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smashist
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 Posted - 06/05/2007 : 12:29:45
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Hey, first time poster long time reader.
I've had various manifestations of TMS for my entire life, stemming way back into my childhood. Only recently have I discovered Sarno's work and started to put it into action, however. Some symptoms are proving to be more difficult to eradicate than others, but I've had 100% success with several of them.
The first to go were the Psoriasis and Acne. I refused to be intimidate or concerned with these guys anymore. I refused to let them even penetrate into my mind and affirmed to myself over and over that they were just TMS. I stopped all medications suddenly and they tried to flare up and grab my attention for about a week but they're completely gone now.
Also, I started up unrestricted physical activity. I used to skateboard and I've picked that back up again. TMS was quick on the uptake and tried to establish a new illness to keep me from doing what I love. I manifested this pain around my tailbone and weakness in my glutes. For a few days I was fairly worried I had messed up the muscles somehow, but one day while I was at the skatepark I decided it was TMS and PUSHED through it. The damn thing subsided in about a day and a half and I'm back on schedule falling down and hurting myself in all sorts of ways without consequence like I used to.
I also had a lot of stomach ailments. It always used to feel like my ab muscles were really tight. That seems to have magically disappeared (I completely forgot about it until now, so I guess that helps). Then there was this pain I used to get in my right arm/shoulder. It used to be excruciating and distracting as hell, but I forgot about that too and I haven't seen it recur in about a month.
So, I've got three main symptoms left to go 1) Pelvic pain, 2) This weird-ass pressure headache, 3) tinnitus. I'm on a roll here though, they should all die quite soon.
Anyway, here's what's worked for me thus far:
I made a reminder sheet and laminated it. I keep it in my back pocket and I look at it ten times a day to keep my eyes on the prize. It's sort of like Sarno's 10 reminders or whatever, but I've personalized it to give it some more attitude:
1. The pain and dysfunction is due to TMS, not a structural abnormality within my body.
2. The only reason for the pain is the hijacking of various bodily systems by subconscious processes.
3. TMS is harmless. It leaves no trace when it is gone. I will be fine.
4. TMS serves as a distraction mechanism from uncomfortable emotions repressed in my subconscious. It also serves to distract me from stressful feelings and troubling emotions in my everyday life. I will not be distracted any longer.
5. My body is perfectly normal, and needs no special treatment. I need not fear any particular activity.
6. I refuse to be intimidated by a silly psychological condition. I refuse to exhibit any concern for any TMS manifestation.
7. I will shift my attention away from my symptoms and onto more important issues.
8. I am in control. Not my subconscious mind.
9. I refute every physical diagnosis I have ever been given. My body is a workhorse.
10. The calendar phenomenon is a self-imposed pressure and an extension of perfectionist personality traits.
11. This is a war. I will recover 100%. I will completely defeat TMS.
No fear. No intimidation.
Basically what you have to do to recover is f-cking PUSH through this thing. Don't take no for an answer, even for a second. You are set out to win. The problem I was running into before was that I allowed myself to fall into cycles of defeat. Now I'm of the attitude that "I don't give a damn what you try to pull out to scare me, I will NEVER back down!" Believe me, some of the crap I've had to deal with can be very intimidating indeed. It's all about being stronger than this thing!
I also find it helpful to cuss out TMS in my head or out loud when I'm in the car or alone at home or something. It helps summon up that inner rage. I think this is a great activity because it can help you snap out of that goody-two-shoes attitude that keeps all that rage from building up inside. Admit it, you're deeply pissed off at many things just like I am. Just let it all hang out and be yourself.
Umm, yeah. So I'll drop another post when I defeat some more stuff. Peace.
- Scott
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sensei adam rostocki
USA
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Posted - 06/05/2007 : 14:22:04
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Good work Scott. Life is so much better now with your new philosophy isn't it? I wish you all the success in defeating the other symptoms. I have every confidence you CAN and WILL do it. Peace - Sensei
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carbar
USA
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Posted - 08/05/2007 : 21:24:51
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Thought I would just stir this back up to the top.
This is a great story of succeeding.
I love you take no **** attitude, Scott.
I am going to start taking more of this approach with my lingering, low level TMS symptoms.
Because I'm *mostly* aware of my rage and sadness, but there's some unexplored territory or maybe it's just the little things you suck up often that leave room for just being pissed the f off...
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vrampen78
USA
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Posted - 08/05/2007 : 22:17:46
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Originally posted by carbar
This is a great story of succeeding.
I love you take no **** attitude, Scott.
I am going to start taking more of this approach with my lingering, low level TMS symptoms.
 I totally agree with you Carbar!!! I've had some low level TMS symptoms all day and have been in a real funk worrying about them. Scott's post helped to put a smile on my face and give myself a good swift kick in the ass. I've been avoiding ALOT of emotional crap (I know what's bothering...I've got a list of things), but I just don't want to think of all that crazy, crappy stuff. So what have I been doing? Letting a year of improvement just slip through my fingers. I say it's time to wake up and give my subconscious hell.
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crk
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Posted - 08/06/2007 : 14:12:38
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Thanks for sharing this, smashist. I printed your excellent list to add to my book. I'm in the middle of a dreadful relapse. Maybe this addition will help.
Cheers,
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