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Fibromyalgia pain: Options for coping
Why prepare a list in advance?
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Why prepare for a bad day?
Avoid negative self-talk
Tell someone when you're having a difficult day
Spend your energy 'pennies' wisely
Practice makes perfect
Practice makes perfect
The more often you use coping strategies, the easier they become. Figure out what works for you and understand that may change from day to day. Be flexible and try another coping strategy if needed.
If you have fibromyalgia, difficult days are inevitable. But planning ahead can help you take control of the bad days so that fibromyalgia pain doesn't take control of you.
