Recent content by Teatimetraveller

I'm fairly new to this myself so can't offer much advice. Its great that you've started the SEP, just keep going with it. There will be ups and downs but I'd sure you'll find it beneficial and illuminating. As you progress you may well find evidence that you do actually have TMS. I've been...

I have hot showers in the evening and it often removes pain. The other day I journaled about things that I do to reinforce the physical diagnosis and it was on the list alongside avoiding certain activities, worrying about the future etc. The thing is I need to have a shower every day and see it...

Thanks ssxl a couple of weeks on now and I think my attitude towards pain is starting to shift. Primarily because of what you mentioned regarding the inconsistencies. For me this manifests as elevated levels when I'm stressed/ around stressed people and lowered levels when I'm doing fun stuff...

Thanks. That does help. Pain levels are more manageable today which also helps. I resisted the urge to just take meds as soon as I woke up out of fear of pain. I find that codeine and diazapam really numbs me out emotionally which is pretty counterproductive if I'm trying to view my pain at an...

I've had a bit of a wobble today! Yesterday saw some pretty major emotional releases and I'm now experiencing some really strong pain symptoms. Last night I tried sleeping in a bed for the first time in many weeks and I'm really struggling as to weather its my emotions triggering the pain or...

Hi everyone. I've been doing the SEP for 1 week now as well as doing more learning around the theme of TMS. Prior to hearing about TMS I had been in acute pain for around 3 months. This followed a severe pain episode which led me to being hospitalised with suspected cauda equina syndrome...

Hawaii... Oh yeah didn't spot the date. Glad things are improving. I'm in the process of backing away from meds. It'd be good to hear your experiences.

I have several parts of my body that crack and grind and have done for years. Its just part of me and cause me zero pain or discomfort. Maybe the cause of the pain is elsewhere for you, Hawaii?

Hi again, the last time I exercised was a few days ago. I walked about 600m (out of necessity). Previously, the last time I walked any longer than a 100m resulted in agitating my pain symptoms but I want to keep mobile so tried again. A chiropracter recommended a back support belt but I didn't...

Hi everyone. I'm totally new to the concept of TMS but was recently recommended one of Dr Sarno's books and it makes so much sense in many ways. Having been 'medicalised' a few times I'm struggling a bit to get out of the structural cause of my pain but I have experienced first hand that stress...