I love walking and hiking, and hate the fact that the cold weather causes my fibromyalgia to flare so badly, just getting around the house is an incredible task. I am noticing a gradual increase in energy levels with Spring arriving, and have resumed more outdoor activity. I can usually look forward to 4, maybe 6 weeks nearly symptom-free in the summer. Can't wait!!

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is another problem some of us members experience, and it is very real. Yes, exercise is beneficial for boosting the mood and whatnot, but it's hard to muster up the energy to do more than one's job and the usual household tasks ... then collapse.

I know what you mean about the rain..... actually, I don't mind warm rain, if it's light. Don't enjoy it when the wind's so bad, yer umbrella folds inside out ..

Doreen