Increased Pain won't stop

My pain as been escalating at a incredible pace in the last 36 hrs don't know what to do ...never had back pain , dizziness , plugged ears along with burning sensation all over . I want to run to hospital but I know that will be a waste

 

Marco, I am sorry you are feeling so low right now. Remember this will pass. Deep breath and maybe read excerpts from a TMS book; one of Sarno's or any of them. Maybe some type of exercise will help. I find if I get outside and walk for a half hour I feel a bit better.

 

I am wondering about the plugged ears, do you think you could be getting sick with a cold? Coul be possible.

 

Thx Debbie

I was thinking the same but I don't feel like i am coming down with anything . But I feel so terrible it's all meshing together as one HUGE PAIN . I did some light excercise for 20 min. Got dizzy and had to lay down .

 

I have done all the programs read all the books journaled saw tms dr and Therpist see a general Therpist changed my living conditions excercise ...Know my body is screaming in pain can't work or move I have no signs of improvement at all this is very disheartening to say the least I don't know what else to say or do.

 

Sorry Marco. You've been living with and in an unhappy situation for awhile. I have some of the same challenges you do. I try to remember that it was years coming on…and that my subconscious probably won't go for a radically fast disappearance of it all. Mostly, what I'm trying to do is to NOT identify myself as a person with health issues, because they aren't. They're our long held ignored or frightening feelings. You've had a massive life change, location change, lost your home base, and feel weak from pain. I get it. But, the pain won't leave you helpless in the long run because it's telling us to take action with our emotions. I've spent too long knowing and being sad about what I don't want. Now, I'm trying to identify what would make me happy. Do you know what would make you happy outside of wanting to be pain-free?

 

Thx you so much for this post made a lot of sense and yes I do know what would make me happy...my fear of not having pain prevents me from moving on I am exhausted mentally and physically ...I don't believe I have been trying to hard to heal or I'm watching the calendar but it would be nice to see a glimmer of light

 

Did you mean to write "my fear of NOT having pain?" Or: "My fear of having pain." If it was the first, I applaud your truthfulness. It made me think of my own situation and the possibilities. And, if it was the second…I understand that one, too.

 

Fear of having pain actually both

 

okay. I know that one. But, it does make me stop and wonder…for myself only, not projecting it on you…if I have an equal fear of NOT having pain. It feels kind of like a ring of truth. Hmmmm

 

Yes so true .....I have been in a terrible pain cycle of late and it seems the more I use tms practice the worse it gets... So I just stop all and its subsided a bit

 

Mostly Marco, I hope you can be gentle with yourself. Having your personal life change radically can be the worst, because no one else really GETS it. So, even when you're with people, you're isolated in your own experience. Maybe you should just "let go" of trying to process it all. Try the Norman Cousins route and read or watch hours of things that have humor or make you laugh. Get some endorphins going. Sending you peace for your evening.

 

Thx so much for your kind words

 

Marco, I'm reading Steve's new book, and in it he writes "tension creates odd body sensations, electrical snapping, cold waves, pins and needles, thumping, burning, dizziness, pressure, numbness, stiffness, buzzing, and stabbing." He has an entire chapter titled "Tension as the Cause of Pain."

 

So sorry you're in a rough place right now Marco.
It's been my experience that sometimes my pain is worst right before a breakthrough.
Here's to coming out the other side.

 

Marco, Just want to let you know I'm thinking of you. I hope Gigi is right and you are very close to a breakthrough.

 

Thank you all for your thoughts it's been very tough I know this will make me stronger in the end

 

Marco

I'm so sorry to hear your in such pain at the moment, to be honest I'm in the same boat as you ;o(

So this is what i'm doing ...
1/ not talking or writing about the pain i.e. ignoring it as much as I possibly can (however this needs to be done in a 'safe way' so if the pain is reaching a 9/10 out 10 then I will tell my husband, so I'm not suffering in silence/a problem shared, is a problem halved)
and also coming on the forum and reaching out (like you have today)
2/ read, read and read Success Stories - they are a marvellous resource and normally calm me right down
3/ REMEMBER the progress that you have made so far!
Writing out a list (I think) is the BEST way of doing this, starting at the beginning of your tms journey, maybe try putting approximate dates by the side of each symptom your WERE able to get rid of - even IF the symptom eventually came back - YOU DID manage to get rid of it for however long , therefore YOU CAN do it again !
4/ RE Read your list - and Congratulate Yourself on YOUR progress !
5/ GO WITH the pain, dont try to fight it , ALLOW it, WELCOME it into your body (trust me, I KNOW how it hurts, and it might seem crazy but it works) I even 'speak to the pain' I say things like ''oh, Hello your back again, to REMIND me my tms work is not yet done'' perhaps I need to journal or meditate or do some more tms reading ....
In a way Thank IT for 'stopping by' and 'reminding you'
6/ PACE yourself, at the end of the day, you may have to go a little slower, JUST while the pain is out of control - but dont stop moving keep going, just pace and rest when you HAVE to.
7/ STAY POSITIVE - this is VITAL Think of all the good in your life right now, and in the past
i.e. you have healthy children, you and I are soooooo lucky !!
or past positives i.e. I had a shit mother, but I had the most WONDERFUL Grandmother who loved me unconditionally ;o)
is there any thing in your past like that ?
Think of all good/happy things - if negatives pop into your mind - POP them back out again ;o)

I hope this helps, and I really hope you improve soon
thinking of you x x

 

Thx you so much for sharing this is great advice and I appreciate deaply