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Livvygurl
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 Posted - 08/13/2012 : 16:41:10
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| Interestingly, I work 2 blocks away from where I used to live when my TMS symptoms began 15 years ago. On breaks I stroll the old neighborhood and realize I have come full circle, and if the round shape of my office building isn’t symbolic enough - I have a history to share. I can trace the steps that I have taken since way back then to where I am now and can proudly say it has been an uphill battle. I have been fighting to survive. Now I am taking a breather because I have found some relief from going full force with reading, journaling, posting, praying, meditating, and being thankful! I met with a personal trainer and have a series of stretches that are helping me loosen up a bit. I am aware that everything is psychological and am doing inner child non-dominant hand journaling - it is fascinating! Lucia Capacchione’s journaling method is really profound. The pain is melting away. Not sure what percentage exactly but I am climbing up the wall of confidence to get my body back. I think what is helping me the most is my sheer dedication and ability to try new things that may help me. This whole process has been so empowering. |
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drh7900
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Posted - 08/14/2012 : 09:20:18
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I don't really have anything meaningful to add...but unlike Facebook, there's no "like" button lol. Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed reading it. I really need to try the non-dominant hand journaling...I'm curious how my body and mind would respond.
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Livvygurl
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Posted - 08/15/2012 : 14:05:13
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| I guess that was a good day. I am cranky today. The past two days I have had pain in my hips and lower back. I stepped off a curb and landed on the ball of my foot and felt a bad pain in my right hip (TMS). Then went home and did stretches and then felt more odd pain - like I went too far in the stretch. I am in yoga and also have a trainer teaching me stretches, not for pain but just to get in shape for future weight training. I am sure my trainer has all kinds of beliefs about the body that are contradictory to the TMS knowlegde base. Anyhow, I had to cancel my trainer session last night and I am not going to yoga tonight, I am bummed. I do not feel like this is pain that I can push through, it hurts :( I would rather wait a few days till I feel better and then go back to exercise. It is soooooooo frustrating to not know how I am going to feel and then have to cancel my sessions. Any warm and soothing thoughts about this issue? |
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drh7900
USA
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Posted - 08/15/2012 : 14:13:44
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Again...nothing truly meaningful to add...but you might (if you haven't already today) review the TMS Daily reminders. I find that I haven't been reviewing those as often as I should. Repetition is sometimes the main way to get stuff crammed down into the subconscience.
Do your best not to fear or stress about having to cancel your sessions. Yes, it's frustrating, but deal with life as it happens...live in the moment...the now. Don't focus on what might or might not happen...that causes worry and fear and stress...just think about what's going on now.
Hope you feel better soon!
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