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    My Body is Crying

    The problem is when our mind represses this natural phenomenon and the energy backs up and turns to tension. I was taught at a very young age not...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    The point about self-compassion is huge. Lots to think about here but self-compassion is more processing of unprocessed emotion. Seeing emotions...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    Thanks MBPT. This is my understanding as well. I start with the breath as my anchor and observe any thoughts that come up as you've described and...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    Thanks, AC. I like the idea of reclaiming energy lost to this unfelt emotion. It's helpful to hear that others have experience this too.
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    Balto, thanks for your comment. I am new to meditation but it is my understanding that when strong emotions come that you can take the opportunity...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    Thanks so much, Plum. This is a beautiful way of framing it. I do find that when I get quiet either through meditation or yoga that it takes me...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My Body is Crying

    Several years ago I noticed that when I did certain yoga poses opening up the lower back I started to cry. This is also happening now daily during...
    Thread by: mm718, Feb 19, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Support Subforum
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    A revelation....and a THANK YOU

    You're finding your groove, Jules! You've now had the corrective experience that Alan talks about and you have something concrete and effective...
    Post by: mm718, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Neuroplasticity and Thought Reframing

    Thanks so much, Caulfield. It helps to hear from others who have gone before us. I may give biofeedback try. I've been doing 4-7-8 breathing and...
    Post by: mm718, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Neuroplasticity and Thought Reframing

    Lynn, This is where it all starts, soothing and being kind to ourselves. This and calming practices lays the groundwork for those new neural...
    Post by: mm718, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Tom Petty's Death TMS Related?

    Well said, Bruce. It all resonates with me. I can relate to Clapton. Not so much with alcohol but with an abusable medication that minutes after I...
    Post by: mm718, Jan 25, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Tom Petty's Death TMS Related?

    Wow, great interview. He said so much in such a short amount of time. I can see some parallels with TMS and addiction. It's interesting that for...
    Post by: mm718, Jan 25, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Neuroplasticity and Thought Reframing

    Can you describe what you did?
    Post by: mm718, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Neuroplasticity and Thought Reframing

    I have a similar history growing up and then later had a medical issue that I believe caused central sensitization. Can you describe specifically...
    Post by: mm718, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum