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10 Important Lifestyle Changes for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 17, 2011

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Lifestyle Change #9: Managing Stress

Stress exacerbates symptoms for many of us with FMS or ME/CFS, and having a chronic illness can add a lot of stress to your life. It's important to learn how to lower your stress levels and deal better with the stress you can't eliminate.

Get started here, with resources for stress management, relationship stress, and money stress:

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