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Saturday, October 14, 2017

What is Hypervigilance and How it is Connected to Fibromyalgia





Hypervigilance is a state of being constantly tense, on guard, and exceptionally aware of your environment.


A small but growing body of research suggests that hypervigilance is a feature of fibromyalgia and may contribute to the common symptom of sensory overload.


The idea is that our brains become overly aware of things, which can include painful stimuli, noises, bright lights, and general activity.


Read more...
http://ushealthpedia.com/2017/09/30/what-is-hypervigilance-and-how-it-is-connected-to-fibromyalgia




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