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  1. Cactusflower liked JanAtheCPA's post in the thread Still confused which way is correct (or both).

    I'm with with you, @TraumatizedSpirit, I rarely watch videos and Sam was way too intellectual for me. I want vulnerability and honest...

    Jul 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread TMS running wild, new job lined up, scared.

    "Nothing ever works out for me.” switch that to “I find it difficult to be uncomfortable”. You really can’t teach your brain safety if...

    Jul 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
  3. Cactusflower replied to the thread Burning Feet & Skin.

    Honestly, @mikeinlondon Your mind is simply running in circles. One week it’s x symptom the next it is yz symptom, you have disbelief...

    Jul 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
  4. Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 18 Pain moving but still severe..

    You are in the early stages of doing the work. A bit of distraction is OK, you’ll begin to get the feeling that you can manage just fine...

    Jul 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
  5. Cactusflower liked Dee.1983's post in the thread Day 24 Obervations.

    Thanks for this post - I am feeling a little low and unmotivated this evening after a good couple of days (not symptom free but feeling...

    Jul 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread Computer & phone screens - TMS or eyes & astigmatism?.

    You are correct. Glasses are not necessarily the answer for TMS vision symptoms, but they can contribute to the overall reduction of...

    Jul 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Computer & phone screens - TMS or eyes & astigmatism?.

    “Get your eyes checked!” And to your preventative medical stuff if you are able! I pick and choose what I participate in that is...

    Jul 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
  8. Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 18 . Take a look at your journal entries. What emotions are most prevalent?.

    I do not believe so. You can love someone, such as a horribly abusive parent and not forgive their actions and still be a child of your...

    Jul 20, 2025
  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 22 Changes needed to be done to end the pain cycle.

    @Mando You are doing very well with the program and allowing yourself to go to hard places and be open to what you find there. Good job!

    Jul 20, 2025
  10. Cactusflower liked Mando's post in the thread Day 22 Changes needed to be done to end the pain cycle.

    "...begin trying to recognize if there are any changes in your life that need to be made to end the pain cycle. Overcoming the fear and...

    Jul 20, 2025
  11. Cactusflower replied to the thread Long time sufferer of anxiety induced levator ani.

    Have you ever educated yourself about TMS and read a book by Dr. Sarno and then have done the work he outlines?

    Jul 20, 2025