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    Do you think I have enough evidence to point towards TMS?

    Yep, you have TMS. Glad to hear you have such a smart therapist. So time to jump in and start doing "the work". Sounds like you have a good start...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Whose program do you follow?

    This is a wise insight. It can be a avoidance technique. This is why I always recommend that people just pick a program and follow it daily,...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How far we have gotten from Sarno

    I think it depends on what is meant by "just get it". I don't think "getting it" intellectually results in recovery. "Getting it" has to occur on...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Those constant symptoms...

    I think this is an important insight, and why I'm always saying that we need to address our thinking patterns as well as our emotions.
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    How far we have gotten from Sarno

    I'm not a TMS expert in any sense so am not qualified to debate aspects of TMS theory. I did recover fully from TMS and so can draw on my own...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Stalled

    I think @JanAtheCPA nailed it: What the fuck else can you do? You've tried everything else and it didn't work. Treating it as TMS worked, but...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    I'm not sure how to proceed from here

    I think you're splitting hairs here. You have to address the "psychological underpinnings" whether the problem is primary or secondary. My...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    I'm not sure how to proceed from here

    I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that the goal in TMS recovery is to lead a more fulfilling life. I fear that coming up with arbitrary...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 21, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Day 1 Starting my journey

    Congratulations on finding your way here and starting the SEP. I recovered from having migraines for over 50 years. You can read my success story...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 19, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    I'm not sure how to proceed from here

    If your pain is due to TMS, then we all know that just relaxing for a few weeks will have no impact. The cause is not physical, so rest is...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 19, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    TMS vs CS

    All pain is real. All pain is generated by the brain. There is no difference in the felt experience of pain that can be defined by central...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sarno’s recommendation to get on with life

    Great to hear. I think state of mind (or mindset as @Joulegirl says) is the most important part of TMS recovery. It's why I keep that Jon...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Stuck in cycle of severe anxiety and sensitization

    Many people can recover from TMS through self help strategies. But sometimes we need to admit that we need some help, which can come in the form...
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 8, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Sitting Pain

    Don't know how close he is to you, but Dr. Alexander is an awesome TMS psychologist in Australia. I read his book Hidden Psychology of Pain....
    Post by: Ellen, Oct 4, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Root Cause of Pain

    Congratulations on uncovering what may be triggering your TMS. That is the work recovery requires of us. I think the fact that you have moved...
    Post by: Ellen, Sep 24, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum