Have You Hit This Stage?

Gentle reminder: I’ve been noticing a pattern lately, especially with those who are newer to TMS work, and I wanted to share this as a reminder:

There is a stage in this process where frustration can increase. You're doing everything right, you’re consistent, you consciously understand the concepts, you may not be fearing symptoms as strongly anymore, and yet, "where's my progress?!" "why is this still happening!?"

Just know this stage does not mean failure or that you did something wrong -- your system just hasn't fully caught up yet. This is a great time to also learn patience (I had to learn this!)

Try to keep going, even if it's baby steps! Your mind and body respond to compassion. It's like training a puppy.

You’re not alone. Many of us have been exactly where you are right now.

“TMS is healed not by forcing the body, but by educating the mind.” —John E. Sarno, The Mindbody Prescription

 

Thanks, @HealingMe . You are spot on with this. I'm consistent with my routines, but frustrated with lack of progress and the same triggers causing the same symptoms, which eventually spirals into fear that I will always be like this. I will be patient and give it as long as it takes.