Recent content by Hiawatha922

Thank you, JanAtheCPA. It's amazing how "responses" almost seem hard-wired, like "high alert" or "time to panic". But it's so helpful to realize there is choice!

Yes, I really like Gabor Mate and I've looked at some of the ACEs material. I think it will be helpful to revisit some of these things, along with the SEP.

Just a brief update. It's interesting (ironic) that a few minutes ago, I received an email from my brother. He said he's out of town for a few days and that his phone died. As expected, I do feel some relief from reconnecting. His message was a reply to an email I sent him a few days ago. I...

I came across this article. This is powerful! Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Intraocular Pressure, Lowers Stress Biomarkers and Modulates Gene Expression in Glaucoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed (nih.gov)

Yes! This makes sense! I can be hurt and still thankful for the connection. I know initiating connection with him usually reduces a sense of stress/anxiety but maybe I need to explore this stress/anxiety a bit more and not react by immediately trying to make it go away. I also appreciate your...

Thank you, Ellen! I definitely have more floaters at this time of year and some pressure in my left temple. This has gone on for years. I've associated it with allergies or stress in the past, but it usually subsides (at least for the most part). I hope the eye pressure subsides too.

A few months ago, my opthalmologist indicated I had high eye pressure (intraocular pressure). I scheduled a follow up appointment several weeks later and the eye pressure was lower but still high. Next, I scheduled a consultation with a second opthalmologist. This time, eye pressure in one of...

Thank you, Cactusflower. Your words mean a lot to me. I think you're right. There is an internal conflict going on here for me. In the past, I've had very similar experiences: feeling bad about lack of connection with my brother and then the feeling goes away (?) after reconnecting via...

A few additional thoughts. My brother and my sister are my closest living relatives. My sister has had mental health issues her whole adult life and she is currently living in a care facility. My brother, then, is my only living family member who is "functional". I find myself highly valuing...

I am wondering how important it is to resolve (or attempt to resolve) interpersonal conflicts when it comes to TMS healing. My relationship with my siblings (my brother in particular) isn't very strong and it seems unlikely that I will make much progress. One of the things I've noticed with my...

Thank you, Booble. This afternoon, I was also thinking about other times in my life when I had unexplained symptoms, and they went away pretty quickly. Many years ago, I remember working out with weights. Immediately after the workout, I developed sharp pain in my triceps. However, the next...

Thank you Cactusflower and JanAtheCPA! I appreciate your thoughts on this. I know the last two years has also involved a lot of change for me. Divorce, moving, new job, etc. All in the midst of COVID too. I understand the concept behind subconscious rage but I will say, in addition to the...

I just got back from physical therapy. My therapist mentioned my range of motion has decreased over the past several weeks. She believes it is something called "frozen shoulder". She said it can take a year or more to resolve. It's interesting though, she mentioned activity won't cause damage...