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    Victim Mentality

    @TG957 thank you for that. It resonated. As a father, spouse, HR professional, musician, and golfer, I feel unfulfilled because I hide from my...
    Post by: map76, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    I really appreciate the support here, but I’m going to vent a bit. It seems like anytime things aren’t going well: 1. You aren’t doing the work...
    Post by: map76, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    After months of online TMS coaching, meditation, journaling, and counseling, I am still suffering. I can no longer work to support my family, nor...
    Post by: map76, Jul 18, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Can a Stiff Upper Back only in the Morning be TMS?

    Thank you! If you have any advice to share on handling stubborn issues, I’m all ears. I have a few threads I’ve started.
    Post by: map76, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Can a Stiff Upper Back only in the Morning be TMS?

    Yes, I accepted it as TMS after I tried the mattress and exercises. I tend to do well at dealing with new symptoms once I recognize them as TMS. I...
    Post by: map76, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Can a Stiff Upper Back only in the Morning be TMS?

    I had this type of pain for several months. I would wake up in the wee hours with mid/upper back pain and not be able to get back to sleep. It...
    Post by: map76, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Guilt/Explaining

    @LittleWildflower first off, I’m so happy you are getting relief. Don’t feel guilty about that after suffering so much. It takes so much courage...
    Post by: map76, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    @JanAtheCPA I did the ACEs test and scored 3. I’m very humbled by the support you have all provided. I was having such an awful day and reading...
    Post by: map76, Jan 28, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    I have a really difficult time meditating. I have to reposition every 30 seconds or so with the intensity of pain. I was also close to going to...
    Post by: map76, Jan 27, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    @Cactusflower I appreciate the insight. I think I've spent most of my life grasping at external things. I suppose that is the problem, but I just...
    Post by: map76, Jan 26, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    Thank you all for the advice. I really, truly want to live without pain and fear, and do the things I love like exercise, music, and travel. I...
    Post by: map76, Jan 24, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    @JanAtheCPA no, I have not looked into the ACEs test. Yes, I still work for my father’s company, and I don’t enjoy the job most days. But I make...
    Post by: map76, Jan 22, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Victim Mentality

    @JanAtheCPA I quoted you from another thread. “as long as you see yourself as a victim of your past and current circumstances, you will not be...
    Thread by: map76, Jan 21, 2023, 30 replies, in forum: Support Subforum
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    Nothing is working

    Sorry to hear. I can relate. I have symptoms that my doctor calls Fibro. I try to ignore that term but it’s not easy. I played sports in HS and...
    Post by: map76, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum