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stanfr
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 Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:15:32
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My psoriasis symptoms have gotten worse again, despite dwelling on the psychological  Add to that, neck pain has hit me last couple days, which i would welcome if it were a replacement rather than an addition! Anyhow, i tried this online exercize, with the object being to maintain a white cross in the center image, rather than vertical or horizontal line (in my case, the right hemisphere seems to dominate) When i managed to keep the white cross going (hemispheric cooperation) the pain seemed to diminish quite a bit. Could be placebo or simple pain distraction, but i am curious to see if someone else with present TMS pain could try the exercize and see if it results in pain reduction. If you give it a whirl, let me know what you find!
http://www.web-us.com/brain/Visual_Test_Hemispheric_Dominance.htm
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:22:57
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Originally posted by stanfr
My psoriasis symptoms have gotten worse again, despite dwelling on the psychological
Does not sound like to me that you are dwelling on the psychological, because you are still writing and talking about your symptoms and saying little about what is taking place in your life or your personality traits which are the real source of your problem. If you continue to write and talk about your symptoms then don't be suprised that they will persist. You are feeding them with your actions.
The test you mentioned is a valid one, but not necessary for TMS treatment.
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Sarno-ize it!
Do you have a pain-prone personality?
http://www.bradyinstitute.com/aboutBook/painProne.asp |
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Stryder
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:44:58
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I have had multiple TMS symptoms/equivs at the same time, its not always one switching off and another switching on. Usually for me the overlap is a transition, but not always. I think the only significance here is that a switch means that you may be on to TMS' tricks and he is trying to find another way to sucker you in.
Is the [test] premise here that your right eye is run by one side of your brain and and the left eye is run by the other side? I thought the human brain had one "vision" section (not sure which side) that handled vision as a unit.
Like ss I'm not sure how this test fits in with your TMS work.
Take care, -Stryder |
Edited by - Stryder on 06/01/2007 15:41:36 |
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stanfr
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:51:56
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| Thanks, i understand that. What i am trying to do is understand my personal situation, by reviewing my past emotional andphysical history. Since my symptoms have dominated on the right side, it may not be "necessary" but i believe it will be helpful to figure out how this is related. For example, for 10+ years following sciatica, i suffered with progressively worse sinus 'colds' and a chronic congestion, mostly in my right nostril, and atttributed to a deviated (right side) septum. I recently had a septoplasty, which resulted in clear breathing but now a return of the "gremlin". If you read Schiffer's book, you might be curious how breathing out of one nostril for 10+ years might affect your psyche, no? And if all the associated physical 'weaknesses' that dominate my right side (TMJ, disc herniations, septum, etc) are not coincidental, doesn't this directly call into question Sarno's statement that these things are "benign"?? It implies to me that the brain somehow had a role in their creation, no? |
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stanfr
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 13:00:05
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Stryder, sorry i saw your message after my latest post (which was directed at Shawnsmith). I'm just started reading Schiffer's book, but from what ive read the vision from extreme right side goes to the left hemisphere and vice versa (there's even a diagram in the book) which is why he uses goggles partially blocked (so only one side sees) for psychiactric treatment. I do think the switch is a trick, just frustrating to me since when i went through sciatica the switch led to rapid improvement, and that hasn't happened this time. Yeah, i know "be patient" etc. If you've dealt with this syndrome, you know easier said than done.
One last point, from Schiffers BIO:
His hypothesis is that each hemisphere is capable of manifesting separate personalities, one often more troubled by past traumas
Now, if that doesn't relate directly to TMS, i don't know what does! It has profound implications for treatment, since by his theory you can have the 'good' side CONVINCEthe troubled side to let go of the defense. If so, this would be a better and more efficient cure, IMO, than just "understanding" the source of your TMS! |
Edited by - stanfr on 06/01/2007 13:12:33 |
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 06/01/2007 : 21:43:17
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The fact that thousands of TMS patients have recovered from TMS without reading Dr. Schiffer's book it testimony that his type of therapy, although valid for some conditions, is not necessary for the recovery from TMS symptoms. Stick with Dr. Sarno- who has been dealing with this condition for decades, has seen over 11,000 patients with TMS and has written 4 well written books on the topic - and you will not go wrong.
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Sarno-ize it!
Do you have a pain-prone personality?
http://www.bradyinstitute.com/aboutBook/painProne.asp |
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'2 minds test' help needed
