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Recent Content by Homestead Hermit

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    Advice: a nervous tooth

    @Time2be I'm SO happy to hear your are figuring things out and clearing out some of that pain :)
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Effect of food on physical issues - placebo?

    LOL!!! And I thought I was the only one affected by these things, ESPECIALLY the full moon :) I get other TMS symptoms with that. Another story...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Being disabled by TMS is upsetting... but should it be?

    I read this and it made me think of your question regarding feeling the anger. I think this anger and frustration can actually HELP the process,...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Effect of food on physical issues - placebo?

    [MEDIA] I enjoyed this British documentary :) Points to a healthy mental attitude trumps what you consume.
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Effect of food on physical issues - placebo?

    What a fascinating thread! I've often thought about food as a possible placebo, especially with all the struggles I've dealt with concerning...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    What to tell people when have a flare up?

    OMG @Huckleberry I feel the same way! I always assume I'm cynical, too. I know people mean well, but everyone doesn't need to know everything...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The importance of not beating yourself up with negative talk

    Yes
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 14, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The importance of not beating yourself up with negative talk

    @Sonic brought up an important point in a recent thread regarding embarrassment and negative self-talk: "I can relate to your post mate and there...
    Thread by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 14, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Advice: a nervous tooth

    Wow, fascinating psychology! @Time2be (love your name, by the way), I know this isn't 100% similar to your situation, but @hecate105 's...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 14, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    How do you regain love for yourself after you've been abandoned?

    @Lily Rose I can't even begin to tell you how much your words have affected me :) I KNOW they are true...and they are TRUE for EVERYONE (if only...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 14, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New: 4 years Chronic Everyday Upper GI discomfort

    IBS has been my main TMS symptom for over 20 years and has been chronic. My symptoms have morphed over the years and I've had just about every...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 13, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Is this chest pain TMS?

    As it sounds like you've had it looked into and found no cause, it's most likely TMS. I had chest pain for about a year (I had acid reflux TMS at...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 13, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Being disabled by TMS is upsetting... but should it be?

    In my experience, pretending to be happy when I'm not feeling happy has done more harm than good. I've always been on the path of self-discovery...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 13, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    How do you regain love for yourself after you've been abandoned?

    @Lily Rose that's wonderful advice and I've thought of trying that many times, to offer to teach others what I know (and I have done it to some...
    Post by: Homestead Hermit, Apr 13, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum