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    How to get hope

    We don't "get" hope, it's generated from within by changing our beliefs. Let us know what steps you've taken toward TMS recovery and we can give...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Recovery from 20 years of fibromyalgia and a lifetime of migraines

    Yes, still pain free. I have had occasional relapses over the years with different TMS symptoms, but as soon as I realize it's TMS, I can recover...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 11, 2025 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Relationship with fear

    Over the years of doing TMS work I've come to appreciate how much of what triggers symptoms is thought based. I recognize there is also an...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 10, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Took a trip; it brought me down

    "it brought me down" in the title of the thread. Don't mean to nitpick, but I think the way we characterize things demonstrates our thinking...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 9, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Dealing with migraines in real time

    I had frequent migraines for over 50 years before I got rid of them using TMS techniques. One thing I learned in the process was that I had...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 5, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Sciatic pain in lower legs after a workout

    I think you know that we can't tell you whether or not you have TMS. You are following the procedure we all have to go through. First go to...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 1, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Last Roll Of The Dice

    Please reach out for help from a mental health professional. Call or text the suicide crisis hotline with 988 Call and set up an appointment...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 30, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Issues with Running

    To me this statement reflects an aspect of the TMS personality. It's the idea that what my body is doing could be normal, but for me it's not....
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 26, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 3 My walk today

    If Sarno's theory that TMS is there to distract us is correct, then a very effective treatment for TMS is to refuse to let it be a distraction....
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 26, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Which Book of Sarno’s is Most Important

    The Mindbody Prescription is the most expansive in terms of covering lots of non-pain issues, if I remember correctly.
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 25, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Anger

    I think @Cactusflower response is spot on. Only when we take full responsibility for our own happiness and peace of mind are we empowered to...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 22, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Rant, plus need support

    Here's one of mine: I had a TMS relapse a couple of years ago where when I bent over, I would collapse in pain. (My neighbor found me laying in...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 18, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Oldpain2go

    Your unconscious brain wants to distract you--and it's working! Look for the emotions and thoughts that it's distracting you from. That's what all...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 18, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Fainting before the holidays

    There is no sure when talking about the unconscious. Your therapist can offer her/his opinion on it. The people on this Forum can weigh in. It...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 18, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Last Roll Of The Dice

    I first did Schubiner's Unlearn Your Pain program from his book. I improved substantially but still had some lingering TMS that would flare up at...
    Post by: Ellen, Aug 18, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum