I wish We knew where the talking to the limb info came from! I have done something similar, usually when I start getting the stinging in my foot. When I was at my worst I had really started hating my foot and contemplating if I'd be better without it. So sad! Then one day it occurred to me that my foot could not get ANY better if I didn't love it. So I took ownership of it by talking to it very gently when it would flare, saying things like, "ssshhh, hush foot, it's okay, you're okay" like it was our dog during a thunderstorm. It made me feel better and more loving. I can understand that feeling you read about of being "disassociated from the limb".

Now that I've made improvement I find myself talking to my foot on occasion still, but more like an ornery young child "Foot! come on now, you're okay." Then I'll rub it and say something like "there, see? You're fine. Good foot. We can do this."

Sorry, I know, I know... we're off topic and it sounds so crazy but I really think this behavior has helped me stay more connected to myself. It IS funny.