Recent content by Zaylou

... and I do this too! It's very frustrating. It's hard to let myself off the hook when I don't meet my expectations. But my expectations are completely unrealistic and probably can't be met by anyone.

Oh man I do this too! I think it is also an ADHD hyper fixation and OCD thing.. which might be a TMS thing? Great idea of a super practical thing to simplify. I'm going to have to give it a try.

I love this! I'm glad you brought it up. I hadn't thought of this as simplifying, but it definitely is! I've been working on this as well with my therapist.. trying to not use a new washcloth every time I wash my toddler's hands and not losing it when my husband stacks the diapers the "wrong"...

It is so hard! I so treasure every season we are in while also grieving the past seasons because I know we can never go back! But that helps me to remain more present with the kids. We've had to focus as a family on keeping the activities that fill us up and give us life, and that we can do all...

as a high achiever with adhd and ocd this is so hard! i expect so much out of myself, it's completely unrealistic!! but try we must.... - reduce stuff (less to clean and manage) - reduce time on screens - minimal news intake (you're really not missing anything. if something big happens, someone...

This is interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. I am 33 and last year I developed a tick where are my teeth chatter together in my head bobs. It seems to only happen when I'm really stressed, which makes it seem like a TMS symptom to me. I did talk to my psychiatrist to make sure it wasn't a...

if you decide you want to learn the names of your emotions in the future, I've found emotion wheels very helpful. you can google "emotions wheel" for a free one. you start at the core emotion (ex: joy) and move further out choosing a word in that category (category: joy) that resonate with you.

i had it during college while very stressed and very sick. i didn't know about tms then, but I've since wondered if it was tms

Is this what people mean when they talk about outcome independence in TMS recovery? It has always been unclear to me, but I'm thinking maybe it's just saying either way things will be okay.

Interesting concept! I'll have to pay attention to that this week. Reminds me of being told that you can't be anxious if you're thinking of all the things you're grateful for.

This is a great post, thank you for sharing. I'm thankful somatic tracking works for me, but I've also found visualization helps. I also have issues with my TMJ joint. I like your idea of visualizing oiling it. I'm going to try that tonight. I like to visualize, in a non creepy way, unhooking my...

This was the reminder I needed today! All it took was about 30 seconds of somatic tracking for my intense shoulder pain to fade.

oof!! that could have been a recording of me 🙈

I'm going to have to get that book..... describes me to a T. thanks for sharing!

I'm trying to change how i talk to myself. instead of "my wrist hurts" i think "My wrist is scared" or "my wrist feels like it's in danger. " then i check in to see why it might be scared and reassure it that it is safe and I'll take care of it.