Meditation<\/span><\/h2>\nThose who experience fibromyalgia symptoms\u2014and particularly anxiety-inducing symptoms such as shortness of breath, can also benefit from daily meditation.<\/p>\n
Meditation eases both body and mind and\u2014when used in tandem with treatment for chronic pain conditions\u2014can help reduce pain levels. There are a variety of meditation techniques; the key is finding the one that is most comfortable and works the best for you.<\/p>\n
Meditation doesn\u2019t have to mean sitting in one spot and chanting (which can be hard for someone who is already stressed and anxious). One technique to try is a walking meditation.<\/p>\n
Go outside and walk around. As you walk, feel the ground beneath your feet. Notice all the details of how it feels\u2014how your feet are touching the ground and different sensations you feel, such as the hardness or softness of the ground beneath you or the way your socks feel as you move.<\/p>\n
If your mind drifts to other things (or begins to worry), simply take your focus back to the feeling of your feet on the ground and the sensation of your walking. With practice, you will be more able to control your attention and the meditation will become easier.<\/p>\n
No matter what technique you use to calm yourself, simply knowing that the shortness of breath is fibromyalgia-related is a step in the right direction Through working to control your pain and your stress level, shortness of breath can be lessened and better managed.<\/p>\n
Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org\/fibromyalgia_breathing.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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