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Post by friskers on Jan 22, 2009 15:03:52 GMT -5
Ok guys don't hate me for bringing this up :-*I'm not saying we have an emotional disease ! But Ive been reading spiritual books on disease and they all pretty much say the same thing . That disease originates energetically because of emotional blocks. I'm not saying there is not a real bacterial viral or fungal part to Morgs I think there is but I do think if the body weren't blocked in some way energetically it would be able to heal itself or not get sick to start with. Just food for thought and these are things I'm asking myself... Do i really love myself? (I'm trying but there are days I don't even like myself ) Do i really want to be healthy? ( i think I do but why haven't I given it my all?) what benefits do I see in having morgellons? (theres a few reasons I came up with too personal to share but Ill just say living a secluded life makes me feel safe in the world) Am i sabotaging myself? Sometimes i say "screw it? and eat sugar or buy a candybar So be honest and ask yourself these questions too Look yourself in the mirror and say. I love myself asnd deserve to be healthy!
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Post by mfromcanada on Jan 22, 2009 15:28:21 GMT -5
friskers, interesting thought. I know that there is a problem with my nervous system. I am now wondering if stress effects the nervous system permanently. Remember when they use to say that a person had a "nervous breakdown", well sometimes I feel like my nerves are just shot, broken so to speak. Not psychologically but organically. I feel that if they actually took a look at my nerves they might just fine a bunch of cracked wiring. Just my thoughts too. Don't know for certain.
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Post by friskers on Jan 22, 2009 15:40:04 GMT -5
stress is so damaging I wouldn't be surprised but i do like to think nothing is permanent! I know too much caffeine is very bad for the nerves . Also you may want to look into flax oil,the omega 3 is good at protecting the nerves. We all deal with some level of stress and Ive found meditation and exercise to be the best stress busters
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Post by toni on Jan 22, 2009 16:19:23 GMT -5
I totally agree with you Friskers! Positive thinking (and truly with all your everything) believing that YOU are stronger than this (contamination/infection/disease), will help build the immune faster than anything so it can help fight back. That's step one. Of course "pathogens" take hold, but, the body WILL succumb to them faster and easier if one doesn't "believe". It is all about believing and loving your machine (body). When one LOVES their body, and I mean because of being grateful for having this miracle of life with every breath we're given, it's then easy....because we do appreciate. I just got off the phone with Mr T. He was on a bummer. I said "when business is even slow" appreicate that you're standing there, not crippled, not sick and dying, and feel the breeze and look at the beautiful blue sky, and get in tune with it, and think about how lucky you are to be alive. Appreciate! Think about what you have, and not what you don't have. That is what (our fabulous) immune system will thank you for, because when we're giving it all good stuff (positive thoughts), it can only give back in strength for better health. If I sound all corney here, oh well, it's what I do, and what I just said on the phone to my Mr T to do too, because it really works. I know he doesn't get it...not really, so I'm thinking he'll have doubts, and that's not "what makes it work". One has to REALLY believe it by knowing within that this is a KEY. (I need to rent the Secret again) (really, hahah for him) And Friskers, what you said I believe is true, because emotional blocks will get in the way, all that negative energy wasted to negative thoughts, that's hindering too. So push those out, because they're just like germs, infectious germs that will take the body down to nothing faster than anything. Think about how fortunate you are....because we are.
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Post by friskers on Jan 22, 2009 19:46:49 GMT -5
Yes Toni you said it perfectly ! i want to add we all have negative thoughts and emotions otherwise we probably wouldn't be human or we would be saints. So its necessary to do alot of introspecting and catch negative thoughts and replace them with good ones and if you cant change a negative emotion then at least express it and then try to let it go . Its the hanging on to negative emotions that really does damage and can block your enegy that is needed for healing. this is why accupnture is effective , it opens up blocked enegy in the body.
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Post by felixwillford on Jan 22, 2009 21:06:55 GMT -5
Friskers, I have heard good things of accupuncture recently!
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Post by jwf on Jan 23, 2009 2:23:44 GMT -5
Friskers, you're right about there being an emotional component to staying healthy. I'm also convinced that positive thoughts can spur the recovery process.
It's great that you folks think well of acupuncture. I'm in my first year as an acupuncture student at a well known local school. It has been a fantastic study so far, and the Taijiquan & Qi Gong lessons that the old Daoist also practiced are very helpful in balancing ones Qi.
I hope to set up a practice in 3 years and specialize in treating chronic diseases. My school teaches a very ancient form of acupuncture that is very powerful in returning a patient to a balanced healthy state.
Needling folks is going to be more fun than ever.
Blue Skies..........John
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Post by jj on Jan 23, 2009 9:50:37 GMT -5
Great thread Friski ......... Thanks! "Emotional Unconscious", the unconscious part is the key to understanding our selves and how we fit and relate in society. Understanding how to channel the 'expressed' and 'repressed' emotions is so important to our well being 'physically & mentally'. This is a good read and interesting site. www.innerself.com/Relationships/Channeling_Emotions.htmM, good point. I've had several conversations (some I have yet to have) regarding stress & the original stressors and the overall effect on health. So many of us have had extreme trauma in our lives. I believe (especially over extended periods) it does have an affect on our health, even to a point where it can be 'environmentally' learned. One instance where someone stated "anxiety runs in our family". I don't believe that is exclusively a result of genetics but do 'fear' the possibility it can eventually alter or damage and then be passed on genetically. I don't believe it is permanent either and strongly feel it can be reversed. By no means am I saying emotional stressors ARE the primary cause of Morgellons. I am not putting US there! I do believe it is one thing that does make us more vulnerable to disease and needs to be addressed and not swept under the rug. Don't let yourselves become the 'stigma' attached to the condition. Try to understand it, address it, disassociate and discredit it. JWF, you have contributed so much to this cause and are very much appreciated. I'm thrilled with your success and not the least bit surprised with what you have chosen for your new career. Good luck! Acupuncture and it's basis and history is fascinating. I've had two treatments myself in the past and it is wonderful. JJ
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Post by grsue on Jan 23, 2009 18:02:51 GMT -5
Frisk You're right. Stress and downheartedness definitely make it worse.I find myself scratching more,unable to sleep, wondering what to do next. Lack of sleep then makes for lack of stuff done. that adds to feelings of low self esteem. Then I might try some other supplement or treatment .
