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    Fascial restrictions

    I came across the work of John Bradshaw on what he calls 'toxic shame' and would recommend it for anyone with mind-body issues. The current book...
    Post by: jcf254, Dec 14, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    I had an excellent session with my somatic experiencing therapist yesterday. He helped me to understand that I have an avoidant attachment style,...
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 17, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    I'm now fully convinced that all of this is as a result of living in a chronic state of fight or flight for over 20 years since I was a child. It...
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    Thank you - I actually stumbled upon plum's profile and saw that she mentioned yin yoga which sounds perfect for me and I'm going to check it out....
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 12, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    Thank you, yes, in my first somatic experiencing session the therapist was certainly validating the traumas that I suffered and was clearly...
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 12, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    The thing is, and I get that it's important to use the body in the way it was intended but the fact is that it's currently in a holding pattern...
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 12, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    Thanks for the reply. I'm calling it fascial tension as shorthand, but it's not necessarily that simple - basically it's my body being pulled in...
    Post by: jcf254, Nov 11, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fascial restrictions

    Hi everyone, I've posted before about my struggles with chronic muscle tension, hip impingement and pelvic floor dysfunction. I've always...
    Thread by: jcf254, Nov 11, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hard flaccid syndrome and TMS

    So my vocal issues (the best medical term for which would be muscle tension dysphonia) have been slightly, but noticeably, better of late,...
    Post by: jcf254, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hard flaccid syndrome and TMS

    Thanks all - yes, the pelvic issues and weak voice are the main symptoms that aren't improving. There have been definite improvements in terms of...
    Post by: jcf254, Aug 8, 2022 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hard flaccid syndrome and TMS

    Thanks for the replies. After much reflection I'm comfortable that this is caused by a dysfunction of the nervous system, with muscle tension...
    Post by: jcf254, Aug 4, 2022 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Recovery from Chronic Insomnia

    Never been a good sleeper - remember lying awake in bed aged about 5 being unable to sleep. And I remember having to share a double bed with my...
    Post by: jcf254, Jun 19, 2022 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Hard flaccid syndrome and TMS

    Hi Jan, thanks for the reply. Yes, I definitely think that, if this is what I have, it will have been inherited from my mother. She has a history...
    Post by: jcf254, Jun 11, 2022 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hard flaccid syndrome and TMS

    Hi everyone - would be grateful for your thoughts on whether this is a mind/body issue. The more I think about it, the more it seems like it might...
    Thread by: jcf254, Jun 9, 2022, 15 replies, in forum: Support Subforum