Livin' with Fibromyalgia

Everyone deals with Anxiety and Stress from time to time. These tips can help you to better cope. 1. Take a deep Breath 2. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. 3.Make sure you are getting enough rest. 4.Exercise Daily (even if you can't go to gym do some type of regimen at home) 5.Eat well balanced meals (fruits and vegetables) 6. Take a time out - walking, reading or just being your quiet place. 7.Stay active, but pace yourself to keep from feeling overwhelmed. earn to say No.... Find Balance in your life & your time. you have to take care of you!

I have to inspire myself. 90% of the time I don't not feel well because of being in pain all the time but I am determined not to look like I feel. I have found out that your attitudes and responses to life situations determines how you are able to cope with the situation. Everyday, I try to get up with a positive attitude that today will be a good day. I must admit that it does take me longer to get ready than the average person. My goal is to look better than I feel. In coping with any chronic condition, it is good to pace yourself and not to be rushed as thus increases your stress level.  Stress is one of the number one causes and triggers to pain if you have fibromyalgia or other Chronic Pain conditions like Arthritis and Lupus.  What Is Stress? Stress is the body's reaction to harmful situations -- whether they’re real or perceived. When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction occurs in your body that allows you to act in a way to prevent injury. This re...

I usually don't post back to back, but found this information and wanted to share.... I hope it helps somebody as I know those of us who suffer from chronic pain is always looking for ways to cope and feel better...... ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ~ How to Cope with Morning Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia distress is no laughing matter, and in quest of many people that pain can be unsteady based on things like; the convenient time, the humidity, and the time of the daytime . Coping with morning symptoms can subsist a challenge and for many the community it is the most difficult time of the epoch. One of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia is a swelling or “puffy feeling” in the corpse which makes getting a good nights sleep nearly impossible. The lack of utility sleep caused by fibromyalgia can act while a double edged sword. Your corpse needs the rest badly, yet the unhappiness makes it difficult for you to go quality sleep. Many people with fibromyalgia speak that they get...