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A simple 4 point approach to endless doubt looping (Stop chasing certainty—start changing the pattern) Goal: reduce fear and analysis loops, not achieve certainty 1. Notice the pattern A familiar doubt appears (e.g. “is this structural or mind-body?”) → Notice the pull to analyse, check...

Hi everyone, I’ve been looking for an easier way to manage hyper-vigilance (threat scanning), anxiety (worry loops), and physical tension (shoulders up, etc.). After experimenting with mind-body approaches, I came up with this simple technique that works for me during normal daily...

We are told not to fear our symptoms but to be curious about them and to focus on our emotions. I have a really stubborn symptom that comes and goes frequently and it really is the only one left that I struggle with and the fear can creep up. The rest come and go and they don't even phase me...

The last time I posted, I was struggling because I was struck. I was using the Curable app and instead of seeing relief, my symptoms would just change and move. I got some excellent advice from y'all and did see some improvement and even days were I could feel pain free! It was wonderful...

I’m not sure what’s going on exactly but this past week has been really difficult for me. I went to a concert recently that I was really excited for and was able to sit pretty comfortably through the car ride there and the entire show even in the type of seats that usually give me trouble. I was...

Below is a link to a mind‑expanding YouTube talk featuring Dr. Paul Hansma, Professor of Physics at UC Santa Barbara and head of the Hansma Research Lab. In this remarkable presentation, Dr. Hansma reveals cutting‑edge discoveries in brain science that could completely transform how we...

El miedo disminuye, los síntomas empeoran Me siento muy confundido y quisiera escuchar las experiencias de otras personas. Siempre creí que una vez que el miedo comenzaba a disminuir —cuando dejaba de analizar el dolor, trataba de mantenerme ocupada, vivir mi vida y usar mi cuerpo normalmente...

I’m in a flare. There was no “obvious” physical cause but sitting.. and even before yesterday (for the last few weeks) I had sensed some sensations that I don’t care for. I’ve also been resisting meditation because my mind has been so busy. I have a lot of triggers happening and one is a big gig...

Ach. Things have been crazy the last 24 hours. I was getting to a place of consistency and feeling like I really was coming out of this. Symptoms were pretty mellow. While on a run last night I had the thought "I can't believe I ever thought this could be structural; I'm fine and this is going...

I won’t waste everybodies time with my story but it’s pelvic floor nerve pain and cannot sit for 9 months. Yes stress was high as was fear of needing a pelvic surgery. It was never ever mentioned but I found out a prolapse existed and became terrified I’d get one. I think I still am plus I do...

Alan Gordon (author of The Way Out) once mentioned carrying around with him a brain-shaped stress ball and looking at it kindly, thinking, ‘This poor little primitive brain,’ to help calm the fear response behind his chronic pain. He’s also described the primitive brain as a scared kitten that...

Hi, As you might know, I'm battling a strange feeling on my throat that seems like I have something stuck on my throat for three months. Still didn't figure it out what it is, although I have hashimoto, and many people complains about the same. I've through a lot of stress due to this and...

Both physical pain (TMS) and psychological TMS pains are interchangeable, until the root cause is addressed (ego- the thinker). In fact to the brain, both types of pains are the same. Stanford University's pain studies show the same brain areas lit up for both actual physical pain and...

Hi all, Noticed something interesting over the last few weeks that might be helpful to others walking the TMS path. Since PRT has become all the rage I have practiced Somatic Tracking but never found it that effective. I struggled to shift from the hawkish gaze at the pain to the softer...

Is feeling safe the same as not having fear? The reason I ask, is it seems although we can dispense with fear at a given time, it will always come back to us at some point in our lives, regarding something. Fear is a human emotion that can't be wished away. If you become fearful of something a...

I recently read an article that talks about using the Japanese philosophy of taking 'baby steps', which is called 'kaizen', to overcome fear. Those who know me on this forum are aware of my story from my forum postings (I haven't written a success story on the success story subforum - yet - but...

Good afternoon, all. I've been lurking on this forum for years while on my TMS journey, and I'm at a point where I feel like I need some input rather than going at it alone, which has been my M.O. for the most part. Long story (hopefully) short: I'm a court reporter by trade. In September of...

I've been meaning to do a general update since I got back from vacation but you know, life gets lifey especially after being away for 3 weeks and I've had some challenges where my priority was to post for support about those. BUT... This TMS stuff works. (Yeah duh right?) I really started to...

I think Sam is very smart but her videos are so difficult to grasp in terms of implementing her advice. One video that was inspiring was this one: Sam explains that 'anxiety is the avoidance of fear'. It took me a while to understand this statement but I think she's right. I know that my...

To set the scene: 4/30/25 I could barely walk yet again with a dystonia flare up/pain. I was so terrified of my 3 weeks Florida vacation with tons of walking at Disney and looking into purchasing a mobility scooter. 5/1/25 I said let's go all in on trying this TMS thing. About 2 weeks later my...