Coping With Fibromyalgia

Living with fibromyalgia means waking up each day not entirely sure what your body will allow, and that unpredictability can wear on your spirit as much as the pain wears on your muscles. Coping begins with learning to listen closely to yourself, noticing when you need rest, when you need movement, and when you simply need reassurance that you are not weak for feeling this way. Small rhythms help, like steady sleep routines, slow stretching, brief walks, and moments of mindfulness where you observe sensations without immediately bracing against them. It also helps to speak honestly with the people in your life about what your days are really like, so you are not carrying the experience alone. Over time, many people find that coping is less about fighting the pain and more about building a life that can hold it, making room for meaning, connection, and even quiet moments of satisfaction inside a body that asks for patience.

Dr. Jeffrey Bone