Unfortunately, your outlook has an effect. I find if I'm more positive it doesn't hurt as bad. Emotional distress is a sure thing for a flare up. Good luck! soft hugs

It definitely does have an impact although it can also flare up without any stress. I try to use meditation at night, if I sleep better I deal with things better. Its difficult when the stress comes from a relative you cant distance yourself as much. I use a TENS machine although there are days I could do with one to cover my whole body!!

Yes! Trauma. Drama and Stress. Am 66 and just can't deal with those.

Certainly learning that and let's face it, you certainly get to know who your friends are

Oh yes, I know I will get a flare up if I get stressed so I avoid it as much as possible. I know it isn't possible for everyone but I keep family at a distance if they are stressing me out. I live in Alaska and other than a brother in law all the other family live in the lower 48 and most on the east coast. I take it serious though. My dad is old so I try to be understanding but he is very judgmental. He will tell me he talked to someone who has the same thing I do (meaning fibromyaliga) "But they work." He couldn't say anything more hurtful to me because I loved my job. I always try to explain to him that everyone doesn't have the same symptoms or the same degree of pain and I have other things besides fibromyalgia that also cause pain. Still, he forgets I guess and repeats that every time I talk to him. Other days he tells me I must not be right with God otherwise he would heal me. I got a flare up after talking to him every time so I quit picking up the phone. I told my other siblings to explain to him that I can't talk right now. If there is anyone that is causing you stress you need to set your boundaries up and do whatever possible for your own wellness. Like I said though, I know it isn't possible for everyone. I hope those of you that are struggling with this can find a way.