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    Flare and fear

    Interesting question. I always learn something new about myself with every relapse. I don't know about "reaching a new level". I continue to hope...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    If you notice that the Forum site is slow or glitching

    I've been getting this error message a few times a day when I try to pull up the site. Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 67108864 bytes...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Progress Report (Good News)

    You're doing great and making progress. However, I don't agree that TMS is about muscles. It's about the brain and the autonomic nervous system,...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    The Neuron of The Month Club

    Maybe fear is the issue that differentiates our response to different methods and practitioners. Sometimes the treatment is more scary than the...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 11, 2026 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Doubts all of a sudden

    I think what you've done above by writing it all out is really great. Your logical, rational mind is explaining it all to your unconscious,...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 4, 2026 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Doubts / self-victimising

    Yeah, it's part of the TMS mechanism. I suggest reading Success Stories or watching videos of people who have overcome TMS. Sometimes I can't...
    Post by: Ellen, Jan 1, 2026 in forum: Support Subforum
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    How do I get rid of fear?

    Avoid all the horror stories and forums out there that are people discussing their ailments without a clear path to recovery. Instead focus on all...
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 31, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Pain is back

    Relapse is common. Just go back to doing what you were doing when you became pain free. Or start a new TMS recovery program. You need a...
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 31, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Pain clinic - dispondent

    It's unfortunate that many health care professionals offer up nocebos. We just have to ignore them and continue on with our TMS approach.
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 31, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 day....
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 29, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    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 return. At...
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 29, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Current book - The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk

    I read it years ago. Excellent book especially for survivors of trauma.
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 29, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 program...
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 28, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 you can...
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 28, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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.
    Post by: Ellen, Dec 26, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum