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Pets Provide a Healthy Distraction
Fibromyalgia can be all-consuming. Living with pain and discomfort is difficult enough, but thinking about your symptoms all the time makes it an overwhelming burden. Pets let you focus your attention on something else — something that needs your care and concern — and this leaves little room for worrying about your own health.
Some animals just have a wonderful quirky quality that tears your attention away from your problems and helps you see the bright side. If you’ve ever spent time with a puppy, you’ll know how easy it is to laugh at their antics — and one laugh often leads to another.
Holiday shopping is more difficult when you have fibro. These tips for shopping for the holidays with fibromyalgia will help minimize your pain and stress.
