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Absolutely terrific new article from Vox (one of my favorite non-subscription news sources which I support with donations). This is from their "Even Better" health reporting features: https://www.vox.com/even-better/24055564/catastrophizing-stop-assuming-the-worst-negative-thoughts (Are you...

You’ve read the books and heard it said that “everyone heals differently.” Still, as you start on your own path toward healing, you can’t help wondering…is this right? Is this how it’s supposed to go? Wait, my symptoms are getting worse; am I on the wrong path? Those of us who have been pain...

So, you’ve read the books, you’ve researched mind/body pain, you understand the concept of neuroplasticity, you check many of the boxes on how your pain behaves like neuro-plastic pain, you’ve checked many of the boxes of the typical TMS personality and yet…you still doubt. And you’ve heard that...

Today I journaled about one of my personality traits - worry. I come from a long line of worriers and while I don't think I'm as bad as my Mom and Grandmother, I still find I worry a lot, and of course esp. about health & pain issues. One of the prompts today mentioned redirecting your...

I know I shouldn't be worrying because I'm otherwise doing well, but, some of my symptoms might not be reversible. I'm managing well enough that I don't need a doctor or pain meds. I'm doing well pain wise but no amount of reassurance can stop anxious thoughts about the pandemic. 7 months after...

Really nice, really well-explained, and usefully short article in the NYT today! Take particular note of the two statistics at the start...

Hi all: Since all of you here are like me and have suffered from TMS, I'm sure you can relate. I'm a chronic worrier, I always have been. I get caught in negative thinking feedback loops that last for days or longer. I have been dating this girl for almost 2 months and I really like her. I...