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marytabby
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 Posted - 02/09/2007 : 04:45:43
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| When I'm angry or worried, I can feel the muscles start the spasm cycle right before my eyes. If I am worried and as usual with me I can let my worrisime thoughts snowball, I can feel that old familiar spasm start in the shoulder. So the fact that I'm aware of this is a good start but how can I then completely get the cycle to cease and desist? I do self talk. I deep breathe. Thoughts? |
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 12:34:49
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| Well, one thing you can do is not to talk about it as it will make matters worse. Journal on what you think might be bringing this episode on. Also, read some sections from Sarno (treatment and psychological sections) and reflect upon what is written in those chapters and how they apply to you. Keep telling yourself you have TMS and that the pain you are feeling is harmless and temporary. You are going to heal yourself... |
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armchairlinguist
USA
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 13:19:00
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Does it really matter if the spasm starts? You know it's TMS. Don't get caught up in its drama, even by worrying about how to have it go away...
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sonora sky
USA
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 14:23:35
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acl, that's a great point. I think you've touched on one of my recurring problems. When I feel TMS symptoms coming on, even though I try to remain calm, inside I'm starting to panic: "Oh, no, not again!" It's like I want to nip it in the bud, before it becomes established. I immediately focus all my energy on trying to get it to go away, because I know that it can become so debilitating, especially when it persists for days, weeks... My thoughts quickly become desperate, to the effect of, "I will do ANYTHING to make this pain go away!"
When I direct my attention towards what emotions may be at the root of the pain (as every good Sarno student does), I've realized that I do "the work," always with the "prize" (of being freed from pain) in mind, as the ultimate goal of the work. (Maybe this attitude comes from my being so goal-oriented(?). Or maybe it's a societal thing--the desire for a quick fix.)
I realize the problem with this particular thought pattern, but I've found that it really takes time and effort to change such habitual reactions.
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I can feel the spasm coming; how to avoid it?
