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| Mikey_Sama |
Posted - 08/20/2007 : 02:25:55
I was just wondering a few things.
1: How much time per day should you set aside for TMS? Without overloading
- Like journaling
- Reading a bit in the book
- Whatever other strategies there are like talking to your brain
2: In relation to 1. What kind of tms 'work' do you do on a daily basis? if any.
3:When you don't have any pains, should you still be doing the work? Or should you just enjoy life without worrying about it ( the TMS work ).
4: At what point are you in fact overloading it?
Thanks a lot.
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| Mikey_Sama |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 16:43:48
Thanks for all the replies. Sorry i wasn't able to respond sooner, was on a lil trip. Thanks again. |
| stanfr |
Posted - 08/20/2007 : 18:58:09
Yeah i know, but he's wrong. 
I actually like Brady's approach (its a bit different and more detailed than Sarno's), but think his time limits come from a bias toward discipline, and i disagree with him on the strict times. But if the exact minutes help you set aside needed time, by all means go for it, just be wary of obsessing about it 
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| stanfr |
Posted - 08/20/2007 : 16:36:14
I would add that i think setting time limits or for that matter any exact times is probably not a good idea, as it could lead to a form of OCD, which is pretty much a part of the AOS/TMS syndrome. Just put in the time that feels helpful or natural, by all means don't cancel plans in order to do TMS work! Ive been modifying the amt of time and the substance on a weekly basis, mixing things up and focusing more on the things that seem to be working. If you start journaling and find you come to a brick wall after 5 minutes, dont force another 20! On the other hand, if youve gone an hour and still have emotions pouring out, no point in putting a timer on it  |
| Webdan65 |
Posted - 08/20/2007 : 10:04:37
This is a great point and one I struggle with.
There is probably a fine line between doing enough and obsessing.
Personally I try to read some - perhaps a half hour a day.
Then I try to journal for 10-20 minutes a day depending on what comes out. Sometimes the pen doesn't stop.
When I was in a major spasm - I would spend LOTS more time on the work. But the above is what I'm calling my maintenance plan since I am about 95% better.
Sometimes I think I should do more "work". Other times it's just damn depressing to focus sooo much on the negative emotions.
Other than that - it's the talking to your brain when you become aware of the pain - or when it slaps you in the face. Sometimes I hum James Brown - "I feel good...na na na na na na na, I knew that I would" When I want to keep an upbeat feeling.
I guess it's all about balance. Do enough on a daily and consistent basis. Your three points are a great set of fundamentals.
Journal
Read
Talk to your brain
Think psychological when you feel pain - ask "What's bothering me now?"
Refute the physical diagnosis
Resume physical activity when there is a significant reduction in pain.
No Fear!
Hope this helps!
Dan |
