Comments on: Weekend Blues

By: Raleigh Missy

Raleigh Missy — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:20:12 +0000

Linda,
In rereading your post, I noticed something I’d like to comment on.
Steve

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:28:02 +0000

Thank you. I read and printed up the site’s advice. Strange,
because workers’ compensation administrator is one of my hats, so I
have always tried to get up and file once an hour. Okay, I usually
actually do it on Friday but I remind myself daily. However, since I
stopped smoking I quit even reminding myself to do that. I have been
walking to the coffee pot across the floor as my response to whatever
that sesnation is, but I forgot totally about the task that has me
bending and stretching. The article brought it back and my response
for the same events will be to get up and move by filing. I always
have enough filing for a year. See, you have been a brilliant help.
Linda

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:28:24 +0000

I am having a terrible time identifying physical sensations. I can
identify the emotion in every situation but when the timer goes off
the only thing I’m feeling is inadequate that there is no physical
sensation. I’ve even gone to the web today looking up lists of
physical sensations so I could copy other’s sensations or their
terminology. For instance, when I wake up I’m sleepy and really want
to stretch my legs. But I don’t think of the sensation as muscle
tension…it just feels really great to stretch them. I do know how
to describe physical sensations from fear and anger but that’s not
what I’m feeling when the timer goes off.
I’m going back to the drawing board because I have the events, the
emotions and the rational responses but I faked the physical
sensations so I could fill in the space and that’s stupid. I’m not
giving up but it’s giving me a headache now. I can describe that.
I’m also thinking that if it were the weekend there would be a lot

more emotions and sensations. At work you’re just kind of there.
“How are you doing with identifying physical sensations like muscle
tension in your back, neck, and shoulders? Are there any ‘constants’
you’re noticing?”