Stress is the enemy when you havefibromyalgia(FMS) orchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS).
Most people with these illnesses agree that stress makes symptoms worse, sometimes even triggering debilitating flares.
Managing the stress in your life may help you alleviate symptoms and avoid debilitating flares.
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Stress Basics
You may not always realize it when you’re feeling stressed.
You need tolearn to recognize the symptomsof stress before you’re free to manage it.
low energy, upset stomach, aches and pains, and rapid heartbeat.
These can be addressed with cognitive therapy.
Health Effects of Stress
Stress can do a lot more than elevating your FMS or ME/CFS symptoms.
Knowing the vast effects stress can have on your health can provide extra motivation for better stress management.
Stress has been implicated in conditions such as depression, diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, and more.
Findnew ways to manage the stressin your life.
Effective time management can help alleviate stress.
When money is tight, stress is generally high.
You may need to find ways to address money stress and dealing with a financial crisis.
Learn how to better deal with conflict, avoid conflict, and deal with difficult people.
Sometimes, it’s best to enda stressful relationship,although that brings its own kind of stress.
Being a parent is never easy, and it can be especially difficult when you have a chronic illness.
Parenting stress can contribute to depression.
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