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    Autoimmune

    If we remove the brain from an organism would that organism be able to process information, think, feel emotions etc? Let me tell you something,...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    40 x 11 million

    The conscious mind handles less information because it works slowly and deliberately. It’s designed for deep thinking, decision-making, and...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 20, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    Thank you, Diana. I will try a gradual meditation and see whether I respond to it. Sorry about the loss of your kitten all those years ago.
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    Interesting that you say that one can be happy and in pain at the same time. I think of pain as suffering and suffering being the opposite of...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    I found your post really useful because those are the strategies I use too and it’s nice to have validation. What we are experiencing is really...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    That’s really useful but my goal isn’t to reduce pain. The pain is only a symptom of a highly sensitised nervous system. My goal is to focus on...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    Interesting, this is different to the Claire W strategy where she says sit with the discomfort in a non reactive - non fearful - way and float...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    This is so useful , wow, thank you. What was your initial tolerance level to sitting and what is it now? How long did it take you to get where...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sitting still with Discomfort

    For those of you with brain or nervous system sensitisation who find it hard to relax — how do you handle the discomfort (both the pain and the...
    Thread by: mikeinlondon, Oct 16, 2025, 23 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    TMS vs CS

    I get what people mean when they say TMS and CS overlap, but I think there’s an important difference. With TMS, the focus is mostly on emotional...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    TMS vs CS

    I know I should be living my life, but I’ve become fascinated with Mind-Body science. I’ve come to realize that very few people truly understand...
    Thread by: mikeinlondon, Oct 13, 2025, 14 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sarno's Theory Is Wrong

    That’s so beautiful, you give me hope Sita. Your story is an inspiration to me. If Sita can do it, why can’t I, right? Maybe your light will...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 6, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sarno's Theory Is Wrong

    Sita, may I ask, out of curiosity, if moving to LA was a trigger have you tried moving back or vacationing in a rural area to see whether your TMS...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Oct 6, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum