I absolutely think stress can trigger a flare or make a flare up worse!! Stress wears me out… Being exhausted always makes pain worse! I even avoid watching suspenseful tv shows or movies. And the news?..
Forget about it! I easily get upset over any kind of cruelty, whether it be to a person or animal!!
I too wish there were some type of med that could just “chill” you out some when needed! Maybe Klonopin??
I find relaxing music can do it....beats medication. I also when extremely stress go out for walks in parks or nature.
Relaxes me and usually most people i do run into area very nice and friendly...plus it gave me great joy to see how much fun my dogs were having.
Same as small children at a park would do same thing!
I agree getting upset is not good but you just cannot avoid it in this life especially when they come to your own home. I find it extremely sad that we are not safe in our homes or stress free.