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AnnieA
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 Posted - 02/10/2012 : 20:41:15
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Hi,
I've been experiencing RSI for about a year and a half. I have a low level anxiety all of time that I can't seem to get rid of. I noticed that my RSI went away briefly during two episodes when my anxiety became intense around money and work. It seems like maybe when I am facing the intense level of anxiety the pain doesn't serve a purpose and goes away for a little bit. I don't really know but I thought it was interesting.
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bryan3000
USA
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Posted - 02/12/2012 : 00:44:42
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Annie, my journey started with headaches. They gave me meds that induced massive panic and left me anxiety striken. Couldn't shake it for a long time. I'm getting better now but notice my symptoms take turns. If my anxiety is low , my headaches try to come on. If neither work, my back can flare up.
My stmptoms are on the run and I think that is a good thing
Maybe yours are too?
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-1/2010 - Developed chronic sinus problems. ENTs/Docs can't find anything
-5/29/2010 - Doc gives cocktail of allergy meds which induces first ever panic attack/anxiety.
-7/16/2010 - Anxiety stays/worsens - put on Xanax
2/1/2011 - Began Xanax taper - Withdrawal starts - full body chaos
-6/11/2011 - Last dose of Xanax. Physical/emotional chaos continues for several months.
-Now: Taking it day by day, looking for real answers and ways to heal myself without medical poison. |
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Stryder
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Posted - 02/14/2012 : 15:47:06
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...facing the intense level of anxiety the pain doesn't serve a purpose and goes away for a little bit.
Hi AnnieA,
Symptom switching is common with TMS. It usually means your brain is unlearning the conditioning process, and you are making headway. Sarno calls this symptom imperative, since you have TMS on the run TMS is trying to figure out another physical manifestation. I had low back pain (LBP) for 20 years, and solved that 7 years ago. Recently I, have had my first bout of anxiety even though the LBP has stayed away.
I've always known that my mind can run in circles, playing the "movie" over and over. Have you found that happens with you as well? Do some internet google searches on "mindfulness", a.k.a "living in the now". Here is one example from Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200810/the-art-now-six-steps-living-in-the-moment. You can use these techniques to stop your mind from racing, and this will decrease your anxiety. Sarno discusses anxiety as a TMS equivelant, and can be treated using the same mindbody measures.
Remember, your mind is just composed of thoughts, thoughts can't hurt you. You can't get rid of your thoughts (nor your unconscious emotions), but you can take control of how you react to your thoughts. Try to focus on what you are doing now, in the present, and less on the future. That doesnt mean ignore the future completely, but it will help to try to spend more time in the now.
Take care,
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Edited by - Stryder on 02/14/2012 15:58:47 |
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Darko
Australia
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Posted - 02/14/2012 : 18:54:47
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Annie,
anxiety comes from a perceived or real threat or loss about a future event. The problem is that all this plays out in your mind and you rerun the event thousands of times in your head.......thus you relive the event over and over. This is why we get massive amounts of long term anxiety. Look at what story you are playing in your mind and neutralize it by actually looking at what you could do should the event happen....explore your options in preparation of the event. ( prepare for the worst and hope for the best ) Now should the event occur you're prepared and know what to do......make sure you write down the plan so you don't forget it and your mind trusts that you have it handled
This will ease your mind, and when your mind runs the doomsday story you can tell it you have it handled and remember your solution......this will give you confidence that you can handle the issue, and your anxiety will ease
Forget about your symptoms.....they will go when you get the negative emotions like anxiety handled.
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strange effects of anxiety
