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Recent Content by Ellen

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    Why can’t I do it this time around?

    I suggest trying the journaling again using a structured daily approach. There is a free program here called the Structured Educational Program...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why can’t I do it this time around?

    Relapse is a part of TMS for most of us. You just have to go back to the basics and realize that this time you may have to dig deeper. You mention...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Association between allergies and muscle pain

    I still have allergies or nasal sensitivity syndrome as it was diagnosed. I just live with it and take OTC medication when it is really bad. It...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Psychedelics and Chronic Pain

    Most psychiatric drugs interfere with the action of psychedelics. So this is a risk for people with mental health issues using psychedelics. There...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Flares

    Love this. I think what you've described is outcome independence. No matter what my body does, I am free to be me.
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I know what my rage is about…. now what

    I agree with this. It's internal conflict that leads to TMS. For example, I hate my mother but I should love her. Look for all the shoulds in your...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The thinking psychologically

    I'm going to repeat something I say often on this Forum: Based on my personal recovery experience, TMS only leaves when I'm not watching. For...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Cracking/Popping joints it's really getting to me

    Yep. Your TMS is working perfectly to distract you. That's its purpose. Don't let it. Tell yourself that cracking/popping means nothing. Shift...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 8, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    very personnel message to share

    Congratulations to you on setting a boundary and sticking to it. It's very hard and takes courage. It's normal for it to cause a flood of...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Microbiome

    Yep! It's a form of avoidance. I don't have to act because I'm considering everything carefully.
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 3, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Journaling thoughts

    I focused on my thoughts and wrote those down. Here is a post I wrote about this recently: When I first discovered I had TMS and started doing...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Hard lesson to learn: how to heal from TMS

    So glad to hear this, @Diana-M! We're all cheering you on.
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 3, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Dan Buglio

    Based on my personal experience, you don't need to resolve trauma to recover from TMS. I recovered from TMS in about 18 months over 10 years ago,...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 8 Struggling to Connect Emotional Triggers with Persistent Pain

    Having thought about this more...... I believe the key to TMS recovery is the willingness to be fully honest with ourselves. We can get to self...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Time to write about the embarrassing stuff

    I think it is very brave of you to post this and to be open to addressing it. While I can't relate to your specific avoidance of certain smells...
    Post by: Ellen, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum