Recent content by Barry

Thank you all for the well thought out responses Will send my friend the Dr. Hanscom book thanks chickenbone.

A close friend a nurse by profession, has been sold the bill of goods claiming all the disc pathology that requires surgery. She is a vigorous woman who has many athletic hobbies etc. The back Doc has already suggested she find an easier job and don't expect to ride your motorcycle again and all...

Thanks Steve, You imparted great wisdom in your response. I will refer to your comments as a reminder of the core direction to stay in. I mentioned that my progress is connected to your personal story. Plus awesome book. I wish I can convince friends to read it who doubt everything I say and get...

Thanks Steve, I actually attempt everything I always have but will challenge the things I am conditioned to fear. An example are hikes that were diffucult when I was in top form. Used many ideas in your book to even begin moving again.Thanks ( to your book and emailing Marc Sopher ), especially...

Thanks Forest and BruceMC for confidence building advice. I don't panic when I can't do something as much as I wish I could, my thought now is I know I will.

Thanks for great support. This forum is way more than the intricacies of Tms. Everyone should tune in to valuable lessons for anyone living during these stressful times. Herein lies the philosophical and psychological feedback and discussion thinking folks crave. Not only do you help people...

Hi Forest, Steve, Dr. Alexander and all forumites, After many years of extreme tms, diminished walking etc. I now can walk again with a limp but pretty pain free. In my welding business I wear Blundstones Australian Shoes without laces great for welding terrible for walking distances. My son...

Thanks, trying to digest all your wonderful writings you've referred me to on your website. It will take a while for it to reveal all the intricacies of varying personality traits and their influences.

Thank you Lori

Thank You Dr Alexander. Not clear on what does the most emotional damage. Is it the rage suppression or the unrealistic optimism. I can't actually connect those two contributors in my mind. I assume they both play their part. How to disect their varying aspects for hastening my recovery which is...

Amending in my case to negative attitude. Not wanting to go off topic this might relate more to a different post that you wrote.Anyway back to my original thoughts before adding this edit. Thanks Dr Alexander just finished your lecture for the second time.Exellent and develops what I've read...

I'm always surprised by the folks on this forum who know more about tms than anyone and rationalize taking any medications to take the edge off the pain. And then give advice to others.

My left leg has been the major issue however often get matching pain in my right leg. Last 3 maybe 4 years have had much emotional and anxiety related stuff. Pain is debilitating when anxiety spikes and full time pain generally as my life continues to get tougher as I get older. (A little...