Problem: Article: There is strong evidence that patients with fibromyalgia can benefit from exercise. Research has indicated that while it may be difficult to get motivated, mild to moderate physical activity is very effective for fibromyalgia. The idea is to start with low-impact physical activity, like walking.  It can be very tough to get started, so when you begin, don’t push too hard.  Get up once every 1-2 hours and take a slow walk around your house or apartment building. Walk the dog 2 or 3 times more than you normally might. Take the stairs more often and park further away from the grocery store. Try Tai Chi and Qigong. For a group activity, check your local area for classes. You can also look into yoga and low-impact aerobic exercise classes or groups.  Make sure that you rest in between your exercise sessions. Try to find a meditation class. The practice of meditation can significantly and positively impact your mood and your stress levels. Since fibromyalgia causes pain and muscle tension, a massage is a great way to help reduce these symptoms. The techniques used in massage can also help you relax as well as reduce your pain and stiffness. You can generally find certified massage therapists in all kinds of locations, such as massage parlors, spas, and gyms. If you aren't sure where to go, ask your doctor, friends, or family for a recommendation. In addition to meditation, try some deep breathing exercises to help you relax. There are a few breathing exercises that might help. For deep breathing, lie flat on your back. Try using pillows under your neck and knees to help you get comfortable. Put your hands on your stomach, palms down. Take a slow, long, deep breath to expand your belly, breathing from your diaphragm. The diaphragm creates a heavy suction that pulls more air into your lungs than rib cage breathing. Repeat this as often as you are comfortable.  Your fingers should separate as they lie on your belly if you are doing it right. You may get dizzy at first, which is normal because of the amount of air you are taking in. If at any time you feel uncomfortable, stop. To add a layer to your deep breath, add a humming breath to it. Breathe as you would with deep breathing. As you exhale, make a humming sound with your throat. This action helps strengthen the diaphragm and can help you relax more. There is another breathing exercise that may help you relax more. For this exercise, sit down in a chair. Take 3 short inhalations through your nose. On the first intake of breath, lift your arms. Reaching in front, keep the arms at shoulder level. On your second breath, move your arms to the side. Keep your arms at shoulder levels during this breath. On the third breath, lift your arms up over your head.  Repeat this exercise in a series of 10 to 12 sets. If you get dizzy, stop. Your lungs will take over and return to your natural rhythm. Biofeedback is a technique that uses the mind and body to help control involuntary reactions, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension. To start biofeedback, talk to your doctor. They will give you special equipment that will show you when your body is doing a certain thing. You can then use this equipment and your own actions to help you control those functions. For example, if your heart rate is elevated, you can use the equipment and targeted mental and physical actions to help slow it down. There have been a few studies that have shown that acupuncture can reduce the pain associated with fibromyalgia. Look into certified acupuncturists in your area or ask your doctor for a referral. To try it out, go to at least 3 visits before you make a decision about whether it works for you. If it does, continue the treatment.  You may have to make a decision about whether or not acupuncture is cost effective for you. It can get expensive, so try to weigh the pros and cons of the treatments against the cost.  Never try to perform acupuncture on yourself or let someone who doesn't know how perform it on you. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be a difficult emotional process. Find a group of people that can go through this process along with you. This will help you feel less alone and you will be able to commiserate with those who have the same condition as you. 2 places to start are the Fibromyalgia Network and the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA).
Summary: Exercise. Get a massage. Try deep breathing. Perform a humming breath. Use additional breathing exercises. Try biofeedback. Look into acupuncture. Find a support group.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Fights occur from time to time in relationships. An abusive partner might call what they do “fighting,” but it’s much more than that. The yelling, the hitting, slapping, punching, pinching, and choking are not a result of disagreements, but a “pattern of behavior” your partner uses to control you. Physical attacks can vary greatly. They can happen just once in a while, or they can happen with great frequency. They can also vary in severity. They can also be a one-time incident.  The physical attacks may occur in a pattern, or can be an apparent, or a constant, underlying or overt threat. They can also make you fear for your safety or the safety of the people, things, or even pets you love. When this is the case, physical abuse can permeate and affect every aspect of your life. Keep in mind that physical attacks can “cycle.” This means that there can be a period of calm, followed by an escalation, and then the attack. After the attack, the entire cycle can begin again. The actual acts of physical violence might seem like they are self-explanatory or too obvious to mention, but for people who grew up getting hit, they might not realize that this is not a normal, healthy behavior. Some of the signs of physical abuse are:  Pulls your hair. Punches, slaps, or kicks you. Bites or chokes you. Denies you the right to meet your basic needs, such as food and sleep Breaks your belongings or the things in your home, such as throws your dishes, punch holes in the walls. Threatens you with a knife or gun, or uses a weapon on you. Physically bars you from leaving, calling 911 for help, or going to the hospital. Physically abuses your children. Kicks you out of your car and leaves you in strange places. Drives aggressively and in a dangerous manner while you are in the car. Makes you drink alcohol or take drugs. An abuser tends to go through a “honeymoon” period, where they appear to be the ideal partner to draw you in. They apologize and treat you well, buying gifts and being friendly. Then their behavior shifts and they start abusing again. You are slowly conditioned to accept their behavior. As a result of physical abuse, you may experience bruises, cuts or other injuries. Think about if you’re wearing turtleneck shirts in the summer or wearing makeup to hide bruises. It’s the physical acts of abuse that usually call the most attention to the problem of an abusive relationship. These behaviors usually occur along with emotional, mental, financial, and sexual abuse., Physical abuse may not be apparent at the beginning of the relationship. The relationship might start out with what appears to be healthy, ideal behavior.  One woman recalls her husband meeting her at the train station after work at the beginning of their relationship with flowers. This story was recounted while undergoing treatment in the hospital for a broken nose when her husband threw a laundry basket at her face. She blamed herself for this injury. That perfect beginning is often what keeps victims in the relationship. Or, the troublesome behaviors can be very subtle at first. It might begin with extreme jealousy and controlling behavior, convincing the victim that this is what “real love” is like. The abuser might say that they care for the victim so deeply that they can’t help their bad behaviors: “You make me so crazy, I just lose control. That’s how much I care for you.”
Summary:
Think about what happens when your partner fights with you. Track physical attacks that your partner has made. Look for signs of physical abuse. Count how many times you’ve had a “honeymoon” period. Count when you need to cover bruises or other injuries. Understand that physical abuse is usually accompanied by other abuse. Realize that physical abuse may not happen immediately.