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    Help me ideate on a business to help people with TMS!

    Some of my husbands clients have access to these two services. I think they are pretty much trained by Alan Gordon. Pain Reprocessing is a common...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    CRPS and Central Sensitization

    Do nothing but give it time. This is absolutely just nervous system "junk" and pushing or pressuring this kind of sensitization just perpetuates...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    From tooth to bladder to hand...

    Let’s face it! Your “semi-maternal role” is as a Mom! She is in many ways the daughter of your heart. Perhaps that is another place to look for...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    From tooth to bladder to hand...

    Hi @Sarah79 I’m glad you are recognizing TMS. You also mention Ozanich’s book. Do you ever focus more on Sarno’s book? Or have you looked into...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Imaging etched in the brain

    ligamentum flavum buckling = normal part of the aging process degenerative discs = normal part of the aging process foraminal narrowing = a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Is there an end to TMS symtoms?

    Nuances. If you aren’t able to suss out what’s happening, things can become chronic. I think the difference is “forgetting” all the TMS work - not...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Is there an end to TMS symtoms?

    I do not believe there is a complete end to the symptoms - they may come and go but the goal is that they will not be chronic. I believe that...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Mantras for keeping a positive mindset without ignoring sad emotions

    Pilates is another skill to learn that you might enjoy. I’ve broken my foot several times, and was always able to keep up with Pilates especially...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Repressed Anger

    Hi @Ismail.2025 A great way to understand more about repressed emotions (anger is the main one, but others can also be repressed, sometimes ALL of...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Plantar Fasciitis ultrasound

    Like any symptom that shows up on imaging, what is "seen" is real. Inflammation is real. The CAUSE of inflammation is now just being fully...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Anybody else get frustrated with clickbait titles of videos.

    I have two favorite channels. No nonsense, clear, concise and short. One offers some techniques to try, and also has a semi-weekly longer podcast...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I'm back...

    Hi @CharlieEvans180 You may be at the point you need help feeling safe enough to ease up on the bracing. For some of us, we've done it for a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    The dilemma of an inguinal hernia

    Not everything is TMS. You may need medical intervention to heal a body part, but it heals. Dr. Sarno did not think his methods would heal a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    How to mentally frame upcoming dentist appointment

    I can now separate fear thoughts and anxious self-talk by knowing that thoughts are not truths. Our brains generate so much junk (look at people...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 11, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How to get hope

    Looking at descriptions of a variety of medical labels, my symptoms could easily have fallen under fibro, my physical therapist said most doctors...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Sep 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum