Day 33 Positive changes

Since starting this program I’ve noticed some real and meaningful changes in my life.

The biggest one is that my fear around symptoms has decreased a lot. I understand much better now that what I’m experiencing comes from a sensitive, overactivated nervous system and not from something being physically wrong with me. That insight alone has taken away a huge amount of panic. I can notice pain or discomfort without immediately spiraling into “what if” thoughts.

I also have more moments where symptoms are simply not there at all. That was honestly shocking to me. I’ve had full days with work meetings, social contact and activities without pain, only for it to briefly return when I consciously thought about it. That really strengthened my belief in the mind–body nature of this.

Emotionally, I’m becoming more aware of how much pressure and responsibility I put on myself. I’m starting to recognize my perfectionism and inner pressure as stressors, instead of seeing them as “just how I am.” That awareness has already helped me be a bit kinder to myself and slow things down.

My relationships feel more authentic as well. I’m more honest about my emotions and boundaries, and I notice that when I stop taking responsibility for everything, there is more space for connection and enjoyment.

This program hasn’t magically removed all anxiety or difficult thoughts, but something has clearly shifted. I feel more grounded, more hopeful, and more confident that recovery is actually possible. That alone already feels like a huge win. Even though my symptoms are still increasing

 

Those moments are mind-blowing and I still feel like I'm imagining them. It's encouraging to me to hear you are also experiencing these. My brain is so used to having pain that it seems to immediately turn around and seek it out! It's like when you realize you're dreaming and immediately wake up.