Carpal Tunnel and almost losing my mind

Carpal Tunnel and almost losing my mind

From Introverts Galaxy Podcast by Richard Leyba Tejada

October 24, 2025 · 19 min · Season 1 · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode discusses the host's personal journey with wrist pain and the various treatments he explored over the years.

Some years ago my wrists started hurting when I typed on my computer. I ignored the pain like any other Macho man. That was stupid and after a few years of not taking this serious, the pain was horrible and 24/7. I spent years seeing doctors, therapists, surgery and doing alternative medicines searching for a cure. And I didn't know exactly what was wrong!? The pain started in my wrists and after many years it spread to my forearms, hands, back, neck, feet! I am still not 100% sure what this is. After many tests and doctors, I was give many diagnosis. It may be Carpal Tunnel, repetitive stress, tendonitis, spine issues or my mind. Reading books like “It’s Not carpal Tunnel Syndrome” by Suparna Damany, physical therapy, rest, exercise, posture and meditation helped me. I am now able to manage the pain and I believe I will heal myself with time. 10/24/25 update: After years navigating this messy health stuff, reading, learning and experimenting with exercise, meditation, counseling i feel around 90% better. I manage the little pain i sometimes get and it rarely limits me now. It would be hard to believe it if i could read this update years ago. Thank you to old, young me for not…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Leyba Tejada

Topics covered

  • health
  • pain management
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • personal experience
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • carpal tunnel
  • pain
  • health
  • therapy
  • meditation
  • exercise
  • self-healing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: It’s Not carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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