PMR's Psychological Component
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We all know that various moods, frustrations, depressions etc accompany living with pmr. We are all subject to different subjective pmr experiences however mind altering activity can be a helpful diversion though no cure. This activity can virtually include any activity that takes one's focus beyond this life altering malady....activity that absorbs one's positive and spiritual energy. Constructive (sometimes uncomfortable) physical exercise helps to keep blood and oxygen moving through both aching and unaffected muscles. Ultimately most of us who try to live with the above within our daily lives seem to do better.
Online there is quite a bit about pmr & stress which is connected to our adrenal glands. check it. this then gets into more about how our bodies work and how our bodies and minds fall victim to the tribulations in life with stress being the trigger.
SO ASK YOURSELF, .IS STRESS CONNECTED MY PMR? And do share your experience . think good thoughts
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maid_mariane nervebyte
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I also know if under any stress now my body reacts in pain and that includes Toronto traffic😠 which can bring on pain.
Nefret nervebyte
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This is why we are always suggesting that pacing yourself and learning how to rest is the way to go.
This condition (and others) seems to strike hardest at those who didn't know what 'rest' meant before PMR struck. It is a hard lesson to learn for those who always held everthing together - now I have problems keeping myself together let alone anyone else!
Juno-Irl-Dub nervebyte
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nervebyte
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Nefret nervebyte
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EileenH Nefret
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julian. nervebyte
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Its also very difficult to categorise and measure whatever strain I've been under. Plus, just like materials, people have different strengths.
While I have difficulty finding a cause for pmr I can reasonably chart the life changing journey of a chronic disease. PMR seems particularly difficult to manage as, particularly in its early stages, it requires significant change and adjustment, and has a large element of uncertainty, with all that means for the psychology. As time passes we become used to the condition as it effects each of us, confident in predicting what is likely to happen as each new pain or change occurs. Plus the symptoms are controlled and reduce as it hopefully goes into remission. The addition of pred to the mix is something else to adjust to and brings with it its own mind changing side effects.
LayneTX julian.
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maid_mariane nervebyte
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These are so individual and how we react to them will be different. For me personally loosing a portion of my intelligence due to prednisone I find tragic but I am resigned to the fact and make fun of it with hopes one day it will return. In hopes one day I will be able to formulate words and sentences together with ease and elegance.
What I find the hardest is fighting the depression and mood swings. This not only effects me but people around me and normally I'm very happy go lucky. Having worked in a psychiatric facility as a social worker im cognitive in understand the effects of depression and its devastation.
I know personally if I don't swim a minimum 3 times a week the depression and moods can set in. Recently prior to Christmas I missed my swimming but was still getting a lot of exercise however for me this was not enough to keep depression at bay. Swimming for me clears my mind. I slipped into a deep hole in which most people would have been hospitalized or done harm. I knew I would bounce out once back on a routine of swimming (for others it could be walking or yoga).
What disturbed me the most was when I told my rumi I was in a deep depression she stated this was not her expertise. She also screwed up my meds for the 2nd time, needless to say I will have the pleasure of firing her this week. My GP concurs and will refer to another. My point is mood swings and depression can be devastating for the average person so do not let a Dr. sluff you off, reach out. Most if not all of our mood and depression symptoms come from prednisone, understand this, exercise is a wonderful way to keep it at bay without being put on more medication.
I hope my story helps someone.
nervebyte maid_mariane
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I have met some fine doctors and I have met some who should not be practising. My bottom line re my pmr is me, my own intuition regarding my health. I innovate my doctor's treatment/medication plan according to how my body is reacting to both. So far this works for me though I accept that my condition is something I must live with. There is no exception. I realize that my attitude to all this is another bottom line.
I believe that people should question medical advice if it is not working for them. There are options
LayneTX maid_mariane
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Luckily for me lately with the pain causing sadness, I'm now asking myself that question I mentioned on another post that my Bowen gal taught me...
"how does that serve you?" In other words, which feels better...being in the sadness or pain in my mind or putting my mind in a lighter, joyous, smile frame of mind. it just worked for me right now as my upper back really hurts.
maid_mariane nervebyte
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I totally belive in knowing your own body along with the information of this disease to find the right path for you.
Every person has their favorite exercise or release that can control or help control those mood swings, luckily for me it's swimming. I have not only benefitted emotionally but it had enhanced my mobility as well and decrease the pain. I am truly fortunate. I now know all the swimming I did all summer to relive pain delayed my diagnosis of PMR, I lived in the water daily.
I can't stress enough if you suffer from mood swins/depression that any firm of exercise is extremely beneficial on so many fronts. Once you do it 20 times it then becomes a routine of life. I know it's hard when you hurt but it does get easier.
Bless us all and thank you all.
MrsO-UK_Surrey nervebyte
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Anhaga nervebyte
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