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Talking to other people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome may assist you in finding better ways to cope.

[Karl Note:  Even as a coping mechanism, this would be fatal.  Talking with other victims about their victimhood will only make you feel more the victim.   You might find SOME help in talking to people who overcame their fibromyalgia, but here this page is recommending you talk to the failures about their failures.]

Finding knowledgeable health care providers in your town may also be of benefit, especially for minimizing your frustrations.

[Karl Note:  This is another of those "patsies" thrown in to make you think that they really want you to "consult your local doctor."  The local doctor has no clue what is this disease or how to treat it -- other than the free samples of some anti-depressant drug that he has in his back room.]

If you are serious about linking up with other patients in your area, or if you are unhappy with any member of your health care team and want to seek a specialist in the field of FMS, we can help.

[Karl Note:  If you want to be a SUPER VICTIM, let us know.  Those who are willing to spread their message of doom and death are wanted here in the headquarters to go out and "encourage" others who may actually be looking to SOLVE this problem.]

The Network maintains up-to-date listings of support groups and health care providers for each state (as well as one for Canada). Your state referral sheet is free with any purchase (click on the Newsletter/Resource button to the left). All referrals are from satisfied patients, but keep in mind that finding a good doctor is only half the battle - you still need to be an informed patient to obtain the best treatment results. That is why it is so important to become a subscriber to Fibromyalgia Network newsletter!

Handling demands on your time requires learning to say no effectively and using a "To Do" list. How should you approach it? Eliminate non-essential activities and ask loved ones for their help whenever possible. Take comfort in knowing that many healthy people, not impacted by the symptoms of FMS, don't make it through their "To Do" lists either!

[Karl Note:  Every great civilization was built by people who refused to say "no!"  Here is the standard psychiatric concept of "treatment."  Just adapt to your environment -- don't try to change things, cope!]

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #52, January 2001

Andrea Sime, LCSW recommends the following anger coping technique to her patients. When discussing an angry situation use "I statements." For example, "I feel angry or frustrated when I try to tell you how difficult it is for me to do the things I previously was able to do (housework, childcare, work outside the home, social activities, etc.). I would really appreciate it if you would stop what you are doing and listen to me when I talk to you. Try to understand my feelings."

[Karl Note: The bastard is always yourself.  You are fault for every stressful situation.   These are wonderful ways to build up your guilt and need an increased dosage of some anti-depressant.  Oh, how evil these people are!  You don't see that?  If you don't then you should leave this page at once -- you will not find anything here that you will agree with.]

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #48, January 2000

Are you taking care of yourself? Here's a self-care quiz created by Katrina Berne, Ph.D. She recommends that you take time to ask yourself two important questions:

• What do I need to do more of in my life?
• What do I need to do less of in my life?

Don't hesitate to ask yourself these questions as time progresses or as your situation changes. Think of the answers as part of the structural foundation for building your coping skills.

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #42, July 1998

Receiving better health care may require you to scrutinize your doctor, and there are ways to do this. Competence, fear of being sued and influence of financial incentives, and other factors can affect the way your physician treats you. In the older, more traditional fee-for-service system, the more your doctor did, the more they got paid. Timothy McCall, M.D., author of Examining Your Doctor, says: "In managed care, the financial incentives are turned on their head! Now physicians are often being paid more for doing less." If you want to interpret your doctor's recommendations, McCall says you need to follow the money trail.

[Karl Note:  Don't trust your doctor, trust the "info-sheet" that suggests the various psychiatric drugs that you can get to solve your problems!]

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #36, January 1997 (out of print)

Minimize daily hassles that waste your time. A study by Chris Henriksson, O.T., Ph.D., of Sweden, evaluated 250 days worth of diaries filled out by 94 FMS/CFS patients. What did she find? Personal care activities gobbled up 30% more time for people with FMS/CFS, compared to healthy people. Find ways to do tasks more efficiently and to simplify your lifestyle.

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #34, July 1996 (out of print)

Hurdling painful flare-ups can be like learning how to ride a roller coaster. You need to anticipate symptom flare-ups to head them off before they become too overwhelming. The moment you sense your pain is starting to intensify, try various strategies that help keep you calm despite the bumpy road ahead.

From Fibromyalgia Network issue #31, October 1995 (out of print)

Persistent pain, fatigue and your other symptoms can add stress to your life. Force yourself to take it easy on days when your symptoms are particularly bad. Also keep in mind that stress can be cumulative--it builds up throughout the day, throughout the week. If your workload and commitments start to pile up, learn to say "No."

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