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  1. Cactusflower replied to the thread Program Pushed to the edge.

    “I think I have undiagnosed anxiety with OCD that leads to depression ” More very common TMS symptoms. I like you have had many and...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 12:41 AM

  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread Progress, setback, hope, fear.

    For myself it’s evidence over time, that there is a definite emotional connection. An evidence sheet helped at first, but now it’s...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 12:32 AM

  3. Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 29.

    I actually found the last questions of the day, the ones to think about, much better for journaling. I had so many interesting...

    Jan 24, 2026 at 5:17 AM

  4. Cactusflower liked HealingNow's post in the thread Clicked.

    Something in my recovery has just clicked.... I'm trying to be less anxious with the goal to get out of pain and when my symptoms lower...

    Jan 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM

  5. Cactusflower replied to the thread ‘Cyclic sighing’ can help breathe away anxiety....

    Thanks @BloodMoon! My pt “exercises” are all breath-work in various positions (single inhale but very long exhale). I’m going to try...

    Jan 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM

  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread Bloody ups and downs.

    Consider that what she has written is the truth, and that your mind is finding it difficult to reconcile with what she has written....

    Jan 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Bloody ups and downs.

    The book Hope and Help For Your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes gives instruction. Stop thinking of TMS as a “trap”. The sensations are...

    Jan 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM

  8. Cactusflower replied to the thread Breaking the cycle of the work week?.

    All of what you have written is why we journal. Write it out, feel the weight of it. Notice the divide of subconscious rage at things...

    Jan 22, 2026 at 3:53 AM

  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Bloody ups and downs.

    @Mani Do not worry now about the future and what you may and may not feel, same with harping on the past. It does no good and it steals...

    Jan 21, 2026 at 9:34 PM

  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread Another flare.

    The anxiety happened before the flare..flares simply remind us we need to be tuned into our stress levels and listen to the more subtle...

    Jan 20, 2026 at 11:46 PM

  11. Cactusflower replied to the thread Help.

    @Sunrise1 Since it was so long ago, it might be best to re-visit a book. I think it will help jog your memory and bring back some of...

    Jan 20, 2026 at 12:23 AM

  12. Cactusflower replied to the thread Flare and fear.

    I absolutely agree with you @cafe_bustelo ! I allowed myself to let something in that really stole my peace. I'm still learning what...

    Jan 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM

  13. Cactusflower replied to the thread Help.

    @Sunrise1 If you have not yet, go get checked out by your Dr. that's important and Dr. Sarno always recommended it. Work on your...

    Jan 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM

  14. Cactusflower replied to the thread Speech getting "stuck" with TMS history - normal scans.

    @Chen I think you might find the Neuroplastic Symptoms Association website a valuable resource. Lots of free information including...

    Jan 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM

  15. Cactusflower replied to the thread Flare and fear.

    Although my symptoms remain to some degree, I have been living life to my best ability. Morning breath meditations, some stretches...

    Jan 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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