Recent content by mademesmile

Denial of TMS and a firm belief the symptoms must me medical/ structural is hard to shake. It’s TMS’ own built in survival system. From our perspective the link between Fibromyalgia looks so obvious, but to some even considering it is akin to a loss of their identity. Super frustrating indeed...

Yes, and that is a huge positive that you noticed this reaction since it confirms TMS and if stressful movies can cause tension, it stands to reason “calming” media will help release it.

Hey, welcome to the forum. I discovered TMS from Reddit as well. It definitely sounds like TMS given the life changes that occurred at the onset of symptoms. My TMS issues really kicked into overdrive once my first child was born. Chronic pain is one thing to deal with by yourself but once you...

I’ve struggled with neck/ back pain from sitting, computer use and driving and it doesn’t seem random... more like cause and effect. My brain goes right back to not believing TMS and says “see! It must be structural!” One way I bring it back to TMS is acknowledging that some postures are less...

Has anyone dealt with TMS pain manifesting at the same time every day? I get neck & shoulder pain, headaches, nausea, dry mouth and a general feeling of sickness ( flu- like) almost like clockwork every day around 5pm, which lasts until 9pm or so then eases off. I don’t work a 9-5 job or have...