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  1. Ellen replied to the thread Days where it's completely gone....

    In my experience recovery is always tenuous at first, and so the fear of symptoms returning is always there. Just keep up your recovery...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM

  2. Ellen liked HealingNow's post in the thread Days where it's completely gone....

    Yes! I’ve realised recently, I should still journal on good days!

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM

  3. Ellen liked Filipe2025's post in the thread Days where it's completely gone....

    Shift your attention= forget the pain=cure from TMS

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM

  4. Ellen liked BloodMoon's post in the thread Days where it's completely gone....

    That pattern’s actually really common in TMS recovery. When we’re naturally absorbed in life or feeling safe, symptoms often switch off...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM

  5. Ellen replied to the thread How to switch brain off.

    It's not so much about switching the brain off, but shifting its focus. Do you have some interests, hobbies, activities, neutral things...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM

  6. Ellen liked BloodMoon's post in the thread How to switch brain off.

    Because your over‑concerned lizard brain is trying to protect you. Its job is to keep you safe — and it believes that staying worried...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM

  7. Ellen liked Rabscuttle's post in the thread TMS flare up or real pain?.

    I get it! It’s something I really had to work on because the symptoms I’ve dealt with have been all over the place and wild. And at the...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

  8. Ellen liked HealingNow's post in the thread I’m done.

    @cafe_bustelo just wanted to say that I think I speak for all TMSers to say that nothing sounds silly in this world… you - a belt, me -...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM

  9. Ellen liked Mani's post in the thread I’m done.

    This 100x Never be ashamed of anything here. Were all so alike. Its funny cause every story starts with *something something...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM

  10. Ellen liked HealingNow's post in the thread I’m done.

    @Marcos Its ok to be tired. I just wanted to say, a big shift for me was my “f*** it” moment. I basically said, I give up trying to...

    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM

  11. Ellen replied to the thread I’m done.

    I understand. The meds didn't lessen the pain, but they helped me cope with having pain--more psychologically helpful than physical.

    Dec 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM

  12. Ellen liked JanAtheCPA's post in the thread Appreciating how wild this journey is.

    Great post, @cyano, and welcome! I can personally attest that this is quite true, but it's also true (and well-known amongst...

    Dec 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM

  13. Ellen replied to the thread I’m done.

    I think when things are really bad it's fine to take pain medication for awhile. Sarno agreed with this. When I first learned about TMS...

    Dec 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM

  14. Ellen replied to the thread NIGHTMARE AS A LEARNED SYMPTOM.

    So much wisdom, truth, and vulnerability in these posts. Truly impressed with your insights @Rabscuttle and @Zetakas Sometimes this...

    Dec 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM

  15. Ellen liked Rabscuttle's post in the thread NIGHTMARE AS A LEARNED SYMPTOM.

    ah not much to tell, that relationship put the hand on the grenade pin and a vasectomy pulled it. I ignored my psychological issues for...

    Dec 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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