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  1. Cactusflower replied to the thread Does lack of sleep cause symtopms to flare ?.

    When you loose your focus don’t judge this lack of focus as “bad” - just return your focus to what you are doing. This is an exact skill...

    Dec 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM

  2. Cactusflower liked BloodMoon's post in the thread Does lack of sleep cause symtopms to flare ?.

    To focus on the good things during activities like reading, working out, or studying, the key is gently guiding your brain’s attention...

    Dec 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM

  3. Cactusflower replied to the thread How do people deal with symptoms getting worse at the start and no progress in the first months?.

    Thinking you could be “completely healed” in one month is a perfectionist mindset and it means you are probably being very hard on...

    Dec 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM

  4. Cactusflower posted a new thread.

    You are the actor....

    Today I was watching an interview with a politician. He discussed how in life today, many people feel like they are very boxed in:...

    Forum: General Discussion Subforum

    Dec 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM

  5. Cactusflower replied to the thread Does lack of sleep cause symtopms to flare ?.

    It is the worry, and the focus on not feeling 100% (perfectionism) that is making symptoms increase - the anxiety. When you worry, your...

    Dec 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM

  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread Does lack of sleep cause symtopms to flare ?.

    What do you think about when you get less sleep? Are you anxious? Do you worry about sleep?

    Dec 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM

  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Relapse!.

    Holiday season?

    Dec 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM

  8. Cactusflower liked Ellen's post in the thread Relapse!.

    Darn! I have to admit to myself that I'm having a TMS relapse. It's my original diagnosis of symptoms of fibromyalgia (overall...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM

  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Seeking guidance for hyperacusis.

    That's the way to do it!

    Dec 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM

  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread Seeking guidance for hyperacusis.

    @BloodMoon "Not everyone has this particular TMS symptom" Welcome to the party! This is one of my main symptoms! You are right, this...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM

  11. Cactusflower liked feduccini's post in the thread The Real Work podcast.

    I came across this video from Maggie Sterling and liked how she explains the mind feeling a lot of uncertainty and even boredom as the...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM

  12. Cactusflower replied to the thread Seeking guidance for hyperacusis.

    There is a fine line between challenging symptoms and your nervous system and challenging fears. You start as Sarno suggests by working...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM

  13. Cactusflower liked BloodMoon's post in the thread Seeking guidance for hyperacusis.

    Suggestion: spend some time actually visualising it... Take this in teeny weeny little 'baby steps', starting with just a couple of...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM

  14. Cactusflower replied to the thread Seeking guidance for hyperacusis.

    “Is there like a way to pm people or to kind of keep in touch with people through your journey?” This forum is all about keeping in...

    Dec 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM

  15. Cactusflower replied to the thread Update.

    I get you. I'm still challenging myself physically, and frankly, it is up and down and often doesn't seem to make any sense. The good...

    Dec 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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