Fibromyalgia: Beyond the Pain
Recognize that the pain will not get better
Recognizing that the pain will not get better, but understanding that dealing with it will get easier is a big part of pain management. For many people who suffer from chronic pain, especially when that pain is brought on by a disorder like fibromyalgia, they know that the pain will not get better. There is no end in sight. Chronic pain is long lasting, hence the word chronic. It’s that annoying pain that just always seems to be there, which is why it takes a toll on a person both physically and mentally.