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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Therapy

Studies continue to show that when fibromyalgia patients deal with the specific conditions of their disorder and their lives, they feel better. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) enhances a patients' belief in their own abilities and helps them develop methods for dealing with stressful situations. CBT, also called cognitive therapy, is a known effective method for dealing with chronic pain from arthritic conditions. Some evidence also suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy...

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Migraine personality? I thought this was the 21st century.

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"You have Migraines? They're all in your head? It's that type A personality of yours..." Need I say... Read more »

Coping Skill - #14 - Every Recovery is Precious

By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

...implants, Crohn's disease, infectious arthritis [with chronic pain], sleep apnea, diabetes,... Read more »

Cry It Out - Part I

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...at 8 p.m. may no longer be working at 3 a.m. 4) Chronic pain can be a challenge no matter... Read more »

My Social Security Disability Journey

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

...able-bodied person, the day I "won" my case due to chronic pain from my fall 12 years ago. I... Read more »

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Share About Your Experience with Chronic Pain

...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with chronic pain. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain yourself, or you've cared for a... Read more »

How to Use This Site

Welcome to Chronic Pain Connections. Weve designed Chronic Pain Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your... Read more »

How to Use This Site

Welcome to the ChronicPainConnection! Living with chronic pain can be frightening and isolating. However, you're not alone; various forms of chronic pain—fibromyalgia, back pain and sciatica,... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Resources

...American Physical Therapy Associationwww.ampainsoc.org -- American Pain Societywww.theacpa.org -- American Chronic Pain Associationwww.iasp-pain.org -- International Association for the Study of... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Resources

...Associationwww.aacfs.org -- American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndromewww.theacpa.org -- American Chronic Pain Associationwww.ampainsoc.org -- American Pain Societywww.iasp-pain.org --... Read more »

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