1. Alan has completed the new Pain Recovery Program. To read or share it, use this updated link: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/painrecovery/
    Dismiss Notice

Cactusflower's Recent Activity

  1. Cactusflower replied to the thread Pudendal Neuralgia / CPPS due to injury... TMS?.

    You've obviously had some chronic issues for a very very long time, like myself. My posture has been dramatically altered, including the...

    Jan 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM

  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread In what ways can chronic pain can change a person's mind ?.

    Have you read any of Gabor Mate's books? I think they would interest you. Consider also how you've worded some of your worries, because...

    Jan 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM

  3. Cactusflower replied to the thread How to achieve outcome independence when symptoms severe?.

    Can you use medications to help you sleep? That would be a benefit right now and help you gain some traction with outcome independence,...

    Jan 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM

  4. Cactusflower replied to the thread The Transformative Power of Journaling.

    I was listening to a book today, and it said that in most cases, anger is a distraction to cover up fear. Perhaps that will help you...

    Jan 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM

  5. Cactusflower replied to the thread When to wean from the forum? Is it necessary?.

    There is a very fine line at times between feeling useful and following your passion. I went through this, and I decided that the things...

    Jan 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM

  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread Confused about sudden knee pain.

    I am finding that on my own TMS journey, internal issues come up when they are ready to surface. I suspect you are right on the money...

    Jan 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM

  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Get angry vs managing stress without anger.

    @vixb - that's definitely a case of picking and choosing your battles. You might use that anger and channel it to your better purpose....

    Jan 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM

  8. Cactusflower liked vixb's post in the thread Get angry vs managing stress without anger.

    a better example would be getting angry at a customer service agent who isn't listening to what I am asking for and talking over me. The...

    Jan 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM

  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Get angry vs managing stress without anger.

    @feduccini brings up great points. It’s perfectly fine to feel anger, you feel it’s sensations in your body which can course through you...

    Jan 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM

  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread Feeling frustrated about the recent NYT article.

    There is a lot more going on, on small scale than gets publicized. My husband works in the industry, in a way. Companies, some...

    Jan 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM

  11. Cactusflower replied to the thread Steve ozanich book.

    Yes, it is. As you are able to expand your awareness beyond the hypervigilance to symptoms, you’ll begin to notice when it’s happening....

    Jan 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM

  12. Cactusflower liked Things's post in the thread Steve ozanich book.

    I'm going to write this down as a pithy reminder.

    Jan 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM

  13. Cactusflower replied to the thread journal about personality traits?.

    @JanAtheCPA is offering you a helping hand. Please don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. How I dealt with personality traits was seeing...

    Jan 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM

  14. Cactusflower liked Lalaland123's post in the thread Steve ozanich book.

    I think this might apply to chronic pain, but not for chronic fatigue syndrome? If I'd push through I'd end up way worse, even with a...

    Jan 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM

  15. Cactusflower replied to the thread 21 Year Old With Foot Pain Destroying Life, Need Help.

    @Bealillie You are certainly dealing with a lot. Psychotherapy can help, but unless it’s TMS oriented, it may indeed make symptoms...

    Jan 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Show older items