Research has shown that
people with fibromyalgia have much higher ongoing stress levels than
normal people.
Experts believe that
people with FMS actually suffer from a malfunction in the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) which is the body's primary way
to deal with stress.
This then causes the body
to secrete hormones that actually further impair the bodies ability
to deal with stress.
Virtually any kind of pain
is worse when it's accompanied by stress and stress causes a flare up
in fibromyalgia, so you can see how people with this disease are part
of an never ending circle of pain and stress.
It is imperative that we
take action to break this cycle, even if it is only for a short time
each day.
The ways we can do this
are many and varied and usually require a combination of things.
I will give you a few
ideas here. These are of course in addition to your Doctors
treatment.
Gentle stretching
exercises, walking, meditation, especially before going to bed,
gentle swimming, cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) and taking time
out enjoying nature.
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| Take time to gaze at Geiki Gorge, a beautiful spot in Australia |
If you have other things
that have worked for you, please add them in the comments section.
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