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Bazz
Netherlands
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 Posted - 08/25/2005 : 11:04:26
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Although I am already working according to the theory of dr. Sarno for more than one year, my complaints in hands and neck are still there many times. I have read a lot about the theory and try to apply the theory to myself. However compared with the first months that I had just discovered the theory I still experience a very unstable situation. Almost every day I do experience pain somewhere in my hands or otherwise in my neck or upperback. Very often I know the emotional cause of the pain but the mechanism of acknowledging doesn't work really good.
That's why I am very interested in the ways how you treat your TMS. Please be as specific as possible. (with examples etc.) Also I am very happy to receive any helpful tips or remarks. Thank you.
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marytabby
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2005 : 17:09:19
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| For some it's journaling that helps, and/or a combination of other things: self talk, journaling, reading and reading and re-reading until it's ingrained in your head. Practicing the suggestions in the book to the "T" until you have it all in your daily routine. Do the slow and gradual getting back to your old movements, etc. Read as much as you can. That's what helped me. Then I had to crush my stubborn mind by trying to run again and I ran through the pain and eventually came out the other end pretty well. I still have days where my upper back and neck threaten to go out but I just review the daily reminders in the books and try to contemplate what may be bothering me. |
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Laura
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2005 : 18:27:44
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Something I'm finding very helpful in my daily routine is meditation. Up until this point, I have been journaling (sometimes), re-reading the books, occasionally listening to Dr. Schechter's CD's, and going on this forum daily to re-read the positive posts. Now, I've added twice daily meditation to the mix, along with daily yoga poses and deep breathing, and I find this is helping my stress level, which in turn is helping my TMS. One other thing that I'm finding to help my stress level - I play relaxing music everywhere I go. If I'm in my car, I put on classical music, and at home I have a couple CD's with relaxing music on them. It is very soothing and seems to be helping to keep the stress level at more of a 2 as opposed to a 9 or 10.
Best of luck in your recovery process.
Laura
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Jim1999
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Effective ways to treat TMS
