not ever again — in a room or conversation or relationship or institution that requires me to abandon myself.” — Glennon Doyle
“We are all a work in progress.” ― Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Between: A Guide For Parents Of Eight To Thirteen-Year-Olds
Your takeaway
I hope these Fibromyalgia quotes give you some comfort and hope during this time of pain.
My favorite is from Dr. Mel Pohl:
“Time is not a cure for chronic pain, but it can be crucial for improvement. It takes time to change, to recover and to make progress.”
I’ve had Fibro for 13 years.
I’ve had lots of time to learn what works and what doesn’t.
You have the same opportunity.
So which quote from this list is your favorite? Comment below!
And please share this little list of helpful quotes with others who have chronic pain.
