trauma

I found this video very clear and informative about Complex PTSD.

(I don't mean to tell anyone here to stop looking for triggers, I think it's important to investigate yourself, as it is to let go) Maybe the second issue I've seen being debated here in the TMS forum is the search for the hidden emotional trigger that might be causing it all, losing only to...

For those who don't know me, my story is that I have progressed from episodes of being bedridden (for a total of circa 18 months) and housebound, and virtually housebound (for many years) with mind/body/TMS symptoms to these days functioning pretty well by comparison. I achieved this...

Hello, I’ve had pelvic and piriformis symptoms for 5 years and when I would stretch my piriformis I would get severe never pain down leg and into groin so I became fearful of that stretch. I’ve been fully onboard with TMS within the past 6 months. However, to get over my fear of that stretch...

I may be saying something controversial here, but please, bear with me, I am thinking out loud and would love to hear what people think. It is widely accepted in the TMS community that trauma is most often a cause of psychosomatic conditions. One of the most widely prescribed TMS methods is to...

I fell very hard 5 years ago on both hands which I naturally put out to break my fall. Both thumb cmc joints literally took my whole weight as I landed on a hard railway sleeper stepping down from a split level garden bed. I fell about 3 feet. At the time although having bruised palms I regarded...

A bit of back story about me. I’m 51 and have been symptom free for a few years now. I do get flair ups from time to time but they usually subside quickly. I know what they and I don’t fear them. One of the last symptoms to subside was the feeling of having to pee when I didn’t need to. This one...

Really interesting article and recent interview from Time Magazine, with the author of "The Body Keeps The Score" (often recommended by members of our community). https://time.com/6998595/bessel-van-der-kolk-trauma-profile/ (Why People Still Misunderstand Trauma) First paragraph: "Dr. Bessel...

From Dr David Hanscom's newsletter today: Did you experience trauma as a child? If so, are you still suffering today as an adult? Children are often considered quite resilient. However, unhealed traumatic experiences from childhood can severely impact one’s life, relationships, health and...

From the weekly newsletter of David Hanscom MD: Trauma is the #1 most underexposed risk factor for the majority of life-threatening diseases and mental health disorders — and long-term exposure can reduce your lifespan by 20 years! Not to mention, unresolved trauma is an underlying...

Does anyone else seem to have medical trauma? I feel like after all the time looking for something to be diagnosed with something and figure out what all my symptoms are from (before discovering TMS) its almost caused me trauma from anything medical. Like when someone around me like my dad did...

I was doing really well pain and anxiety wise for a few months and had an accident which unfortunately has set me back. My injuries were situated near where I was having my symptoms previously. Now it becomes hard to figure out what is the injury vs TMS. I also developed scapular/neck pain...

Once again - the role of inflammation in our mental and physical health is becoming more and more apparent. And just in case you haven't seen me say this more and more often recently, let me remind everyone that inflammation is a natural response of our immune system to danger, injury, or...

Hi all I’ve had TMS all my life. However, in 2020 I had a full breakdown and exceptionally dramatic medication withdrawal which led me to TMS work. I have been doing it for over 3 years now. I have healed many of my symptoms, but am stuck with Dysautonomia that I’m struggling to overcome. I...

Here I am again with a copy of Dr. Hanscom's newsletter. Many of you might be interested in this. Let us know if you attend and what you get out of it. The list of speakers includes some phenomenal trauma specialists, including MDs Peter Levine and Gabor Mate, others that I recognize, others...

Hello everyone! My journey started back in 2007. Out of the blue, I started having lower back pain with really uncomfortable tailbone pain. I also started having a lot of increased pelvic discomfort. I already knew I had bladder prolapse and had had it since giving birth to my last child in...

I've had a traumatic life. It took me a long time to even admit that because repression and stoicism has been a significant part of my identity and personality for most of my life. 4 years ago I developed a complex, multi-system illness that continues to evolve and morph in increasingly...

I believe I am the architect of my life. That said, when I analyze some of the traits I share with my sister and my children, I think there's truth to the idea of generational trauma. This article does a good job of describing a complex subject...

I frequently mention and recommend the ACEs questionnaire (sometimes called a quiz) ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences, and the quiz/questionnaire has been around for quite a while - you can find numerous versions and many references to it all over the web. It is just ten Yes or No...

Hi all, I am a student taking part in a non-paid research project with the goal of creating an easy-to-use online experience for a specialist hand and wrist clinic. I was looking for people who have had a condition, injury, or trauma on their hand or wrist. If you could share your experiences...