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Erata
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 Posted - 11/19/2008 : 08:52:45
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I wish I’d found this site earlier, but better late than never. I think it's a great site because people are so supportive as well as challenging.
I’ve was diagnosed with a herniated disc 23 years ago, PTSD, 18 years ago, Fibromyalgia about 14 years ago and, finally, TMS by a TMS physician in 2001.
I’m living with a lot of unresolved stress and continue to suffer physically with Fibromyalgia symptoms and realize that I have always been in a hyper aroused state of fight or flight from the time I was a child and just know no other way to be. I have a classic history of Sarno symptoms throughout childhood and adulthood and fit the psychological profile. In the late 1970’s a psychologist observed that I respond physically to stress.
I live in a rural area and have limited financial means. I’ve been in therapy, but, though I explained the syndrome to my therapist, and directed her to Sarno’s books, I don’t think she quite ‘got it’, since she continued to recommend alternative therapies, rather than addressing the cause. Most of my repressed rage is tied to horrific abuse and crimes, and I understand this, but struggle with how to recover with so many repressed memories.
My question is if there are others with TMS linked to Complex PTSD and if they have a difficult time resolving their symptoms, and if they have suggestions to offer, or books which deal with this.
Also, I feel like a ‘symptom sponge’ in that I tend to exhibit symptoms I read about, or have been suggested to me by physicians. I think this may be, and I know this may sound bizarre, but I believe my mother has a form of ’Munchausen-By-Proxy because as children, my siblings and I were encouraged to be sick, always attended by doctors, and she has continued to literally ruin the health of my younger brother and my nephew. I digress, and I don’t expect that many people can relate to this, but if anyone else is familiar with how this can impact TMS, I’d feel less alone.
I feel like a failure in that I haven’t been able to get well, even though, intellectually, I understand the process. Any suggestions and feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Scottydog
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Posted - 11/19/2008 : 14:43:29
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Also, I feel like a ‘symptom sponge’ in that I tend to exhibit symptoms I read about, or have been suggested to me by physicians.
I think this is a problem of the western world, not just you.
And please don't feel like a failure just because you understand where Dr Sarno is coming from but still have symptoms. You have had health problems for years - they won't be fixed overnight but from the tone of your post you are on the way. Keep journalling and don't think you must have 'someone', a doctor or therapist, to cure you. You can make great progress on your own.
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