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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    You are so right about not putting time limits on the healing, but I find it so hard not to evaluate how I feel each morning and sort of "rate" my...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    Just wanted to let you know that I did try going for a brisk walk and it did help! Thank you for the advice and giving me the courage to try! I...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 3 Day 3: exercise guidance please

    I agree that you have to start with baby steps, but you should start now if you aren't having too much pain. I think getting back into the...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 3 No pain relievers today

    It does seem to take a while for the thoughts to sink in subconsciously. Wonderful that you could get by without any pain meds! It is hard to...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 Day 1: Ready to fight

    Just wanted to let you know that we have family friends with a college-age daughter that was having problems with stress and anxiety and had very...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 30 ? "How has this program affected your important relationships?"

    I am not as far along as you in my program (only finishing up my first week) but I can definitely say there have been changes in my relationships....
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    No, opposite sides. It is my left calf/foot and my right shoulder. No, I am embarrassed to admit that I haven't tried to jog or even walk...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    I like the idea of telling it to "take a flying leap"!! I have been trying to "talk" to my subconscious and when I get angry or upset about...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    This is interesting. I really do believe that the pain can move around, but I'm not sure how you convince your brain to work on the NEW area? I...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    Thank you. Yes, you are so right about family. They mean well and they don't want you to be in pain so they try to insist on MRI's, more...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    Thanks for letting me know about your experience. I was really trying to convince myself that it is part of the TMS, but it is so nice to hear...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 14, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    Yes, this forum has already been a huge blessing and I just found it a few days ago! How nice to find support and understanding when doctors (and...
    Post by: lauren4235, Dec 14, 2013 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 (And Day 2!) I'm impatient ;-)

    I just finished Day 1 and Day 2 this morning. I have had back/sciatica off and on since my early 20's (now in my mid 40's) I had my worst...
    Thread by: lauren4235, Dec 13, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Structured Educational Program