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  1. Cactusflower replied to the thread Sudden - unexplained flare-up.

    There ya go! “overuse, overtraining,” no! Your chronic pain comes from the perfectionistic thinking in the form of self-pressures that...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM

  2. Cactusflower replied to the thread Small victory—or is it big?.

    As long as you are honest with yourself, you're not being disingenuous. Hope you have a peaceful holiday, @Baseball65

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:33 AM

  3. Cactusflower liked Baseball65's post in the thread Small victory—or is it big?.

    I just lied to somebody to spare their feelings and keep a dialogue short. I know I lied and I am OK with my lie. My annual 'Christmas...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM

  4. Cactusflower liked Bonnard's post in the thread Sudden - unexplained flare-up.

    The way TMS works--this rundown of your day doesn't provide the details to figure out what's going on (most importantly, for you! but...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:30 AM

  5. Cactusflower replied to the thread Small victory—or is it big?.

    Big Win Setting and keeping boundaries gets easier after this. Let me tell you, some come with self-questioning, guilt, self-judgement,...

    Dec 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM

  6. Cactusflower replied to the thread TMS and sources of rage.

    It sounds like part of your true anger is that your life is not the perfect dream you hoped it might be. Hopes for moving to a new...

    Dec 23, 2024 at 12:15 PM

  7. Cactusflower replied to the thread Tendinitis.

    Obsession with fixing is a form of perfectionism. The person is finding it difficult to be uncomfortable and tries to control the...

    Dec 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM

  8. Cactusflower replied to the thread Tendinitis.

    People heal their tendonitis might not have TMS, and they may healed with or without PT. Our bodies heal within a few months of injury...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM

  9. Cactusflower replied to the thread Cyclical Nature of TMS: Back pain, insomnia and SIBO/IBS.

    So it’s been a very short time since this acne has arrived, and now you know it’s TMS.. (assuming you are not pregnant, because that can...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 11:32 AM

  10. Cactusflower replied to the thread It’s working!.

    Such great news! I still battle like this all the time, but it’s worth it for all the things I can do. I can do more than I can’t now....

    Dec 21, 2024 at 11:47 PM

  11. Cactusflower replied to the thread Pelvic Pain Help.

    Hello Kade: @Andy Bayliss just posted this wonderful video on "TMS" (called a variety of things, especially neuroplastic pain) that...

    Dec 21, 2024 at 12:02 AM

  12. Cactusflower replied to the thread Control and Uncertainty - could this be your TMS struggle?.

    @Diana-M You'll notice where they mention that this is a very common trait in people who have experienced trauma, especially childhood...

    Dec 20, 2024 at 8:18 PM

  13. Cactusflower posted a new thread.

    Control and Uncertainty - could this be your TMS struggle?

    I listened to this podcast today, and I think it may help many of the folks who struggle with a variety of TMS related issues. Do you...

    Forum: General Discussion Subforum

    Dec 20, 2024 at 4:42 PM

  14. Cactusflower liked HealingMe's post in the thread How can i stop checking on my symptoms ?.

    I understand your frustration. This is OCD of the body. You have to believe you will get better. Begin to stay conscious any time you...

    Dec 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM

  15. Cactusflower replied to the thread Back Spasms returned.

    Dr. Sarno points out that our pain isn’t caused by things we see and understand as much as it is our unrecognized (subconscious) mix of...

    Dec 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM
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