How can cognitive-behavioral therapy help treat fibromyalgia symptoms ?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy taught during individual counseling sessions, classes, or from audiotapes, may help those with fibromyalgia cope with stress and increase feelings of empowerment and self-esteem. Meditation and yoga have been proven an effective means of relieving stress and diminishing pain sensitivity.

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