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Cactusflower replied to the thread Designer with ADHD and unbridled perfectionism - top tips for counteracting negative thoughts.

@Smemflynn “For instance I get very irritatated by perceived weakness or softness as well as vulnerability.” I absolutely relate to...

Cactusflower replied to the thread Day 5 Emotional day.

Good job Hedger. You are open to being vulnerable. Even if you don't cry, you FELT the emotion, which is a success. Simply allowing...

Cactusflower liked Hedger's post in the thread Day 5 Emotional day.

Rejoining and doing the SEP seems to work. Today I have had a very emotional day. Felt very fragile and vulnerable. A feeling of wanting...

Cactusflower replied to the thread Struggling to Stay on Track with the TMS Approach.

"While biking home from training I got hit by a car (was fine but my bike got messed up), I kinda turned into a rabid animal screaming...

Cactusflower liked JanAtheCPA's post in the thread Mindful Gardner: What are the pillars?.

It's quite astonishing! I'm still resisting...

Cactusflower liked Ellen's post in the thread Why people get so angry when I mention TMS?.

I think people don't want to admit that they are responsible for creating their symptoms. Better to be a victim.

Cactusflower replied to the thread Designer with ADHD and unbridled perfectionism - top tips for counteracting negative thoughts.

“I've started the SEP and am going to do Alan Gordons program in tandem - I've read most of the shorter recovery program overview of his...

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Mindful Gardner: What are the pillars?

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Cactusflower replied to the thread Struggling to Stay on Track with the TMS Approach.

You don't need to consistently believe - it's a lot of self pressure to think you are "wrong" or not "good enough" to be successful when...

Cactusflower replied to the thread I feel like there might be something fundamentally lacking in my understanding of TMS.

"Last night, I thought to myself that the key to all of this is just surrender." Oh, you already know what to do. Good for you! I think...