I live with fibromyalgia and arthritis, as well as bipolar disorder, and I know from personal experience how hard it can be to manage your chronic pain during times of stress.
Our mind and body are connected, meaning that our emotions can have a significant impact on our physical symptoms. Unfortunately, stress can worsen chronic pain and cause flares in symptoms.
As much as I do my best to manage my stress levels, during times like these it can be difficult to keep a handle on things. Worries about the current situation, about the unknown and what is yet to come, combined with changes in routine can make stress levels skyrocket.
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