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    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 you truly...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    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 and need...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 without...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    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 symptoms if...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 preventative. I...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 god and be...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    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!
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    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?
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 20, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Being happy about disappearing symptoms immediately bring them back on?

    Oh, yes! I emailed my TMS coach about climbing and hiking the canyon and not long after, here I am! :) Flare However...look at the expectations...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 19, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Being happy about disappearing symptoms immediately bring them back on?

    Try noticing when you are doing great with things that are not physical symptoms. Notice changes in your mindset, in mood, thoughts, not following...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 19, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    I have the same issues @dlane2530 The stress is real but so is my vision. I've been in quite a bit of a flare for the last few weeks. After...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Listening to my pain: a breakthrough

    @Diana-M I’m so sorry you went through this. I’m pretty sure I went through something (not parents) but nothing has come up. My therapist said I...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Migrating TMS pain? Nervous system issues? Other?

    I use 4 second gentle inhale, 7 second slow exhale to trigger the calming nervous system response.
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why can’t I do it this time around?

    Hey @ec15x I get you. There's a lot of heavy loads in this world today. Lots of stress. Yesterday I listened to the Steady Coach's interview with...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Dialogue Journaling

    1. Write an unsent letter to your body. 2. pick a source of financial importance to you: employer, bank, accountant etc and write them an unsent...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program