Cos anexity & also depression are symptoms of fibromyalgia Lucy, I know not nice . Love & Hugs. Sing its good 2. Sing also laugh just laugh out loud , uts good yr mental health, laughter is good 4 u. Xxxxxx

Wow I'm not alone fibro really does do this to us all it's horrible but yes we must distract ourselves when it happens. I know the pains can be so scary to the point you feel like something is terribly wrong 😭 but after a few breathing techniques and some essential oils we can calm our anxiety this is fibro xx

My anxiety is 10 times worse during a flare up. I think the pain just triggers my anxiety.

Sometimes the pain gets so intense I have panic attacks thinking I'm dying. It's really not fun. I'm so glad I take trazodone now, I feel a lot less anxious lately. When I do get anxious now I just try to distract myself with something the best I can, whether it's video games, reading, calling my partner on the phone, or petting my cat. My cat is very helpful for lowering my anxiety, he's a sweetheart.

Lucy I took Margaret’s advice and I started laughing in a supermarket. Then security came along. She is right though, don’t worry be happy.