Mastering Personal Triggers: A Guide to Stress Management

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Identifying and Navigating Your Personal Triggers for Stress and Pain Management Have you ever suddenly felt overwhelmed or stressed without really knowing why? You might be experiencing a response to a trigger—a specific situation or event that sets off an emotional or physical reaction. Identifying, understanding and managing your personal triggers is an important step… Continue reading Mastering Personal Triggers: A Guide to Stress Management

What are the Best Ways to Manage Stress From Fibromyalgia? 

Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by widespread pain, tender points, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a range of other symptoms. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia remains uncertain, stress is believed to play a significant role in triggering or worsening symptoms. The stress response can lead to muscle tension, increased pain perception,… Continue reading What are the Best Ways to Manage Stress From Fibromyalgia? 

Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life

According to the World Health Organization, chronic stress “can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.” Although stress is a natural human response that most people experience, too much of it can lead to serious health conditions. Both the body and mind can be negatively impacted by… Continue reading Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life

MS and Stress: Managing the Holidays

Stress is a normal part of life for many people. For some, holidays can be especially stressful because of gift buying, traveling, and making holiday dinners. If you have multiple sclerosis, the stress of the holidays can be compounded by managing your illness on top of everything else.  Living with MS is not only a… Continue reading MS and Stress: Managing the Holidays

The benefits of just a bit of exercise (+”forest bathing”?)

If frequent, long workouts aren’t in the cards, here’s some good news: A new research analysis based on decades’ of studies shows the potential mental health perks of even just a smidgen of light exercise. Also, see the results of a Japanese study on something called “forest bathing.” Exercise linked to good vibes “Even a Little Exercise… Continue reading The benefits of just a bit of exercise (+”forest bathing”?)

Parkinson’s disease + anxiety/depression: Stigma-busting for Mental Health Month

Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Have you experienced any of these along with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? As National Mental Health Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting how common these non-motor symptoms and mental health issues are among people with PD. Plus, see some new research on the prevalence of feeling demoralized (vs. depressed) with PD, and… Continue reading Parkinson’s disease + anxiety/depression: Stigma-busting for Mental Health Month

A Place to Share About Serenagen and Serenagen Side Effects

Have you tried serenagen for stress relief?  Share your experiences with serenagen side effects, effectiveness, cost and more at PatientsLikeMe, a unique data-sharing platform that covers all types of treatments, including supplements and lifestyle modifications. According to traditional Chinese medicine, living a demanding, hectic lifestyle deeply influences mood, mental function, cardiovascular function, the liver and… Continue reading A Place to Share About Serenagen and Serenagen Side Effects