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Diana-M

Beloved Grand Eagle, Female, from East Coast, USA

Did 15 min. standing; plus chair workout. Haven’t set a timer and stood in awhile. Need to get back to this! I used to be at 23 min. Apr 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM

  • My Story

    I have been fighting TMS all my life. In the past, my symptoms would go away over time if I ignored them. After I learned about Dr. Sarno in 2017, I had one book healing, and then my TMS returned with a vengeance. During the pandemic, I became extremely anxious as most people did. I hovered over the news incessantly, which didn’t help me at all. I also had about five or six personal and family issues going on that were extremely difficult for me and an abusive childhood. Thus, my symptoms exploded —and took over pretty much my whole body. I’m not diagnosed, but I have all the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome. I’ve had so many strange sensations related to anxiety and adrenaline, I can’t even list them all here. But believe me, adrenaline can cause total havoc in your body.

    In the past year of being on this forum, I can’t even name all the things I have learned. Incredibly valuable and important things! I wouldn’t want go back to who I was before or the life I had before. And that is saying a lot because I’m still in pain and debilitated. However, I have full confidence that if I don’t give up, I will overcome this TMS.

    Here’s more of my story if you’re interested: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/my-story-i-know-it%E2%80%99s-tms.28068/ (Day 1 - My story- I know it’s TMS)
    1. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      “Embrace it to erase it.”
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      2. BloodMoon
        BloodMoon
        Yes, indeedy... and "motion is lotion" :)
        Sep 3, 2024
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    2. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Emptied the dishwasher PLUS hand washed the pots and pans. This is huge progress for me. I’m doing more chores. Yay!
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      2. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        Love it!
        Aug 30, 2024
    3. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      As the days go by, they will gradually improve if I let them. When you can say this and mean it, you will see a miracle happen. -Dr. Weekes
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    4. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      “There is no “point of no return” in nervous illness. A day of deep despair can be followed by a day of hope.” Claire Weekes
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    5. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      During the pandemic I frantically searched online for the latest on staying safe. Now I frantically study TMS recovery. I’m too frantic.
    6. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Got some work for the first time in months. Did it with my semi-functioning hands. Client loved it. Wow, I feel better!
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    7. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Still in a physical flare up. But my soul and spirit are growing by leaps and bounds.
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    8. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Facing off with abusers in my life, past and present, with newfound strength, is kicking up stress and symptoms. But for a good cause!
      1. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        I set boundaries with a coworker today and it felt fucking good. I'm there with you.
        Aug 7, 2024
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    9. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      When I post on this forum it is nailing down my truths. It is opening the doors in my mind. I’m changing. Thank you for listening!
    10. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Today is the first day since I started in March that I can actually feel my body letting go of TMS. It’s very subtle. But it’s there!!!
      1. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        Keep going!
        Jul 9, 2024
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    11. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Laughing at symptoms—literally ridiculing them is helping. Also saying over and over: I’m ok right now. I’m living now. Nothing is wrong.
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      2. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        I do this too!
        Jul 9, 2024
    12. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Noticing that self pity and self absorption causes symptoms to flare. Not the other way around.
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    13. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Today I “walked” 25 minutes around the living room and kitchen and it was fun and I was surprisingly strong doing it. :)
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    14. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Kind of in a rut. Slowing things down if I can. I’m so obsessive. Agh!
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      2. HealingMe
        HealingMe
        It's okay to slow down :)
        Jun 19, 2024
    15. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Had a great day today! Lounged around like a teen and played games on my phone and told myself life is awesome. Less pain!
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    16. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      This wiki is my therapy. So incredibly helpful!
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    17. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      This is interesting! Woke up in really bad pain today. Played classic rock trivia with my husband for an hour. It subsided a lot. Ha!
    18. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Symptoms up today. Meditated for an hour. They subsided a bit. I’m starting to think journaling and meditation are key for me.
    19. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Filled with hope today!
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    20. Diana-M
      Diana-M
      Kinda blue today until I did my PT exercises. “No crying in baseball.”
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  • My Story

    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    East Coast, USA
    I have been fighting TMS all my life. In the past, my symptoms would go away over time if I ignored them. After I learned about Dr. Sarno in 2017, I had one book healing, and then my TMS returned with a vengeance. During the pandemic, I became extremely anxious as most people did. I hovered over the news incessantly, which didn’t help me at all. I also had about five or six personal and family issues going on that were extremely difficult for me and an abusive childhood. Thus, my symptoms exploded —and took over pretty much my whole body. I’m not diagnosed, but I have all the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome. I’ve had so many strange sensations related to anxiety and adrenaline, I can’t even list them all here. But believe me, adrenaline can cause total havoc in your body.

    In the past year of being on this forum, I can’t even name all the things I have learned. Incredibly valuable and important things! I wouldn’t want go back to who I was before or the life I had before. And that is saying a lot because I’m still in pain and debilitated. However, I have full confidence that if I don’t give up, I will overcome this TMS.

    Here’s more of my story if you’re interested: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/my-story-i-know-it%E2%80%99s-tms.28068/ (Day 1 - My story- I know it’s TMS)
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