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I like what @JanAtheCPA said. Sounds to me 100% TMS. I’ve gone on the roller coaster of getting somewhat better then getting worse again. I know my neck pain (subsequent to a ruptured disc and neck surgery) is TMS, but I think that there’s so much subconscious crap I’m dealing with that the...

I love what @Baseball65 wrote. I ruptured a disc in my neck in 2005, was in excruciating pain, began losing neurological function of my arm, and was told I needed surgery. I had the surgery (even though now I honestly believe it may not have been necessary). Then chronic myofascial pain...

I’ve made incredible progress since I ruptured a disc in my neck in 2005, which lead to chronic myofascial pain (aka TMS). After more than 14 years of pain (and 12 years of journaling and writing) I finally just published my memoir about my healing journey: The Invisible Key: Unlocking the...

I think that pain can linger for many years and still be TMS. As @Dorado said, awareness alone may not eliminate pain comply (been there, too ... well still kinda there) As I finish up my memoir about my journey of discovering the mindbody connection, and as I re-read it for the millionth time...

I just wanted to share a mindbody moment I had yesterday. I was stretching as I was waking up in the morning when suddenly my calf muscle clenched in a painful cramp. I’ve only had that happen once or twice—25 years ago when I was pregnant. But I think this was worse than back then. It was...

Good question. I always hated that question and simply answered with, “I’m OK.” That way I wasn’t being too negative, even though I felt like crap. I couldn’t bring myself to say I was feeling fine, because I wasn’t. I felt like “Ok” was a good compromise. Looking at it now I feel like “ok” is...

I know this thread is a little old but I was just looking at it. To me “should” is just us being critical of ourselves. I try to catch myself whenever I hear myself say it. It doesn’t serve me. It only puts pressure on me. There are no shoulds or shouldn’ts. Just do or don’t. Without any added...

I know the feeling! But cars can be fixed! Sometimes we might just need a few new parts. In my case I think the new part I need is in the form of a new mindset to override very stubborn parts of my subconscious. Most stores don’t seem to carry this item. I think the car that is me is an old...

@JanAtheCPA That’s a great book! (imho) :) I also have some quotes and a list of several books and articles related to trauma and pain if anyone is interested: Gen info and quotes: https://healingfromchronicpain.com/trauma-%26-chronic-pain List of resources...

I’m seeing this several days after you posted it, but I wanted to respond because it definitely resonates with me. I’m also 54 and while not diagnosed with fibro, I have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome by a physical medicine and rehab doctor (and co-diagnosed by me with TMS). :) I...

I had terrible pain for over 2 years. Now it’s so much better, but still not quite all gone. (I, too, have that little demon I need to release.) But sometimes I don’t even know if I’d cal it pain anymore. Well sometimes it certainly is, but at a minimum it’s definitely always stiff. Sometimes...

Welcome @Helenlouise. I’m so sorry about your brother, too. But I’m glad you found Sarno and are having success! My pain started in 2005 as well. I ruptured a disc in my neck by rolling over in my sleep. How can that happen, you ask? Thank you, repressed emotions, I say :) Took me a couple...

I know some amazing jfb MFR practioners. You can check out the list on jfb’s myofascial release website. Feel feee to dm me