I have had Fibro. for 5 yrs.. However, it was because of an Acute Anxiety Disorder, I was exstremely well taught by a wonderfull counselor relaxation techniques. My favorite thing to do when I am doing these is to lay down and before I know it, I too fall asleep. I guess I just never really thought about using these techniques when I am having my Fibro. flares. Now that you mention it, it seems sort of an obvious alternative. Thank You.