Hi and Welcome! I met you on another thread, but wanted to chime in on the FM issue. Do not feel like you have to explain to family and friends about your FM. They either get it or they don't. FM is real and it's miserable.

I now have Polymyalgia and Dermatographism along w/my FM (and another fun probable DX of MS) It's been hard trying to cope at times. Just remember that you are the same person inside... You just have to design your life, so that you can get thru the day and live as best you can.

When I'm in a bad way, I too, get down. It's hard not to. I see a great Rheumatologist and he has helped me immensely.
I agree w/Wendy on the meds issue. I too, balked at taking meds for my FM, but now I see that I could not function w/o them.

We are here for you Png.... we understand and we care...
So glad you found us... take care and remember that you can VENT here anytime....

PS: I no longer hold a baby unless I am sitting down... I almost dropped my great niece once.... Scared the heck outta me.....