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pinkee -> Stress Management (6/4/2006 1:34:39 AM)
i am interested in methods by which O/others manage stress. i am hoping to learn some new ideas i can incorporate into my routine. i have fibromyalgia, and am being to feel pain again. i do not want to go into flare again so soon, and i feel better stress management would be an essential form of self-care and might head off the illness's worst sysmptoms. Thank Y/you. pinkee

iliv2servher -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 8:50:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinkee i am interested in methods by which O/others manage stress. i am hoping to learn some new ideas i can incorporate into my routine. i have fibromyalgia, and am being to feel pain again. i do not want to go into flare again so soon, and i feel better stress management would be an essential form of self-care and might head off the illness's worst sysmptoms. Thank Y/you. pinkee What works for me is exercise and a sensible diet, with no alchohol or drugs, and trying to stay positive and focused in your life. If you are not yet into diet and exercise, it is very difficult to kick start that process, but once you do you will find that it can work wonders by improving your mood, reducing your appetite for food, and giving your body much more energy to do the things in life that are often curtailed by bouts of stress and depression. Good luck!

Alumbrado -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 8:52:49 AM)
Can only speak for myself, but I get a lot out of practicing standing post Qigong (Zhan zhuang), and working on the breathing.

HollyS -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 9:22:48 AM)
I would encourage you to consider mindful meditation or guided imagery work. There are many books out there that can help you work on relaxing in small stages, sometimes set to music (if you would find that helpful). I also find that having somewhere in the house where you can create a relaxing space for yourself, even if it's just a chair in a room away from noise and traffic, can help tremendously with being able to breath and focus on your internal well-being. Good luck, ~Holly

diamonddreamlove -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 9:37:42 AM)
Bio feedback works for my pain related illness. Good luck hope you can avoid that pain lol. Btw a good Dom won't allow you to use bio during a session tried it, got caught, paid the price, liked it perhaps will do it again. lol

wandersalone -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 11:53:47 AM)
things that have worked for me with a chronic pain injury mindfulness meditation a self-help book on ACT (acceptance and committment therapy) may also be helpful - it may help you to identify your usual methods of coping when the pain flares up and to figure out if this is helpful and if there are other ways for you to be with the pain. exercise such as hydrotherapy if weight bering ones increase symptoms decrease caffeine, artificial additives in foods all the best wanders

pinkee -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 2:33:20 PM)
Such good ideas! Thankies, everyone. pinkee

youngsub1985 -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 3:55:46 PM)
Massage therapy works, too.

windchymes -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 4:11:18 PM)
As does physical therapy with plenty of stretching and strengthening the muscles. Another thought that occurs to me.....my sister had moderate to severe fibromyalgia for years until she had breast reduction surgery. She wasn't huge, but after the weight of her fairly large breasts was literally lifted off her shoulders, her symptoms have all but disappeared.

proudsub -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 4:47:37 PM)
Walking works for me.

sweetbbwsub31 -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 6:01:14 PM)
pinkee, So sorry to hear that you are in pain. I am a massage therapist and have seen weekly massages drastically reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia. I also tell my clients to be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. I hope this helps. sub tara

pinkee -> RE: Stress Management (6/4/2006 7:26:41 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sweetbbwsub31 pinkee, So sorry to hear that you are in pain. I am a massage therapist and have seen weekly massages drastically reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia. I also tell my clients to be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. I hope this helps. sub tara My crappy insurance won't pay for any massage or other alternative treatments. If i do go into flare, i'm going to ask my pain MD to fight with them, but i don't have much hope. pinkee

sweetbbwsub31 -> RE: Stress Management (6/5/2006 7:44:57 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinkee quote: ORIGINAL: sweetbbwsub31 pinkee, So sorry to hear that you are in pain. I am a massage therapist and have seen weekly massages drastically reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia. I also tell my clients to be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. I hope this helps. sub tara My crappy insurance won't pay for any massage or other alternative treatments. If i do go into flare, i'm going to ask my pain MD to fight with them, but i don't have much hope. pinkee Insurance companies are just beginning to recognize the medical benefits of massage. I understand that it can be costly. One suggestion that I have is that you go to a local massage school. They have clinics in which students practice under the supervision of an instructor. Usually, those massages (esp if you ask for a student who is nearing graduation) can be just as effective and only run about 25 an hour. Far more managable than my 65 an hour. Feel better pinkee, sub tara

sweetbbwsub31 -> RE: Stress Management (6/5/2006 7:50:39 AM)
pinkee, Here is a link to massage schools in your area. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. http://local.yahoo.com/results?fr=dd-local-more&stx=massage+school&csz=Cleveland%2C+OH sub tara

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