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Coping with Fibromyalgia at SuiteU - Page 2

© Tamara Peters

think it was about the third time the actual class ran that I suddenly had to leave town for a funeral - and that's where the team effort aspect of the course paid off, because I was able to get you to step right in and take over for me until my return.

What does the course have to offer students seeking information about fibromyalgia?

I hope first and foremost that they get a sense of not being alone and invisible - that they realize that there are people out there who understand what they are going through and have had the same experiences.

But I also hope they learn about finding a good doctor - one who is fibro-friendly, and all the many different ways that we have all devised for coping with both the practical, physical aspects of fibro and the emotional parts.

I also try to emphasize that it is important not to blame every new ache and pain on the fibro as it very well could be something else that is more treatable.

Also there is information on the disability claims process that is quite helpful.

The slogan I ended up using for the course is "Having it doesn't mean taking it lying down!" And that is because the key thing I hoped to communicate is that attitude is everything. If you can manage to have a positive outlook then you can still have a happy and fulfilling life and accomplish more than you may have believed possible.

Please explain the difference between the Quick Course and the Interactive Course.

A quick course is one that you read at your own pace - you get access to all 8 lessons at once and read through them. You do not have access to the instructor to ask questions, nor do you get to interact with other people who may be taking the course at the same time.

The interactive course gives you access to both myself and other students, so everyone can compare experiences and share their own hints and tips, as well as asking questions. So many of us have fibro but with differing symptoms and experiences that often a student can do a better job of answering certain questions than I can. It's a lot like having a month long support group.

Who should take this course and why?

Anyone who has fibro, or anyone who thinks they may have it - plus their relatives and friends who really want to try to get a handle on what we are going through.

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