Learning to Say “No”

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I’ve read over and over again that the women who most often find themselves dealing with Fibromyalgia are “type A” personalities, accomplished woman, over-achievers.  I know this applies to me.  I was raised to be not only self-sufficient but self-sacrificing; to help others even if it means detriment to yourself.  My mother is the epitome of this, and I learned from watching her. That said, I also learned there are limits and I was never as likely to give the shirt off my back as she was.  I was more likely to say “no”, although it usually meant a good bit of guilt to do so.  In the last year or so I found myself saying “yes” more and more.... Read More

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