Recent content by HappyLittleClouds

You're welcome Diana! Just wanted to add a bit of my own story. When my condition took a severe downturn in 2017, I was working on an MA and planning to continue with a PhD and then hopefully a life in academia. My long period of disability forced me to rethink my dream of being a professor. I...

Thank you for sharing your story, Diana! I think it's wonderful how you've identified the pressures and self-criticism that are putting so much weight on your system. That's such an important step that many people never take! Since you know these things now, perhaps it's time to "rewrite" your...

So glad to hear things are going much better for you! I think you're right that working out is an important piece of the puzzle. It can be particularly helpful for anxiety/panic if we do it in a mindful way because it can help us get used to the "symptoms": sweating, feeling hot, heart racing...

Thanks everyone for the kind words! @Sita - I'm not sure if it's CBT specifically because I've had many CBT therapists in the past. I'd say the most important thing is finding a therapist that you resonate with and who has an understanding of mind-body issues. The PPD Association directory is...

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post an update. It's been 4 years since my original post and 3 years since my positive update. Just a summary: I've struggled my whole life with mind-body symptoms including widespread chronic pain/fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraines, headaches, menstrual issues, panic...

Wow that is kind of you to say. You're welcome!

Thanks so much for the kind words. I took your suggestion and created a post on the success stories forum so more people like me will be inspired.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to post an update after almost a year since my original post. At that time, I had come back from a serious low point that kept me completely bedridden, but was still far from being able to return to work or school: I was plateaued in a cycle of fear and symptoms that...

Hey everyone! I just wanted to post an update after almost a year since my original post. At that time, I had come back from a serious low point that kept me completely bedridden, but was still far from being able to return to work or school: I was plateaued in a cycle of fear and symptoms that...

Meditation has been immensely helpful for me as well. I have done mindfulness meditation for years before coming across the TMS/mind-body approach. I never stopped the mindfulness meditation, just expanded my toolbox so to speak. I don't think it's important to do one over the other. If you...

So sorry you feel that way. You are not alone - we are all in this together! I experience all those symptoms too and was in the hospital so many times. It's totally understandable to feel really sick and tired of being sick and tired. It is the worst. I wish you hope and strength to find your...

Please understand that "exercise" looks different for different people. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome too, and at my worst, I was completely bedridden - could not even sit upright, let alone stand or walk due to severe muscle weakness and light-headedness (and I am 29 years old). It has taken...

So glad I could help! I agree, it is better to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, and seeing the good in the present moment. However, journaling and cognitive exercises can really help give you the tools to do that. I would still recommend finding time to work regularly on the program...