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| Irish Jimmy |
Posted - 06/14/2004 : 16:57:07
I'm interested in how other people deal with pain on an everyday basis. When you are aware of the pain, what do you do? I try to imagine and visualize the repressed rage. I'd like to hear what others do. I have been practicing these techniques for five weeks after reading and re-reading Dr. Sarno's Mindbody RX book. I have had pain over the years in my back, knees, feet, elbows and most currently in my shoulders and traps. I know I have TMS, because doctors at different times have been unable to explain the pain very well to me. The book also describes my personality type to a T. My shoulders and traps feel better, not quite 100% yet. But now my feet pain is coming back. Has this happened to others, the moving of the TMS to another location when the initial spot starts to feel better? I'd like to know. I'm going to beat this and knock it out, and I hope the same for all of you!!! Keep It going!!!!!!! |
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| Texasrunner |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 10:14:11
I agree completelty with Dave. At times when my hamstring/butt have felt really sore, it takes some faith to stay secure in the knowledge that you can beat it back by turning your attention away to your emotions. And more importantly, you must remember that the pain does not subside immediately. What I notice is that if I am steadfast in my approach, the pain does in fact subside in a few days, and when that happens, you can build on that victory. It's kind of like losing weight. You can't expect to go from 175 to 145 in a week, But if you get down to 160, then you can set your sights on 145. |
| Dave |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 12:39:44
I'm certainly no superhero. During the times when I had severe back spasms, I took strong painkillers.
I have not had any severe attacks for some time, but if I did, I would not hesitate to go back to the painkillers. Treating TMS is not about suffering.
If you stay the course and treat the pain as a signal to turn your thoughts towards your emotions, then over time the pain should lessen. It's equally important to banish the fear that accompanies the symptoms, be it fear of the pain coming on or getting worse, or fear that there is something physically wrong. |
| goodguy |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 12:32:59
Dave,
You mention that, as for the pain, you ignore it, no matter how bad it is. I envy your strength. This is the one aspect of the recommendations for treatment that I have failed to follow.
I have no problem thinking psychologically, or believing that the pain is harmless, but the pain is so blindingly intense that I am forced to take strong pain killers every day in order to "ignore" it, and try to go on with my normal life.
How do you do it? How do you ignore pain? Any tips on how you have been able to achieve this feat would be greatly appreciated!!!
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| Dave |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 09:29:54
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Originally posted by Irish Jimmy
I'm interested in how other people deal with pain on an everyday basis. When you are aware of the pain, what do you do?
I treat the pain as a signal that something is bothering me deep down that I'm avoiding thinking about. I try to figure out what it is. As for the pain itself, I ignore it, no matter where it occurs or how bad it is.
What you experienced seems common. The pain usually returns, possibly worse than it was origianlly, and possibly in different locations. Your unconscious mind is fighting your revelations. It doesn't want to give up the strategy that has been successful at distracting you from the rage. As long as you keep turning your mind towards your emotions every time you are aware of the pain, over time you will recondition yourself. Just don't expect any miracles; take a long-term view. |
| Lou |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 07:44:54
It has moved around many times in my case...
Feet, groin pulls, etc.
It makes it hard to focus, but try not to let it bother you.
My orginal pain was lower back/leg. It hasn't bothered me for over 18 months.
Been working with TMS for 2 years.
Good Luck |
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