Concentration Killers

Here's a great article about concentration. I personally relate to it as "Fibro Fog"

6 Top Concentration Killers

Straying from the task at hand? Here's how to regain your focus.

By Jen Uscher

 

Unanswered emails are clogging your inbox, you’re wondering when you’ll find time to pick up the dry cleaning, and your brain is foggy from too little sleep.

It’s not surprising you have such a hard time tackling the projects at work and at home that demand your full attention.   

To help you concentrate, experts say you first need to identify what's derailing you. Here are six common concentration wreckers and what you can do about them.

Click here for the rest of the article:  http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/top-concentration-killers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

For Newly Diagnosed. "What do I do now?"

For Newly Diagnosed. "What do I do now?"

First thing to do is take a deep breath. Make sure you have a general practitioner that is willing to help you manage your symptoms.

Second; research, research, research. I can't say it enough. A well informed patient is a well managed patient. I... would recommend starting with this blog. www.chronicpainramblings.blogspot.com. I would also retain a copy of "Fibromyalgia for Dummies". This has been a great asset to me through the years and will help in your research tremendously.

Third; take care of yourself. You have to let others help you. Let your significant other help with the dishes for a night, or go out for dinner. Anything to make your life just a little easier. It's hard to give up control at first, but in the end, you will be happy you did so.

Hope this is helpful to your as a new Fibromyalgia patient and remember to breathe, one breath at a time is how you get through it.

Good luck,
Amanda Lakso