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  1. Ellen liked Steef177's post in the thread Day 0-1.

    I've had chronic back pain for about 5 years. I've been medically cleared and there’s no structural explanation for my symptoms. About...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM

  2. Ellen liked JanAtheCPA's post in the thread My story begins -Pelvic sensations.

    Hi @Ovid /Andrew. If you're encountering resistance (disguised by your TMS brain as "overwhelm") about starting Dr Schubiner's workbook,...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM

  3. Ellen replied to the thread My story begins -Pelvic sensations.

    Since you have Dr. Schubiner's book, why not start his daily program? It's the one I used and I was successful with it. Just do it every...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM

  4. Ellen replied to the thread At what point is it best to give up?.

    I think it's OK to take a break. Experience what that feels like. All the TMS resources and this Forum will be here if you decide to...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM

  5. Ellen liked Rusty Red's post in the thread At what point is it best to give up?.

    I think the point is, would you tell your loved one they should give up?

    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

  6. Ellen replied to the thread Current book - The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk.

    I read it years ago. Excellent book especially for survivors of trauma.

    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM

  7. Ellen liked feduccini's post in the thread How to switch brain off.

    Sounds to me it's just resistance, you're trying hard not to think of the pink elephant. Let it be there the time it wants to. It's...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM

  8. Ellen liked Bonnard's post in the thread How to switch brain off.

    We're in that loop when our response to obsessive thoughts is more obsessive thoughts--but this time about 'how can i fix this?' We...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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
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