There seems to be an ongoing discussion between people who want to talk about their symptoms and those who feel that they shouldn't talk or think about their symptoms at all. I would just like to add my 2 cents for the newbies sake.
Its ok to think or talk about your symptoms as long as you do it in a way that is going to get you healthier ASAP
Example: You have pain after a basketball game and you're not sure if its TMS or not. In this case I think its good to very conscious of your symptoms in an objective way. Get a notebook or journal and start writing down when you feel "pain", what sensations are you labeling as "pain", what time and during what activities does this "pain" occur, and also how you are feeling and what you are thinking about things in your life as well as your pain. During this time be very suspicious of the "pain" at the same time, and note all the things that don't add up about it.
Play the part of a detective as opposed to a worry wart who is held captive by their pain and thoughts.
Then you may realize that it is a real injury in which you can take the appropriate action -- rest, ice, gradually resume activity etc..
But it may also become clear as day that it is TMS and you feel confident with this self diagnosis. I find that this works better as opposed to battling with yourself over trying to believe, and trying to block out the doubt, and at the same time worrying even more and setting yourself further back from becoming free of this ailment.
Once you do this a few times it becomes 2nd nature and then you don't need to post on a board like this to get 10 people to tell you what they think is going on, just so you can turn around and try to figure it out for yourself anyway so that way you can really believe it |
Talking about symptoms
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 10:08:43
