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Thanks for your question, Rebecca.

To me, your case does not seem atypical at all. I have worked with many people who have presented with symptoms similar to what you describe. I think that it is more common for people to be attracted to TMS if they have straightforward presentations of pain. When your pain is more generalized and nebulous, often the doctors will tell you that you have a diagnosis such as Fibromyalgia which tends to send people down a different treatment path.

If you have had all of the necessary tests and your health is good, what do you have to lose by committing to a TMS approach? Figure out what the nature of the fear is that's keeping you stuck and try to address it. Create an evidence sheet for yourself and see if you can build your own case for a psychogenic cause to your symptoms.

If necessary, work with a TMS therapist or coach who can assist you in finding the certainty that you need to move forward. The biggest barrier to recovery for many people is doubt and uncertainty so do whatever you have to do to get unstuck, find certainty in your approach, and move forward.

You will get there.

-Derek

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