Fibromyalgia Coping

The following coping tips for Fibromyalgia have helped me and I always like to pass on what works.

• a warm bath. Hot baths seem to aggravate my fibro at times. I tend to have some times where even my clothing is irritating my nerve endings and a warm shorter bath is more effective than a long, hot one.
• Please check your muscle tension throughout the day. Tensing your shoulders, jaw, or holding your breath? I have to relax my shoulders on a regular basis. Check yourself, you will be surprised at how tight your muscles are. Let it go.
• If you like to read and spend a considerable amount of time reading invest in a lap desk to put your book on. They are great for doing any kind of writing or reading and will assist you with your posture.
• Don't apologize for having Fibromyalgia. Learn to say "no" if you cannot or do not want to perform certain tasks. For your loved ones and "real" friends no explanation is necessary, for others, no explanation will ever suffice.
• Laughter really is the best medicine. And hugs.

Anxiety

It can creep up on you or it can strike like lightning. It can make you feel breathless and terrified. Your heart beats faster and your thoughts starts swimming in a murky haze of confusion. There isn't anything you can say or do that would make sense right now and you feel like you might pass out. If you have ever felt like this or anything similar, you may be experiencing anxiety. Anxiety can rear it ugly head in many ways, shapes and forms. Panic attacks can range from mild to severe and are a more severe case of anxiety. They can last from a few minutes to 30 minutes or longer.

The good news is that anxiety is usually our bodies way of telling us to slow down. The more we fight the anxiety, the worse it often gets. Realizing that "this too shall pass" is not easy when you are in the middle of what feels like a crisis situation to you and your loved ones. But anxiety will usually settle down within a short time if we don't fight it too hard. Anxiety is usually a sign of some pent up emotion so allow that emotion to come out. Cry if you need to. It's okay to cry...

Seek medical help if you have ongoing anxiety that interferes with work or you just aren't enjoying life like you want to.

Thank you to the family members who live with and love someone who suffers with anxiety disorder. Your road is not easy and your burden is great. We thank you.

Simply a Joke

A guy dies and left the world's shortest will. It read, "Being of sound mind, I spent my money."

Beta Fish Cloud ?

Okay, so I thought this looked like a Beta Fish? Anyone else think so?