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Diana-M
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  • My Story

    I have had TMS my whole life on and off. In 2017, I learned about Sarno. Been on the forum since 2024. Since joining the forum I’ve gone from 16 symptoms to four. But I’m not out of the woods yet. My symptoms are not easy to live with. I need help to walk, and I can’t fully use my hands because they are curled up. (My right hand is better than my left, thank God!) Most of my really bad symptoms kicked in after I had Covid. I’ve had severe anxiety my whole life, with a history of child abuse. But somehow, I’m still here! Some days I’m very happy. This is good news because a year ago I was in the deepest darkest hole ever. Little by little, I believe I’m going to get better. I’m in it to win it. If you’re curious about more of my story, here’s some of the past. https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/my-story-i-know-it’s-tms.28068/
    1. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Did brave things today. Faced the pain. Kicked its butt. Faced fear. Kicked its butt. Feeling not bad at all right now. :)
      1. BloodMoon
        BloodMoon
        There's a "whole lotta kickin' goin' on"! I'm proud of you, D!
        Aug 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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    2. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Stop trying to control your fear. Bypass the struggle. Float, and let time pass. —Claire Weekes
    3. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      I overdid it on exercising. Oops! My hypersensitive nervous system shut me down. Back to square one. Such is life.
      1. Rabscuttle
        Rabscuttle
        Square one would be having the symptoms and pain with no knowledge of the underlying cause. You’re beyond that :)
        I’m sorry for your struggles Diana.
        Aug 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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      2. NewBeginning
        NewBeginning
        Came here to say the same as @Rabscuttle. YOU have gained so much more wisdom that square one isn't even possible - can't take the knowledge away. Imagine that we were able to take you and place you right back into 18 (?) months ago (or whenever this all started, would you feel the exact same as you did yesterday in terms of the square one?
        Aug 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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      3. Diana-M
        Diana-M
        @Rabscuttle and @NewBeginning — thanks! ❤️You guys are right. I’m honestly a whole new person! (can’t wait til my glutes catch up with me! lol )
        Aug 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
    4. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      “TMS is a teacher. The big picture lesson of TMS is that something is out of Balance in your life.” -Monte Hueftle
    5. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Woke up today happy! No real reason. Maybe just all my work…and you guys. :) Happiness is a success story. Is it not?
      1. NewBeginning
        NewBeginning
        ❤️
        Jul 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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    6. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      “If you ain’t where you are, you’re nowhere.” ——Col. Potter, the TV show, MASH
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    7. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Just because I have a scary or negative thought cross my mind doesn’t make it true.
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    8. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Big day today. I made a salad, did the dishes and had a great attitude all day. I’m just different. Can’t explain it. But I feel it.
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    9. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Whooo! Got ahold of my anger. I could light New York City right now. Feels amazing.
    10. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Sometimes you have to be proud of living the best you can for each day as it passes. And that’s enough. One day closer to better.
    11. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Your mind is more powerful than your body. Who cares what your body’s doing. What’s your mind up to today?
    12. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      I think I’m going to start calling my symptoms “cookie dough” in my head. I can’t get out the door because of my cookie dough. :)
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      2. NewBeginning
        NewBeginning
        YESSSS! ❤️ That's brilliant. As I repeated that in my mind just now, my mind actually was like "wait, what?"
        Jul 14, 2025
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      3. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        This made me bust out a laugh :)
        Jul 14, 2025
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    14. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Life is meant to be filled with joy. We just forgot how.
    15. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Don’t look at how far you have left to go. Look at what you’ve achieved so far.
      1. monica-tms and BloodMoon like this.
    16. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Keep throwing TMS work at the wall and a lot of it will stick and gradually alter the way your brain functions. @BloodMoon
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    17. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      To get better: Step 1: eliminate fear —Step 2: eliminate doubt—Step 3: DO things — Step 4: Get some fun back
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    18. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Be of good cheer! Find a way to smile today. This life is unpredictable. You might soon find yourself feeling better.
      1. BloodMoon likes this.
    19. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Getting better is not a perfect straight uphill line. It’s more like random zigzagging dots that slowly go up.
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    20. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Every day I’m getting 1% stronger and in 1% less pain. :)
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  • My Story

    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    East Coast, USA
    I have had TMS my whole life on and off. In 2017, I learned about Sarno. Been on the forum since 2024. Since joining the forum I’ve gone from 16 symptoms to four. But I’m not out of the woods yet. My symptoms are not easy to live with. I need help to walk, and I can’t fully use my hands because they are curled up. (My right hand is better than my left, thank God!) Most of my really bad symptoms kicked in after I had Covid. I’ve had severe anxiety my whole life, with a history of child abuse. But somehow, I’m still here! Some days I’m very happy. This is good news because a year ago I was in the deepest darkest hole ever. Little by little, I believe I’m going to get better. I’m in it to win it. If you’re curious about more of my story, here’s some of the past. https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/my-story-i-know-it’s-tms.28068/
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