Sunrise,
Look at what you just wrote, "Just an update, my nerve issues seem to have subsided quite a bit (knock on wood!) but my
tinnitus has flared up significantly and ear pressure (fluid?) is really bothering me.
IBS too!
"What a crazy cycle. I often wonder what 'normal' people feel like, I'm always hyperfocused on something. Nerve issues, bowel/bladder/pelvic issues, tinnitus, eye floaters, etc."
Regarding your update... Remember, that your symptoms will move to another area to distract you. If that is happening, smile and tell yourself that "I got this!" It's your mind creating new pain or symptoms at different areas to DISTRACT YOU!! Don't give in. Say to your mind, "I understand. You are moving the pain and symptoms around to distract me from what I really want to say or do."
Now look at what Miffybunny wrote, "Symptoms are "triggered" by certain movements or positions to which your brain has now developed conditioned responses."
You are totally focusing on what is going on "Nerve issues, bowel/bladder/pelvic issues, tinnitus, eye floaters, etc."
I am guilty of this myself! For some reason, I experience extreme foot pain when lying in bed at night. The pain increases ten fold. I experience more foot pain in the shower for some reason. It's learned pain because now I am expecting it in those situations. When I get ready to ride my bike or exercise, the pain in my feet increases. It's a cycle, learned pain. Like Miffybunny said, we learn/come to expect it when we do those "normal" activities.
Remember. We are angry. Most of that anger is at one's we are closest to. Wife, daughter, son, brother, sister, mom or dad. Secondary anger comes from work, job, boss, job, etc. If possible, express this to the ones you feel are causing this. If it is too much or causes too much tension, express to your mind that you have resolved this and that the pain and symptoms can go away. Tell your mind this every conscious moment of the day! "The symptoms are psychological, not physical"
Trust me, I am guilty of allowing all this to affect me. I am still trying to work through this. But I have hope. I felt that rush of blood and oxygen to my feet and legs and it was absolutely wonderful! Remove or eliminate as much as possible the negatitivity that the family throws at you. They are your worst enemy! Those closest to you, if they are in a negative state, should be ignored, or dismissed, if possible. Don't let them bring you to their level.
I hope this helps.
