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| Newmom |
Posted - 05/23/2007 : 10:58:31
Off Topic -
I just watched Dancing with the Stars for the first time last night - I know a little late, 4 seasons later... It made me realize that I am stuck in the same thinking pattern that I can't get out of even though I kind of tricked myself into thinking I moved on. All I could think about is all the stars/dancers moving so easily and twisting, bending, etc. of their backs without even thinking of injuring it. That was the only thing I could think of while watching the show!! I used to be that way too and now I am even more scared that I will never be there again. Even though I no longer have pain I realize that I am still guarding and carefully planning my every movement so that I do not get hurt. Why am I holding on to this fear of injury? |
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| Newmom |
Posted - 05/24/2007 : 07:41:18
Lizzie, I have read several of your posts & it sometimes feels as if you are writing about me. I have moved past the pain symptoms, but I cannot get through the fear of the pain symptoms. Even when I do my stretches and movements, I am constantly guarded and I make no sudden movements. I really do not even think about my movements anymore - however they are just SLOWLY. I guess I have conditioned myself into the SLOW mode.
Beth, from your post it seems you have been where I am. Did you finally get past this fear that I have? I am no longer in pain and it no longer consumes my every thought. It is encouraging to me that when I first came here I could not even imagine being where I am at today. Maybe there is hope for me that I will get past the fear of reinjuring myself and really be free to move my body like I used to.
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| h2oskier25 |
Posted - 05/23/2007 : 12:34:54
Newmom,
This is so NOT off topic!
I remember feeling the same things when I first started getting better. This is what growth feels like. Letting go of limiting thought.
Regard,
Beth |
| Lizzie |
Posted - 05/23/2007 : 11:22:26
I so relate to your thoughts. I also have not got passed this stumbling block. I think it is the control freak in me trying to manage my life safely. I also find myself "playing safe" when I have important events looming such as not going cycling just before we go on holiday incase at some level I think I might ruin everything with another episode, even though I believe the TMS! I think I have movement envy. I can't remember how to do carefreee movement and think too much physically still before bending, yet notice others' easy movements. Still I have started at such times to bend an extra time. Perhaps it's the case of a step at a time and there is comfort in knowing others on this board understand you.
Lizzie |
| LuvtoSew |
Posted - 05/23/2007 : 11:02:43
Oh my gosh I thought the same as you when I watched it. They moved without fear or awareness it seemed. Like you when I move I'm cautious which I guess tightens our muscles and makes our mind aware of it.
I do have to report , maybe too early, I got rid of my lumbar support brace and neck pillow and have just been sitting regular and am noticing an slight improvement it seems each day. |
