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Difference between pain symptoms and anxiety symptoms?

Discussion in 'General Discussion Subforum' started by victoriab1301, Mar 3, 2022.

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  1. victoriab1301

    victoriab1301 New Member

    Hi guys, I’ve been on this TMS journey for a while now but something that’s confused me for a bit is anxiety vs tms. I worry about the pain a lot and fear it too which seems to make it worse. From what I gather pain symptoms stay because we are afraid of them, is that any different from anxiety? Is pain just another symptom of anxiety? I know there is an element of conditioned response as well, but is that simply because I am nervous to do the activity? Sorry there is a lot of questions here, I’m just feeling a bit lost.
     
    victoriab1301, Mar 3, 2022
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  2. Cactusflower

    Cactusflower Beloved Grand Eagle

    Many TMS folks equate the anxiety and the pain both as TMS symptoms. Just like you are not your pain, you are not your anxiety. Finding a way to create space like meditation or breathing exercises can help.
     
    Cactusflower, Mar 3, 2022
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