Post shingles struggle, would appreciate hearing thoughts

[MWsunin12]

Hey,

How do you feel now ?

I'm actually 22 on got shingles 6 months ago, I started treatment just after 6 days but after 2 weeks with mild pain I recovered 100%
(But I really was stressed to get the long lasting PHN).
However, for the last 3 weeks I got the nerve pain and burning sensation again and I'm not sure if its TMS or PHN.
Because the main reasons to develop PHN its older age, severe case of shingles and being with background illness and I'm nothing of it.
And if it's really nerve pain so why I was pain free for 4.5 months and what suddenly changed ?
Also I have history of FMS and IBS symptoms the got better after reading a book of Dr John Serano from 5 years ago.
Based on what I wrote, I really think its TMS and I hope to get better ASAP.

You'll be okay. I still get nerve pain if I feel stressed out, but I just remind myself that it's there because of stress. Usually deep breathing and just knowing that it's very temporary will make it go away in a day.

You're very young. Aim to stop the loop of worried thinking now, at your age. You are fortunate to have found Sarno while in your early 20's. You have spared yourself a lot of pain.

Be happy. Let yourself be young and enjoy your life. Look for ways to take your mind off of your body sensations. You got this.

 

[Robatsu]

You'll be okay. I still get nerve pain if I feel stressed out, but I just remind myself that it's there because of stress. Usually deep breathing and just knowing that it's very temporary will make it go away in a day.

You're very young. Aim to stop the loop of worried thinking now, at your age. You are fortunate to have found Sarno while in your early 20's. You have spared yourself a lot of pain.

Be happy. Let yourself be young and enjoy your life. Look for ways to take your mind off of your body sensations. You got this.

I totally agree, I still have ongoing nerve pain periods but I try to remember my nervous system reads my desire to be well as fear which in my case releases emotion by way of physical pain ( always in the same place as my original shingles pain ) . It’s a spiral Effect and it’s hard to stop.
Recently I’ve discovered the “Wimhof” breathing technique and I believe it’s really helping in calming and resetting my nervous system. Also if you’ve stopped physical activity because of the pain don’t , try and get back into a good exercise routine.