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Sue! I had a horrible day yesterday after 10 days of positive movement. I went for a run (which is a trigger) and it just set me off on a negative path for the rest of the day - in pain, negative emotional mindset, etc. I felt like I took a step back. Today has been much better so far. I...

I am having this same issue right now (on Day 14). I'm better than I was but on the days that I run (which is my main trigger), I seem to take a few steps back. I am tense for the entire day after my runs. The only thing I have noticed is that my runs are getting just a little bit easier each...

Love this talk! Thanks so much for sharing - I found it very inspirational.

I feel like I have 100% accepted the fact that I have TMS and have made good progress on understanding why I'm having the pain which has greatly reduced my symptoms. I'm still working through the learning activities and journaling. I was very physically active before my last flare up and once...

Thanks Walt and Forest! This is great advice and I actually ran this morning and it was (a little) easier. I keep telling myself this is a process so it will take some time but I have to keep going. I do think my mind goes a little crazy when I'm running by myself so I focus more on the...

So I am an athlete - have been exercising religiously for 20+ years (mostly running, yoga). I first experienced TMS 7 years ago after the birth of my son - lower back pain, bulging discs. I was told at the time that running is 'pounding' and it could hurt my discs and aggravate my pain so I...

Awesome letter, Ellen! I have been struggling with the power to "break up" with my TMS bc it has fueled my work/life for so long! It's like a drug that I don't how to live without...I've gotten quite used to it. But your letter really helped. Some great thoughts and good writing. :)

Edward, I was on Day 7 of the program yesterday and felt like I took a step back as well. Just felt anxious all day which fed my pain symptoms (slightly, but enough to bother me). I thought Forrest's blog was well timed. I find when I'm busy and not focused on my pain, it goes away. Perhaps...

Day 1 - feeling so grateful and relieved that I found this program. I am a 39 year old working mother of 3 children. I am a bonafied people pleaser and have been this way for as long as I remember. Very self motivated and driven to do well in every aspect of my life - perfect mother, friend...