Yes, it's very difficult to be upbeat when you hurt 24/7. I have a neighbor who accused me of being angry all the time because I had a very bad day where I didn't control myself very well; and he witnessed it. A good Christian man, but not able to give me the benefit of the doubt or to forgive. I haven't dealt with EBV as long as you have with Fibro; but it's over 20 years and it continues to take its toll.