As I said last time, acceptance is the first step of beginning progress to tackle your fibromyalgia. This is a huge step. To some it may be small, but by being able to look it in the face and say okay I acknowledge you’re here with me for a long time, let’s do something about it. That’s empowering, rather than what’s going on with me? Why do I have this? Why do I have to deal with these symptoms’ day in and day out? This is victimized thinking. Now, if you think you’re the only one that’s had thoughts like this. Guess again, these are all thoughts that have circled throughout my head before.
However, no change can occur, no progress can be made until you recognize what you’re dealing. So, what is Fibromyalgia? The simplified answer is it’s a chronic pain condition that affects the nerves, muscles, and energy level of your body. It is associated with increased amplification of the sensory (touch, smell, sight, etc.) These flare-ups can occur from any situation that heightens stress. Whether it’s moving, loss of a loved one, an argument with a significant other or kids, worrying about things out of your control, etc. Once the fight or flight response is triggered into high gear then all of your symptoms will begin to increase. There is a way to start recognizing these triggers though and I’ll go into that on a different post. For now, though, know that it’s treatable.
Even though there is claimed to be no known cause, but many factors that are in relation to the possibility of having fibromyalgia. I did read a book called, “The Fibromyalgia Solution” by David Dryland. In his book he theorizes that fibromyalgia is caused by a combination of three aspects trauma, an anxiety disorder, and a sleep disorder. These are also the main suspects in exacerbating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. As soon as I read this it started to click in my brain. I had all of these different disorders or challenges and I had to look at them one by one.
So, recognizing what I have and where it’s coming from, helps me to logically look at it as something that can be managed. Something that I can scientifically/systematically work on a little at a time to create positive health results in my life. Rather than it being some nebulous chronic condition that no one really understands and therefore are not able to do anything about.
It’s not an easy road though. I am here to help you climb this mountainous illness either through my blog content or doing personal coaching. If you are interested in being coached, go to my Facebook page at “Summiting Fibromyalgia” so we can set up a free complimentary sample session. All you have to do is either click on the Book now icon or DM me and we can set something up. Let’s get your acceptance and recognition of the problem and turn it into practical steps that will get you feeling better while climbing this mountainous condition.
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