coping

February 3, 2021January 29, 2021

I’m Trying to Combat My Depression by Looking Up

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I had almost forgotten what depression felt like. I’m not talking about the run-of-the-mill lonely or sad feelings that are so common among those with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia. ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018

Warding Off Catastrophizing with Distractions

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

What you’re about to read may shock you. Recent studies using neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have shown that we get the pain we expect! Some ... Read more

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Emotional Self-awareness Problem Negatively Impacts Fibromyalgia Coping Strategies, Researchers Say

Fibromyalgia, News

A study of psychological factors in fibromyalgia patients found an association between alexithymia — a self-awareness personality disposition — and coping strategies that coincide with patients’ perceived social support. The researchers argue for ... Read more

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017

Depression, Anxiety Associated With Poor Illness Perception Rather Than Pain, Study Finds

Fibromyalgia, News

Depression and anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia are associated with poor illness perception rather than pain severity, a study has found. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is associated with depression and anxiety ... Read more

April 28, 2017May 4, 2017

Coping with the Depression Fibromyalgia Can Bring

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton

You probably have heard about the link between fibromyalgia and depression. Why wouldn’t a FM sufferer be depressed? Chronic pain, the underlying illnesses along with the loss of friends, family, ... Read more

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

No Longer Living A Double Life With FM

Columns, FMS and the Person Within - a Column by Lori Galpeer

The sun’s rays have finally shown after weeks of cloudy, rainy days. The vitamin D is greatly appreciated while I play ball with my bouncy (now six-month-old) puppy. I had ... Read more

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017

What Helps Me Through a Flare

Columns, FMS and the Person Within - a Column by Lori Galpeer

I take a deep breath as I begin to write this column. I have been in a FM chronic flare for the past couple months. Every time the weather changes ... Read more

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017

Learning to Accept Fibromyalgia, Part One: Coping and Career

Columns, FMS and the Person Within - a Column by Lori Galpeer

Like most experiences in life, the difficult or challenging ones can be a source of learning and personal growth. Ask most who have had a chronic illness for a lengthy ... Read more