Emotional Stress

A person with fibro is not able to deal with emotional stress without suffering a really bad flare up of symptoms.  I usually end up in bed, not able to function at all from muscular weakness, nausea, IBS, depression.  It is best to avoid people or situations that stress you out but this is not always possible.  When the stress occurs and flare takes over I just lie down, try to think positive thoughts, rest, read a little, try to get up and grab a banana, or some other ready snack and ride it out.  It will clear up in a day or two.  People who show that they care can speed up this process also.