Things I've learned so far about what helps:

• rest!!!
• warm showers
• massage therapy
• drinking only pure mountain spring water or glacier water
• very slow and gradual stretching
• getting rid of as many chemicals as possible
  - switch to natural products
  - Dr. Bronner's natural peppermint soap is a good one
  - orange oil cleaning products
  - stay away from packaged foods, fix fresh food instead without chemicals
• wearing natural fiber clothing
• Reiki treatments
• dejunking and simplifying the space around you
• taking care of yourself for once, instead of everyone else first all the time
• letting go
• laughter - find something to laugh about every day.
• being grateful (and write it down everyday) - even for minutest things, like:
  - "I'm still breathing, this is good."
  - "I was able to walk to the bathroom today instead of having to crawl there."
• more rest!!!
• living in a place where there is clean air
• asking for help
• cutting back on sugar and dairy
• staying away from aspartame and other artificial sweeteners
• taking anti-depressants (Celexa helps me)
  - it not only helps with depression, but it helps with muscle pain and being able to sleep
• de-stressing (simplifying) your life as much as possible
• whatever makes sleeping more comfortable
  - more pillows in different places
  - muscle relaxers
  - relaxing music or nature sounds
• naps - often
• learning how to say no when it's in your best interest (and without feeling guilty)
• deep breathing and relaxation techniques
• Tiger Balm Analgesic ointment
• freshly juiced raw vegetables and fruits
  - especially parsley, carrots, apples, celery, beets, oranges, lemon
• oh, and did I mention rest?!!!!