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Out of the four core emotions of happiness, sadness, fear and anger, which one gives the worst physical pain flare?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA

Grief would fall under sadness
Over stimulating social event might fall under happiness (ex. wedding)

September 3, 2022
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Members explored which core emotion triggers the worst fibromyalgia flares, with anger emerging as the most common culprit because it causes... Read more

Members explored which core emotion triggers the worst fibromyalgia flares, with anger emerging as the most common culprit because it causes involuntary muscle tension, stiffness, and energy depletion that many don't realize is happening until the damage is done. Several members identified stress as the underlying thread connecting anger, fear, and even happiness, sharing that work deadlines, cancer-related anxiety, and even joyful social events can all drain energy and intensify pain in different ways. A recurring theme was the challenge of managing emotions in a body that punishes both suppression and expression, with members offering practical strategies like daily symptom journaling, mind-calming activities, and using intuition to distinguish fibro pain from other health concerns.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member
You are so right, you're caught in that awful feedback loop, when we all question: Is this Fibro or something life threatening? The only thing I can think of is to daily journal symptoms, pain/stress levels and use your intuition. Put some time into mind calming activities to cut the day-to-day stress. Fare thee well! 🎭

September 25, 2022 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

This is not an exact answer to your question. For me the stress of having to do more than I'm able with a definite time frame that the tasks have to be done by will cause me a Fibro Flare. So my answer is Emotional Stress.

September 4, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I agree with stress. So i guess that falls under anger. I used to be angry a lot when I was working and Im medically retired now and have been doing pretty good. Working while having so much pain caused me to be irritated and frustrated.

September 5, 2022 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

So true LindaK2
Journaling this information is insightful. I journal on my calendar, on phone. I'ts always with me.

Lynda

September 25, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I get it! We water down those amazing positive feelings because they suck the energy right out of us.
❤️

September 6, 2022

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