Program Commitment
In order for this program to be effective for you, you need to commit to it. By committing to this program, you are saying that you will do the work involved in getting healthy. It also means that you will devote 45 minutes each day to the program and to the work. This might mean that you have to hold off on some other things, but that's okay. TMSers tend to overstretch themselves. Simplifying your life is one of the first steps to becoming healthy. The first thing for you to do is to understand how much your symptoms have affected your life.
The following exercise will help you understand what you have sacrificed due to TMS:
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List one of your favorite activities: |
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When was the last time you did this activity? |
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How does this activity make you feel? |
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How have your symptoms prevented you from doing this activity? |
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Right now, set a date to do this activity again: |
Chances are, your symptoms have prevented you from doing other activities you enjoyed. Fill out this section again:
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List one of your favorite activities: |
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When was the last time you did this activity? |
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How does this activity make you feel? |
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How have your symptoms prevented you from doing this activity? |
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Right now, set a date to do this activity again: |
...and again:
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List one of your favorite activities: |
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When was the last time you did this activity? |
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How does this activity make you feel? |
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How have your symptoms prevented you from doing this activity? |
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Right now, set a date to do this activity again: |
Remember: your recovery depends on you. If you commit to this program and doing the work, you will defeat TMS. Everything from this point forward is going to depend on you. It is now time for you to take responsibility for your health and for your treatment.
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