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  1. Cactusflower liked Ellen's post in the thread How Do You Know When You’re Improving and the Symptom Completely Disappears at Some Point? When I st.

    I am someone who has completely overcome my TMS symptoms, though I have a relapse every year or so, sometimes with the same symptoms I...

    Feb 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 1 My journey with nerve sensations.

    Hi! As this program states at Day 0, the best book to start with is any book by Dr. Sarno. The Divided Mind is a good book that features...

    Feb 24, 2026 at 3:13 PM
  3. Cactusflower liked HealingNow's post in the thread Life updates.

    Hi all, I just wanted to share as I haven't been on here for a while (for good reasons!) I am doing so much better. My flares have...

    Feb 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
  4. Cactusflower replied to the thread Same spot in left side.

    Disassociating your mind with learned patterns can be frustrating! I too have a similar situation. Dr. Fantestil has a video about...

    Feb 24, 2026 at 12:12 AM
  5. Cactusflower replied to the thread My kryptonite.

    "Its just always been the pursuit of absolute truth... The only answer is to come to terms with it." Yep, it's not just self worth, but...

    Feb 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread Extinction burst.

    @cafe_bustelo I'm right there with you and have been here for a few weeks. One of the folks that helps me the most is my PT (which I...

    Feb 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM
  7. Cactusflower liked cafe_bustelo's post in the thread Extinction burst.

    I've been in a flare, or maybe it's better to call it an extinction burst at this point, for the past several days. It is the textbook...

    Feb 23, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  8. Cactusflower replied to the thread My kryptonite.

    As @BloodMoon points out, the thoughts are not the TMS. It's the physical sensations that are associated with the thoughts (including...

    Feb 23, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Estoy cansado..

    Don't talk about your symptoms with anyone. Don't complain about them, don't give them space or breath. You live with them, side by...

    Feb 19, 2026 at 9:18 PM
  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread My neck fucking hurts.

    "if I could move at all it would definitely be a safety hazard" Ah, TMS! Here are some great rules to follow if you want to work...

    Feb 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM