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    Repressed Anger

    Hi @Ismail.2025 A great way to understand more about repressed emotions (anger is the main one, but others can also be repressed, sometimes ALL of...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Plantar Fasciitis ultrasound

    Like any symptom that shows up on imaging, what is "seen" is real. Inflammation is real. The CAUSE of inflammation is now just being fully...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Anybody else get frustrated with clickbait titles of videos.

    I have two favorite channels. No nonsense, clear, concise and short. One offers some techniques to try, and also has a semi-weekly longer podcast...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I'm back...

    Hi @CharlieEvans180 You may be at the point you need help feeling safe enough to ease up on the bracing. For some of us, we've done it for a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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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 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 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 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 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 in forum: Support Subforum