Seasons and weather change and I sure feel it. Cold and damp now means I'm extra achy in the morning. Feels like time to hibernate in a cozy cave!

I'm practicing something that is helping mentally and emotionally - I remind myself that pain is pain, I may not be able to control it much, but I do have the ability to control suffering. Yeah I hurt but I can keep myself from making it bigger than it really is, I can do good self care and self soothing, I can distract myself, I can accept what I have and change what I can.

I've been reading up on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and I really like it. You can find good inspiration here: http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/ I'm applying what I can to my own life - fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, ptsd. I have a good therapist too.

Working on rebuilding the habit of regular naps again. Laying down at 1 pm each day helps me feel calmer and better able to take good care of myself.

How is everyone else doing?