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| Waterbear |
Posted - 11/08/2013 : 08:16:55
I have a really supportive friend, God Bless her. She's listened to all my complaints and woes since my journey into pain.
When I was having panic attacks, she was always there for me. She's a bit fantastic, she just listens and normally has some sort of logical and positive response for me. She never asks me to talk about the pain, I start it.
I told her about TMS and she thinks the mind/body relationship is fascinating (so do I for that matter). She also thinks I have it 100%. We've been best friends for over 10 years; she knows I'm a stress victim.
As I learn things, I discuss them with her. Sometimes it's just from a sort of medical perspective. Sometimes we talk about my pain specifically.
My question is: is this good for me? Is talking it out a thing that helps? I like talking with her about it, but at the same time, I never get to just forget about the pain.
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| Peregrinus |
Posted - 11/08/2013 : 11:44:59
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Originally posted by Waterbear
My question is: is this good for me?
WB:
You are fortunate that you have such a friend. The best medicine is positive feedback. I immediately feel much better when I hear my wife say "You look like you're feeling much better!" Last year I read a paper where the benefits of such feedback were proven. |
| gigalos |
Posted - 11/08/2013 : 10:26:19
Talking about it is certainly part of the first months in recovery. I know I needed to talk about it to everyone wanting and not wanting to hear 
Talking can open up new perspectives that you don't find when only thinking about it.
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