Comments on: Counterbalance

By: Kris T

Kris T — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:14:34 +0000

I really enjoy your blog and responses to what you write. Everyone inspires me to keep pushing forward without allowing fear to entrap me.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:04:09 +0000

Penny I know that technique. It is long lost for me. I will try it during my next flare. Thank you.

By: Martha

Martha — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:46 +0000

I was there today. Thank you so much for your words and your wisdom.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:50:10 +0000

Funny I have found I come up with plenty of ideas for articles to write during the worse part of my flares. Usually in too much pain to sit at the computer. I have learned to try to write them down when/if I can.

By: Penny

Penny — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:49:02 +0000

I have had RA 12 years I am just starting to have fatigue/pain flares. Mine seem to come hand and hand. Years ago I had learned some relaxation techniques that I used at that time it really calmed me down and let me think more clearly. To perform this relaxation technique you relax each part of your body , working to push the tension out through your toes. You start with your head and work down. If I dont successfully relax a part I go back , mentally, and rerelax and continue to my toes. it keeps your mind busy and helps you breath. I’m sorry you or anyone has had these episodes for years. I think sometimes the worst part of this disease is its variability between people.