Recent content by LEW

I Jessica Lee. I don't want you to feel no one is reading or understanding, so let me take the time to respond to you. I think we were all quite engaged during the active rollout of Alan's recovery program. Now I think we are all trying to reread, practice and implement what he has so kindly...

Hi James, I don't know the right or wrong answer to your question but that happens to me and when a new symptom comes up I just say to the new symptom, "ha, it's you bully, trying to scare me but it is only TMS. I know you will go away I'm not afraid and won't be bullied." It usually goes away...

I just saw this and love it. What a great metaphor for the entire process. Thanks so much for a cute, thoughtful story. Happy healing all, Lew

Thanks for your words of encouragement. Lew

i've been reading, journaling, implementing, and applying TMS strategies for more than 2 years. I just finished Alan's 21-day recovery program and will now begin the SEP with optimism and fingers crossed. I value the wisdom and strength of this group to keep me from getting discouraged. In...

It might be worth trying some positive thoughts out loud to yourself...... try for more than just a day or so. If you don't take care of yourself and reward yourself with praise no one else will. It starts with you. I was very skeptical at first but after several weeks of starting my day with...

Thanks Alan and Forest and all who participated. I think I am finally understanding how this works. I'll be staying on the forum for probably a very long time. I look forward to hearing about everyone's continued success. Lew

I have a video of my grandson and daughter that I play over and over again. He is about a year old and my daughter is making goofy faces and noises to him. He laughs hysterically over and over again....even before she makes the funny face, he is anticipating it. When I watch it I get a huge grin...

Please don't anyone give up. This has taken me a while to figure out too (more than 3 years). But for the past three days, I finally figured out that the only thing holding me back it FEAR!!!!! So as Alan told us in Day 13 or 14 (The Empowerment One) is just go for it. Not kill yourself, but...

I think you do the same thing. Tell yourself that food is not hurting you...your mind is causing the IBS. I'm a bit IBSy today, but I know it is TMS. Make sure you also drink plenty of water...that also seems to help me. But overall I think the process is the same. Try to understand what...

IBS is another form of TMS. I recently went to a TMS doctor and he gave me some drops that you put into your mouth when your stomach feels upset. It is called "Calming Essence." It worked great for me. IBS diminished within a day....of course, I'm still doing all the other stuff, somatic...

Alan often refers to Howard Schubiner. I've read many books on TMS, but have not read Schubiner's stuff, though I think I had his workbook. But I recently found on this tmswiki site some self-talk tips from Dr. Schubiner. He says to try to stay as positive as possible. Here is a link to his tips...

To me this is the hardest part. I tell myself I'm not afraid of TMS. I continue to exercise and have since the beginning. I have days where I have said this is enough and feel great for a short time...but then have a relapse. I take walks every day, sometimes successfully, then a setback. But I...

Thanks for this thoughtful posting! Very effective way to say, "let go of the worry."