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Recent Content by Ellen

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    Lesson (almost) learned

    I don't have any advice, just some observations. I think those of us who have experienced a great deal of emotional pain or physical pain are...
    Post by: Ellen, May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Doing it all alone?

    You don't have to be around people to heal your relationship with them. This is done primarily by changing your thoughts about them. It's the...
    Post by: Ellen, May 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 19 Walking Advice

    I should add that it is important to also explore the psychological reasons that your brain is creating this distraction. Are you doing one of...
    Post by: Ellen, May 21, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Progress made while taking a trip: We have nothing to fear, but fear itself

    Happy Birthday, Diana! This is the best of news.
    Post by: Ellen, May 21, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 19 Walking Advice

    I once had a TMS relapse that involved pain whenever I bent over. My TMS brain immediately interpreted this as "I can't bend over." I eventually...
    Post by: Ellen, May 21, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Worsening of symptoms with journaling

    This is my recommendation regarding doing TMS work. Pick a program, set up a daily practice, but limit the time you spend on it daily (say an hour...
    Post by: Ellen, May 14, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Visceral pain, reflux & TMS? (Long, but I’d love your input)

    @Marie A. Welcome to the Forum! It's normal to have doubts about MBS/TMS at first. The process and techniques we use address those, and overtime...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Is duck feet gait tms?

    @Chris27 , I suggest going to a busy place, sitting down, and people watching for a while. You will find people walking around with all kinds of...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    If It’s TMS, Then I’ve Wasted My Life

    Yes, @Wolfgang , it is. But our life is what we focus on. I suggest focusing on the miraculous recovery you are experiencing and to be grateful...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    My TMS brain is turning up the heat before my trip

    Our brains are predictive machines. If you can't think positively about the future (this skill takes time and positive experiences to develop)...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    At the end of my rope with sciatica / piriformis syndrome

    You've gotten excellent advice above, so I don't have much to add. I'll just emphasize what others have told you: It is fine to take medication to...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    could my symptoms possibly be TMS?

    In addition to all the good advice given above, I'll add that you emphasize and build on your success. You notice, Hey, I was pain free for a...
    Post by: Ellen, May 13, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Please Help: Potentially Returned to MBS after Being Healed

    It is very common for TMS/MBS to return after an initial recovery. It's easy for our brain to fall back into old patterns and then look for...
    Post by: Ellen, May 12, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    could my symptoms possibly be TMS?

    Continuing on with your life while having pain is what is meant when the books tell us to ignore the pain. It doesn't mean that we don't have the...
    Post by: Ellen, May 12, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Day 8 Unsent letter

    @dlane2530 I don't know if you've discovered Nicole Sachs yet. She writes/discusses in a very genuine, sensitive way how all the joy/pain of...
    Post by: Ellen, May 11, 2025 in forum: Structured Educational Program