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    No More Back Pain: My Life-Changing Experience

    Congratulations! I found that it was not just nervous thoughts that I was aware of but something way more deeper that wanted to prevent me from...
    Post by: manny8888, Jun 12, 2025 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    @Diana-M Thank you for the kind words. Already on it. Pre Dr. Sarno these spasms would have lasted a longer time. I am no longer scared of these....
    Post by: manny8888, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Has been 3 and a half years since my last update. From close to being broken physically in 2018 to being active the last 7 years. Now, as I sit...
    Post by: manny8888, Jun 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    A three year journey update. In the first few months that followed my last post, I did tame the beast thanks to all your inputs (@Andy Bayliss,...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 8, 2021 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Thanks @Andy B for all the knowledge and the support. I don't know the road ahead but I feel better equipped to deal with it. I still get a...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 26, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Thank you @Baseball65 for sharing your thoughts. I gained a lot by reading it. ALL of what you wrote resonated with me. Your thoughts were...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 25, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    I will try this for sure. Thanks again for your helpful words. I will await @Baseball65 's inputs as well. Thank you for your kind words...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 24, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    What if the younger self does not love who I have become now? Should I reassure him that I am there for him nevertheless. Thanks Andy. I feel...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 23, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    TMS or gluten intolerance.

    I have had all sorts of pain - back, shoulder etc (attribute to TMS) that led to an obsession with what I eat. I grew up in a vegetarian family...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 23, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Andy and Baseball65. I cannot express how thankful I am to you guys for weighing in. Baseball65 - You were spot on in pointing that out. I...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 23, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Not yet. I feel like trying to tame a wild beast. I feel a tightness in the back. I ignore it and ask it to distract me with some RSI if it needs...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 22, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Any advice or help from those who have or had tinnitus

    I have had Tinnitus ever since I can remember. The every day noise just covers it up for me but if I sit inside a parked car with the doors shut...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    What is your strategy for Onset of Symptoms?

    Newbie to the forum as well. Just posted my account earlier if you would like to read that. What works for me on various occasions: At the onset...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    SO MUCH PROGRESS....feeling stuck with IBS, stomach pain, hormonal issues

    Hi, I am a newbie to the forum and many of what you said (save for the woman stuff since I am male :)) apply to me as well. I am an entrepreneur...
    Post by: manny8888, Dec 18, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My experience with TMS - still battling

    Hi All, Wanted to share my experience with TMS. Around 18 years ago, I had a back issue. I was 20 years old at that time and attributed it to my...
    Thread by: manny8888, Dec 18, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: Support Subforum