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    Listening to my pain: a breakthrough

    In a recent EMDR session I became an eagle and I took the child within me under my wings for protection. It didn't do much for the pain but it...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Withdrawals or TMS

    Yes, indeed, I'm aware that it's not possible to stop breathing but the games my mind is playing on me is staggering. When I look back at my life...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Withdrawals or TMS

    For sleep I was taking 3.75mg of mirtazipine for a few months then dropped to 1.2mg for a couple of months. A tiny dose. I then stopped this...
    Thread by: mikeinlondon, Jul 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM, 4 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    This is fascinating, thanks for sharing!!! Do you have the link to the YT video? I found this on Bing: nicotine can increase alertness and...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Interesting, I listened to the audiobook but can’t recall. Perhaps I download the kindle copy.
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    I was taking very low dose Mirtazipine with some Chinese herbs. that combination was working to give me decent sleep. I don’t know why but it...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Thank you for your supportive words, it means a lot to me
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Thanks, Diana. My agitation is at an all time high and barely got any sleep last night. My whole body is shaking and trembling. I feel...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Diana .... This video explains it clearly: [MEDIA] I've never identified with anxiety; but agitation or, as you say, nervous breakdown is exactly...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    To be honest I find the terminology all rather confusing as different people say different things. Indeed, I always thought that anxiety is worry...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    I think Sam is very smart but her videos are so difficult to grasp in terms of implementing her advice. One video that was inspiring was this...
    Thread by: mikeinlondon, Jul 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM, 31 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Good quotes from Claire Weekes for TMSers

    "Float past all suggestion of self-pity and fear, and go on with your work." I think this is what Helmut means when he says 'allow then engage'...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I know what my rage is about…. now what

    I had multiple MRI scans and an ultrasound ... nothing was found. I'm 100% certain that my nerves are not damaged. The pain was triggered...
    Post by: mikeinlondon, Jul 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum