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Singer_Artist
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 Posted - 07/08/2006 : 17:52:12
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I was wondering if anyone has read about TMS running in families? My folks have been gone for 16 years (part of why I have TMS)..and I recal them both having issues that could have been TMS...My mom used to get what she called "Spasms" all the time...ie..chest pains that had nothing to do w/ her heart...And my dad had sciatic...My mom and I both had, and I still have, psoriasis...As for my one sister (9 years older) she has been on disability for years for Panic Disorder and she had back surgery for herniated discs...When I was still living in NJ (12 yrs ago) I was always the responsible and strong one that my sister and neices would lean on...My sister has trouble driving on highways or going into elevators, etc...Thank God I have never had panic disorder, just generalized over worrying, especially when I am dealing w/ the neck TMS like lately...My older neice has had panic disorder and she definitely is a Big Time Hypochondriac...I have some hypochondriacal tendencies as well..I remember someone mentioning this subject on this forum once...
As many of you know I am working hard on recovering from this neck acute TMS attack..Yesterday I had my roomie take me out to a restaurant to eat...just to get out of the house! It was good, however, very tough..As I sat and looked around at the people my neck became suddenly alot tighter..I actually asked the waitress for a piece of paper and pen so I could just STOP and journal right there on the spot...There as a little tension w/ my roomie/bro about my needing to move around a find a table i was comfortable in...He gets very worried about what others think...
Because i still cannot move my neck much I couldn't sit where they originally placed us because the waiter kept rushing past me from my peripheral vision and it feels weird/vulnerable when that happens and you cannot move your neck...So perhaps the slight tension between my roomie and me started the tightening...Then just seeing all the FAMILIES hanging out laughing together completed it...As I said, I have never had a panic attack w/ the breathlessness or anxiety...but...I think my neck had a panic attack of sorts...I had to get a glass of red wine and distract myself that way...It did help as the muscles calmed enough for me to sit there and have a nice meal..
I asked about it running in families because although my disorder is different then my sisters...it felt similiar in that I felt VERY uncomfortable sitting there in the restaurant w/ my neck so tight, etc..I guess I don't need much more proof that it is TMS...Any slight stress increase seems to go straight to the neck...I continue to remain hopeful and determined...regardless of how stubborn this thing is holding on! |
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jrnythpst
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2006 : 18:32:47
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I think probably so Singer. After all that would help explain how we got conditioned if we witnessed such things growing up. As for I tried my hardest not to be depressed on on antidepressants like my dad that I concentrated on not feeling....ok just not feeling I guess. LOL I never knew trying not to become one way would make me suffer physically. So yes I think that it would.
Hugs,
Ali Cat |
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Singer_Artist
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2006 : 18:39:39
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Thanx Ali Cat, makes sense to me too... |
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armchairlinguist
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2006 : 21:06:51
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Yes, I think it does! Both environment and genetics contribute to our life, and if our parents provide both, and they have the kind of personalities that generate TMS, we may also. I'm convinced my dad has a mild form (occasional back pain, tennis elbow, random shoulder problems). My brother gets headaches (sometimes migraines) and stomachaches a lot, and my mom has a wilderness of pain, headaches/migraines, low white count, chronic yeast infections, etc. I have told my parents about Sarno. My dad seems to get it, a bit, but my mom only gets it partially and is still seeking treatment (mostly Chinese medicine). She understands the connection between mind and body and has had success with a somatic psychotherapist, but hasn't quite connected all the dots.
We are all introverted perfectionists who have trouble expressing anger and other negative emotions -- so the connection looks really clear to me!
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Singer_Artist
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2006 : 21:16:03
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Thanx ACL, Yes it does sound like our parents both have TMS too...It's great that your mom is open to Chinese or alternative treatments...Alot of parents can't open their minds to anything but allopathic medicine, let alone TMS!
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TMS running in families?
