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Recent Content by Derek Sapico MFT

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    Derek S. Overcoming rsi

    Thanks for your question, Newarrior. First of all, I wouldn't build up too much structure around a symptom that can be treated psychologically. I...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Mar 12, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. How do I know tinnitus tms?

    Thanks for your question, hopefuldan. I know that tinnitus seems like it is somehow different from other TMS symptoms but I would argue that it...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Positive emotions and conditioned responses

    Thanks for your question, Ginnie. I believe that good emotional hygiene entails allowing yourself to feel all of your feelings. This certainly...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Politically induced tms

    Thanks for your question. This is an issue that is coming up a lot in my practice, and that of many of my colleagues. Should we come up with a...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Fear of flare ups

    Hi Jay. Sounds like you could use a little hope and encouragement right about now. TMS recovery is different for everybody. Some people are able...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Identifying and overcoming pelvic pain

    Thanks for your question. Urethral pain can absolutely be TMS, especially considering that you had sexual contact with a stranger prior to the...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Jan 11, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Back and knee pain

    Thnaks for your question, Roxie. I'm so sorry to hear about the losses that you have been through lately. Grief is a common reason for a symptom...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Dec 25, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Fear of reoccurance

    Thanks for your question. It is important to recognize this negative thought pattern that comes up around your symptoms as being a form of...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Dec 18, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Who to see about tms pain

    Thanks for your question. If you are not comfortable with your family doctor's feedback, consider seeing a different physician. If you are...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Nov 28, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Tachycardia

    Thanks for your question, Bonnie. I totally understand that you want to avoid the medical rigamarole due to the stress and uncertainty that this...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Nov 20, 2016 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Derek S. How do I deal with everyday stresses?

    Thanks for your question, jjsurfn. First of all, it sounds like you're doing a really great job of challenging your symptoms and processing...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Nov 6, 2016 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Derek S. understanding repression

    Thanks for your question. While emotional repression is an important aspect of TMS, I find that trying to figure out what unconscious emotions...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Oct 23, 2016 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Derek S. do structural issues matter or not?

    Thanks for your question. It is important to make the distinction between "structural problems" and "incidental findings." Things like disc...
    Post by: Derek Sapico MFT, Oct 16, 2016 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist