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Overcoming A Mysterious Condition Paperback – April 2, 2019

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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In 1991, Don Shetterly found himself caught in a medical nightmare that felt like it would never end. A mysterious condition suddenly came on that left him paralyzed – unable to walk and barely able to speak. Pseudoseizures, a multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis, and multiple emergency room and doctor visits left his family wondering how to help him.

With no organic cause of his condition and no manual showing the way through it, Don was left to deal with depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts from the trauma he endured.

In Overcoming A Mysterious Condition, Don shares the concepts that helped him heal his life. It was a journey through all he thought was truth into a discovery of the healing resilience of the human mind and body.

This book takes us further into healing than what we most likely know today. Are you ready to take the journey and have your life changed?


••••••• A Note From The Author ••••••••••••••

In Overcoming A Mysterious Condition, I share the concepts that helped heal my life. Some of the things I share are difficult to write because to share them, I have to relive them. It was a journey through all I thought was truth into a discovery of the healing resilience of the human mind and body.

At one time my life was one of accomplishment and success. I thought I had the world by the tail and nothing could stop me. Nothing in my life had been easy but through every challenge, I had found a way to rise above it and conquer what stood before me.

On that fateful day, my world came crashing down on me. Working long hours almost every day of the week, my life came to a sudden standstill. Going from walking one minute to not being able to stand the next was shocking. Going through pseudoseizures was horrifying and brought so much fear.

In those early days no one knew what the problem was, so through doctor after doctor, test after test, I was sent home to fend for myself. I could barely speak, let alone move, because of my body being paralyzed. My family was left wondering how to help me and all I could do was watch what was happening to me without being able to stop or change it.

It would be many days before the right people came along and asked the right questions. It would be many more days of struggle before I started to walk again and begin my healing journey as a male survivor.

My hope is that this book will take the reader further into healing than what they most likely know to be true. It was not an easy journey, but one that has opened my eyes in a way that can never close. The awakening continues.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mind Body Thoughts Publishing (April 2, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732927006
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732927001
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.62 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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In 1991, Don Shetterly suffered from a mysterious condition called conversion disorder, also known as a somatoform disorder. He experienced paralysis, pseudo seizures, anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts as a result of being tortured, abused, and molested as a child.

Many of the concepts that Don uses to help others unlock their full potential are a result of overcoming the experiences he has lived through in his own life. Through his continued journey of healing, his life has continued to unfold in ways he would have never imagined many years ago.

Don graduated in 2003 from Educating Hands School Of Massage and is currently a licensed massage therapist. He trained under Dr. Paul Canali, a pioneer in trauma healing, beginning in 2004.

Don is the author of Hope and Possibility Through Trauma, published in 2010, and Overcoming A Mysterious Condition, published in 2019.

He is a prolific writer and blogger. He has also released several relaxing piano music CD’s since 2002.

In 2010, Don was part of the 200 Male Survivors episode on Oprah and in 2012, he was a guest on the Dr. Drew Show.

Don enjoys conducting workshops on the topics of relaxation and the mind body connection.

Residing in Central Florida, Don enjoys being outside in nature, especially the ocean, and taking photographs. He is extremely creative and loves to travel in his spare time.

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A remarkable journey into the mind-body connection of healing.
For many who have suffered abuse (physical or emotional), neglect, assault, or any type of traumatic event, those experiences are often buried so deep inside our unconscious as a means to survive, yet can manifest into real, unexplainable physical illness and disease, causing us to continue to suffer throughout our lifetime.Author Don Shetterly shows us that we do not have to accept this life sentence of continual physical and emotional pain and suffering!Seeking to inspire others that recovery is truly possible, Don shines a light on how trauma affects and changes the mind, body and even the brain.Through sharing the horrors of his past and his own personal experiences, Don shows us how true healing is more than addressing the symptoms and how once we become aware and conscious, we have the ability to truly heal.Don has lived it. You can too.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
This is an amazing story. Truly eye-opening and inspiring. Don shows tremendous courage in sharing his life and painful past so others may find the strength to begin to heal themselves. He is the epitome of personal triumph and shines the light to help us find our own way.

I can relate to so much in the book, but especially the section about giving fear power, and about reclaiming that power from deep within.

I have experienced the healing power of the mind-body connection that is described in this book, and I know it is real, and it works!

Highly recommended and a must read for survivors.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
Healing doesn't come without effort. Sometimes that effort is in simply getting out of the way (i.e. listening to your body and resting so it can do what it needs to do)- sometimes that work is more directed- like taking the time to dig into a book like this- and dig into your own thoughts and feelings. Don Shetterly's personal account of his healing journey is a powerful tool for anyone looking to go on their own path. Whether your issue is migraine's, ulcers, or conversion disorder, the knowledge is the same tool- awareness. A lot of these ideas were familiar to me, but they were no less powerful as they come from a very personal place. We all have our own trauma's and Shetterly provides a box fool of tools to help us build our own path. Well worth the read, well worth the work. Kudos for a job well done.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
The Author, Don, takes you by the hand and leads you down the hole of his experience with conversion disorder and his arduous journey back out. He is determined, through this book, to inspire others suffering from physical conditions that they too can recover. The story is compelling and full of grit, but relatable and his self-reflection is purposeful. Although his is an extreme example, he provides a rough framework and actionable exercises that any reader can use to set themselves on a path to discover their own mind-body connection.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
For many who have suffered abuse (physical or emotional), neglect, assault, or any type of traumatic event, those experiences are often buried so deep inside our unconscious as a means to survive, yet can manifest into real, unexplainable physical illness and disease, causing us to continue to suffer throughout our lifetime.

