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eric watson
USA
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 Posted - 09/16/2012 : 16:20:54
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Yes. In brief, they have to do with gradually challenging the brain so as not to rile up the nervous system too much at once and then lose ground. In short, not the "no pain no gain" method. But also not simply giving up, which reinforces the pain. The trick is in the middle; always challenging the pain at the edge. Thanks to (WRLDTRV)
And thanks to Darko-(We haven't conversed before, I tend to drop in and out of the forum based on where I am in life. I'm going to pull apart your post in an effort to "unstuck" you.
"I have been battling pain in my right leg and buttocks for almost 5 years now, when a few weeks ago I learnt about TMS and was sure that was my problem.
- GREAT, you need to be absolutely positive about this and have zero doubt
I've returned to running, I've been journaling about my past and trying to face the emotions my subconscious is repressing, and I've been going over Sarno's daily reminders. But I haven't seen any change in my symptoms yet!
- this is because in MY experience, and I have a bit, TMS in NOT about your past. TMS is about right now, and the thought you have in your mind, which create emotions that you either can't or wont deal with or accept. Your current toxic thoughts are likely putting a vast amount of stress on your nervous system which is causing your body to become very up tight
I tell myself that the lack of symptom change is because my subconscious is trying to fight back at me,
- Oh yeah....and how is that working for you?? When you are telling yourself you are creating it for yourself....perhaps try telling yourself something more useful and supportive?
but at the same time I must admit I'm feeling slightly nervous that maybe this isn't the cure I thought it was going to be.
- I see.....there's that doubt you shouldn't have any of, you must work on this. I simply cannot tell you how important belief is to your healing......if fact it is THE single most important step to healing
I know this is only prolonging my symptoms, and I try fight these thoughts by replying that nothing is physically wrong with me- but I keep having them.
- they're just thoughts by a scared little person inside of you......they are only thoughts. I'll let you in on a secret.....you don't have to believe your thoughts. They are simple bits of rubbish from the past that bubbles up. If they dont serve you then DON'T BELIEVE THEM.
I'm basically going in a giant circle. I should also add that I have always battled with low esteem, and I find myself constantly wanting to excercise to fit a certain image.
- Address the self esteem
http://recreateyourlife.com/store/natural-confidence.php
I try and tell myself that I'm fighting TMS for my own personal gain and relief, not just so that I can excercise and fit a certain image- but I feel like this may subconciously be a huge part of my drive to find relief. I feel like this self esteem issue is only fueling my TMS, and making it so much harder for me to fight this. But I literally can't help feeling this way. Is a low self worth going to be in the way of my TMS recovery? I feel like I will feel this way until I have relief and can excercise again- so yet again, a giant circle.
So my question for you is- was this what it was like for all of you when you started this journey? I don't know much about what happens after you realize that you have TMS, and I wonder if I'm going about this the wrong way. What do I do about this anxiety that I feel about my recovery? Do I keep exercising?
- too much thinking. Stop running away from your pain. If you focus on the pain you will only get more pain. Focus on healthy body, feeling great and happy life. Where you are currently is irrelevant keep your eyes ONLY ON THE GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also- whenever I try to stretch I don't really feel any sensation in my right side(side with symptoms), like I do in my left. However this is the side that is painful so I can't be numb and in pain at the same time, therefore it has to be TMS. However, this lack of sensation still makes me nervous. I'm so lost in this treatment.. I have no idea what to do next.
- Relax
Hope this helps
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Bugbear
United Kingdom
115 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2012 : 00:57:48
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Km118, the thing that sticks out most from your post as quoted by Darko is your vocabulary. You use the words fight and battling as if it is a war you are engaging in. This reminds me of Ace1 talking about strain and how we can overcome it. He gives some great suggestions in his posts. So does Darko, Balto and SteveO. Keep reading these and others' positive messages to replace the instinct or habit to fight your symptoms. Learn new, more positive habits.
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Edited by - eric watson on 09/16/2012 16:25:55 |
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This works for me...
