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Thank you JanAtheCPA. That makes sense. No wonder I could not find a consistent approach on forums because there isn't any that works for all. I guess discovering what works for you is also part of the journey.

Hi folks, This question is for folks who have used either Alan Gordon or Dan Buglio's approach when dealing with pain and have gotten better with dealing/ignoring/lessening pain. Which one do people prefer? 1.) Dan Buglio's approach is not somatic checkins, but every time you observe pain...

>> The "Whatever!" approach is more than simply helpful - for me, it's second nature I have realized that reaching this stage of having such a string mind that has a "Whatever" as second nature approach is a journey. But I have faith that all of us will get there. As long as we try to freak...

Xara, you should check out the youtube "Pain Free" by "Dan Buglio". I went through a lot of his videos and they resonated really really deeply with me. Especially how to slowly reduce fear of the symptoms and getting on with your life (which for me is the key). I know different approached work...

Sounds to me like TMS but better to let someone more experienced than me answer. Have you tried any medication? Like amitriptyline to take an edge of the pain while you work on the TMS therapy?

Hi all, I have a very specific question. My pain (different parts in the back) is such that it flashes/sparks every few seconds unexpectedly. Sometimes delay is even more (maybe minutes). The pain itself is not that much but the anxiety (adrenaline) it produces scares me. I had something...

Thanks Xara was your pain such that it would grab your attention (like sparking pain?). How did you learn to ignore that or be less anxious by that?

Also here is a video I found which talks about ignoring negative thoughts. Check it out. It starts at 490 seconds where his main point is.

Xara, what kind of pain did you have?

I remember I would just take breaks. Try to turn my head less to avoid more dizziness but still do all the work. Sometimes would feel nausea and would lie down to let it pass. Over time this became my new life. Then one day I noticed I had not felt dizziness for the last few hours and as soon...

Once I meet my therapist on Tuesday who is a specialist on OCD, will let you know more. Edit: Just wanted to add that I do believe in working with a professional for this instead of doing it all alone. They are professionals for a reason and would guide better.

Here is an article with multiple therapies mentioned. https://impulsetherapy.com/your-guide-to-sensorimotor-ocd/ (Your Guide to Sensorimotor & Somatic OCD - Impulse) Here is another one with more focus on exposure. https://www.psychologyandbehavior.com/treatment-body-focused-obsessions-ocd/...

I agree and I think what we need to learn are some life skills to deal with this. I am in the same stage as you. 1.) Need to learn to reduce fear by using "exposure and response prevention". Or "Somatic checkins". Both are similar. You non-judgmentally go towards your pain and observe it. And...