Author Don Shetterly shows us that we do not have to accept this life sentence of continual physical and emotional pain and suffering!

Seeking to inspire others that recovery is truly possible, Don shines a light on how trauma affects and changes the mind, body and even the brain.

Through sharing the horrors of his past and his own personal experiences, Don shows us how true healing is more than addressing the symptoms and how once we become aware and conscious, we have the ability to truly heal.

Don has lived it. You can too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable journey into the mind-body connection of healing.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
For many who have suffered abuse (physical or emotional), neglect, assault, or any type of traumatic event, those experiences are often buried so deep inside our unconscious as a means to survive, yet can manifest into real, unexplainable physical illness and disease, causing us to continue to suffer throughout our lifetime.

Author Don Shetterly shows us that we do not have to accept this life sentence of continual physical and emotional pain and suffering!

Seeking to inspire others that recovery is truly possible, Don shines a light on how trauma affects and changes the mind, body and even the brain.

Through sharing the horrors of his past and his own personal experiences, Don shows us how true healing is more than addressing the symptoms and how once we become aware and conscious, we have the ability to truly heal.

Don has lived it. You can too.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
Don’s book describes his amazing story and is full of extremely valuable information for those on similar journeys of healing from traumas and other adverse life experiences. He demonstrates the importance of addressing both the mind and body in healing and shows us that if you do the work, healing is possible.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
This was said to be of a Christian foundation, read more like New Age
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
Don has written an amazing book that tells us we live in a world that is not always safe, loving, and kind . Especially with the people that we should be able to trust the most . The important part that he shares with us is how he’s worked so hard at healing the traumatic experiences he endured .
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
Several years ago, I connected to Don Shetterly on social media. At that time, I had never heard of a conversion disorder. Intrigued to learn more about Don's mysterious condition, I read his book. As a trauma survivor of child abuse and sexual assaults, I related to being misdiagnosed and having chronic pain. While I never dealt with a conversion disorder, I had suffered from ongoing challenges that led to a near death nightmare in 2010. Reading Overcoming A Mysterious Condition validated my own pain and struggles with the toll of trauma. Not only that, but this insightful book had an overall message: There is a body-mind connection to pain. There is hope for healing. I appreciated reading about Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Paul Canali who has shed the light on this phenomenon with physical pain showing up years later in trauma survivors. After years of living a medical nightmare, I had to do my own hard work of healing. When I couldn't find medical help, I had to become my own physician, I had to become my own therapist, I had to become my own health advocate, and I had to rescue my own self. Similar to Don Shetterly, I looked outside the box. I searched within. I listened to that soft voice nudging me to seek a holistic approach to my trauma recovery. By doing so, I saved my own life and healed 80% of my symptoms. Healing is definitely a lifetime journey; not a final destination.

Ironically, bodywork became a therapeutic option for me. Professional massage therapy has helped me to release my restricted muscles, reduce inflammation and pain, and to release cellular memory; AKA, The Body Keeps the Score. Several chapters within these brilliant pages focused on inner healing, including with processing human emotions, such as anger and grief. Too often, our society, especially organized religion, has a false narrative about anger. Organized religion demands us to "get over it," to not feel our human emotions, to pray it away, to deny it, to just have more faith, to suppress our anger, and they victim-shame survivors by religious gaslighting, stating that anger is a sin. Let's call a spade for what it is. Anger is a NORMAL and COMMON stage of grief. It's crucial that we learn to process our feelings and to NOT bury it, including anger. According to Dr. Gabor Mate', suppressed and repressed anger is directly linked to chronic pain, cancer, anxiety, illnesses, addictions, and emotional distress.

Author, Don Shetterly, inspires us to "feel it in effort to heal it." He shines the light on the importance of understanding the body-mind connection to our own physical and mental conditions. He shares that we must listen to our body and the subtle signals that are alerting us that something needs our attention. For anyone suffering from mysterious conditions, migraines, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, PTSD, depression, triggers, flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or your loved one is experiencing this, I highly recommend that you read this captivating true story. It is empowering, liberating, and a gentle reminder that you are worthy of healing. Thank you, Don, for your beautiful and courageous message.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2019
Overcoming A Mysterious Condition touched me on so many levels. This book is written for anyone who is trying to overcome adversity, especially childhood trauma. Healing is a journey and complex trauma is just that — complex. Healing is hard work as Don says. The book gives many guideposts to help people heal from abuse. Don's overcoming his very difficult childhood, which is heart wrenching, is simply amazing. Don states we must challenge our beliefs. And this really resonated with me being a victim of gaslighting for much of my life. Overcoming a Mysterious Condition is highly recommended. A must read! I give thanks to the author for writing it. We need heroes in this very difficult life. It will help many.