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You’ll Be Happier
Spending some time petting and interacting with a pet can increase endorphins, which are your body’s natural painkillers. In addition to less pain, your breathing will also slow down, and so will your heart rate. The more calm, relaxed and happy you feel, the better you’ll be able to handle your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Even if you’ve never felt a close connection to an animal before, it’s worth giving it another try. Animals are a lot like people: sometimes you hit it off right away, but other times you have to put in some time and effort to get to know the real personality beneath the surface. Since it can take time to forge a relationship, spend time with a few different pets before you get one of your own. You may find that meeting with a therapy pet at a community center or a friend’s house is more appropriate than adopting a pet of your own.
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