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Recent Content by MarkV

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    Hello - Introduction

    Insomnia definitely just perpetuates everything, making it harder to focus on resolving TMS. With something so deep, complex and chronic like what...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Alan Gordon TMS Recovery Program coming - Help needed!

    Forest, count me in too. You have created a tremendous platform here as there's power in sharing feedback (including commiseration) versus simply...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Alan Gordon TMS Recovery Program
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    Hello - Introduction

    Stella articulated it beautifully and I agree it's a good sign when you have TMS "on the run"...like a fugitive! Mine has moved around my entire...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hello - Introduction

    We've traveled similar paths -every test I took (MRI, XRay, etc) I was SO hoping for a definitive result and always so disappointed. I went 2...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hello - Introduction

    My pleasure, and I can totally relate to all the symptoms you mention ("buzzy", numb, tightness, compression, etc). Like you, I saw several...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hello - Introduction

    Hi SDGirl...from OC! :) First off, I feel your pain! If you can read my "personal story" in my profile, I have had mysterious throbbing pain in...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    TMS and Working

    Forest is absolutely right on as overcoming FEAR in our everyday routine is one of the biggest challenges. Because we felt physical symptoms (due...
    Post by: MarkV, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    1st off, let me say you are not alone (see my post called "Family Drama"). You need to look out...

    1st off, let me say you are not alone (see my post called "Family Drama"). You need to look out for yourself first, even if it means confronting...
    Profile Post by MarkV for Japanchick, May 18, 2013
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    Proving TMS through Intense Activity

    Tom, What a day...that is off the charts! Very inspiring so thanks for sharing and that systema breathing sounds really cool too. Just a word...
    Post by: MarkV, May 12, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Distraction really worked for me.

    One last suggestion is to wake up just a li'l earlier for some "Solange time". Have your tea in peace before the household wakes up...It may help...
    Post by: MarkV, May 11, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Distraction really worked for me.

    Solange, finding a distraction like your photo journal may (hopefully) be your solution but I would suggest Mindfulness as a long-term solution....
    Post by: MarkV, May 10, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Forest, thanks for sharing! I read and love "Healing Back Pain" which is an awesome book with...

    Forest, thanks for sharing! I read and love "Healing Back Pain" which is an awesome book with the worst (misleading) title ever as it encompasses...
    Profile Post by MarkV for Forest, May 9, 2013
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    Forest, Love this/your website creation here and feel great about doing an amazing service to so...

    Forest, Love this/your website creation here and feel great about doing an amazing service to so many of us in pain! I noticed a few, including...
    Profile Post by MarkV for Forest, May 8, 2013
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    TMS & Trigger Points

    Trypp makes a great point about your approach towards engaging in a workout. If your mental attitude and inner dialogue is saying, "man, here...
    Post by: MarkV, May 1, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum
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    TMS & Trigger Points

    Pete, Bruce is right on, from my humble perspective. I know Dr. Sarno wrote in "Healing Back Pain" to vigorously return to your workout but also...
    Post by: MarkV, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: Support Subforum