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  1. Cactusflower replied to the thread Free from pain forever.

    I think you can approach it two different ways: You can simply accept and have compassion that you have these emotions of feeling sad...

    Apr 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM

  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread Stuck In Fear.

    Look at people pleasing this way: You most likely were not conceived with this idea in your brain, it was something you learned along...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM

  3. Cactusflower replied to the thread New member - input welcome.

    @JanAtheCPA has experience with an RA diagnoses, so she can help you out there. I found her advice on RA and her discussions on "Age...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM

  4. Cactusflower replied to the thread Stuck In Fear.

    Two things about what @Duggit pointed out, that I learned from some folks who experienced and work with a lot of TMS folks. You can’t...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM

  5. Cactusflower liked Duggit's post in the thread Stuck In Fear.

    Hi Joule. In my opinion you sound a lot like me (except that I have completely conquered years of TMS). Let me tell you what I think Dr....

    Apr 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM

  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread New member - input welcome.

    Why else are you seeing a PT? Is that reason TMS or is it simply reinforcing the idea that something is "wrong" with you? What else is...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM

  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Stuck In Fear.

    "This question is hard for me to answer. I think I'm trying to make sure everything is perfect. It would be a reflection on me if...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM

  8. Cactusflower replied to the thread Stuck In Fear.

    "I'm stressing that we didn't order enough food, that his cake decor will be messed up, etc." You CAN turn your mind from this, it might...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM

  9. Cactusflower liked mads13's post in the thread Symptom Imperative of Rectum Pain need support.

    Thank you! I did end up going on the trip after going back and forth right before we left. The car ride was a lot but I’m really proud...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM

  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread Greetings from Chicago!.

    Kristin Neff's Loving Kindness meditation where you extend your love and kindness out to the world (META meditations) jolted me back...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM

  11. Cactusflower liked Scott G's post in the thread Greetings from Chicago!.

    This simple sentence (and the one that follows) means so much to me....and are so timely. Thank you. It very much reminds me of........

    Apr 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM

  12. Cactusflower replied to the thread Bladder pain, pelvic pain, I am back.

    "I know that I need to get into a different state" - do this gently. No forcing or cramming yourself into a "different state". Take it...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM

  13. Cactusflower replied to the thread Stuck In Fear.

    “It's such a hard task to reduce fear in these conditions, specially with the limited access we have to our rational thinking when...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM

  14. Cactusflower replied to the thread Tothache.

    The Structured Educational Program will guide you through the steps of working towards exploring and breaking your fears. It is full of...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM

  15. Cactusflower replied to the thread Bladder pain, pelvic pain, I am back.

    I would urge you to go hear the story of TMS coach Rebecca Tolin (YouTube). She did have some of your symptoms at one point but mainly...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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