... What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyFibroTeam.com. ...
... So this is a short guided meditation on self-kindness, which you can do anytime you need a little bit of support. So I’m inviting you to find a posture that is as comfortable as possible right now. 00:00:29:11 - 00:00:43:01 Dr. Christiane Wolf And if you like, you can close your eyes or just lower your gaze. 00:00:45:15 - 00:01:19:21 Dr. ...
Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation
... So this is a short guided meditation on self-kindness, which you can do anytime you need a little bit of support. So I’m inviting you to find a posture that is as comfortable as possible right now. 00:00:29:11 - 00:00:43:01 Dr. Christiane Wolf And if you like, you can close your eyes or just lower your gaze. 00:00:45:15 - 00:01:19:21 Dr. ...
... Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of these judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. Use the moment to be gentle and compassionate with yourself.Do you recall a time when you were particularly harsh or critical of yourself? ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of these judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. Use the moment to be gentle and compassionate with yourself.Do you recall a time when you were particularly harsh or critical of yourself? ...
... Push only with awareness of self." "There are days certainly when I am somewhat back to my old self, but never 100 %, as many have said it is a grieving process to let go of what was and accept what is. Give yourself forgiveness, your body, and mind for betraying you, and find strength in that new person. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... Push only with awareness of self." "There are days certainly when I am somewhat back to my old self, but never 100 %, as many have said it is a grieving process to let go of what was and accept what is. Give yourself forgiveness, your body, and mind for betraying you, and find strength in that new person. ...
... Medicine Infographic: Chronic Health Conditions and Mental Health — Mental Health America The Impact of Stigma in Healthcare on People Living With Chronic Illnesses — Journal of Health Psychology Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) — Mayo Clinic Symptoms: Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Anxiety & Depression Association of America Depression and Self-Care ...
How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Your Mental Health
... Medicine Infographic: Chronic Health Conditions and Mental Health — Mental Health America The Impact of Stigma in Healthcare on People Living With Chronic Illnesses — Journal of Health Psychology Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) — Mayo Clinic Symptoms: Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Anxiety & Depression Association of America Depression and Self-Care ...
... There are physical responses we can notice (heaviness in the shoulders, tightness in the chest), and we should also take note of our emotional responses to disappointment (blame, self-doubt, exasperation). These can be opportunities to realign our expectations and extend grace to ourselves. ...
Acceptance: Realigning Expectations and Extending Grace to Ourselves
... There are physical responses we can notice (heaviness in the shoulders, tightness in the chest), and we should also take note of our emotional responses to disappointment (blame, self-doubt, exasperation). These can be opportunities to realign our expectations and extend grace to ourselves. ...
... An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust. "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyFibroTeam "When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust. "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyFibroTeam "When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. ...
... Being part of a community that “gets it” can provide much-needed support for managing expectations of others - as well as your own self care. “When you need to shut down and recharge, no explanation is required other than this is what you need to do,” wrote one member of MyFibroTeam. “Thank you for writing this,” shared another. ...
Managing Expectations and Fibro
... Being part of a community that “gets it” can provide much-needed support for managing expectations of others - as well as your own self care. “When you need to shut down and recharge, no explanation is required other than this is what you need to do,” wrote one member of MyFibroTeam. “Thank you for writing this,” shared another. ...
... This story by a seasoned expert is a support system and a self-care guide for the rest of us.4. Healing Fibromyalgia: Why everything hurts and how to feel well again by David Edelberg M.D.Do you feel like your loved ones either think that your pain is in your head, or that you will never get better? Dr. Edelberg hears you. ...
Four Books About Fibromyalgia You Should Read
... This story by a seasoned expert is a support system and a self-care guide for the rest of us.4. Healing Fibromyalgia: Why everything hurts and how to feel well again by David Edelberg M.D.Do you feel like your loved ones either think that your pain is in your head, or that you will never get better? Dr. Edelberg hears you. ...
... And the hospital then can determine if they are going to balance-bill you,” Null said.If you’re going into the hospital for an elective procedure such as a colonoscopy, an X-ray, or a mammogram, “you must check whether the facility is in-network ahead of time, because if you're out of network, you're totally self-pay,” Null said. ...
How To Reduce Medical Bills: Top Financial Expert Shares 10 Tips
... And the hospital then can determine if they are going to balance-bill you,” Null said.If you’re going into the hospital for an elective procedure such as a colonoscopy, an X-ray, or a mammogram, “you must check whether the facility is in-network ahead of time, because if you're out of network, you're totally self-pay,” Null said. ...
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