Enjoying the peace

[Fal]

This goes out to all those who have healed or close to the end of their healing.

How amazing is that inner peace feeling? I've spent the last 6-7 years with heart palpatations and adrenaline surges which i thought was just a normal part of life. However, here i am and my body feels at peace and its like i have to actually check my heart is still beating as i no longer feel it or that sudden rush of adrenaline.

Don't get me wrong i have my days when anxiety may rise but most of the time its mostly due to me being impatient and wanting things to hurry up (however i know impatience is not a good thing to be like).

I play video games and no longer come away from it with a stiff neck and pain, any triggers just dont seem to get me anymore like they used to. I 99% of the time sleep like a log and im out after 10-20 mins which never used to happen.

I am still in the midst of my recovery journey but i am now at peace knowing as each day passes i am closer to the end and my remaining symptoms will go when they are ready.

 

[Diana-M]

but i am now at peace knowing as each day passes i am closer to the end

Fal,
This is fantastic news! So happy for you! Your story gives me hope.

 

[Mickg0408]

This goes out to all those who have healed or close to the end of their healing.

How amazing is that inner peace feeling? I've spent the last 6-7 years with heart palpatations and adrenaline surges which i thought was just a normal part of life. However, here i am and my body feels at peace and its like i have to actually check my heart is still beating as i no longer feel it or that sudden rush of adrenaline.

Don't get me wrong i have my days when anxiety may rise but most of the time its mostly due to me being impatient and wanting things to hurry up (however i know impatience is not a good thing to be like).

I play video games and no longer come away from it with a stiff neck and pain, any triggers just dont seem to get me anymore like they used to. I 99% of the time sleep like a log and im out after 10-20 mins which never used to happen.

I am still in the midst of my recovery journey but i am now at peace knowing as each day passes i am closer to the end and my remaining symptoms will go when they are ready.

This is beautiful! How did you overcome the adrenaline surges and were yours severe like heart rates rapidly climbing that were high? I get them and my hr spikes for a few minutes and it’s really scary. All my heart tests/ scans and endocrinology tests were normal. Were yours this scary and intense and how did you get over the fear of them

 

[cafe_bustelo]

This goes out to all those who have healed or close to the end of their healing.

How amazing is that inner peace feeling? I've spent the last 6-7 years with heart palpatations and adrenaline surges which i thought was just a normal part of life. However, here i am and my body feels at peace and its like i have to actually check my heart is still beating as i no longer feel it or that sudden rush of adrenaline.

Don't get me wrong i have my days when anxiety may rise but most of the time its mostly due to me being impatient and wanting things to hurry up (however i know impatience is not a good thing to be like).

I play video games and no longer come away from it with a stiff neck and pain, any triggers just dont seem to get me anymore like they used to. I 99% of the time sleep like a log and im out after 10-20 mins which never used to happen.

I am still in the midst of my recovery journey but i am now at peace knowing as each day passes i am closer to the end and my remaining symptoms will go when they are ready.

It is amazing. I'm not quite ready to post about my recovery yet as like you I still feel somewhat in the middle of it but I'm having more and more days with a feeling very much like you describe (even though my symptoms are totally different from yours). I think the interesting thing is sometimes I do still have symptoms but I also feel at peace with them at the same time.

The other day I was just sitting at my desk and I had this sudden spreading feeling of warmth in my lower abdomen (where I often have symptoms) and at first it almost scared me because it was so strange. And then I realized that it's literally just the "warm and fuzzy" feeling that people talk about, that literally is an idiom in and of itself but that I haven't felt in... well, long enough that I can't remember it. Obviously that feeling can only come when you feel truly safe, and I evidently haven't felt safe in my life for years and years. Anyway I was kind of laughing at how my brain is so sensitized to any weird feelings in that area that I was actually scared at the bodily sensation of a positive emotion!

 

[JanAtheCPA]

How did you overcome the adrenaline surges and were yours severe like heart rates rapidly climbing that were high?

Hello and welcome to our forum. Please note that this thread is a year old. @Fal did the work that we all do here, but what worked for him is unlikely to work for you, because "the work" is psychological, not physical.

Here are the newcomer resources:

The main website associated with our forum is at https://www.tmswiki.org (The Tension Myositis Syndrome Wiki), inspired by the ideas of John E Sarno, MD.

