How will I ever be able to resume my life as it was?

I had a large private practice as a mental health psychotherapist. I am a mother, mother-in-law, wife, sister, aunt, friend, grandma .... One of my initial fears when I first became sick with the debilitating pain was, how will I ever be able to resume my responsibilities as a mother, wife?!!!! I felt so hopeless, disappointed, guilty, ashamed. I felt worthless. I could hardly take care of myself! My husband was so supportive and helpful; however, we had our own business, and he was trying to run that, while worrying himself to death about me.

Statistics report that at least 80% of people with fibromyalgia + other awful disorders suffer from depression. How could you not? Not to mention all the other emotional problems. And add insult to injury, when people, doctors imply "that it is in your head", "that crazy disorder, "is it a real illness?", you feel like a screaming your head off! And then they will really think you are nuts!!! One thing I do remember early on is this bit of advice that helped me!!!! Do not spend too much energy trying to convince people that you are really sick!! That sounds so ridiculous to even make a statement like that. If people act funny or look at you in disbelief, learning to have healthier boundaries is so important! That's when I once again wish they could try fibromyalgia out for a while!! 😳🤐