Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 One of the most effective ways I've found to deal with PTSD is to do guided visualization and relaxation exercises. There are some wonderful CD's available, and to be able to focus all that energy in your breathing, actually the exhalation-- sending it to the core of the earth-- is marvelous to rid yourself of the anxiety. I have an exercise that I shared with the group, I'll repost it-- You may want to invest in a copy of the RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION WORKBOOK-- you can generally find copies in the used book stores. ' When I went through the Auburn Pain Medical Rehabilation Clinic's 3 1/2 wk program to learn to deal with chronic pain-- it was a book they used-- and I've turned alot of friends on to it. In fact, the American Chronic Pain Assoc has it listed as a reference (I believe.) ACPA will also have some CD's for purchase. Breath work is so healing, and to learn to ground the energy that we've picked up from all that goes on around us is so important. One thing that we aren't taught is that with our personalities we also fall into being so very, very aware of the energies around us, but we don't learn how to protect ourself when it becomes overwhelming. When you are already ill, to have that intuitive self that attracts others with illnesses, it's important that you learn when to put up a "virtual" wall that still allows them to share-- but not to steal your energy. I'll send the Running Energy and I'll try to find the breath work posts. take care, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Subject: Re: Neurosarcoidosis, Prednisone, and PTSDTo: Neurosarcoidosis Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:32 AM Greg,I cannot imagine having NS, PTSD and trying to quit smoking. Whew, youmight want to put up that sign!!! Just kidding. All I know was when Iquit smoking I was a b**ch with a capital B. My husband said I was like Blair in the exorcist and told him in a demonic voice to "go buyme some cigarettes". I had just had pneumonia and decided not smokeagain after that. So as you can see, I wasn't sick yet and couldn'tbarely get by without them.One word of advice as far as quitting goes - when you want a cigaretteremind yourself that you are addicted - I used to get up in the morningand say out loud "you are addicted cigarettes and you can't have themanymore". It has been over 10 years and I did do it cold turkey. Therewill be times that you will want it more than ever and just remember youare stronger than that.As far as the PSTD - is there a VA Hospital you could go to get somehelp with it? I hate to think of you and others suffering needlessly.Take care and let me know how everything goes.Terri G.> OOOOOOOOOO and I am in the process of quitting nicotine a habit I havehad for more then 20+ years. Today is day 8 no tobacco or nicotine.>> Think I should post a warning on my Door???>> Greg>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Tracie, You are one amazing young lady, you are so informative and supportive that I will dread the days you are not here. OK what you seem to be talking about is sort of BiofeedBack, which I was taught in the 70's to control my vascular migraine headaches. Narcotic pain killers were not working and they tried a lot on me I built an immunity. I am applying this to my headaches now. PTSD's are from the military and they never happened according to the military so no medical help possible. I have a preist that listens to me lets me be emotional and that helps. I do biofeedback combined with meditation and lower my breathing and blood pressure so as to relax. When I can get off Pred. and find my balance again I will add Ti Chi to my meditataions. If we can say my PTSD's flashbacks are caused by the prednisone and not any ........military ops....... well that would be a --- good thing. **People say the truth will set you free** **But in some cases the truth will incarcerate you** Wishing all to have many Blessed Paind Free Days as Possible Greg > > > Subject: Re: Neurosarcoidosis, Prednisone, and PTSD > To: Neurosarcoidosis > Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:32 AM > > > > > > > > > > Greg, > > I cannot imagine having NS, PTSD and trying to quit smoking. Whew, you > might want to put up that sign!!! Just kidding. All I know was when I > quit smoking I was a b**ch with a capital B. My husband said I was like > Blair in the exorcist and told him in a demonic voice to " go buy > me some cigarettes " . I had just had pneumonia and decided not smoke > again after that. So as you can see, I wasn't sick yet and couldn't > barely get by without them. > > One word of advice as far as quitting goes - when you want a cigarette > remind yourself that you are addicted - I used to get up in the morning > and say out loud " you are addicted cigarettes and you can't have them > anymore " . It has been over 10 years and I did do it cold turkey. There > will be times that you will want it more than ever and just remember you > are stronger than that. > > As far as the PSTD - is there a VA Hospital you could go to get some > help with it? I hate to think of you and others suffering needlessly. > > Take care and let me know how everything goes. > > Terri G. > > > OOOOOOOOOO and I am in the process of quitting nicotine a habit I have > had for more then 20+ years. Today is day 8 no tobacco or nicotine. > > > > Think I should post a warning on my Door??? > > > > Greg > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Tracie, I Greg bows to Tracies' widsom and insight. I can say no more about PTSD's. Your experiences enlighten everybody. I can not share some of my experiences. Mostly because they are too ugly and hurtful. I can nor will I share my private horrors. I should not have even mention them. I got too relaxed here, which is good. On to better subjects " HAPPY EASTER TO ALL AND MAY ALL HERE BE BLESSED WITH A PAIN-FREE DAY " . Greg > > > > From: mosaicgirl1 <mosaicgirl1@ ...> > > Subject: Re: Neurosarcoidosis, Prednisone, and PTSD > > To: Neurosarcoidosis@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:32 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Greg, > > > > I cannot imagine having NS, PTSD and trying to quit smoking. Whew, you > > might want to put up that sign!!! Just kidding. All I know was when I > > quit smoking I was a b**ch with a capital B. My husband said I was like > > Blair in the exorcist and told him in a demonic voice to " go buy > > me some cigarettes " . I had just had pneumonia and decided not smoke > > again after that. So as you can see, I wasn't sick yet and couldn't > > barely get by without them. > > > > One word of advice as far as quitting goes - when you want a cigarette > > remind yourself that you are addicted - I used to get up in the morning > > and say out loud " you are addicted cigarettes and you can't have them > > anymore " . It has been over 10 years and I did do it cold turkey. There > > will be times that you will want it more than ever and just remember you > > are stronger than that. > > > > As far as the PSTD - is there a VA Hospital you could go to get some > > help with it? I hate to think of you and others suffering needlessly. > > > > Take care and let me know how everything goes. > > > > Terri G. > > > > > OOOOOOOOOO and I am in the process of quitting nicotine a habit I have > > had for more then 20+ years. Today is day 8 no tobacco or nicotine. > > > > > > Think I should post a warning on my Door??? > > > > > > Greg > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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