To learn more about TMS we believe that it is essential to first read one of Dr Sarno's books. Here is a short biography and bibliography: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/John_E._Sarno,_MD (John E. Sarno, MD) Many public and school libraries carry his books, and they are readily available as used copies as well as audio and e-book formats.

There are two easy and anonymous self-assessment tests that we recommend:
1) https://ppdassociation.org/ppd-self-questionnaire Self Quiz from the PPD Association, now renamed the ATNS (the professional group of mindbody/TMS doctors, therapists and other practitioners)NEW SITE AND URL:
https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz

2) To get a big picture overview of your childhood issues, use the questionnaire that's discussed in this forum post which describes and links to the well-regarded ACEs questionnaire for childhood experiences: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/aces-quiz-online-printable-versions.27061

Anxiety is a common TMS symptom, and needs to be addressed directly as part of the recovery process. Resources by Dr. Claire Weekes are very effective in dealing with anxiety. You can find more here: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Overcome_Anxiety_with_Dr._Claire_Weekes or read her seminal book "Hope & Help For Your Nerves" which is also readily available in multiple formats.

The TMS Wiki has a free online program which does not require any kind of registration and is accessed via easily managed modules: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Structured_Educational_Program

Here is a post I wrote in response to someone who wanted to know how the SEP and Alan Gordon's Pain Recovery Program differed:
https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threa...d-educational-program.555/page-10#post-154071

 

[Mickg0408]

Hello and welcome to our forum. Please note that this thread is a year old. @Fal did the work that we all do here, but what worked for him is unlikely to work for you, because "the work" is psychological, not physical.

Here are the newcomer resources:

The main website associated with our forum is at https://www.tmswiki.org (The Tension Myositis Syndrome Wiki), inspired by the ideas of John E Sarno, MD.

To learn more about TMS we believe that it is essential to first read one of Dr Sarno's books. Here is a short biography and bibliography: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/John_E._Sarno,_MD (John E. Sarno, MD) Many public and school libraries carry his books, and they are readily available as used copies as well as audio and e-book formats.

There are two easy and anonymous self-assessment tests that we recommend:
1) https://ppdassociation.org/ppd-self-questionnaire Self Quiz from the PPD Association, now renamed the ATNS (the professional group of mindbody/TMS doctors, therapists and other practitioners)NEW SITE AND URL:
https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz

2) To get a big picture overview of your childhood issues, use the questionnaire that's discussed in this forum post which describes and links to the well-regarded ACEs questionnaire for childhood experiences: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/aces-quiz-online-printable-versions.27061

Anxiety is a common TMS symptom, and needs to be addressed directly as part of the recovery process. Resources by Dr. Claire Weekes are very effective in dealing with anxiety. You can find more here: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Overcome_Anxiety_with_Dr._Claire_Weekes or read her seminal book "Hope & Help For Your Nerves" which is also readily available in multiple formats.

The TMS Wiki has a free online program which does not require any kind of registration and is accessed via easily managed modules: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Structured_Educational_Program

Here is a post I wrote in response to someone who wanted to know how the SEP and Alan Gordon's Pain Recovery Program differed:
https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threa...d-educational-program.555/page-10#post-154071

Confused why you’re saying my situation is physical? And unlikely to work for me? Aren’t everyone’s symptoms physical lol

 

[JanAtheCPA]

Confused why you’re saying my situation is physical? And unlikely to work for me? Aren’t everyone’s symptoms physical lol

Hmmm, you're misinterpreting what I said. You wanted to know what Fal did to overcome his symptoms. I'm saying that what he did is psychological work, and psychological work is very individual and unique. Read about Dr Sarno as I recommended, he explains it better!

 

[Dorado]

It is amazing. I'm not quite ready to post about my recovery yet as like you I still feel somewhat in the middle of it but I'm having more and more days with a feeling very much like you describe (even though my symptoms are totally different from yours). I think the interesting thing is sometimes I do still have symptoms but I also feel at peace with them at the same time.

The other day I was just sitting at my desk and I had this sudden spreading feeling of warmth in my lower abdomen (where I often have symptoms) and at first it almost scared me because it was so strange. And then I realized that it's literally just the "warm and fuzzy" feeling that people talk about, that literally is an idiom in and of itself but that I haven't felt in... well, long enough that I can't remember it. Obviously that feeling can only come when you feel truly safe, and I evidently haven't felt safe in my life for years and years. Anyway I was kind of laughing at how my brain is so sensitized to any weird feelings in that area that I was actually scared at the bodily sensation of a positive emotion!

