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Recent Content by Coffeeplease

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    Not sure I am doing yoga for the right reasons

    I totally understand what you mean, and it's the perfectionist mentality. You don't sound ridiculous at all. The competitiveness, wanting to...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Jan 9, 2019 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Not sure I am doing yoga for the right reasons

    I understand what you're saying. I love massages. Originally I started seeing a massage therapist to help relieve intense shoulder pain, neck...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Jan 9, 2019 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    2019 Strategies

    I'm right with you @yvettemariabetancourt! You articulated so well the same feelings I experienced at the end of the year. I wrote down my daily...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Jan 2, 2019 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    What is the current "best" TMS book?

    This is wonderful! I seem to be doing well with feeling and experiencing, acknowledging the rage. Now I just need to find the way to let it...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Jan 2, 2019 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    A good start to all!

    Happy New Year! Hugs and peace for you and everyone else this coming year. May we all find the path to healing, have hope, give self love, and...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Jan 2, 2019 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    EMDR

    Thank you @keenie82, and I will remember that...and being grateful for what I do have. I have to remind myself that feeling this crazy mixed bag...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    EMDR

    Thank you so much Cheryl, I appreciate it more than you know! And sending one back to you....this site and the community support helps so much.
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    EMDR

    Thank you so much for the hug! Much needed today and I will keep reminding myself that this is all TMS and learning to deal with the emotions in...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    EMDR

    @Pemberley, thank you so much for this post. I am really intrigued by EMDR. I wish I could afford/had insurance coverage for therapy. I too...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    What is your strategy for Onset of Symptoms?

    @candysworld, I'm going to steal that self-talk. I especially love "I don't need my brain to protect me from my humanity". Awesome, thank you...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    tms and sleep issues

    @Rachel72, that is wonderful advice! @stevow7 , do you have a hobby or interest that you can do when you are awake in the middle of the night?...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    the source of my TMS...COMMUNICATION.. whoah! please read

    Thank you @Andy B! It may sound strange, but I consider my TMS to be a gift and an opportunity to open a new door and chapter to my life, free...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    What is your strategy for Onset of Symptoms?

    Complete acceptance of the symptoms, do not fight it, do not be afraid.
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    the source of my TMS...COMMUNICATION.. whoah! please read

    I can totally relate to what you're expressing, and great job writing it out here. It's tough to write out feelings when you can't find your...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Resistant to TMS knowledge?

    I can completely understand where you are at right now, please don't feel alone. For me, I was terrified of all of my symptoms...and then I got...
    Post by: Coffeeplease, Dec 18, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum