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    Fear

    Ok @JanAtheCPA I think we need a TED talk on emotions! I have heard that fear was not an emotion. Same as anxiety. Is there any other one that...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Lesson (almost) learned

    Let yourself find out who everyone is. You may find some long-cherished relationships are no longer worth it (or maybe never were). Don’t be...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Lesson (almost) learned

    I'm in the same boat. I learned this spring that my mom is a big factor in my pain. My journaling was pointing to that, but I couldn't believe...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 2 Angry at myself!

    You will be amazed on what journaling brings up. This is just the start for you!
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    I am new!

    Same here. It is very disheartening to feel worse when you start out. I would come to the forum to ask this same question. But it is so common...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 9 Moved forward anyway

    Yup-my mom was super critical of everything I did! Still is....
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 9 Moved forward anyway

    I feel like being self critical (for me) was a way to make sure I'm doing everything right. That I wasn't making a mistake. It is/was a defense...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Mirror symptoms - experiences please!

    Love this! My new quote!
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Yoga tonight!

    You can do it!!!
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 21, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 1

    Welcome! You are not alone-you have this forum and the SEP program! I know you have some concerns with the program but I would still recommend...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1 Day 1

    Welcome! These are great goals. Start to visualize this if you cannot try to do this now. Your brain doesn't know between what is real and what...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 1

    Welcome! The SEP program is great when starting out. It's bite sized info about TMS and gives you some writing exercises to go through. Usually...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Progress made while taking a trip: We have nothing to fear, but fear itself

    Happy Birthday! I was wondering how your trip was going. So glad to hear this is exactly what you needed! Enjoy your special day!
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 20, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 1 Already feeling it

    Welcome!! It's really rare to have a really quick recovery-it's a lot more common to ups and downs as we heal. The fact that you are feeling...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 20, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Athletic addiction (well, any addiction)

    This was a good article. Apparently I'm an Adult Child. This fits me perfectly: "To cope with potentially unpredictable people and...
    Post by: Joulegirl, May 14, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum