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| joan |
Posted - 01/28/2013 : 08:34:43
I was a Sarno patient 6 years ago and was healed from chronic back pain.my question is how do you ignore crippling pain when it is going on 24/7..Do affirmations work here..or to have to dig deeper.. |
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| chickenbone |
Posted - 01/29/2013 : 14:29:39
Cath, I have found sometimes that psychological "digging deep" can put us on the wrong track. It is important that we have some understanding of why we are what we are, but re-experiencing the same emotional pain over and over can only reinforce these negative neural circuits in the brain. What we want to do is interrupt these pathways of negative emotions with more positive and logical thought patterns. Maybe a CBT approach might be more helpful to you right now.
Just a thought. I hope it helps.
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| Cath |
Posted - 01/29/2013 : 05:01:02
Joan, I would like to know the exact same thing. I haven't been able to get off my treadmill of constant pain for four years now. I thought I'd dug deep enough with my psychological work, but there's probably more work to do because I haven't found release yet.
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| SteveO |
Posted - 01/28/2013 : 19:55:40
You can't ignore it (but you can try). Your brain has chosen a symptom, such that, you can't ignore it. It wants you to think about it to divert you away.
The symptom often matches the emotional pain behind it. So if you now have a pain that is 24/7, then that which is driving it is more powerful and needs attended to.
You can however soothe yourself and your autonomic system with pleasure. The TMS comes from the sympathetic nervous system. It's ignited if have nonstop pain. You probably already know why you have it.
Affirmations do help but they have to be done right or they can do little. They can even ingrain failure.
Dig deeper. What is it that you need your pain to protect you from?
Do the breathing techniques, slow your mental chatter, relax. The main factor is the fear of the pain that begins the domino reaction of overreaction. Tell yourself that you're ok, and that you won't let it rule you. You healed before so you will heal again.
You can always face the relationship that is driving the pain. Talk to the person who has hurt you and that you are holding these guilt ridden emotions about. That's the best way, compassionate listening.
Steve |
| plum |
Posted - 01/28/2013 : 16:21:49
I'd suggest rest and relaxation first, to stop the pain wheels spinning. When my pain flares I devote myself to calming myself and gentle living. Maybe someone who's healed as more advice.
Take good care. |
