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  1. Ellen replied to the thread Takes me back, but I’ve madr incredible progress.

    Don't do this, Mani. I did this kind of minimizing of my pain for decades and it got me no where. You need to face the facts as a child...

    Apr 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
  2. Ellen liked Rabscuttle's post in the thread Takes me back, but I’ve madr incredible progress.

    Such a great post Jan.

    Apr 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
  3. Ellen liked JanAtheCPA's post in the thread Takes me back, but I’ve madr incredible progress.

    Geez, what is wrong with your sister, @Mani? And how old is she? She sounds like a nightmare. I honestly can't remember if we've...

    Apr 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
  4. Ellen liked Cactusflower's post in the thread Now what?.

    I think you might also be worried about feeling anxious or fearful? Perhaps you need to play with the thoughts that come with these...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
  5. Ellen replied to the thread I just need some kind words.

    I know how hard this journey is, and I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. But you're doing the work anyway, and therefore, there...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM
  6. Ellen liked Cactusflower's post in the thread What to do when it REALLY HURTS - any "hacks"?.

    "fight it" There is your misconception. What TMS specialists talk about is doing the things you mention: "talking to the pain, ignoring...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM
  7. Ellen replied to the thread What to do when it REALLY HURTS - any "hacks"?.

    TMS thrives on negative attention. Try to shift your attention to something that engages you, that you can immerse yourself in. Or you...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM
  8. Ellen replied to the thread What healing looks like.

    Huge progress! Congratulations!

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM
  9. Ellen liked Diana-M's post in the thread What healing looks like.

    I’ve got a rough background—childhood abuse, ten years of various kinds of psychotherapy, about five major episodes of TMS and probably...

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:22 AM
  10. Ellen replied to the thread Childhood Trauma, Resistance and attachment to Victimhood.

    I agree with all the wise comments made above. I feel the need to chime in, though, because I was able to succeed in recovering from TMS...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
  11. Ellen liked LexH108's post in the thread Childhood Trauma, Resistance and attachment to Victimhood.

    Hi, I am new to TMSwiki. Landed here while Googling for some insights on relationship between stress and seasonal allergy. I'm fairly...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
  12. Ellen replied to the thread Now what?.

    I agree with what @Rabscuttle said above. I think our TMS personality tends to think in absolutes and purist ideals. I believe it's...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM