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How can I help prevent stress?

Following are some ways to help prevent stress:

Learn good time management. Schedule... Full Answer

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Do women and men respond differently to stress?

Changes in brain chemicals -- including chemicals important for managing pain, such as... Full Answer

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Why is stress management important if I have fibromyalgia?

Stress is an important trigger for many medical symptoms, including chronic pain. Studies in... Full Answer

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How should I do cue-controlled relaxation?

Cue-controlled relaxation is a technique that involves deep breathing while repeating the word... Full Answer

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What is a deep breathing exercise I can do to get rid of stress?

Deep, diaphragmatic breathing is a type of breathing that involves becoming consciously aware... Full Answer

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What are some good relaxation techniques?

Relaxation can be achieved through a wide range of techniques, including:

Deep,

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What happens in my body when I am relaxed?

When you achieve deep relaxation, your:

Breathing becomes slow, deep, and regular

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What is the fight-or-flight response?

The brain and nervous system keep your body in balance via the sympathetic and parasympathetic... Full Answer

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How can relaxation techniques help in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

Relaxation techniques can help reduce pain levels and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. They are... Full Answer

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How can conditioning behavioral therapy relieve fibromyalgia pain?

When we have fibromyalgia pain, we often talk about it and moan, grimace, or move our bodies... Full Answer

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What behavioral therapies help in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

The most effective psychological treatments for fibromyalgia are cognitive behavioral therapy... Full Answer

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What is behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia?

When people think about working with a psychologist, they often think of psychotherapy, which... Full Answer

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How can cognitive behavioral therapy help in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps in the treatment of fibromyalgia by changing how you... Full Answer

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How can nondrug treatments help me manage my fibromyalgia?

Nondrug treatments for fibromyalgia, such as behavioral therapies, relaxation, and stress... Full Answer

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How should I stretch before and after exercising if I have fibromyalgia?

If you have fibromyalgia, begin and end each exercise session with 10-15 minutes of stretching.... Full Answer

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