One thing that I did this week was to invest in a set of DVD's on anxiety and stress. I don't know if I may mention what they are here,but they were on a shopping channel and are advertised onthe radio. I expect to receive them soon. I hope it helps with that aspect of my life.
Another thing that I did was to direct the question of "what is this?" to a medical intuitive who offers a short, free reading-then one can decide if they wish to pursue that avenue. Grabbing at straws? Or looking for answers outside of the box thinking? After reading the T. Smith findings, and knowing of others posted here, I know that things are moving at a snail's pace in regard to research and finding the answer.So I looked at another avenue.
What will improve our emotional response is finding relief and solving the problem-ourselves.
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Post by friskers on Jan 23, 2009 20:15:54 GMT -5
Wow John I didnt know you were studying to be an acupuncturist,thats great ! I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming practice! Ive had many acupuncture treatments and honestly they have done very little for me and in fact the sessions make me very tense ! But oddly enough I still wholeheartedly believe in its healing power and know several people who have been helped by it. Ive tried many of them too and have always been called difficult or tuff case! I'm just dont respond favorably to acupuncture for some reason i dont know. JJ I found that site very interesting! It IS really a difficult balance to know when to express your feelings /emotions and when not to .Dumping on someone isn't the answer either. And repression is just as bad but i think it helps to talk about your feelings and not keep them bottled up. Sue I had a very short conversation with a medical intuitive when this first started for me , She told me i must have had some very traumatic event for such a manifestation to take hold of me . Somehow that just angered me and I told her nothing had happened to me ! But in truth I was still grieving over a relationship that had gone bad. She told me whatever it was was covering 60 percent of my body not just my scalp and hair and I found that to be probably true. She also wanted quite a bit of money to do a half hour reading and thats when I ended it. i think she wanted 100 dollars or more. And that disgusted me she charged so much but i guess that they do charge alot! Any way good luck and Ill be interested in what the person has to say!
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Post by ebgbgms on Jan 23, 2009 20:53:40 GMT -5
Dear Friskers and all, I keep the Cd's of "The Secret" at bedside and listen to it over and over. I too believe as u are on target. I understand exactly what U are saying. Thank U for this post because it is really helpful to other's. Always, Glenda
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Post by bannanny on Jan 23, 2009 22:59:38 GMT -5
Great thread friskers! You're so very right too. I've been trying real hard not to let what's been goin on with me lately frighten me so much. When I CAN get above the fear, sometimes the symptoms will ease up faster than when I can't. So I know there's something to what you're saying... the hard part is making your mind think one thing when your body and environment is doing another to you... a horrible another to you. That's the hard part, but it can be done... if you can focus really hard and make yourself believe.
love you ~~ bannanny
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Post by friskers on Jan 24, 2009 21:16:48 GMT -5
i know what you mean Bannans! It sounds rediculious to think healing thoughts when you know your body is sick and is very difficult to do. Its a balance too because you need to listen to what your body is telling you too. One day I was in the middle of working out and I suddenly became very ill feeling and I became extreemly tired, I kept trying to work out and tell myself I was healthy and strong but it was too over whelming and had no choice but to lay down and rest and thats what my body wanted because the feeling passed after an hour or so.
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Post by mercury on Jan 24, 2009 22:18:27 GMT -5
Hi Friskers. Thanks for the great post! There is much truth in what you say. For me, a daily habit of prayer and meditation and watching my breathing is really essential. I've found with chronic illness that keeping quiet inside (re: a calm internal dialog), and responding to stress in a measured way helps sustain my (limited) energy over the day. Thanks again! Merc
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Post by friskers on Jan 25, 2009 20:40:29 GMT -5
Thanks Merc for your input For you and me meditation is key for keeping stress down. Yoga helps too. But everyones different . Someone else may destress watching a movie or chat with a friend or read a book. Whatever does the trick and resonates with you is the important thing . I also wanted to say that for especially men who may have a harder time expressing feelings its important to get your feelings out somehow and that can even be keeping a journal or singing or use a punching bag or whatever ;D just dont stuff your feelings and its ok and healthy to cry now and then or shout the f word ( as long as no kids are around)It doesnt mean your less of a man if you cry maybe even more of a man in my eyes anyway. I came from a family that never talked about feelings so I know firsthand how unhealthy it is to keep everything inside .
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Post by jj on Jan 25, 2009 23:37:31 GMT -5
Something inspirational that came to mind today. JWF's future plans brought it to the surface. About 15 years ago I had the pleasure of meeting my bosses mother. She was in her 70's, a recent widow and cancer survivor. After the loss of her husband she decided to go back to school. She graduated and opened up her own Interior Design Studio. She was in town for an Interior Design EXPO @ the NY convention center. She was just beaming and so proud to share how well her business was doing. I think of her often and because she truly was inspirational. It's never to late to start over and make something of your lives no matter what. JJ
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