Build Relaxation and Stress Relief Exercises Into Your Day at Least Three Times a Week

Practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques Every Day

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6. Practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques Every Day

A large number of fibromyalgia patients suffer from anxiety and depression, which is associated with negative and unhelpful thinking.

CBT is different to relaxation and meditation; it is about training the brain to change from negative to positive and helpful thinking patterns, as well as analyzing thoughts, identifying bad thought habits, and developing more realistic and healthy thinking. Learning healthy thinking patterns will help you cope better with your condition. Psychologists teach CBT and there are also numerous online training sites.

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