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| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 16:06:08
Hi All,
I have learned so much about myself through this TMS forum..I am very grateful to all of you for your support and your wise words of encouragement...I can be outspoken when I have an emotional reaction to something, and it's time I stop blaming that on being a New Yorker..My being overly sensitive and defensive, at times, are character defects that I own and I am not proud of..All I can do is acknowledge this and work on changing..When I am in better times in my life (hopefully very soon), I am much stronger and thick skinned..Right now I feel a bit beat up...But, better days are ahead very soon!
I am beginning to think that I am relying on this forum too much again..I did this for a time last year when I was layed up w/ terrible pain...I should be spending the time I spend here more constructively like painting more, working on my career, exercising more, etc...I am on this forum way too much...Most of the feedback I have received has been incredibly helpful..However, sometimes, I take certain things to heart and use that as an excuse to beat myself up internally..That is counter-productive to my healing from TMS...
There are absolutely wonderful and highly intelligent people on here..and I just love the interaction! What a blessing it has been!
Thank you again and again to those who came to my aid when I needed a friend here...I will always be grateful, even if I chose to not return...
I will check in later today and tomorrow morning..After that, I am going to sit on my hands if I have to, lol..and say goodbye for now..
I am enjoying talking to a few of you via regular email.. I am open to staying in touch that way with anyone who wants to...You are all great people!!
I can be reached through my profile contact information here, anytime..For those who are interested, I have been approached by another magazine that is internationally based..I have alot to be hopeful and grateful for...I want to focus on that now...Wishing you all complete recovery from TMS and great happiness and peace in your lives!
God's blessings and hugs!
~Karen |
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| HelenB |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 15:50:10
Karen Yeah of course you're right. But you seem really focused on the physical symptoms and constantly site them as limitations, breaking two rules of Sarno right there. A) focusing on the physical b) Accepting TMS limitations. Don't think that's really all too helpful for newbies. Please don't quote me every instance of somebody mentioning a physcial symptom on this board. I know it happens. I'm just saying, sometimes you're pretty desperate when your TMS flares up, and I sometimes wonder about newbies reading that and thinking "Gee, she's been at this for years, and she's still this bad off." That's way more than I wanted to say. Again, I hope you'll focus on how I feel you are being truly selfless by taking a break.
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| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 09:47:52
Thank you for your kind words, Helen..The only thing I will say is that if everyone who was still suffering after years left the board, there wouldn't be too many people here..Many people still suffer, some more, some less..And even people who are 100 percent better at one time, often return with a relapse..I do my best to support newcomers on here as well..I have tried to contribute positive things whether I am still suffering or not..As many recovered people have pointed out, it is a life long battle and there are no quick fixes.. |
| HelenB |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 08:41:49
Karen, I admire your decision to leave the board for a while if you feel that's best for you. I think it's very selfless on your part.
It will probably help the newbies a lot, because if they get on the board and see that somebody is still suffering after years, it might discourage them. Of course, I wish you were getting better faster and having more success with Sarno's principles.
Good luck |
| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 07:40:52
Thanx Lita.. I really do have to finish the Divided Mind soon..I am trying to paint and having so many symptoms and emotions i can't seem to focus enough to get creative..Maybe finally finishing the book will help...I so appreciate your compassion..
Hugs,
Karen |
| LitaM |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 05:15:35
Karen,I was reading The Divided Mind last night and this comment Dr. Sarno wrote, I found really helpful and I wanted to post it for you. He says to patients, "You have a secret weapon- your brain. It may the instrument of your physical symtoms, but it's also the means by which those symptoms can be abolished."
Keep strong.
Lita |
| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 17:22:53
PS..The pain in my head subsided..I edited this because I don't want to reinforce that hypochondriac in me..I really have to heal from this..I admit that the forum has felt like an internet family of sorts to me so, although I am making the right decision to take a break..part of me is feeling very sad about it too.. |
| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 16:52:45
Thanx Lita! That is very kind of you to say..I appreciate it very much..and wish you all the best too! |
| LitaM |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 16:46:55
Good luck Karen,
Don't be so hard on yourself. TMS is epidemic in society because we all have issues, you aren't any worse than the rest of us. You are defensive and sensitive because you feel inferior, I definetly can relate. Inferiority stems from child hood issues. Keep at it, you can help yourself, never give up.
Best wishes,
Lita |
| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 16:42:01
Thanx Alexis! It was nice talking to you via regular email when we did..Drop me a line and say hi anytime! I always value your opinion very highly and wish you the best!! |
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