Recent content by Cats_and_Books

Thank you! It's absolutely crazy just how much pain I get from drawing, my hand just feels on fire. To think this is all from my brain is absolutely astounding... I really believe you're right, I'm going to keep on journaling, facing drawing, and getting better! Thank you!

Thank you once again for the reply! Journaling has been a lifesaver! It actually works wonders. Letting out all the pent up emotions and stresses also helps put things in perspective, and stuff I catastrophized in my head was not as big of a monster written down on paper. I feel like our field...

Thank you for the very helpful reply! I'm glad to hear you're doing much better and can pursue your passion once more! I experienced the same thing you have, the idea that when I focus on my hand, I'd have the same loss of strength, and increased pain. You're completely right about the fear...

I'm sorry to reply twice, but I also forgot to ask one more thing! You said to do more work and uncover more of the unconscious repressed emotions. I've been wondering this for a while now in general, but would you happen to know if someone has to find out exactly what is the repressed...

Hello Khetu! Thank you very much for your very thorough and detailed reply! It's absolutely reassuring to hear from someone who works in the same field who had the same issue around the same time! And to think I got your reply so quickly too, thank you very much, I can't even explain how happy...

Hello! I started my TMS journey officially with the program 24 days ago, and it's been going pretty well! I read a lot of books, have been journaling, and attending the weekly chats (everyone is so helpful there, thank you!). I needed some reassurance because lately I've gotten some pain, and I...

I've made it to the 8th day! This will be my first forum post, although I participated in a very warm and welcoming chat last Saturday, which helped a lot! I decided to make this forum post because the "Unsent Letters" journaling exercise gave me insight to a certain pattern I've engaged in for...