Recent content by Hopeful22

Hi @Shaw I am doing really well! Pretty much resumed normal life. How did it go with your coach? PM me, please.

It has really encouraged me, and my hope is it does the same for all of you. We can do this!

@Shaw As I am finding out, everyone has their own path and time frame for healing from TMS symptoms. I think one of the biggest issues with many who have TMS is lack of caring for yourself. Taking care of ourselves is such a foreign concept, but I believe it is vital to our healing. We have...

Hi @Shaw I was pretty sore for several months after my surgery, so at three months post-op, I think it's pretty normal to have pain. Give yourself some time, and don't get too discouraged. You said the pain diminished for several weeks before returning. From what I have learned so far, I...

@Mr Hip Guy Thank you for your encouragement! Great advice! I have to remember to add things to my "evidence sheet". The pain so easily makes me forget my progress.

@Cactusflower Thank you SO much for taking the time to respond with such helpful encouragement! You nailed it. I definitely have to dig into my feelings rather than trying to figure out why I'm in pain. I've been told I'm an empath, so I'm constantly checking in with the feelings of others...

Hi Everyone, So glad to have found this site, and so thankful for those who created it and those who continue to help others here. Just a brief history - I underwent fusion surgery of my lumbar spine (L4, L5, S1) 4.5 years ago. I was doing really well. Not much pain at all, until this past...