ABC's of Fibro
ACCEPTANCE - of consequences and
boundaries of your new reality.
BALANCE - in all areas of your life.
CHANGE - ancient wisdom holds that the only thing that's certain is
change.
DENIAL - the first stage of reaction to any sudden, unexpected,
unpleasant
event.
EXERCISE - do what you can...with what you have... and where you are.
FATIGUE - rest your mind as well as your body.
GENTLE - with your movements.
HUMOR - smiles, laughter, and a sense of humor... help in the healing
process.
IMAGERY - great way to escape pain and fatigue for a brief time.
JOURNAL - a written record of symptoms...weather...emotions...helps
identify
patterns.
KNOWLEDGE - learn all you can about Fibromyalgia.
LIFE style changes - ongoing process
MANAGEMENT of medications
NEGATIVE thinking
OCCUPATIONAL therapy
PACE - conserve energy...set priorities
QUIET place to relax.
RELAXATION exercises.
SLEEP -develop good sleeping habits.
TESTS - a fact of FMS living.
USE - the largest muscle for the task.
VOICE - your needs.
WELLNESS - attitude and lifestyle.
XANADU - "an idyllic, beautiful place"....imagine your self in
one for
relaxation.
YARE - means "to be ready or prepared"... don't let a flare
creep up on you.
ZEAL -"enthusiastic and diligent devotion in pursuit of a cause,
ideal, or
goal"
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