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Day 3 Day 3 Physical Activities

Discussion in 'Structured Educational Program' started by djamesharm, May 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM.

  1. djamesharm

    djamesharm Newcomer

    I recently started doing more activities again. I used to run a lot and want to get back into it. I started doing more running just short distances. Even in my work as a mason I can lift block and heavy concrete as much as I used too. It doesn’t cause more or less pain. I feel I can resume all activities like I used too. It doesn’t affect my pain levels in anyway. Some days are good and some worse. It doesn’t seem dependent on physical activities which I’m confused about.
    I am going running for the first time tomorrow for an actual distance taking it slow and steady.
    Anyone have similar experience where it isn’t affected by movement but is just a constant thing?
     
    djamesharm, May 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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  2. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    This is a common type of question by people starting out, but you will learn that it is an irrelevant question, because there is no one answer. The neurological fact is that our brains are in charge of every single physiological process and sensation within our bodies. Therefore, if our brains are creating symptoms in order to distract us from our inner emotional conflicts, then they will choose a combination of symptoms uniquely designed to keep us in fear. This combination will never ever be exactly the same as anybody else's combination!

    The asking of this question is actually a trick of your brain to distract you from doing the real work. Don't be fooled! You're on the right path!
     
    JanAtheCPA, May 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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  3. Cactusflower

    Cactusflower Beloved Grand Eagle

    @djamesharm
    Yes! I have slowly progressed to work outs after being completely bed bound for a few years. My ability to do these things is highly variable and does not "make sense" to my mind - I have assumed it's simply my brain and nervous system.
    I can hike a mountain and have a few symptoms afterwards but be fine - then in two weeks have an increase in more significant symptoms. I can lift some fair weights for a work out and be fine, but doing something else with similar effort creates symptoms.
    I've learned it just is what it is, and my brain is slowly learning to be safe within those times - everything just has to kind of 'catch up' to my mind. The balance of safe to unsafe is still a little out of practice. I've learned it's nothing to sweat, it will all sort itself out over time.
     
    Cactusflower, May 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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