A Fibromyalgia Journey & Alternatives in Coping With PainEthel D. Callier-Perry, M.A., C.A.R.T., Ph.D. Health Psychology Student

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The core concept of Social Cognitive Theory self-efficacy will be subject to the analytical examination of the individual’s ability to carry out a decision to obtain a desirable outcome. The individual will develop a sense of resiliency, tenacity and self-efficacy through mastery of experiences (Bandura, 2002). Bandura (2002) stated a person can perform specific behaviors or execute decisions that will support a belief to reduce chronic pain and manage daily symptoms. Patients may experience failures before successes. Individuals are motivated by observing successes from others, which is one of the SCT concepts called “Observational learning (McAlister et al., 2008, p. 171).”

ability to carry out a decision to obtain a desirable outcome. The SCT seven concepts that are (1) Reciprocal determinism – surrounding elements manipulating people and groups, yet individuals and groups can also impact their environments and adjust their behavior. (2) Outcome expectations – credence about the probability and merit of the

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. This study is ongoing and results forthcoming

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The year 2030, will see the last group of baby boomers turn 65 years old, and Fibromyalgia shallattack many of the new geriatric population for the first time. Getting a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia cantake up to five years. Once given a definitive diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, the individual life will neverbe the same. In the year 2030 Fibromyalgia will still be part of the baby boomer journey of life.Fibromyalgia symptoms are not visible. Since the symptoms are not visible, many question is thedisease real? Great pain comes with fibromyalgia that causes the individual to be uncomfortable.

Individuals with Fibromyalgia many times express feelings of powerless in managing the pain. There isAfter ruling out other medical disorders with specific lab work, the rheumatologist will performed aphysical examination that is 99% accurate in diagnosing fibromyalgia.

The syndrome fibromyalgia is a devastating musculoskeletal disorder prevailing at a higher percentagein women than men. A disease that’s causing acute, sharp pain throughout the body, noise and lightamplification due to a hypersensitive central nervous system. Persons withFibromyalgia express other symptoms such as insomnia, gastrointestinal issues and mild to severeheadaches. This disease can cause despondence, inadequacy, fogginess, and depression.

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The focal point of this study is on patient self-education ranking of comprehension and retentiveness of fibromyalgia Resiliency Disease Management (RDM), level of participation and motivation in the five leading physical activities for chronic pain. These five exercises are walking, stretching, strength training, yoga, and everyday activities.

The core concept of Social Cognitive Theory self-efficacy will be subject to the analytical examination of the individual’s ability to carry out a decision to obtain a desirable outcome. The individual will develop a sense of resiliency, tenacity and self-efficacy through mastery of experiences (Bandura, 2002). Bandura (2002) stated a person can perform specific behaviors or execute decisions that will support a belief to reduce chronic pain and manage daily symptoms. Patients may experience failures before successes. Individuals are motivated by observing successes from others, which is one of the SCT concepts called “Observational learning (McAlister et al., 2008, p. 171).”

The objective of this study is to provide evidenced-based patient self-education resiliency disease management, access to aerobic exercise, and application of SCT concepts. Centrality shall build up to the concept self-efficacy, and detect purposely if the operation of self-efficacy discloses the adeptness to make the resolution to use aerobic exercise as an election in managing lingering pain and thereby progress in bodily condition.

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This study is ongoing and results forthcoming.

Future directions are to focus on alternative treatments such as exercise, changing to a vegan diet, getting proper rest, stress management, and monthly deep fascia massages. Also learning how to be proactive versus reactive to Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can be managed by your medical treatment team and using alternative treatments.

Thank You To:Craig D. Perry, Husband & Best FriendDr. Jason Etchegaray, Dissertation ChairDr. Bernardo de la Guardia, Cardiologist & SurgeonDr. Michael Newmark, Neurologist

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thank You to My Children Joseph Perry & Elizabeth PerryThank You to My ParentsProfessor J.D. & Professor Vernice Callier