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    I just need some kind words

    I know how hard this journey is, and I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. But you're doing the work anyway, and therefore, there is light...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    What to do when it REALLY HURTS - any "hacks"?

    TMS thrives on negative attention. Try to shift your attention to something that engages you, that you can immerse yourself in. Or you can change...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    What healing looks like

    Huge progress! Congratulations!
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Childhood Trauma, Resistance and attachment to Victimhood

    I agree with all the wise comments made above. I feel the need to chime in, though, because I was able to succeed in recovering from TMS using a...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Now what?

    I agree with what @Rabscuttle said above. I think our TMS personality tends to think in absolutes and purist ideals. I believe it's fine to take...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Fructose malabsorption as TMS symptom possible?

    I had some food intolerances show up a few years ago. And as a lifelong TMSer I gave a lot a thought to whether or not is was TMS. I decided that...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 23, 2026 at 1:36 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Painful memories, is there a middle age crisis?!?

    There's a Buddhist saying that thoughts are like trains arriving at a station. You can jump on and let them take you where they want. Or you can...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 17, 2026 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Painful memories, is there a middle age crisis?!?

    I read your post and it reminds me of a time when I felt like I was a victim of my own thoughts. But we can control what we think or at least...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 16, 2026 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 10 My TMS knows I'm up to something...

    I have this theory based on my personal experience that TMS only leaves when you aren't watching it. So I advise people not to keep checking in on...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 16, 2026 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    TMS principles go mainstream at #1 US health insure

    I believe it was Kaiser Permanente that did the Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) study that linked childhood adversity to physical ailments back in...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 16, 2026 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Lost my disability benefits... from a TMS perspective, do I fight for them back?

    I think you have answered your own question in the statement above. Dr. Sarno addressed the issue of whether or not TMSers were benefiting from...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 11, 2026 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 8 Introducing myself

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. And welcome to the Forum! You've made a great start and are definitely in the right place. Keep letting...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 11, 2026 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Next steps for fibro

    You've been given great advice above. I'll just add that I had a diagnosis of fibromyalgia for 20 years before I discovered Dr. Sarno and TMS. I...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 10, 2026 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 1 I believe, help my unbelief

    I think you are right that belief is the key to recovery from TMS. But what really is belief? It's very hard to pin down. It's not knowledge or...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 6, 2026 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    TMS is the perfect excuse

    This mirrors my experience as well. And I like to make this point every chance I get: I recovered from TMS, but still suffered from symptoms...
    Post by: Ellen, Apr 5, 2026 in forum: General Discussion Subforum