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Webdan65
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 Posted - 08/22/2007 : 10:08:20
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In reading Dr. Brady's Pain Free for Life book I really took note of his Legalist personality description.
Page 110 - "The perfectionist likes to DO things right but the legalist likes to BE right in almost every situation or topic of discussion."
Page 111 - "Because of their strong believe that THEY ARE RIGHT, legalists are often very judgmental and display a critical attitude and intolerance towards others who don't hold to their same beliefs."
Page 112 - "Because of their inherent rigidity, legalist personalities are highly susceptible to irritation and anger."
I can't help but see this personality type SCREAM from the pages of this forum as many forum members argue over one topic or another. Who's right, who's wrong? Neither side backing down.
Perhaps it's our compelling desire to BE right that's part of the problem in the first place.
Hmmmm.... |
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swmr1
USA
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Posted - 08/22/2007 : 11:59:48
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Wow, that's interesting. I'd be tempted to read Dr. Brady's book but might not be able to take it if he gets too evangelical.
I have never really thought I fit the description of perfectionist (though I do have certain characteristics) but I probably do fit into the legalist catagory pretty well. "Inherent rigidity" pretty well sums up my tendency to always have a plan, need a plan or to get riled up because my plan has been changed in some way.
I have considered myself a control freak to some extent. I'm guessing there are a few of us here... |
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Webdan65
USA
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Posted - 08/22/2007 : 14:11:00
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Swmr1: My two cents...
I read what I can about TMS regardless of who's writing it. You never know if they are going to say something in a slightly different way than you've heard before. It may be that slight thing that makes things "click" for you. As for the spirituality part - there is a full chapter devoted to it along with some thoughts sprinkled throughout the book. Either way, he is a successful and practicing MD who has significant experience with TMS or as he calls it A.O.S. Autonomic Overload Syndrome.
Skip the spiritual stuff if it makes you uncomfortable. But there's still some good information and a different perspective on TMS regardless.
Dan |
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Littlebird
USA
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Posted - 08/22/2007 : 15:21:26
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I agree with Dan's comments that it is easy to disregard the parts of Brady's book that make references to spirituality and still get much good out of the book.
I especially appreciate Dan's comment about how reading something that's put in a slightly different way than you've heard before can make things "click," bringing some aspect of TMS into clearer focus. I recall that when I read the book I found the part about the legalistic personality to be a very fitting description of my dad, but I didn't make the connection until I read this thread that his legalistic view was one of the factors that led me to suppress/repress my emotions, out of fear of displeasing him and not meeting his high standards.
Thanks for posting this thread, Dan. |
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Webdan65
USA
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Posted - 08/22/2007 : 20:10:05
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| Littlebird: You are very welcome. :-) |
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stanfr
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2007 : 03:03:23
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Oh, definitely, its one of the reasons i became a lawyer--then i developed TMS over the various ethical conflicts that were eating me, and part of my 'treatment plan' 10 yrs ago was to quit my job. worked quite nicely. But i'm still always right  |
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 08/23/2007 : 06:19:34
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quote:
Originally posted by swmr1
Wow, that's interesting. I'd be tempted to read Dr. Brady's book but might not be able to take it if he gets too evangelical.
The book, in my estimation, is not evangelical at all and I am not a Christian nor plan to become one. Just skip the chapter on spiritual health if you don't like it. He cleary makes the case that this part is optional for recovery.
I honestly don't know where people come up with the accusation that Dr. Brady is trying to convert his readers to his faith. For someone who would be hyper-sensitive to such a thing, I just don't see it.
The book is much more practical than Dr. Sarno's books and written is a clearer, less academic style.
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Sarno-ize it!
Read chapter 4 of Dr. Sarno's "The Divided Mind." Also chapers 3, 4 and 5 in Dr. Scott Brady's "Pain Free For Life" are very important. |
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swmr1
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2007 : 06:53:49
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OK, you all have convinced me
I'll check it out.
Thanks! |
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The Legalist Personality
