Re: Re: Can a traumatic event trigger RA

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I do agree with the power of the mind, although it irritates me when people,

especially my sister's boyfriend, a doctor, says that pain is all in the

head. (I wanted to hit him and asked if that hurt, but I didn't....). My

Rheumy, aka Pain Specialist, sent me for Biofeedback. I have to say that

was a major change in my life. He attached sensors where I had the most

pain, and with the help of a program on his laptop computer, taught me how

to breathe slowly and concentrate on relaxing the muscles. I actually saw

the reaction on the screen of my muscles settling down.

I would imagine that visualizing the body healing itself would also be

beneficial, however, it's hard to imagine that for certain ailments, like my

wrist where the bones are fused together. I will try it on other parts that

are more muscle/tissue-related pain. It can't hurt, right?

Thanks for sharing,

Joanne

[ ] Re: Can a traumatic event trigger RA?

> Dear All,

>

> I was so overwhelmed and moved by all the responses (both on-site and off)

> to

> my query about stress and traumatic events triggering an autoimmune

> response

> in the body. All warriors are we! Bless you all for sharing such personal

> stories with me, for which I am very grateful.

>

> The reason I asked this question is because I've been mulling over

> something

> in my own mind and I'd be interested to know how you all feel about this.

> If

> you hate the idea or think it's hokey, that's okay. If you are open to it

> and

> want to try it out, then please do!

>

> I'm a real advocate of the body to self heal and sincerely hope that

> everyone

> who responded to my first question would consider replying to this one as

> a

> follow-up! Okay, here goes....

>

> I find that when I am stressed or upset, my emotional pain is generally

> internalized and turned inwards - in effect, an attack on myself - and it

> is no

> wonder that this pain then goes on the attack within the body, creating

> exactly

> what I've unconsciously intended for myself. It is because of this that I

> have

> to wonder at the potential enormity of our power to transform this

> unconscious, self-destructive behavior to heal ourselves.

>

> A few posts ago, I mentioned a book by Gregg Braden, called " The Divine

> Matrix " . In his book, Braden talks about the power of visualization,

> backed by

> scientific study. I know when I'm in emotional pain, the visuals are very

> real and

> filled with all kinds of fear-based emotions, as my mind goes over and

> over

> every conceivable disastrous scenario and outcome. If these kinds of

> stress-related visualizations have the power to trigger such dis-ease

> (lack of ease)

> within the body, then why wouldn't visualizations of complete healing,

> embued

> with the emotions of joy, happiness and inner peace create a similar, but

> healing

> effect within the body?

>

> I'd love to hear any and all input on this and whether members would be

> willing to try this visualization on a daily basis for a while? I'm not

> saying

> that we'd all be miraculously healed and go into remission, but I'm not

> discounting the possibility either! I just feel that " where two or more

> are gathered "

> there is great potential for healing.

>

> Blessings, n

>

> " In the subtle realms, intention is action " ...Leonard Laskow, " Healing

> With

> Love " .

>

> " Expect miracles! "

>

>

>