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@Pingman ....I highly recommend that you listen to the podcasts that Alan Gordon has done-- they are posted on this forum. https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/forums/tell-me-about-your-pain-q-a.76/ They are amazing and address exactly what you have expressed as your challenges. I would be...

This is the first time I have explored the physiological aspect of my pain but I'm a daily meditator and its a huge part of my life. Im looking for some to give me guidance on how to tackle this issue with the great tool that I practice everyday. I have done some preliminary searches but haven't...

Dear Birder, I watched a video posted by a member last night--the one on vulerability--Brene' Browne - and although the whole thing was great--one thing comes to mind as I read your post today--she spoke about "connection" and how it is a characteristic that "whole hearted people" share. I...

What I have come to understand through reading, this forum and seeing my tms doctor is that mind body symptoms are as unique as each individual with mind/body syndrome/tms.....and that our brains are very good at creating symptoms that uniquely create fear and/or distraction for us. And it seems...

HI Sacolucci123, years ago I had symptoms very much like yours...a strange variation of dizziness--I was absolutely convinced something was medically wrong with me--and like you I became fearful of going out alone, fearful of driving, afraid of doing many things I had previously enjoyed because...

this link will take you to the tms practitioners located on this wiki: http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Find_a_TMS_Doctor_or_Therapist (Find a TMS Doctor or Therapist) this link will take you to Alan Gordon's Pain Psychology Center site and they show a skype counselling tab at the top...

I realize you are looking for a doctor in Australia--but have you seen the resources for practitioners in the US who will communicate by skype?

That makes me want to give you a hug. It does sound like finding out what that is all about might be an important key to your healing.... Have you worked with a TMS doctor or therapist?

Have you ever considered writing a "love letter" to yourself? I know it sounds kind of silly-- but I am more honest with myself if I write as if writing to another person... What sincere kind and complimentary things can you say about yourself to yourself? What do you love about yourself...

Hi Ryanc-- One thing I noticed in your story is the paragraph for you list the things you are afraid of. Fear has been a big part of my situation--and fear definitely perpetuates the pain. Many people on this forum have recommended listening to Claire Weekes on you tube... her recordings are...

Hi Srkellz, Just a few months ago I learned about TMS completely unexpectedly while searching about my physical symptoms-- my symptoms are not similar to yours--but my history with seeing doctors and therapists without lasting results is.... Obviously I can't comment on whether you have a...

this is from the structured education program on symptom imperative: http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Educational_Program_Day_24 (Educational Program Day 24)

I hear ya!!! I have been going through this same thing--so I chose a couple things that spoke to me-- and stuck with those. I think doing that has helped me.....

Be patient with yourself and keep it up....I have been working on this too and finally I am noticing that my negative and fear based thoughts are less common than my positive thoughts. It has taken time though. Also-- I have actually done a journal dialogue with myself where I wrote the first...

Wow! amazing.....Thanks so much for sharing your experience.