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Discussion in 'Support Subforum' started by Sarah89, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:07 AM.

  1. Sarah89

    Sarah89 Peer Supporter

    Does anybody have any advice on how to retrain your brain away from unhelpful behaviours and victim thoughts?

    My brain resists change.

    Anyone know any good methods, or books that actually work or help bypass subconscious resistance

    Thanks folks
     
  2. Ellen

    Ellen Beloved Grand Eagle

    All the TMS recovery programs that I'm aware of have this as their goal. What have you tried? How long have you been at this?

    In my opinion they all work, but sometimes we have to do them several times and keep trying more things. It takes daily dedication and commitment. All of our TMS brains resist change. That is one of our main roadblocks.

    Keep going. You'll get there.
     
  3. Sarah89

    Sarah89 Peer Supporter

    2 years haha.

    My brain dont wanna change

    I wondered if there was a good method others used.

    People be like change your patterns
    Cool, cool how though lol
     
  4. Sarah89

    Sarah89 Peer Supporter

    I did Brandy Gillmores programme.

    Couldn't seem to get it to work for me.

    My brain dont wanna change lol
     
  5. Cactusflower

    Cactusflower Beloved Grand Eagle

    "My brain won't change"
    There ya go. That's a form of victimhood.
    @Ellen is absolutely right - you break these sort of thought habits by continuing to do the work you learned from the program you took. I think it's a big misconception of TMS-ers to think that a program will lead to a "fix". The program merely teaches you the skills to change the habits and patterns that created symptoms. It's up to you to pick and choose from the skills you learned and to put them into daily practice over your lifetime.
    For myself, this has lead to essentially peeling back layer upon layer. I can use an approach over a long period of time and find that one day, something about it simply shifts. At times this leads to more symptoms - you've peeled back with the mind has been trying to protect you from.
    Part of this work is brain, part of it is mind (or soul or whatever you call it).
    Part if it is simply the commitment to yourself to get well. That is completely different than striving, desperation, fear and anxiety. It's being there for you, even if you have symptoms, even if it's hard, even if it takes months or years. Even if you don't like it, it's boring etc. Just keep going.
     
  6. Sarah89

    Sarah89 Peer Supporter

    Have u heard of Brandy Gillmore?
     

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