Change Can Create Fear

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Change is a fundamental part of this kind of treatment. Holistic medicine is ineffective
if it is not changed throughout treatment. What makes a person feel better in the 
beginning stages of treatment will no longer work as treatment continues. Contrary
to the beliefs of many, it is not because it stopped working, but, rather because the
changes it was meant to have on the body's imbalances have taken place and the step
needs to be taken. Where the problem comes in, is that understandably, the person
who is being treated becomes accustomed to his or her regimen that has been working
for him or her and is inclined to be fearful of change. One must try and trust and take
that next step. This goes for food, supplements, activity, and even sex! It is so hard
to trust in one's body, in a process, but change is fundamental to treatment.
The issues with trust with this condition are many fold, and lack of trust is typically
developed early in childhood. However, it becomes compounded with the lack of
understanding that one experiences in the quest towards finding ways to deal with
this condition. There is often a lack of understanding from family, friends, and
doctors. More than anything, there is a loss of trust in one's self, in one's body.
this is a part of what is so important to recover. It is a part of the process that
not only effects a person physically, but mentally, and somewhere along the way those
two things merge. So, today, think about this, and how it may be effecting you.
Think about learning to put a step forward towards trusting yourself and your choices in
life, and in the treatment of this condition. 

Comments

emmarenee's picture
emmarenee

This is very helpful. It's hard to change your routine, esp when you are feeling better. You don't want to "rock the boat". To know there is a good reason to push ourselves is very important for us to know. You encourged me to start adding new foods and to increase my herbs on our last phone appt. I was fearful of doing both but I did it and have been feeling better. I've also added 5 new veggies without any problems. The problem I face now is that because I feel better it's harder to resist the goodies. When I felt really bad I had no desire to eat anything that would make me feel worse. So far I've been smelling things and leaving them alone. My sister suggested a rubber band around my wrist. When I want to eat something that's a "no no" I'll pop the rubber band and it will remind me of the pain. I may have to resort to this but for now I'm staying strong! Tammy

drbrizman's picture
drbrizman

Your sister sounds like she has a great sense of humor! That is actually very funny and perhaps may be quite effective. Usually I recommend thinking of the no no foods as pain and associating them in that way so that you  discourage yourself from eating them. But, perhaps your sister's idea may work better for some people.