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    When rage and repressed emotion doesn’t apply

    Thank you @JanAtheCPA for this insight. I know you were giving advice to @hmb but you basically hit the nail on the hit with my mom's TMS and...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How should I be viewing sensitization?

    The fact that it's moved and changed around is progress. Just not the outcome you had wanted which is beyond frustrating. Try not to freak out...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    When rage and repressed emotion doesn’t apply

    We seem like we have similar backgrounds. I identify with fear very much and I've had OCD since I was a child. I actually went to CBT therapy...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 1

    Welcome to the program! You will learn a lot about yourself when you do the journaling prompts. Just take it one day at a time!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 7: What I've been through

    Welcome! I'm glad you stumbled onto this program. The fact that the doctors did not find anything wrong with you sounds like it is TMS....
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 19

    Yes! Focusing on the SEP instead of googling your symptoms is a great step!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Stalled

    @BloodMoon Exactly! The only person I can heal is me! I just need to keep on going!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    What are you saying?

    @BloodMoon Love the ai recap. It's super concise but filled with a lot of good stuff!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    @BloodMoon Yes! I sometimes forget outcome dependence. I look at my meditation and journaling as "calming my mind" not getting rid of my pain....
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Those constant symptoms...

    Since symptoms can remain the same or change I would chalk it up to being TMS. In my case, the doctor basically gave me a prescription and said...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    @monica-tms Giving you big hugs as well! It's so nice to be a part of this forum where people understand!!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    @Mr Hip Guy YES!!! The teenager years are hard! I'm torn between missing my babies and but also excited to see them grow up and (hopefully!)...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Those constant symptoms...

    I agree that this is frustrating. When I had other symptoms (not the ones I am dealing with now)-they were constant. And I was at my wits end....
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    @JanAtheCPA Thank you for your advice. I am extremely conflicted on raising kids right now. Between the world, their teenager attitudes...
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    I'm learning, but still struggling

    This is great advice!!!
    Post by: Joulegirl, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum