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    Checking in 6 months later: things are still great

    Thank-you Egerton! I'm just beginning to do more to gain some fitness and get some muscle mass back. I appreciate your encouragement!
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Your thoughts on deep emotional work and its' importance to recovery.

    I think it is essential, although the methods and needs for individuals will vary. Many return customers to this forum, once questioned, have...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    TMS For Vocal issues?

    I totally get it, and at times have similar issues. I use my voice for my volunteer job, and when I am very stressed/anxious it goes wonky. It’s a...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Could this really be TMS…? Abdominal/Flank pain/Nutcracker Syndrome

    What could be stressing you right now? Why not do another set of Dr. Sarno’s three columns (I’m assuming you have done something like this in the...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Best resources to convince myself?

    He has playlists that help navigate his website.
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Has anyone with 24/7 symptoms recovered? Pelvic pain, nerve symptoms.

    @GlitteringKiwi No, my dear. I will not answer that question because it gives the asked a lot of ammunition for self-pressure via timelines and...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Best resources to convince myself?

    How to do the work: There is no set here are the lessons and this will 100% work for you. Meaning that Sarno’s main framework works for everyone:...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Has anyone with 24/7 symptoms recovered? Pelvic pain, nerve symptoms.

    Yes. I still have some of them but they don’t bother me anymore. Over time they are fading as I do the TMS work. The symptoms of crawling...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Do extinction bursts occur closer together or am I getting worse?

    I have had upticks in my main symptoms on and off again. They are less close together and it takes more stress to increase them. It’s not always...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 32 So many mistakes

    I make mistakes, I am human. I love myself anyway. I used to meditate on this. Recovering from perfectionism and goodism can be done, but it’s...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 29 My personality trait relates to being wronged

    One of Nicole Sach's earlier podcasts talked out people pleasing, guilt and shame around our elders who "raised" us. When people get very old, we...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Day 33 Positive changes and setbacks and perfectionism

    Another option for "workbook" type guides to do the work is the Artists Way. I've had mine since January and have been putting everything else...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Anal Pain - Fissure, Pelvic Pain, Hemorrhoid

    "I clench my anal muscles very tight because of fear / stress." TMS TENSION Myositis syndrome - tight muscles, tight mind. I can tell you...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 27, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Help with neck pain

    Have you seen a doctor?
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 26, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Addressing repressed emotions

    Hello @Chris27 Welcome What a great set of questions. Dr. Sarno explicitly suggests looking for rage in the subconscious, however, that's not the...
    Post by: Cactusflower, Mar 26, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum