Tom Seaman is a Certified Professional Life Coach in the area of health and wellness, and author of 2 books: Diagnosis Dystonia: Navigating the Journey and Beyond Pain and Suffering: Adapting to Adversity and Life Challenges. He is also a motivational speaker, chronic pain and dystonia awareness advocate, health blogger, volunteer for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) as a support group leader, and is a member and writer for Chronic Illness Bloggers Network.To learn more about Tom, get a copy of his books (also on Amazon), or schedule a free life coaching consult, visit www.tomseaman.com. Follow him on Twitter @Dystoniabook1 and Instagram.
Living with dystonia and other movement disorders means navigating far more than muscle spasms or abnormal postures—and if have dystonia, you already know this. As patients, we feel the full weight…
Living with dystonia, or any chronic condition, places the nervous system under continuous pressure and strain. When symptoms are unpredictable or uncomfortable, the brain learns to stay on high alert, anticipating…
Living with chronic pain or other health conditions is, in many ways, an exercise in perpetual, involuntary mindfulness. For those of us navigating long-term conditions—like my own twenty‑five‑year journey with…
One of the hardest things about living with dystonia is trying to explain what it feels like on the inside. People often see (not always for some) the muscle contractions, the pulling, the tension…
Editor's Note: This article by Tom Seaman was originally shared by Patient Worthy on 12/15/22. I believe very strongly in the power of thoughts and words as it relates to…
Having lived with chronic pain and involuntary muscle contractions from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia since 2001, I felt defeated many times. But I am still here battling every…
Putting feelings into words does more than help you reflect. Brain imaging research shows it can shift activity inside emotional circuits. If you are someone who journals or does any…
I’ve always been a nature lover. I like nothing better than going for a hike in the woods or strolling along the beach or gazing at the mountains – or…
Most of us have heard of the fight-or-flight stress response. It becomes activated when we believe there is a chance we can outfight or outrun real or perceived danger and…
This is Part 3 of three articles I wrote about pain. The first 2 are entitled: Part 1- The real impact of pain that people cannot see Part 2- Life…
Click here to see Part 1 of of this 3 part pain series. If you suffer with chronic pain, you not only live with the unrelenting sensation of pain, but probably…
After being diagnosed with a rare disease or any other chronic health condition (in my case I have dystonia) and learning it is not a temporary problem (or if you…
If you got past the title without rolling your eyes or getting angry (I understand if you did either or both as you will see below), I hope you will…
When we hear the word diet, most of us automatically think of food. But what about our thoughts? Let’s look at them in terms of consumption as well. According to…
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, Fall has quickly passed and Winter is upon us. The beginning of Fall is one of favorite times of the year with the…
When we are faced with a limiting health issue where performing “simple” everyday activities becomes a challenge, our self-confidence and self-worth can dwindle. This can happen with any health condition…
We all know that changing habits of behavior changes our life experiences, but putting this to practice is where a lot of us get stuck. Either we doubt our ability,…
I have had cervical dystonia since 2001. It was very severe for many years, but over time I have been able to gain significant control over my symptoms using a…
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, Fall has quickly passed, and Winter is upon us. The beginning of Fall is one of favorite times of the year with the…
Adversity comes in all shapes and sizes and how we deal with it differs from person to person. I have faced great adversity at different times in my life, some…
When I developed a neurological movement disorder called dystonia back in 2001, one of the first things I was told is that there is no cure. This terrified me. No…
I’ve always been a nature lover. I like nothing better than going for a hike in the woods or strolling along the beach or gazing at the mountains. Since I…
Most things in life don’t always go as expected. None of us ever truly prepares for a hardship that throws our life off course. Even in the case of a…
As I reflect on over 20 years living with dystonia and pain and other symptoms that changed my life in many ways, I want to share some of the things…
Living with a chronic health condition is sometimes reminiscent of the plight of Sisyphus, a king from Greek mythology. Sisyphus was king of Ephyra who was punished for chronic deceitfulness…
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