Other Common Symptoms Changes in mood and thinking are common in fibromyalgia.
Mood disorders share many similar symptoms with fibromyalgia and visa versa.
There is evidence that some people with fibromyalgia have a history of abuse or neglect during their life as well. It is not clear yet what role these issues might play in the development and continuation of fibromyalgia but these are important things to discuss with your health care provider since addressing such issues may help reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia and help the person affected cope with the illness. As with other chronic illnesses, people with fibromyalgia may report difficulty concentrating or performing simple mental tasks. There is no evidence that these problems become more serious. Similar problems have been noted in many people with sleep disturbances of all kinds or with mood changes.