12 Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia
After reading this, my first thought was "Duh!" Then I thought to myself "I really know I should be doing these things, but it's not always that easy!" Let me break it down:
1. De-Stress: I'm married and have 2 sons! One son is looking for a job and getting ready to start college (stressed about the cost), the other son is obsessed with learning how to do tricks on his bike (emergency room anyone?). I'm a teacher in a state that is big on assessments (nope, no stress there)!
2. Jot it Down: We all know about Fibro Fog. I try to jot things down, but then I forget what I wanted to jot down. I guess I could carry a small notebook around all the time.
3. Exercise Regularly: No excuse, I just hate exercise! Guess I could dust off the treadmill and quit using it as a clothes hanger!
4. Do some serious soaking: This I can do, but I have to lock all doors to keep the children out (they always need something or want to talk when I want alone time, other than that they usually ignore me).
5. Reach for Decaf: How about half and half? I really do like my morning coffee, and it's the only time I get any caffeine at all.
6. Take some me time every day: see #4!
7. Make Work Life Better: Flexible planning? Hello? Teacher!
8. Talk about it!: I definitely do this (my poor hubby)! Thank goodness for blogging!
9. Just say NO!: This is hard when you get guilt from the person asking. I'm getting better at it though!
10. Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary: I like my TV and computer time! I don't know if I can give this up. Will have to sleep on it!
11. Keep a Daily Journal: Does blogging count?
12. Join a Support Group: There are none in my city, and when I tried to start my own the only people who showed up were my family! After 4 months of this I gave up!
So, there you have it! 12 Tips for Coping! How do you do when it comes to this list?
Gentle Hugs!
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