Recent content by hsbarry

I was doing better and some pressure appeared. How do I get back on track quickly?

I had an epiphany today. I decided that I am going to start treating myself like a dog because I actually treat myself worse than a dog. Let me explain. Let's pretend your dog is wounded but let's say you know that the wound will heal and isn't harmful. The dog doesn't know this, though...

Alan, Thanks so much for this program. Right now, I am focusing on somatic tracking, cognitive soothing and embracing JOY. I gave myself a big smile in the mirror of the elevator at the dentist. I laughed. Lovely.

I really enjoyed this thread, "Ah, is this not happiness" I tried that making scrambled eggs this morning-such pretty shades of yellow and all the bubbles on top! Ah, is this not happiness! Now, I have to go to the dentist today. Having some trouble with the happiness thing there.

Exactly. I understand this. I believe we have a joy deficit and I think, perhaps, we need a lot more joy than average.

I appreciated the story of the monks. I decided if they could do that, I could try it on my first "battle" of the day which is getting everyone out the door. I think I view too many things as battles when they are really opportunities to find joy, love or gratitude. Thanks for your message.

All day long after reading this, I kept thinking of that song from Peanuts..."happiness is two kinds of ice cream, finding your skate key, telling the time...". May you find your two kinds of ice cream today!

Sometimes when I look for something joyful like a beautiful cardinal sitting in a tree, I end up tearful rather than smiling. Kind of like laughter through tears. Emotions all over the place. I'm guessing it is normal??? I will practice feeling/tracking these emotions.

I, too, could relate to that anger. Expressing anger to a spouse can be difficult. Sometimes I write the anger down and rip it to shreds. I do believe that over time with somatic tracking we can take care of ourselves and then not get quite so angry with our loved ones who can't understand TMS...

I was just wondering why journaling is such a big part of many mind body programs but not this one so far. I have done some journaling and learned about myself and expressed feelings but didn't ditch the pain. The somatic tracking seems to access the sensations a lot more. What is the rationale...

Somatic tracking helps me discover my emotions. I cannot name the emotion as I do this. I do feel sensations and can describe them. Do I have to learn to actually name the emotion? If I have anxiety which is mostly constant, are the two emotions either anger or sadness?

I agree. My daughter is 13. I want her to understand these concepts. I don't want her to be as old as me and not know these ideas. They aren't things you easily pick up from family or society.

Bless you! This is a tough spot for you. I hope others will reply, but I would say if you're feeling anxious about a procedure to just STOP. Don't get pressured into anything. I, too, find that the health care system makes me very anxious. You are not alone at all. Sending some hugs.

Thanks so much for telling us that we have a talent. Boy, I have never thought of all this pain as a special talent. While practicing, I experienced some of the pain moving to my tooth. I just came back from the dentist, so I know nothing is wrong with my tooth. How odd is that? I saw a...

I am checking in with myself. I wish it felt like Pooh's paw. It feels cruddy-a brick in my abdomen. How long should I pay attention? I have spent a lot of time running from this sensation and the anxiety. Thanks for the help.