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hottm8oh
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 Posted - 01/15/2009 : 13:50:59
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One criticism I have of Sarno's books and DVD is that he doesn't go into enough depth about journalling. I know I need to journal regularly and I haven't done it. I was trying to figure out why I haven't done it, and I think it's because I'm unsure of how to do it.
Describe your journalling process. If the rage is unconscious, then how should I know what to journal about? I can journal about what I know is bothering me, but is that going to help reduce the symptoms? Is the purpose of journalling to unleash or recognize the unconscious rage, or is it something else? If there is one big thing bothering me, do I write about that over and over again?
I know there isn't one right answer, but I'm struggling with where to start. |
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mizlorinj
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2009 : 15:20:42
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Hot, there is a reason Dr. Sarno and others recommend journaling for the release of emotions. If you want long-term benefits, it needs to be done. Recognizing what bugs you is great, and the feelings must be processed (and thus released) for long-term healing.
Try this. Choose one topic--one thing that bugs you. Sit with it for a minute and let the feelings come up. FEEL the feelings. Then write the topic at the top of the paper, and start to unleash. I feel angry that. . . Sad? Afraid? Guilty? See where you go. Is it something I can change? If not, how can I adjust my perspective? Could something good come of this?
I have found that by delayering the artichoke, more issues have come up that I had totally forgotten; they could be processed and released. There are things that happened that used to infuriate me (sadden, etc.) and now I can talk about them as something that happened--nothing more! It's really cool.
Try and see what happens for you. I do believe it's key to long-term healing. And yes, I journal about things that come up that bug me--and it feels better and will reduce symptoms. You really never know what you'll uncover and then feel free. One big thing usually takes several sessions of writing. Writing until it no longer bothers you. There are things I wrote about repeatedly and usually thought of a new aspect each time. But I do reach an end on most topics.
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Edited by - mizlorinj on 01/15/2009 15:22:07 |
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Redsandro
Netherlands
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Posted - 01/15/2009 : 16:33:05
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There were many great topics about this. I think you can find some extensive lists of journal subjects using the search.
Once again I reckon we should have an admin that puts all these topics together in a sticky post.
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 01/16/2009 : 09:49:39
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Just sit down and write about how you are feeling. Start by focusing on what is pissing you off and let it lead you to other emotions. Do not censor yourself, do not correct typos, do not edit in any way. Journaling should be a faucet that taps into your emotions and lets it flow to the page. It should be a private conversation you are having with yourself. It should go wherever it wants to go, with no rules, no restrictions.
At least this is my opinion ... your mileage may vary. |
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Peg
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 13:21:45
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Hi,
I've written about journaling in detail on the forum in the past.
I like the way Dave described it:
"Journaling should be a faucet that taps into your emotions and lets it flow to the page."
Excellent!
Best,Peg
In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual. Galileo Galilei |
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HilaryN
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 14:04:33
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Originally posted by Redsandro
There were many great topics about this. I think you can find some extensive lists of journal subjects using the search.
Once again I reckon we should have an admin that puts all these topics together in a sticky post.
Red, Peg
There is a section on the wiki on journalling:
So you think you may have TMS
( - bottom of the page. At some point it may be worth making a separate page.)
Please do join the wiki and add any links to posts or quotes you find useful, then they'll all be in one place. At the moment it's bare bones, and could do with some help in expanding.
I've also made note of another suggestion of yours, Redsandro, which could be incorporated on the wiki:
Anyone have any ideas
(search the page for 'Redsandro')
If either of you would like to make any contribution to the wiki you'd be most welcome, as would anyone else who'd like to contribute. (Not just in the journalling section.)
Hilary N |
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Dagnabit
USA
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Dagnabit
USA
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forestfortrees
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 09:16:59
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Hilary suggested making a whole TMS wiki FAQ page on journaling, and I think that that is a great idea, so I've done it. I added the great links from Dagnabit and searched the forum, finding about 20 threads that I thought looked particularly good as well as a couple of book suggestions.
Here's the page:
http://tmswiki.wetpaint.com/page/How+do+I+journal%3F
Feel free to add your own stuff. |
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Redsandro
Netherlands
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 16:17:48
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I didn't even know there was a Wiki! Yes something about a rock and living under it.
Back during my recovery, I had the time. I'd want to do modding. I even offered to convert the entire database and forum to new software. Nowdays I am very busy and ocasionally quicklurking the forums. But since some people spend a lot of time with the forums, I was suggesting someone with the time and dedication to have the honour of being moderator, and I wasn't suggesting me. :)
Wiki is good though! But I'm out. Je m'excuse~! 
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Edited by - Redsandro on 01/20/2009 16:21:16 |
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The journalling process
