Work To Improve Communication Skills

Communication is also important with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia. Open and honest communication helps decrease conflict between you and your spouse, family, friends, and co-workers. This is especially true when you feel angry or resentful over having unending pain and fatigue. The mental distraction that comes from preoccupation with your illness can hinder productive communication. If you feel overwhelmed with the stress of fibromyalgia, psychological counseling can help you develop appropriate and functional communication strategies to deal with your disease and other issues in your life.