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| skizzik |
Posted - 08/03/2007 : 16:36:16
Has anyone ever bulled thru the pain so much it made them feel ill, faint, nauseous?
Sarno talks about bulling thru the pain then backing off if it becomes to much, and then biding your time while your mind is still in TMS program mode.
But, these other symptoms I've not heard him talk about. I continue to do the work, but, I'm suffering from them as well as the pain. |
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| Newmom |
Posted - 08/09/2007 : 13:01:09
Skizzik,
About a year ago, I was at work (in court in front of 25 people) feeling the same way and I must of asked the judge for small breaks about 15 times before lunch. I was having extreme panic attacks, feeling ill, nauseous, having problems sitting, etc. because of my back. Finally, the judge pulled me aside and told me to come back in the next day when I was all better - in a not so nice way and loud enough that everyone heard. This pain was so bad that I didn't give a s**t what anybody thought of me at that point. (Boy, it was fun to finally admit that to somebody!!) I just let them think that I was having stomach problems.
My co-workers baby me to this day because of my physical diagnosis. They think since I have a injury that has been documented on a diagnostic scan, my pain is real. |
| Webdan65 |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 16:26:19
I can't point to a specific page number, but Sarno definitely does cover the idea of waiting for the major spasms to subside before resuming physical activity. He does say that you can resume too much activity too soon. If I recall his words, it is along the lines of "resume physical activity when there is a significant reduction in the pain." Key phrase being "significant". Starting while in a major spasm will only worsen the situation.
That's why I didn't push myself to get off the floor for 14 hours during my last major attack. LOL But once it settled a bit, I was able to get up and back into bed. And a day later, make it to the shower, etc. Little by little I resumed my activities.
Getting up after sitting was particularly difficult for a while, so I didn't push it too much. Spent some time working in bed with a laptop and as I improved, I sat longer and longer and just prior to standing, I say to myself, I'm good - I'm ok...not a problem. If I expect or wait for the pain and stiffness as I stand, invariably it's there waiting for me.
Fortunately, when you are "stuck" in bed or on the floor, there's lots of time for inner reflection and TMS "work". Don't spend your time fretting about the pain. That's the perfect time to dig deep and as Sarno says... "think psychological".
Dan |
| JaniceG |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 15:45:42
Me, too, skizzik. I just had lab work done to confirm I have nothing else going on and I'm happy to say that the results were normal. I'm still off work for the next 2 weeks, I get about 10 percent better every week. I tried to think about when I have had these feelings, and now I'm realizing it was always when I was trying to do too much while in spasm. When I'm not in spasm, I'm trying to do some minor household chores and go on the treadmill or exercise bike, even if only for 5 minutes to try to get my strength back. I'm also going to tell all m co-workers when I get back that something like that could happen, and I'll have to either rest until I feel better, ot just go home. The're all very kind understanding people who are also my friends, but, of course, I have the reputation of being the calm, cool, strong one...so it is scary.
JaniceG |
| skizzik |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 10:57:53
thanx guys, sometimes I think I'm losing it. |
| CrystalP |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 08:39:12
I know exactly what you are talking about as well. I have yet to read of this in Sarno's books either. The focus seems to be on pain which I definitely experience in abundance, but the weakness, faintness, dizziness is not really discussed. It is frightening and debilitating. |
| vrampen78 |
Posted - 08/05/2007 : 22:25:21
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Originally posted by skizzik
I can hide my symptoms somewhat because I drive in a van to different jobs. My worst fear is passing out in front of a customer.
I know exactly what you are talking about skizzik...except that I work in an office with only 2-3 other people (all men)and I really do believe it's the subconscious at work. The fear is crippling, in a sense. You are so afraid that a client, co-worker, etc. will see you in such a vulnerable, 'broken' state that you can't help but feel weak and sick. I've pushed through it, but I've also had to just go home or take a breather in the bathroom until it subsides enough to make you functional enough.
-Veronica |
| skizzik |
Posted - 08/03/2007 : 19:41:23
oh thats right, you were afraid to go back to work because of this. I don't know what I'd do if I had to work w/ others inside all day.
I can hide my symptoms somewhat because I drive in a van to different jobs. My worst fear is passing out in front of a customer.
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| JaniceG |
Posted - 08/03/2007 : 18:56:24
I have the same problem. In addition to the pain, I will feel sick and faint. I have never seen it mentioned in any of the books, either, but it's a fact that pain makes a person weak and not feel well.
JaniceG |
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