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    I'm not sure how to proceed from here

    I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that the goal in TMS recovery is to lead a more fulfilling life. I fear that coming up with arbitrary...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 1 Starting my journey

    Congratulations on finding your way here and starting the SEP. I recovered from having migraines for over 50 years. You can read my success story...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    I'm not sure how to proceed from here

    If your pain is due to TMS, then we all know that just relaxing for a few weeks will have no impact. The cause is not physical, so rest is...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    TMS vs CS

    All pain is real. All pain is generated by the brain. There is no difference in the felt experience of pain that can be defined by central...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sarno’s recommendation to get on with life

    Great to hear. I think state of mind (or mindset as @Joulegirl says) is the most important part of TMS recovery. It's why I keep that Jon...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Stuck in cycle of severe anxiety and sensitization

    Many people can recover from TMS through self help strategies. But sometimes we need to admit that we need some help, which can come in the form...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 8, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Sitting Pain

    Don't know how close he is to you, but Dr. Alexander is an awesome TMS psychologist in Australia. I read his book Hidden Psychology of Pain....
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 4, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Root Cause of Pain

    Congratulations on uncovering what may be triggering your TMS. That is the work recovery requires of us. I think the fact that you have moved...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 24, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Some advice please!

    I have found that the most effective way for me to "talk to my brain" is as if it is a misbehaving child having a tantrum--which it is. So I'm not...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 24, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Struggling to overcome symptoms (discomfort/itchy anus)

    Love this quote!
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 24, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 8 how my wife behavior resulted in regressed anger and agony

    The writer/spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, states that we have 3 options when in a situation that is causing us distress. We can either: 1)...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 22, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Anyone Going to TMS/Neuroplastic Conference in Boulder this weekend?

    Would love to, but can't afford it right now. I hope you will let us know how it goes. I know you will represent us well.
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 22, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    It's all hitting me today

    The emotions that you can quickly identify are not usually the ones that you are repressing. You may have been suppressing them, but suppression...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 22, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    First Time Going Away & Feeling Fear...

    Congratulations on all your success and hard work! This is an example of the kind of situation that calls for practicing outcome independence....
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 19, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    How to get hope

    We don't "get" hope, it's generated from within by changing our beliefs. Let us know what steps you've taken toward TMS recovery and we can give...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum