Do things!!!

Diana-M

Diana-M

Beloved Grand Eagle
Action is what ultimately gets you better; not talking about getting better; not reading about getting better; not listening to things about getting better. All of those passive activities do -yes- help, but what really kicks your TMS’s butt is doing stuff. (And it is sooooooo hard! Because it hurts!!!!!)

I’m kind of feeling on top of the world right now because I just got done with my bed yoga workout and realized I’m probably going to graduate to chair yoga pretty quickly now. Getting so much stronger!

This is kind of a butt-kicking workout. (It’s called DDPY yoga).It’s more than yoga— It’s designed by a guy who used to be a professional wrestler until he got severely injured. Then, he fought his way back using yoga and dynamic resistance. He’s great inspiration! His book is called Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It, by Diamond Dallas Page (great book!)

Yesterday I was super down— I had a hard day. I felt super sorry for myself. Recipe for disaster. I ended up going up and down the stairs twice yesterday, which I never do. And on the way up the second time, I refused to feel weak and overwhelmed. I actually fought back in my heart, and I fought with my body— And guess what? I was able to put my feet one over the other rather than going up like a baby 1 foot at a time. This is a silly little victory, but when you live like me, these things are amazing!!! :cool:

I’m keeping all my victories public because I truly hope with my whole heart that we can all get better. I hope I inspire somebody —because honestly, I don’t know if you could be weaker than I am lol!

My message to you (and me!) today is —-FIGHT!!!!!

Here’s what I’m finally learning:
If you do something that you really dread, that you’re really afraid of— then you will be one step closer to getting better! :D
 
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Way to go @Diana-M
You are absolutely right. You must "prove" things to your brain but not in a way that is any kind of pressure or push. More like convince your brain that it's perfectly OK to do things.
This weekend I had a very important job. The day before, my symptoms flared enough that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do what I'd been looking forward to. After a short reflection on why symptoms may increase, I realized it was oodles of self-pressure and the desire to be liked and fit in. The audience was about 30 years younger than myself. Well, I just stopped that cold. How can you enjoy yourself when all you do is worry? I danced for an hour straight (and YES, I felt it on the 2 hr. drive home and the next day!) loads of old friends showed up in support, I met a ton of people 30 years younger than me who where so kind and fun. I didn't care if I 'Fit In" or not - I just hung out with everyone, smiled at everyone and felt fantastic. I hugged more people than I've hugged in a year.
There is so much goodness happening for you now, and immeasurable goodness waiting on the "other side".
 
Cactusflower said:
I didn't care if I 'Fit In" or not - I just hung out with everyone, smiled at everyone and felt fantastic.
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Cactus, this is a great story! What a great day you had! I noticed that whenever I worry that “young people” will think I’m old— if I’m really myself around them—they don’t even notice my age. This is a relief.

I love how you do so many brave things all the time. Such a great inspiration!
Cactusflower said:
There is so much goodness happening for you now, and immeasurable goodness waiting on the "other side".
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Love this!!! Thank you! ❤️
 
JanAtheCPA said:
Ultimately, it comes down to this.

I would also add: not seeking reassurance from others about getting better. It's up to you, and you alone, to Just. Do. It.
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I like to hear about others’ success (big and small) here on the forum, because it gives me hope. That’s why I like to share. I hope it gives others hope. I don’t really post to get reassurance. I also post it as a thank you to those (like you!) who have helped me so much—so you can see I’m actually getting somewhere for all your trouble. :D
 
Diana-M said:
I don’t really post to get reassurance.
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I actually never associated that particular tactic with you, Diana! Which is why I added it to your list, which I took as advice to others, because I clearly see this behavior in so many who do not progress and who keep coming back here every few months or so. They present with the details of yet another symptom that is freaking them out, they've never done any work to develop emotional tools to become self-sufficient in TMS management, everyone tells them it's TMS, and they disappear - only to repeat the cycle in another few months.

You, on the other hand, have been progressing all along, albeit slowly, AND you have been helping so many others by describing your journey along the way as well as supporting theirs. BIG difference, my friend :D
 
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