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    Tips for String Players

    As a cellist who has recovered from TMS - see my success story - I wanted to share some practical tips for string players NOT directly related to...
    Thread by: fifthsuite, Jul 11, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "The Minor Fall, and the Major Lift": A Cellist’s Complete Recovery from Tendonitis after Six Years

    @TG957 When I was younger, I was happy. My happiness was deep, yet naïve and uncomplicated. I grew up. Others hurt me, and I hurt myself. I...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Positive vs. Negative Feedback Loops

    I've read everyone's posts. These are very interesting. I like to ask my family for advice - well, sometimes I get it even if I don't ask! - and...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "The Minor Fall, and the Major Lift": A Cellist’s Complete Recovery from Tendonitis after Six Years

    Thank you! I am glad you were able to connect with my story. I feel that - I'd done the work, then left it, and that left a window for the old...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Positive vs. Negative Feedback Loops

    I love the range of interpretations here. While I do claim this as a major step of growth for myself psychologically, emotionally, and...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Positive vs. Negative Feedback Loops

    "Don't act, just think." - Slavoj Zizek I realized something very potent today. Bear with me. My point is that replacing negative with positive...
    Thread by: fifthsuite, Jan 10, 2022, 22 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "The Minor Fall, and the Major Lift": A Cellist’s Complete Recovery from Tendonitis after Six Years

    @mbo What a great graphic. I found myself suppressing a lot of anger over the last two days. My neighbor loves his subwoofer, and my wall likes to...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    I will give you $20 if you can prove it's not TMS.

    Who wants $20? @Baseball65 What's this artist program? @plum Thanks for mentioning the Morning Pages, I've started doing that. I've been...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I will give you $20 if you can prove it's not TMS.

    Absolutely! I want everyone who participates to share their story and progress publicly. Just wanted to give folks who might not be comfortable...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "The Minor Fall, and the Major Lift": A Cellist’s Complete Recovery from Tendonitis after Six Years

    One of Maisky's great strengths is his ability to pull some incredibly improbable fingerings and bowings. What I never noticed as a kid - and...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    I will give you $20 if you can prove it's not TMS.

    You say you can't handle more than 5 minutes doing _____. Get a calendar. There are free ones you can print out online. Tape it to your wall...
    Thread by: fifthsuite, Jan 8, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "The Minor Fall, and the Major Lift": A Cellist’s Complete Recovery from Tendonitis after Six Years

    @Mark1122 So I want you to do something for me. You say you can't handle more than 5 minutes on a PC or phone. Get a calendar. There are free...
    Post by: fifthsuite, Jan 8, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum