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    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 one is very...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 on your...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 touch. Feel...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    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 thing about...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Seeking guidance for hyperacusis

    @Mani You've made it your goal to have sound "less loud" - this is = to me having a goal of no back pain all the time. You understand that you...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Seeking guidance for hyperacusis

    "I'm doing something wrong and this is my last chance" Here in is a lot of what is going on. SO MUCH pressure on yourself to get it "right" to...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Update

    @jokeysmurf Just an observation, but as you work though your fears(excellently, I might add) do you think of it as a symptom that has shifted: eg...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Dec 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    psychophysiological dizziness syndrome

    Hi @Stephanie71 Congrats on your new baby! Since you have a strong knowledge of being hard on yourself, consider how hard you are being now - you...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Small (big?) breakthrough

    :happy::happy::happy:
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Symptoms aren’t an indicator of how close you are to getting better

    This is true. I know I am progressing very well, yet had more symptoms last week coming back from vacation and holidays…instead of freaking out...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    I am recovering from heart valve replacement surgery

    My Mum had valve surgery and survived some very difficult medical issues surrounding it, at 80. Mum had a challenging personality, and her medical...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Praise Yourself & Celebrate Small Wins – Proud of Myself on a Tough Day!

    Sorry @BloodMoon ... I know you know it will get better, but sometimes we just have to rest and give that a chance to happen.
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Why no progress?

    This is why doing the SEP - the Structured Educational Program which is free on this website. Day 0 recommends reading a book by Dr. Sarno and he...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Why no progress?

    This is excellent insight! Many people report feeling that ADHD is a form of TMS - I believe it is very similar in function to folks who also...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Why no progress?

    Along with @Bloodmoon’s excellent suggestions to try, remind yourself that you are learning to meditate. Learning is a state that accepts...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Nov 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM in forum: Support Subforum