One of my favorite questions to ask in the Fibro Warrior interview is “What is your favorite way of coping with life as a Spoonie”. The answers are often unique, but many of us have some overlap in our favorite ways. Things like a blanket, Netflix, a good movie, a warm cup of tea, or a cuddle from a furry loved one are all pretty common. Recently, I asked this question on on my Facebook page and I wanted to share with you some of the answers that were posted, and I’d love for you to comment in the comments section to share your own favorite ways to cope.
Rest..it’s ok to take care of yourself. – Jerrie Hardison
I am terrible at resting, but I know it’s one of the best ways to help my body heal. I’m terrible at just giving myself permission to rest and sometimes it takes my body giving me no choice before I will really do it (and I rest as it in turning off the Netflix and putting down the book).
Learning what I can do to improve symptoms – like diet changes, etc. It makes me feel like I have a part in this battle. – Kimberly Penix
Finding new things that help. Supplements to try, walking, eating better. Things that help me take control of my fibro. not letting it take control of me. – Angie Williams
This fits me since I’m so terrible at just turning things off. I do love to find new ways to help myself feel better, and I love to research ANYTHING so I’m right there with you guys!
Hot & steamy bath, meds, cozy pj’s, my puppy, my fan, then bed. – Mary-Ellen Steele
I do love me a nice hot bath before bedtime, or any time I’m feeling less than good for that matter!
Make funny YouTube videos about it. – Patricia Ash-Vildosola
I need to find your Youtube channel! we have to laugh at this silly life or we’d go insane!
We have to laugh at the #spoonie life or we'd go insane! Share on XMy personal favorite ways to cope on bad days are a blanket and Netflix, something funny or a good documentary (but not one that will stress me out), also random clicky games (as my husband calls them).
So what’s your favorite way to cope with life as a #Spoonie? Share it in the comments section below.
Jackie says
Anything that distracts my mind, if I’m not focusing on the pain it’s a lot more bearable. For me that means reading (my favorite thing to do any time) or listening to music. Also yoga helps me to refocus. I like what Kimberly said too, I like to have an active part in my battle and directing it.
Julie says
I love to read also. I’m almost always reading a couple of different books. I love non-fiction that I can learn something from, but give me a good cotton-candy fiction and I can get lost for hours. What’s your favorite genre?
Jackie says
I love non fiction and biographies, but my fav are clean mysteries (not bloody and gory) I’m REALLY addicted to Laurie King right now, she has a Mary Russell Sherlock Holmes series I’m flying through. I like the classics too like Jane Austen…anything that will fully absorb your mind.
Julie says
Sounds awesome. I’m with you on trying to avoid the blood and gore. Some on the romances I prefer them without the graphic sex scenes.
Linda Pope says
Music helps me cope more than anything. Depending on my mood, it may be AC/DC or the Eagles, bluegrass or Mozart. Music can lift my mood or soothe my soul and make me forget the pain for a while.
Julie says
Funny you should say that. I just wrote this article for Prohealth last week on exactly that topic (with almost those same words) – http://www.prohealth.com/ME-CFS/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=20355
I think I have a playlist for pretty much every mood.