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Cactusflower replied to the thread Why no progress?.
This is why doing the SEP - the Structured Educational Program which is free on this website. Day 0 recommends reading a book by Dr....
Nov 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread Why no progress?.
This is excellent insight! Many people report feeling that ADHD is a form of TMS - I believe it is very similar in function to folks who...
Nov 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread Why no progress?.
Along with @Bloodmoon’s excellent suggestions to try, remind yourself that you are learning to meditate. Learning is a state that...
Nov 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM -
Cactusflower liked Diana-M's post in the thread Plantar Fasciitis.
I hear you! Of course. Sorry I said it that way. I was just musing to myself that you always seem preoccupied with the physical, and...
Nov 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM -
Cactusflower liked BloodMoon's post in the thread 'Quit Ruminating & Brooding' - a book by psychologist Olle Wadstrom.
I'm so pleased to hear that you have got your husband's support and therefore a firm base from which to take one day at a time to...
Nov 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM -
Cactusflower liked Diana-M's post in the thread 'Quit Ruminating & Brooding' - a book by psychologist Olle Wadstrom.
Oh, I hope this is true! But I will say yes, it has taken a lot of time and effort to get to the point where my eyes were opened—and...
Nov 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread 'Quit Ruminating & Brooding' - a book by psychologist Olle Wadstrom.
“ It's difficult but it completely changes the dynamics of the relationship. Love, compassion and forgiveness are always the answer--for...
Nov 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM -
Cactusflower liked Ellen's post in the thread 'Quit Ruminating & Brooding' - a book by psychologist Olle Wadstrom.
Also, once our boundaries are strengthened we can reach into feelings of compassion towards the person who is lashing out at us. We can...
Nov 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM -
Cactusflower liked Diana-M's post in the thread Plantar Fasciitis.
@Mr Hip Guy, What I noticed the most about your long post is how much (95%?) discusses physical aspects of your symptoms and how you...
Nov 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread 'Quit Ruminating & Brooding' - a book by psychologist Olle Wadstrom.
@BloodMoon The #1 thing I like most about your post is your willingness to look at yourself again and challenge your belief eg. That...
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM -
Cactusflower liked TMS RoundTable Global's post in the thread Living Proof of the Possibilities of Recovery.
It’s rare to meet someone who’s walked through this much nervous system chaos — and still found her way back to safety. This week, we’re...
Nov 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Cactusflower replied to the thread Bone-on-bone hip OA and TMS?.
Hi @mazmar My Mum was diagnosed with bone on bone osteo in both hips. She successfully had both replaced once, and the implants were...
Nov 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread Sound therapy to heal your nervous system.
I like the Healing Vibrations channel (youtube and on Insight Timer) - frequency healing. Incidentally, later Beatles records are all...
Nov 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread Scapular winging.
After dealing with a myriad of physical changes of all kinds, I believe many postural changes are due to anxiety. In another post you...
Nov 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM -
Cactusflower replied to the thread Need advice on facing possible triggers as holidays approach.
I also grew up in a home that felt emotionally unsafe and spent a lot of time in my room. I still like to be enclosed in smaller spaces...
Nov 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
