Friends I need some help please.. - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

autumn83175 · 04-24-2003, 09:50 AM

Ok guys and gals, I could really use some help and encouragement please. I hate to whine, but I know we can't help each other if we don't know we need help.

Recovery is ok, but after two weeks of therapy I have had no change in opening (still 2 1/2). I am fairly certain it is because I lost the will to even care at the moment. My life has been so disrupted the last week and looks to be the same for at least another. Even before that I asked my husband to help me stick to my exercises, because they hurt or are uncomfortable, so it is hard to compel myself to do them. Now my husband is not here to help motivate me and I have no other adults at the house to help. I know I should being my exercises in my mind, but I can never get my butt motivated and moving.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would help motivate me. Yell at me, scold me, spank me, encourage me, give me hope, whatever you want. Just please, help me get my butt moving to do these twice a day. I am going to print your responses and hang them throughout the house, to help me remember my exercises and my goals. Thanks in advance friends!

Autumn

HRevero · 04-24-2003, 09:57 AM

Autumn-

If you want to eat, you have to get up.
If you want to feel better, you have to try.
If you want to smile as big as others, don't give up.
If you want to sleep like you ahve never slept before,

YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR EXERCISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR EXERCISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe that you want to do all of these things, so GO DO THEM...NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Ya... Heather

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CherylLynn24 · 04-24-2003, 10:22 AM

Autumn,

I, too, have read your posts and never responded because I couldn't offer any advice, but I can offer support. Life will get better. Now, you said you only have to do these exercises twice a day, DO THEM!!!!! You want to get well sooner, don't ya? NOW GET OFF YOUR COMPUTER AND GO DO THEM!!!!!! We're going to check later, and you'll be in trouble if they're not done.

Look, he's doing his!!

Cheryl

hbep · 04-24-2003, 10:56 AM

Hi Autumn,

We don't know each other very well as I'm new to the tmjd board, but I've read what you've been going through and would like to help.

I work from home and I do know a little about having to motivate yourself even when your personal life is very tough.

If at all possible set 2 times in the day when you will do the exercises. Do not think about whether you want to do them, or don't want to do them, make it an absolute given that at those times you will be doing them. Treat it like you would having to put your shoes on before you leave the house. Take away all choice, never doubt that they WILL HAPPEN. Ideally find times of the day when you have a routine anyway, i.e just after you've showered in the morning, or just before you go to bed.

Hope this helps and hope things are looking up for you soon. I always find the phrase 'this too will pass' extremely comforting when I'm really down, there are better times ahead, it's just so hard to see this when life is very tough.

Charlene · 04-24-2003, 10:59 AM

Hi Autumn
I'm back from my vacation, and I'm so sorry that you are having problems with your exercise program..You mentioned that your husband is not around to help you, does that mean that he is busy working or what? Or did I miss something else while I was gone on my vacation? Autumn, you know that we are all here for you always, we will do what ever it takes to help you in your time in need!!
But first you must help yourself, in order for the rest of us to help you!!!
Do you like music? If so put on some music that will encourage you to do your exercise an up beat type of music..Also you can sing along with that music, that will help you open your mouth!! What certain type of foods do you really want to eat?? Try thinking about eating that food that you like so much!!
This is just a start, maybe I will think of more later and post some more ideal's..
But Autumn, you must do these exercise to get better and I'm here for you to help!!

Charlene