Day 1 - ear pain

I suffer from slight hyperacusis and feeling of ear fullness due to acoustic shock. I've already taken medication time ago - now my audiogram and tympanometry shows no signs of ears being broken - but the pain persisted. I've read some scientific articles about the complications from acoustic trauma that are simply neurological, and many of symptoms describe me. The Structured Educational Program has given me so much hope at this point. I accept that I have TMS, and so I believe this method will help me eventually. Take care!

 

Update 7th September 2023 - Day 8 of SEP
I've made a huge break from going thru my educational program, because i was on holiday, but I've made a huge progress! I've even been on music concert (with earplugs for now), and I slowly start to live normally.
I realised one more thing - in June I developed wrist pain, probably carpal tunnel syndrome, or RSI. I thought for a while that maybe it is also caused by TMS? I was right. From a week on a educational program, I've finally played my instrument (accordion) and even played small recital with my band (we had a break on holiday) whitout much pain, I am so grateful for that! Didn't know that it is possible. Of course it is still work in progress, so I will post an update if something changes. Take care!

 

Update 15th November 2023
I've gone through ups and downs regarding to my TMS symptoms, but overall I feel better. My wrist pain improved significantly, now I got back to my music academy and can play complicated parts on accordion, which I couldn't do in September. Also gradually I could practice more on my instrument without feeling discomfort, now I can do it for 1-1,5 hours with is fine to me for now. First few weeks of October haven't been so good - I could play 15-30 minut max, and then I had to stop. Also I think I developed dry eye, I consider it a TMS symptom, because I don't see any logical cause of that. Also, I haven't done SEP regurarly, but i menaged to spend time on reading a book by John Sarno - Mind/Body Prescription. It also helped me through harder times. One symptom improved also a lot - it was ear pain. I can listen to music longer now, and without pain. I also menaged to overcome a fear of phisical exercice - I started with gentle home workouts with stretching as well. My journey isn't over, I see I have to maintain my path. To anyone who is reading this - there is hope! Some people just have to work on it longer than others. Take care!