Coping and how to be kind to yourself!

Tracy Howe: Coping and how to be kind to yourself!
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Tracy Howe Fibromyalgia

Example: I am a 34-year-old mom of two whose life suddenly changed when I was given the diagnosis in 2002. Life has never been the same, but through all of this I have realized that I am a fighter. I look forward to sharing my insights on treatments and holistic therapies, along with nutritional advice that helped me fight...

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The key to coping with fibromyalgia is accepting that the problem is chronic, learning how to minimize the pain, and finding the good things within a painful life. The reality is that the pain will not go away. The challenge is to learn how to lessen it and create a life beyond the pain.

Topic: Coping Strategies

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Counting Your Blessings: How Gratitude Improves Your Health Literally. 

Illness and Housekeeping Housekeeping CAN wait! 

In Praise of Solitude Try to just 'Be' at least once a day 

Use Multiple Coping Strategies How to develop an individualized self-management plan. 

Making a NOT TO DO List One way to improve quality of life is by having a NOT TO DO list.

 Optimism, Hope & Control: Attitudes & Health Science has shown a link between attitude and health. Here's how a change in attitude can help you feel better. 

Personal Guidelines For Managing Chronic Illness Having your own rules for managing illness can guide you forward and bring clarity in times of confusion. And be very kind to yourself.