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Originally Posted by eevo61
I'm so sure the mind is strong enough to help us to get heal and feel some relief ,just need to focus your energy on get better and stay positive ,the mind is so powerful ,keep trying . 
Few tips ,when you try to reset your mind ,don't use the quote : I lost, what you lose you will find it .
I block pain, when the pain is finally dominant will be released with more and painful pain.
I stop,thinking on, no let things flow ,if you stop,try to block your thoughts ,all will appear at once and so many bad emotions at the time will tigger more pain .
I wish you the best and hope relief get your way soon,take care ,with loving gentle hugs,Jesika . |
Thanks Jesika. You're so right. Avoidance over the long term makes problems compound on themselves.
But it's really tough to think or do anything positive in the midst of crushing pain.
Although they seem shallow and cheesy at first, positive affirmations are the real deal. And here's why: the mind and body associate certain sights and sounds and motions with either positive or negative stimulus. Notice that certain music will uplift us and make us forget the pain, or reduce it dramatically - for a short time. A smile - even a
fake smile - still activates many muscles that stimulate an
internal positive conditioned response.
So with affirmations, you don't even
have to believe in what you're saying at first. The physical body is
one living structure comprised of billions of cells. The vibrational sound that you are creating influences every one of them. And they are more effective done in the mirror, looking yourself in the eye, in order to include the visual aspect.
Affirmations are like training wheels - constant reminders of who we are choosing to be. I've "outgrown" them now, but they were a big key in my early recovery.