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Tatum
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 Posted - 06/14/2007 : 22:46:16
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Since accepting my sciatica pain as TMS in early April, I have had very little pain.
But I must be honest. I was living in fear the entire time. Everyone here knows the daily reminders. There was one that I could not buy into until the other night.
*I WILL NOT BE CONCERNED OR INTIMIDATED BY THE PAIN.*
After 2 months and some change I had the recurrence of sciatica. I'd had minor setbacks, but this time it meant business. Worst pain I had had in 8 months.
I think it was the best thing that happened to me. I proceeded to ignore it and went back to sleep. Major step for me. Before the knowledge of this condition, this would have kept me down for days.
When I woke up, boom it was on me again. I went down to the basement and got right into my Muay Thai workout. 30 minutes later it was gone. For 5 days!!
I know it can't beat me. I am in control.
I have to admit I was in fear of that awful attack. No more.
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Stryder
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Posted - 06/15/2007 : 08:03:17
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Hi Tatum,
Keep up the good work of the good doctor.
Fear is the favorite ally of TMS. Fear is built in and pre-wired in our primate brains from years of being chased by saber tooth tigers. Fear ilicits a very strong response to our conscious mind which is why is works so well as a distraction.
I am also working thru a setback the last few weeks with some LBP and sciatic pain. The weird part is I get the pain at rest, while sleeping, when you would think you wouldn't need the distraction. Anyway, know that I know better, here are the things that I did NOT do this time around - I did NOT rest, limit physical activity, worry about what is wrong, pop NSAIDS, schedule a doc appointment, obsess about when I would get better.
It takes time, be patient, never surrender, don't fight the pain, fight TMS. Sarno Wins !
Take care, -Stryder
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Edited by - Stryder on 06/15/2007 08:54:50 |
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Penny
USA
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Posted - 06/15/2007 : 08:40:35
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Originally posted by Stryder
The weird part is I get the pain at rest, while sleeping, when you would think you wouldn't need the distraction.
Stryder, I have a theory about pain during sleep: this was when my CTS was at it's worst ... I wonder if our brain's subconcsious activity is heightened during sleep and dreams? If dreams and sleep serve to process the day's events, then if we are somehow replaying them, it activate TMS by revisiting things. (Although dreams don't often logically seem to make sense...)
Tatum, That's great approach and helpful to hear your story. Be sure to post on the Success Story page, as it's stories like yours that help people learn about TMS by example.
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"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."
The Great and Powerful Oz |
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