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Recent Content by Cactusflower

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    The dilemma of an inguinal hernia

    Not everything is TMS. You may need medical intervention to heal a body part, but it heals. Dr. Sarno did not think his methods would heal a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    How to mentally frame upcoming dentist appointment

    I can now separate fear thoughts and anxious self-talk by knowing that thoughts are not truths. Our brains generate so much junk (look at people...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How to get hope

    Looking at descriptions of a variety of medical labels, my symptoms could easily have fallen under fibro, my physical therapist said most doctors...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Anxiety/Fear -> Pain

    If Helmut speaks to you, please listen to his messages.. there is nothing to fix. Searching for a “cause” and an “answer” outside of your...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Relationship with fear

    This is what many PRT people call "Pendulation" - you move from a "scary" sensation to a "safe" one in a gentle back and forth way, like waves on...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The Quiet Release: Losing Mind/Body Symptoms When Hope Is Gone & In The Absence Of Encouragement

    Sorry @BloodMoon I spelled her last name wrong. Here is her website. https://www.lettingloveflow.com/
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I am seeking an expert TMS consultant's advice regarding the muscle nodules in my back.

    I've had very similar back issues. I'm not a medical professional, I'm just some random internet person who's experienced TMS. I do not have the...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The Quiet Release: Losing Mind/Body Symptoms When Hope Is Gone & In The Absence Of Encouragement

    Thank-you @BloodMoon ! This is pretty much my path. I was so stressed after reading some TMS books, and felt the pressure to "heal" and quickly...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    On not offering to help

    "The problem with us TMSers is we can crawl a thousand miles on broken glass and not complain." YEP!!!! And when you do - I mean not complain...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Scared

    1. Don’t talk about your pain with anyone anymore. 2. “fix” is not the word. There’s technically noting “wrong” with you if a doctor clears you...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Took a trip; it brought me down

    Everyday I notice some sneaky crappy old belief my mind hangs on to. It’s like the old game “break the ice”.. you gotta keep hammering away at...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Scared

    Hey @Sunrise1 Not only is having a family, being a worrier, a person with anxiety, and marriages stressful, so is being a teacher - especially in...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Took a trip; it brought me down

    Hi @Diana-M There's a lot to unpack in your post. Firstly, the fact you took the trip, even with symptoms is a win. You did it. And you made it...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    New Program Day 9: Somatic Tracking

    Welcome @painfreefuture4me There are a plethora of guided somatic tracking videos on YouTube. Sometimes they fall under different titles. Here’s...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 6, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why does my brain do this

    You are probably stuck in the “fight” response. When people are resistant, angry, frustrated and impatient and feel the victim, this is often the...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum