Recent content by NewGwen

Thanks for sharing! I'm also on Day 5 :) I really enjoy reading, and spending carefree weekend time with my boyfriend and other friends, without checking my phone or being preoccupied with todo lists. Sometimes my task list gets in my head and distracts me from enjoying others' company. To do...

Today the pain was really bad this morning when I awoke (it awoke me) and during morning yoga, but then was 100% fine for the rest of the day. A bit stiff now. What was the most disheartening thing a doctor has told you about your symptoms? In what ways have you kept that in your mind? My last...

I'm a bit late in this post, but got caught up with weekend activities! Back today though :) When was the last time you exercised or did another physical activity? What was this activity? I ran this morning, but it's always so hard to exercise first thing in the morning because that's when my...

Weirdly (or not), my back pain was much better today! Every time it creeps up, I just remind myself that it's all mental, I must be stressed, and so I should take a breath. Great potential from just one day. As for today's exercise, what makes me angry? - Boss doubting my potential and second...

I've had lower back problems ever since I was a kid - I remember being 10 years old and squirming around in my seat in class because the pain was so bad. It comes and goes, and I also have a history of anxiety and ulcers, so I figured TMS might be the culprit. I've had daily pain for over a year...