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    Time

    Recently I had been questioning the tms sensations that often arise late in the afternoon. I now am able to connect those sensations with...
    Post by: Smokey73, Dec 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How far we have gotten from Sarno

    With so much chaos in our world, it should not be surprising to find it here on this beloved forum. But it does break my heart. Coming to this...
    Post by: Smokey73, Oct 26, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    One of my hardest issues

    Thank you Diana for role modeling how to think psychologically. You expressed all those beautiful emotions on paper. Wow!
    Post by: Smokey73, Jul 28, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Wondering

    While reading Sarno's Divided Mind, I was reminded that anxiety and all the awful sensations it produces, are TMS just like back pain. Anxiety can...
    Post by: Smokey73, Apr 22, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Tension and pain in arms.

    You might try Chi Gong or Tai Chi. There are online routines available. They are considered moving meditation. I do at least 40 minutes every day....
    Post by: Smokey73, Mar 2, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Age And TMS

    The thing about aging is all the changes occurring, mostly unwelcome and often an emergency. Yesterday I visited my friend in a retirement...
    Post by: Smokey73, Feb 21, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    What about repressed *positive* emotions?

    In my experience, I struggle with allowing and accepting negative as well as positive emotions. And now that I have worked on the anger and rage,...
    Post by: Smokey73, May 8, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    What about rage that IS acknowledged?

    Does letting go help, or is that repression? I am troubled with the idea that a friend would be so angry over my beliefs. Is it wrong to expect a...
    Post by: Smokey73, Apr 22, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Another Relapse

    Jan, can you recommend a book on Existential Psychotherapy?
    Post by: Smokey73, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Target fixation

    This is so true. One small instance of a symptom can lead to catrastrophing and suddenly I am narrowly focused on my symptom. If I can catch it...
    Post by: Smokey73, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Confused about Bone on Bone Hip and TMS

    I am 78. Aging naturally brings less flexibility and pain with overuse. Our bodies are wearing out. However the psychological factor still needs...
    Post by: Smokey73, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Not sure I believe the premise

    A Buddhist phrase that opened my mind is " you don't have to believe everything that you think". My thinking is dependent on what is happening in...
    Post by: Smokey73, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Not sure I believe the premise

    Whenever I become too intellectual about my symptoms, I know I have been ignoring the psychological.
    Post by: Smokey73, Dec 30, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    The reason our brains allow us to suffer

    This is so helpful. It helps to explain why my mind puts me thru such suffering. It is good to have a cause that makes sense. Thanks.
    Post by: Smokey73, Dec 9, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why does the TMS mechanism exist?

    It took me a long time to learn that when I find myself focusing too long on an intellectual concern, I need to be asking "What am I not feeling?...
    Post by: Smokey73, Aug 3, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum