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Tag Archives: relationship
Today’s Top Tip
Consider updating your anti-virus software. Fibromyalgia is isolating enough without becoming cut off from your online relationships.
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Relationships
Tagged computer, fibromyalgia, relationship, SHH, social life
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Today’s Top Tip
Feeling isolated by fibromyalgia? Try volunteering. Doing something positive for others can be a wonderful boost to your self-esteem. No matter how significant your health problems may be, you can play a valuable role. Depending on your skill base and … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Relationships, Yourself
Tagged fibromyalgia, relationship, SHH, volunteer
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Holiday Essentials and Self-Care
It’s that time again: Yule, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are all coming up over the next several days, with New Year’s following on their heels. And that’s assuming the apocalypse doesn’t occur! No wonder people – and especially fibromites – are … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Yourself
Tagged fibromyalgia, help, holiday, planning, priority, relationship, self-care, SHH, stress
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Holidays and Houseguests
Often during the holidays we find ourselves hosting or being hosted by friends or family. And this can be a wonderful thing! It’s all too rare that we get to spend enough time with those we love most, so these … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, House and Home, Relationships, Travel, Yourself
Tagged communication, fibromyalgia, guest, holiday, host, planning, relationship, SHH
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Relationships, Holiday Stress, and Self-Care
The holiday season can be emotionally overwhelming: we have impossible expectations of ourselves and of others, which can be devastating when they don’t come to fruition. But remember one thing: The calmer you can be over the holidays, the less … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Relationships, Yourself
Tagged family, fibromyalgia, friends, identity, loss, relationship, self-esteem, SHH, stress
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Pets and Holiday Stress
By now you know how to plan for the holidays. You’re an expert at seasonal self-care. And if you still need a little help – well, you’ve got our “Holiday Resources” for support, or you could always submit a question … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Pets, Relationships, Resources
Tagged fibromyalgia, holiday, pets, relationship, SHH, stress, travel, well-being
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Hosting Holiday Events – The Low(er)-Stress Way
Holidays can be stressful. Entertaining can be stressful. And research suggests that increased stress contributes to worsening fibromyalgia symptoms. You all see where I’m headed, right? Managing stress – by planning appropriately, modifying our cooking and cleaning responsibilities as necessary, … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, House and Home, Kitchen and Pantry, Relationships, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged entertain, fibromyalgia, guest, holiday, party, planning, relationship, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being, winter
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Planning and Shopping for Holiday Meals
In almost every culture, social events and family celebrations are marked by ritual meals. So it’s no surprise that a big part of planning for the holidays ahead is to consider what meals you’ll need to prepare and how you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Kitchen and Pantry, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged accomplish, cooking, delicious, diet, entertain, fibromyalgia, food, guest, happiness, planning, relationship, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, shopping, social life, stress, well-being, yum
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What’s on Your Wish List?: A Holiday Gift Guide for Fibromites
Your list for yourself, I mean. We often get so caught up in finding just the right gifts for our loved ones (not to mention all of our other holiday obligations) that we forget that we deserve presents too! So … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Relationships, Resources, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged fibromyalgia, gift, happiness, holiday, relationship, SHH
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Holiday Planning and Your Energy Budget
On Friday we talked at great length about the importance of developing a comprehensive plan for the holiday season. Today we’re going to focus on how planning for the holidays can help you manage your energy budget. Why is this … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Resources, Self-Esteem, Yourself
Tagged accomplish, fibromyalgia, goals, holiday, pacing, planning, relationship, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being
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