fibromyalgia is a hard diagnosis to make - it's only very recently that more doctors are becoming more aware about what's going on. For years/decades, people living with fibromyalgia have been told that it's all in their heads. I'm very glad to hear that you have been diagnosed finally and referred to a pain clinic - check out our post from a pain specialist for a bit of an introduction to the field. You may also find my post on pain management helpful. I'm also glad to hear that you have a referral to a psychologist, as counseling can be an essential tool in developing effective coping skills. I saw a psychiatrist for several years and it did wonders for me and I still use the skills I learned during my counseling. You may also want to check out an audio program called Mindfulness for Beginners, which introduces the concept of mindfulness - incredibly helpful when you have a chronic illness and especially with fibromyalgia - as well as introducing you to a couple different types of meditation.

I'd also suggest that you check out the fibromyalgia area of our Chronic Pain site for more information about the condition and to connect with a community of people living with the condition and other forms of chronic pain. Especially check out Karen Lee Richards' posts - she's the Expert on that site and writes a lot about fibromyalgia. The more you know, the better your chances of living well.