Fibromyalgia

Lesson 4: Coping strategies - the physical aspects

Extra Helpers

An online support group for those living with chronic pain from HealthyPlace.com

This article from Quackwatch will help you in maintaining a positive attitude.

Some easy aerobics from Family Doctor.

This site is an excellent resource for any type of sleep disorder. See also your text, Hammerly, Chapter 4, pp. 101-134 "Eat Better, Feel Better" for some advice on how improved diet can help you to cope with pain, sleep loss, etc.

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Lessons

Introduction

Lesson 1: Exactly What is Fibromyalgia?

Lesson 2: Medical Resources.

Lesson 3: Coping: the psychological aspects

Lesson 4: Coping strategies - the physical aspects

• Control your body - don't let it control you!

• Making Lists to Make Things Easier

• Managing the Pain

• Managing Fatigue

• Coping with Flares

• Further Reading

• Additional Resources

• Every Day Coping Tips from Fellow Fibromites

• Extra Helpers

Lesson 5: Treatments: Traditional Medicine

Lesson 6: Alternative treatments: Non-traditional medicine.

Lesson 7: Applying for disability

Lesson 8: Finding Resources on Fibro