At the outset, I inform you that I am about to write may have negative thoughts,so if you want to avoid reading it you can. If some of you remember, some months back I wrote about how yoga and deep breathing was treating me and I recommended it to you. well what is happening when I stop it is...
I take epsom salt baths and listen to music. I think the hot water calms my muscle spasms. I do light exercises that I have picked up from physical therapy. That stretches everything and seems to help me sleep a little better. If I don't I can wake up very stiff. I drink uncaffeinated green tea...
Fibromyalgia gift ideas for the holidays
By Lana Bandoim 2014-11-29
It is not easy to find the perfect gift for fibromyalgia sufferers. Most of them would prefer that you bring a cure for chronic pain or other symptoms of the disorder. Unfortunately, Santa seems to have left these things off of...
I was wondering if any of you have ever heard this story. I told my friends about it and now they seem to understand a little bit better that there is a limited amount of things that I can do every day.
"The Spoon Theory
My best friend and I were in the diner, talking. As usual, it was very...
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I get very relaxed at the end of the day if I take my bubble bath and listen to my music. Both are very calming for me and if you're brain is stress-free, your body will follow suit. Anything that I can do that is soothing and calming is a great way for me to spend my time. Going to the beach...
Hi everyone, I am so sensitive to music it actually hurts my ears and head. When people in my family listen to music I cant stand it, I have to ask them to turn it lower. I am also sensitive to smells and thats not good, because I smell things I should not smell. My husband always laughs he...
Hello Everyone,
I am starting a new job at a residnece for mentally and developmentaly disabled individuals. In the past I had to quit every single job I had because of illness issues. I really need the money and am not on disability, so even though I do not feel fully capable of doing this and...
So I am not sure how many of you know this, but Rob Thomas wrote a song called " Her diamonds" For his wife who has lupas. Although it's different from Fibromyalgia, the lyrics would work for anyone with any type of illness. Look it up, look up the lyrics and you will be surprised. This song...
Right now my brother is in Germany. He is in the US Army. He was my rock. Him and I have always been close. When I went through all my medical issues, relationship issues and friendship issues, my brother was there.
I am 8 years older than him, but he has been such a great friend. I haven't...
my muscles feel very tense for brutal periods of time. Is there any way to get release from that tension? I have never ever tried anything like hypnosis or meditation, but I find myself looking for comfort. I sit at the beach and listen to soft music. I try to concentrate on better times in the...