TREATMENT OF SYMPTOMS – SYMPTOMS AND NERVOUS TENSION (PART 2)
While recognising that nervous tension can produce or aggravate physical symptoms, neither you nor your practitioner should jump to the conclusion that this is happening, without first checking other possibilities. If your practitioner dismisses a symptom as being due to nervous tension and you don’t feel this conclusion is right, I suggest you ask for a second opinion.
On the other hand, if you and your practitioner come to the conclusion that a symptom is caused or aggravated by nervous tension, this is not something to be ashamed or embarrassed about. You are under enormous strain and it would be surprising if your nerves did not play up in some way. Symptoms caused or aggravated by nervous tension are no less important, real or uncomfortable than any others. You are a whole person, not just a physical body. All parts of you are important and interconnected. Be kind to yourself — don’t judge yourself harshly, but respect and take care of all of you!
Once you accept that nervous tension is playing a part in producing a symptom, it might then improve or even clear up altogether. If not, there are basically three ways of tackling the situation. You can choose any one, two or even all three.
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