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ElijahLynn
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 Posted - 11/24/2020 : 18:52:13
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(crossposted to Dan's follow-up success story post here too http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5301)
Hi all!
Dan's story was so inspiring that I reached out to him and he agreed to share his story with me AND record it for others to hear* as well! My main motivation was that my wife has numb and painful hands, leading all the way up to her elbows, which never goes away and is always present 24/7, similar to Dan. The first step in this journey is hope, or at least a glimmer of hope to learn more, so that is my goal, to give my wife hope that this could be worth learning more about (I have had some success with backpain so far). A bonus to this interview is that Dan shared he also had sciatica, which my wife suffers from frequently too!
Listen on SoundCloud here > https://soundcloud.com/elijahlynn/dan-nords-10-years-of-rsi-recover-success-story/s-CRgyfo2CZ6r
* It was supposed to be a video recording so you will hear mention of things that you should be able to see but it ended up being an audio recording, so that is why. We may do another one that is video soon, and I'll post back if/when that happens! |
Edited by - ElijahLynn on 11/24/2020 22:11:43 |
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DrGUID
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/11/2021 : 01:53:12
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If anyone else has RSI my story is here: http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3880
I wrote that in 2007, with a small update in 2009. I've been pretty much RSI-free for 14 years - YES 14 YEARS!
In those years I've mostly worked as a programmer (so a lot of keyboard usage). I've also spent a lot of time gaming on my PlayStation (now a PlayStation 4).
I've had 3, maybe 4 relapses but I suspect all were brought on my viruses making my joints a little stiff.
Right now I have tinnitus, but I'm applying the same techniques to shift that.
I would say that my TMS equivalent symptoms are largely caused by unexpected criticism and rejection. Lately I have been psychologically battered by some awful job interviews ("you're no good - we can't possibly hire you, even though you've been coding for 20+ years"). |
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dannord
USA
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Posted - 08/27/2024 : 10:23:30
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Checking in now 18 years pain free and semi-retired after a successful career in technology climbing the corporate ladder. I've had flair ups over the years that would take a page to list. I have a very strong case of TMS that will cling to any real injury, old injury, or perceived injury.
1. If needed, get a doctor to tell you there is nothing structurally wrong.
2. Bring your attention from the pain in the body to emotions in the mind. Don't get distracted by pain. Think emotionally
3. Don't accommodate the pain. don't change your behavior, worry, or think about it. Pain is not damage. Aging doesn't cause pain.
4. Journal! Don't skimp here. Pen/paper, type it, write on your phone, dictate it. Doesn't matter - but don't skip it. You have to get it out! That is the core problem - not seeing the emotions.
5. If journaling doesn't work. Get a therapist. I've had dozens at this point. 80% of therapy is the talking about the emotions that we suck at feeling. The therapist when good helps get it to 100%. If they are bad, it is still wildly useful. If you are ashamed to go to a therapist, get over it. Pain needs medicine. When you have TMS, when you are a smart, motivated, high feeler, this is your pain and pills, shots, surgery don't get it done. The medecine is getting good at EQ. AND it is a huge help in your regular life too. I am a far better husband and father because of the work I've done on my TMS.
6. Stick with it! Dammit. It comes back. It moves to different symptoms. Big bad emotions are really tough - your unconscious will do everything to avoid it. I have forgotten over the years and end up in months of pain before I forehead slap, get out the journal, call a therapist, and get going again. Each life change can bring new symptoms.
It is more main stream now. If you haven't read in a while. I think Schecter's Think Away Your Pain is a good short overview of the concept/diagnosis. If you are reading this you are likely a type T (smart, high feeler, responsible, hard on oneself, perfectionist) and can get HUGE relief from getting smarter on the mind/emotions and impact on the body.
Keep at it. If I can do it - a 20-something frat boy, athlete, skeptic, who thought crying was for chickens - you can do it. And fast forward 20 years, you will look back sad for that person who let pain dominate their life instead of just learning to feel the hard feelings. Thanks!
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10 year computer RSI sufferer
