Recent content by Barre

@JanAtheCPA I am a HighSensitive person , at least that's what a psychologist told me at one point years ago. 2 years ago my father passed away, I got in a divorce that crippled me with guilt , and as a result my tinnitus acted up and I stayed home with signs of a burn out. I am always...

One thing that worries me however is the fact that my symptoms are very specific and never seem to migrate, anus/perineum and sitbone area. I read that this is not typical for TMS?

Yes, I notice that when I am distracted or not thinking about it, or generally feel hopefull that the pain tends to largely fade away or at least is less bothersome. It's not really pain most of the time, just some irritated feeling, mostly around my anus or perineum (oh joy) , it feels like...

I have been going through the pain recovery program by Alan and it's wonderful, it makes a lot of sense. Many things seem very familiar and similar to tinnitus retraining therapies, although this seems harder because there is the fear that there actually IS a structural problem.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words! @Cactusflower yes my doctor is pretty good and understanding, she said that anxiety and fear over symptoms will multiply it by a factor of 10 or 20 , she prescribed a mild anti depressant to help me sleep and told me to have a thorough check up to assure...

Hello , I am new here, I am 47 and live in Antwerp and suffer for the past three months from pelvic pain, possibly pudendal nerve related. I have been to several doctors and specialists and after tests they don't really find anything wrong that could cause my problems so far. They are not sure...