dealing with pain and stress

[melodylogan45]

I am sorry to hear that u were in the hospital as well. I suffer from migraine headaches and fibromyalgia(chronic pain) and it is no joke when  it affects our everyday lives, which adds the stress. I am learning everyday to take it slow
and approach situations differently so I won't get stressed out. I do a lot of self talking and it helps keep me
calm.  I try to access the situation, if at all possible, before I started getting upset because my pain and headaches start getting worst quick.

[mrisha]

Dealing with pain and stress is no joke.  I have an appointment today to see my doctor because of stress, anxiety and depression.

[elphaba0922]

One of my other ways to deal with stress is find a way to escape into a book or a movie . Even if it relaxes you for only a short period of time .

[loulizlee]

I am retired and do not have work-related stress, but my pain is the cause of my stress now.  I have had arthritis for over 40 years (each year gets a little worse) and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia two years ago.  The last few years I've had falls and sciatica which has sent my pain level further up.  I wish I knew the answer.  My doctors have had me on so many different types of treatment, but nothing really helps.