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    One of my hardest issues

    ❤️❤️❤️ That warms my heart! I so understand what you're saying about DIL's family and also about the physical response to even walking into the...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    One of my hardest issues

    Heck no, definitely didn't think that about your post -- and would never think it about you! You're so right about that with people with TMS. My...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    One of my hardest issues

    These relationships can be so hard and hurtful. I am having a big flare right now because we made plans to see my in-laws and the plans totally...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Going back to work

    Diana is right, it is very predictable that your pain would be at an "all-time high" right before resuming high physical activity. Diana and I...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Computer & phone screens - TMS or eyes & astigmatism?

    Absolutely! So glad you were able to get your eyes checked. A bad prescription can put a lot of stress on the nervous system. I believe the...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Burning Feet & Skin

    It's a common TMS symptom.
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Computer & phone screens - TMS or eyes & astigmatism?

    This is good @zclesa . Presbyopia is normal but scary if you don't know about it. Now that you have what you need for the presbyopia, you'll know...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    Thank you! I actually did see that post and have been practicing! Great tips.
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    Yes, I definitely need to continue exploring this.
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    Yes, it's absolutely TMS. The OCD aspect is fixated on my eyes. For example, today I got my glasses frames slightly adjusted (they were slipping...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Being happy about disappearing symptoms immediately bring them back on?

    But so normal for TMS!! Don't worry. I've been experiencing this my whole life -- well, since I was about 20 -- and never understood, and it gave...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Being happy about disappearing symptoms immediately bring them back on?

    Yes, you know, for me it is good to keep to doing certain things every day instead of doing "exposures" periodically. I think this is loosely like...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Being happy about disappearing symptoms immediately bring them back on?

    I know what you mean...I was just watching a Sam Miller video about flares and she suggests that after a success there is often a flare so that...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    Yes, sometimes I need to slow down and do baby steps! Good advice.
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Practical question: computer work

    I totally get this. I'm much the same (and not just for glasses -- anything on my body! Don't get me started on shoes.). I've had this new...
    Post by: dlane2530, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum