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Recent Content by jayMck

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    Leg pain and numbness and catastrophizing

    I appreciate the support and kind words. It's just hard because right now I feel like I've fallen into a deep pit of fear and doubt. Last...
    Post by: jayMck, Feb 21, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Leg pain and numbness and catastrophizing

    Hi everyone- It's been quite a while since I posted anything here. I have a long history with mind-body issues, from childhood asthma and...
    Thread by: jayMck, Feb 8, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Muscle twitches

    This twitching seems to be my latest symptom too. It all started when a new burning upper back pain developed (as opposed to my normal lower back...
    Post by: jayMck, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: Support Subforum
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    lower back ache

    Like you, I have all kinds of TMS manifestations, from back pain, to IBS and even tinnitus. But guitar tends to be the one thing that works...
    Post by: jayMck, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    help to stop anticipating pain during specific motions

    I have found the same thing recently. In this current relapse, I can sit and be pain free. I can ride my bike for hours pain free. But getting...
    Post by: jayMck, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why does my relapse feel harder

    You are so not alone! Everything you describe about your current relapse also describes mine. I read Sarno and BAM! 20 years of back pain...
    Post by: jayMck, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Waking up exhausted/fatigued - How to fight the trigger?

    I haven't been on the forum for a while, but I thought I had to chime in when I read "waking up exhausted." After 20 years of back pain, I...
    Post by: jayMck, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Derek S. Overcoming pain during sleep

    I feel your pain, literally! After suffering with back pain for 20 years, I was cured simply by reading HBP. However, about 6 months ago I...
    Post by: jayMck, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Day 10. Backsliding, rambling and trying to dig deep.

    Ken- I can honestly tell you that it works. I suffered 20 years of chronic back pain that I was sure was the result of lifting things the wrong...
    Post by: jayMck, Nov 1, 2015 in forum: Structured Educational Program
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    Really intense shoulder pain this morning

    Thanks, guys. Distraction really was the key. It got markedly better when I met my wife for pizza, as we sat at the booth, having a glass of...
    Post by: jayMck, Oct 31, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Really intense shoulder pain this morning

    After a good night's sleep last night, I was working through Day 14 of the structured program this morning when the pain in my shoulder (from a...
    Thread by: jayMck, Oct 30, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    As you have recovered, what's come up for you?

    I completely understand what you're saying! I've been at a new job since February and the internal pressure to do well, be liked, not be a burden...
    Post by: jayMck, Oct 26, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Does pain ever wake you from a sound sleep?

    I've been an avid cyclist for close to 30 years. When I injured my back 20 years ago, cycling turned from a joy to torture. I spent years...
    Post by: jayMck, Oct 25, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum