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    Day 6 Meditation

    Matt One of the key steps in setting yourself up for a mindful meditation session is before you gently move your focus to the breath, you sit and...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 28, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 34...

    It's day 34 and my recovery continues in so far that almost all my negative thoughts, conditioning and beliefs about my back and leg pain are...
    Thread by: lighthouse15, May 28, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 10 Relapse

    Take a read of this: http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Breaking_the_Pain_Cycle,_by_Alan_Gordon,_LCSW Note the section about 'extinction burst'. See what...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 20, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 10 Relapse

    +1 for steve's book. I'm about 50% of the way through it, and I can feel it sinking into my mind more and more by the day. I really recommend it.
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 20, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Watch what "is" possible

    Also the reason I posted the above video clips out of interest is that we can see first hand how the mind can wreak havoc with back pain. I think...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 15, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Watch what "is" possible

    Hi Andy I suppose it's more of a personal thing. Initially TMS was this new alien concept to me and I was captivated by it - but the more I...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 15, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Watch what "is" possible

    First I just want to share something and I would love feedback. The more I read about TMS, the more I realise how much of a misnomer I believe...
    Thread by: lighthouse15, May 14, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    day 19

    Hehe that makes 2 of us walt! Well said and my regards to your best friend too ;)
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 14, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    MRI Neccasary?

    An MRI should be sought to rule out a serious illness. Im surprised your doctor never ordered it if you were in really bad pain.
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 14, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    day 19

    Oh... and I have completely stopped my back exercises and morning yoga. I replaced the yoga with meditation. The only reason I ever started yoga...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 13, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 25

    Hi nopain123 Just get rid of the cushion. It will continue to hurt in the beginning but after time the pain will continue to diminish and you...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 13, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    day 19

    Forgot to add, after reading other posts I was reminded to include the following - I no longer sleep with a pillow between my legs. I dont need...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 13, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    day 19

    Thanks all. I calmly label my back pain thoughts as "Reinforcement" as this word only serves as a connotation to my back which stops me...
    Post by: lighthouse15, May 13, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program