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Nor
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 Posted - 05/05/2006 : 16:24:09
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Hi All,
This forum has been of so much support to me in the past so I'm leaning on you now. I've had the garden variety of aches and pains in the past - all TMS and equivalents. I've seen Dr. S, am going to therapy, reading the books and have made improvements in the past 9 mos. Very positive in general about the whole thing. I'm starting to make some real progress in shrinkage and now (consequently, I assume) I'm slammed w/this whopper of a headache (one of my equivalents) which literally has not let up in a week. I'm starting to sort of become feeble from it and my prescription meds are no longer effective. Can anyone offer some hopeful words?
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alinnyc
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Posted - 05/06/2006 : 08:29:49
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Hi Nora
Read your post. What struck me when I read it was good for you. You have begun to get close to some an important issue and source of rage which is probably why the symptoms have kicked up. That is important and brave. I have had similar issues when in my work I have come close to really tapping into the anger. One of the things that has helped me is (when I can identify the anger coming up) is to breath. My therapist has taught me some very cool breathing techniques which stimulate the pari-sympathetic (spelling?) nervous system. She tells me that when I can feel my body go onto high alert that I can actually work to control it. She also has taught me to talk to myself. Say to myself feel it in my hands, my toes, my throat. This is rage. It is an emotion. I am safe. I am learning to deal with. It helps calm things down. Nora I think that this is a normal occurence and one that comes with work that is really important and, in the long run, vital to wellbeing. Keep digging deep. All the best wishes for you. Amy |
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Nor
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Posted - 05/07/2006 : 07:20:52
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Amy,
Thanks for your reply. I've actually been doing more therapeutic breathing techniques I learned from an Andrew Weil CD. It seems to temporarily help. I agree intellectually w/you-it all seems to make sense about coming to terms w/emotions and my symptoms "upping the ante". The emotional part of me has to come to terms w/it. Today, I decided to make an effort to not focus on it and when my mind goes to my headache, I try to breathe it out. Its only just after 9 am but so far, so good. Thanks again.
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alinnyc
USA
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Posted - 05/07/2006 : 08:10:05
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Nor
Glad to hear that the breathing is helping. I really sympathize with you. I know how frustrating it is to be battling physical pain at the same time you are accessing unacceptable feelings. I struggle with this big time. Right now my back and hip pain is flaring as I am getting closer and closer to really feeling the rage and anger. I seem to feel anger all the time these days. It in particular seems to rearing its head in my relationships. That can be kind of scarey. I am trying to let myself really stay with the intense anger and breath. Meanwhile my mind keeps trying to divert me. I take comfort in all of the people who have come out the other end of this tunnel. I also take comfort from knowing that this work is critically important to be able to really live. Best of luck Nor. |
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Nor
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Posted - 05/07/2006 : 21:18:12
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Amy,
I noticed the "innyc" in your e-mail address. Have you been to Sarno's panels?
I've been to 2 and found them very encouraging.
I wish you luck w/your challenges, too. Thanks again.
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Need some encouragement please.
