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    Practical question: computer work

    I have the same issues @dlane2530 The stress is real but so is my vision. I've been in quite a bit of a flare for the last few weeks. After...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Listening to my pain: a breakthrough

    @Diana-M I’m so sorry you went through this. I’m pretty sure I went through something (not parents) but nothing has come up. My therapist said I...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Migrating TMS pain? Nervous system issues? Other?

    I use 4 second gentle inhale, 7 second slow exhale to trigger the calming nervous system response.
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why can’t I do it this time around?

    Hey @ec15x I get you. There's a lot of heavy loads in this world today. Lots of stress. Yesterday I listened to the Steady Coach's interview with...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Dialogue Journaling

    1. Write an unsent letter to your body. 2. pick a source of financial importance to you: employer, bank, accountant etc and write them an unsent...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Migrating TMS pain? Nervous system issues? Other?

    Oh, yes it can! You are challenging all the safety barriers your brain created, now every alarm signal is turned up to 10. Keep steady, and find...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Have you considered that the agitation is simply being magnified by removing the Mirtazipine, and that you’ll feel a bit better in a few days?...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    “I know Claire W says to let it float by and do not resist it but it's easier said than done.” Yeah, this is the TMS work. It’s not done in a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    @mikeinlondon “I've never experienced this in all my life except in recent months. I do not know what triggered it or how to come out of it. Has...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    anxiety is the avoidance of fear

    Sam’s last few videos are shorter and she stays more on point. Helmut recently mentioned they are working together to make some changes. I...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The power of suggestion (Nocebo)

    Every time your symptoms are triggered is the chance to do the work to soften the trigger by feeling your emotions. Basically you are a giant...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Frustration

    “I have tried to do what you said it has nearly always ended up in a pain windup which is where the pain flares up and then stays there and this...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 18 Common themes

    Sounds like you don't feel safe because you feel powerless in your situation.
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Frustration

    There are many reasons for flairs in this case but most likely your brain is trying to keep you safe from doing hard things. Even the idea of...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Good quotes from Claire Weekes for TMSers

    “I think this is what Helmut means when he says 'allow then engage' i.e. feel the sensation/thought (don't resist it) then engage with your...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum