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Tips for Those with Fibromyalgia

I have fibromyalgia, as well as other forms of arthritis, so between pain and fatigue, I often don't know what I will be able to accomplish on any day, so I make the most of good days. On not so good days, I break essential tasks into miniscule parts.

I may not be able to fold a load of laundry, but I can manage to get it out of the dryer and into a basket. Every time I walk down the hall I grab a handful and put it away. Soon its all gone! Or I dump it on my bed and watch TV sitting on the bed while I fold laundry. Most of it goes into closets or dressers in my bedroom anyway.

When the dishes are clean, I may only put away one rack at a time, or while my computer is booting up I may put away just the silver or just the glasses.

I use my speaker phone a lot so while I am on hold I can do a small task. I pat myself on the back often even if for only completing a small piece of a task.

I have groceries bagged with persishables separate so I can put those away ASAP. The canned goods and staples may stay in the car for a while. Since there is no one else at home but me, I just do what I can when I can and don't sweat the small stuff.

By Linda L from Vista, CA

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