Hi everyone, as today comes to a close of FIBRO MYALGIA SYNDROME day, I wanted to share with you all some my information of the research I have discovered over the last 20years since I was dignosed and then two year's after that, 18 years ago I was dignosed with Myalgic encephalomyelitis as well. The research of Physio therapist, orthopedic therapist, Psychiatrist and consultants all over the world discovered what I call the unwanted wrist chain.
The chain is if people with FMS take to the bed/ sofa all day, instead of just resting 20 minutes with their eyes closed and alarm clock or phone alarm set for the 20 minutes, then if they Rest or sleep all day even half the day, then it becomes hard to sleep that night. And at night that is the time our bodies heal better , as the day time energies our energies to energies us. If we don't do gentle exercise of stretching even to do chair exercise, then the body Seizes up and that will make the not only body fatigue flair up but also make you less mobile.
This in turn causes depression and anxiety then that causes sleepless nights and the circle is formed.
I know to well how it's so hard to just not want to give into the fatigue and just curl up under the covers, but please believe it will make you more worse. It's so important to practice sleep hygiene, gentle exercise and to do things you love that you still can do. Never put off till tomorrow just what you can do today but always it in baby steps learn your limit and don't push past it.
Warm showers / bath soaks and just run the water on your limbs and muscles as you gently move them under the water and dry upwards to help your oxygen and blood flow correctly.
Try get outside for some air during the day with someone and enjoy the positive energy that the univers has to offer and on rainy day you do the likes of art colouring , colour by number's , play a game cards , or do some craft work. Anything just to keep you occupied and keep your mind active and away from giving your condition a chance to start the unwanted wrist chain. I hope this is if help to you all and I wish you a wonderful new week ahead πππ€ be well and keep strong π€πππΌ