Do things!!!

Action is what ultimately gets you better; not talking about getting better; not reading about getting better; not listening to things about getting better. All of those passive activities do -yes- help, but what really kicks your TMS’s butt is doing stuff. (And it is sooooooo hard! Because it hurts!!!!!)

I’m kind of feeling on top of the world right now because I just got done with my bed yoga workout and realized I’m probably going to graduate to chair yoga pretty quickly now. Getting so much stronger!

This is kind of a butt-kicking workout. (It’s called DDPY yoga).It’s more than yoga— It’s designed by a guy who used to be a professional wrestler until he got severely injured. Then, he fought his way back using yoga and dynamic resistance. He’s great inspiration! His book is called Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It, by Diamond Dallas Page (great book!)

Yesterday I was super down— I had a hard day. I felt super sorry for myself. Recipe for disaster. I ended up going up and down the stairs twice yesterday, which I never do. And on the way up the second time, I refused to feel weak and overwhelmed. I actually fought back in my heart, and I fought with my body— And guess what? I was able to put my feet one over the other rather than going up like a baby 1 foot at a time. This is a silly little victory, but when you live like me, these things are amazing!!!

I’m keeping all my victories public because I truly hope with my whole heart that we can all get better. I hope I inspire somebody —because honestly, I don’t know if you could be weaker than I am lol!

My message to you (and me!) today is —-FIGHT!!!!!

Here’s what I’m finally learning:
If you do something that you really dread, that you’re really afraid of— then you will be one step closer to getting better!

 

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Way to go @Diana-M
You are absolutely right. You must "prove" things to your brain but not in a way that is any kind of pressure or push. More like convince your brain that it's perfectly OK to do things.
This weekend I had a very important job. The day before, my symptoms flared enough that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do what I'd been looking forward to. After a short reflection on why symptoms may increase, I realized it was oodles of self-pressure and the desire to be liked and fit in. The audience was about 30 years younger than myself. Well, I just stopped that cold. How can you enjoy yourself when all you do is worry? I danced for an hour straight (and YES, I felt it on the 2 hr. drive home and the next day!) loads of old friends showed up in support, I met a ton of people 30 years younger than me who where so kind and fun. I didn't care if I 'Fit In" or not - I just hung out with everyone, smiled at everyone and felt fantastic. I hugged more people than I've hugged in a year.
There is so much goodness happening for you now, and immeasurable goodness waiting on the "other side".

 

Cactus, this is a great story! What a great day you had! I noticed that whenever I worry that “young people” will think I’m old— if I’m really myself around them—they don’t even notice my age. This is a relief.

I love how you do so many brave things all the time. Such a great inspiration!

Love this!!! Thank you! ❤️

 

I like to hear about others’ success (big and small) here on the forum, because it gives me hope. That’s why I like to share. I hope it gives others hope. I don’t really post to get reassurance. I also post it as a thank you to those (like you!) who have helped me so much—so you can see I’m actually getting somewhere for all your trouble.

 

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