The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S3 Ep58: Anxiety, Panic & Insomnia: When "Fight or Flight" Itself is the Symptom Imperative
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Sep 29, 2023 Explore the fascinating 'symptom imperative,' where chronic symptoms shift to grab your attention while you're grappling with emotional turmoil. Learn how self-reflection and journaling can deepen your understanding of the mind-body connection. The discussion tackles the value of observing fear without immediate reaction and embracing pain as informative. Radical acceptance is emphasized as a transformative path toward healing, alongside insights into calming the nervous system and taking charge of your health journey.
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Knee Pain Synergy
- Nicole Sachs describes an incident with a difficult client who had unexplained knee pain, a common TMS symptom.
- While running upstairs, Sachs experienced sudden, severe knee pain, causing her to collapse but also laugh because of the perfect synergy with her client's symptom.
Symptom Imperative Defined
- The symptom imperative describes how TMS symptoms shift when the nervous system feels safe enough.
- Eva's case highlights a shift from physical symptoms to a constant state of fight-or-flight, demonstrating its diverse manifestations.
Acknowledge the Symptom
- Acknowledge the anxiety/insomnia as another form of the symptom imperative, similar to previous physical symptoms.
- Recognize that its intensity stems from its effectiveness in getting your attention, but its nature remains the same.