This IS a success story. Every human experiences mind-body symptoms, whether it’s blushing, crying, headaches, etc.

I certainly do - even after my success story - but it’s all about going on with life, living fully, and managing your responses. My debilitating symptoms disappeared, but I’m still human and have emotions and stress that can result in sensations from time to time.

Thank you so much for sharing with us. This is wonderful to see!

 

[Mickg0408]

Hmmm, you're misinterpreting what I said. You wanted to know what Fal did to overcome his symptoms. I'm saying that what he did is psychological work, and psychological work is very individual and unique. Read about Dr Sarno as I recommended, he explains it better!

Ahh I see what you’re saying now thank you! I will

 

[Dorado]

This goes out to all those who have healed or close to the end of their healing.

How amazing is that inner peace feeling? I've spent the last 6-7 years with heart palpatations and adrenaline surges which i thought was just a normal part of life. However, here i am and my body feels at peace and its like i have to actually check my heart is still beating as i no longer feel it or that sudden rush of adrenaline.

Don't get me wrong i have my days when anxiety may rise but most of the time its mostly due to me being impatient and wanting things to hurry up (however i know impatience is not a good thing to be like).

I play video games and no longer come away from it with a stiff neck and pain, any triggers just dont seem to get me anymore like they used to. I 99% of the time sleep like a log and im out after 10-20 mins which never used to happen.

I am still in the midst of my recovery journey but i am now at peace knowing as each day passes i am closer to the end and my remaining symptoms will go when they are ready.

This is huge and tremendous news. It's okay to still have anxiety sometimes. The point is that you continue living your life and managing your reactions.

I love your description of the inner peace. You so deserve that. Keep going!

 

[cafe_bustelo]

This IS a success story. Every human experiences mind-body symptoms, whether it’s blushing, crying, headaches, etc.

I certainly do - even after my success story - but it’s all about going on with life, living fully, and managing your responses. My debilitating symptoms disappeared, but I’m still human and have emotions and stress that can result in sensations from time to time.

Thank you so much for sharing with us. This is wonderful to see!

Thanks, @Dorado , I appreciate this. I'm coming to see TMS as a guiding force in my life, which is helping me to be able to genuinely say "bring it on" when I have symptoms (silly, but I like using the phrase "I love it"). Because after a few months of doing this work, I like where it's guiding me and I feel like I can kind of trust the symptoms, as weird as that sounds, to show me whatever it is I need to work on or pay attention to or feel in my life that I've been neglecting or unaware of. People say TMS is an emotional barometer; without making too much of it, I feel like it can also be a compass, if you are open to it.

That said, I can still get into a more anxious, spirally mode for a day or two, especially when my symptoms are higher, but these episodes are passing quicker and quicker it seems (I'm going through one now for instance but getting out of it). I think I've been waiting until I have full weeks or longer without these ups and downs to think about writing a success story, but you're right, it is already success to be living fully and managing responses. Perhaps the only days when I have stronger symptoms are the ones where I'm not doing such a great job of living fully.

Thanks for taking the time to reply here, yours was one of many success stories I've read that have helped me along.

 

[Dorado]

Thanks, @Dorado , I appreciate this. I'm coming to see TMS as a guiding force in my life, which is helping me to be able to genuinely say "bring it on" when I have symptoms (silly, but I like using the phrase "I love it"). Because after a few months of doing this work, I like where it's guiding me and I feel like I can kind of trust the symptoms, as weird as that sounds, to show me whatever it is I need to work on or pay attention to or feel in my life that I've been neglecting or unaware of. People say TMS is an emotional barometer; without making too much of it, I feel like it can also be a compass, if you are open to it.

That said, I can still get into a more anxious, spirally mode for a day or two, especially when my symptoms are higher, but these episodes are passing quicker and quicker it seems (I'm going through one now for instance but getting out of it). I think I've been waiting until I have full weeks or longer without these ups and downs to think about writing a success story, but you're right, it is already success to be living fully and managing responses. Perhaps the only days when I have stronger symptoms are the ones where I'm not doing such a great job of living fully.

Thanks for taking the time to reply here, yours was one of many success stories I've read that have helped me along.

Hey, you just inspired me with this post. We all go through challenges in life - I'm dealing with some uncertainty now. This helped me.

You definitely don't need to have full weeks or longer without ups and downs. Just keep doing what you're doing.

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate your approach and mindset.