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Paul
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 Posted - 02/26/2011 : 13:39:52
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I know some people take two approaches when it comes to beating TMS. Some are more kind to their body and mind, and work with it in a more gentle approach.
Others will actually physically yell at their brain to "stop it" etc. and treat it like a "bratty child".
Which has worked best for you?
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matty
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Posted - 02/26/2011 : 19:06:36
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Yelling at it because thats the way I feel.Damn angry and im not going to repress that feeling since thats what got me into this problem to begin with.
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Goodney
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2011 : 09:12:17
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| It all depends on the mood I am in, and how I feel I need to address my subconscious mind. Sometimes I gently remind it that I am in control. Sometimes I have to be a bit more stern and tell it to "Knock it off". Sometimes I have to yell loudly. It's just like dealing with an unruly and disruptive child. It depends on the circumstances. |
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2011 : 09:35:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Goodney
It all depends on the mood I am in, and how I feel I need to address my subconscious mind. Sometimes I gently remind it that I am in control. Sometimes I have to be a bit more stern and tell it to "Knock it off". Sometimes I have to yell loudly. It's just like dealing with an unruly and disruptive child. It depends on the circumstances.
The same here.
DR. SARNO'S 12 DAILY REMINDERS:
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6415
TAKE THE HOLMES-RAHE STRESS TEST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmes_and_Rahe_stress_scale
Some of my favorite excerpts from _THE DIVIDED MIND_ :
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2605
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"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." Jiddu Krishnamurti
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art
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Posted - 02/27/2011 : 11:24:30
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If I yell at my brain, I'm in a sense yelling at myself. i like the gentle approach, reminding myself why XYZ symptoms are no doubt TMS and then on that basis trying to reduce to the extent possible any residual fear...
For me, it's more a feeling of freedom and disengagement. A kind of "screw it" attitude. "This can't hurt me."
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Paul
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Posted - 02/28/2011 : 11:40:18
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Art, I feel the same way.
It seems that one of the dominant subconscious emotions in TMS is anger. So yelling at the brain in a sense not only increases anxiety or tension in the body, but it also increases anger. It seems a bit counterproductive.
I do try and be stern to my brain every now and then, but more than anything, I try and use mental reminders like "nothing is wrong" "it is harmless" or I ask myself "what am I feeling inside" or something instead. |
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Talk to the brain or yell at the brain?
