Pushing Through... The Right Way

Pushing Through... The Right Way
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[@arianamartin3348]

I was housebound/bedbound with CFS for several years... and 'pushing through the right way' was exactly how I recovered. So many people ask me whether they need to just power through or 'give in' to the fatigue, and I totally get it because I did both for many years. But there is a middle way. I did this with the help of a Mickel therapist. But the main thing that helped was: when I felt the fatigue increase (which was multiple times an hour), rather than immediately stopping and lying down with my eyes closed (forced rest), I gently switched my attention to something *more* engaging. Learning new things was a big part of it, so I would learn 3 French words, or I would watch a short singing tutorial, or listen to joyful music (something I had avoided for years because it felt too over-stimulating). And amazingly, the fatigue would subside! I was showing my brain 'Hey, we're okay, nothing to fear here. I don't need to rest just yet, I'm going to learn something new instead.' This stuff works folks, even if you've had your symptoms for decades, the brain is capable of a quick turnaround.

[@Inge508]

Wonderful testimony Ariana! So helpful too! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy a happy vibrant life and health !🙏❤️‍🩹

[@PainFreeYou]

Love the idea of engaging your brain in something...engaging instead of running for the bed.

[@Mabbi54]

That is so helpful! Thank you.

[@deejanz3763]

Amazing. This really helps me. I've been grappling with, do I succumb and just rest? Which doesn't help. Or push through to teach my brain that I'm good?

[@hew195050]

It’s all about fear and belief. David Groggins has done everything because he believed he could….no fear. Not everyone is Superman but little by little we get there. I walk 5 days a week. Today I ran about 30 steps (I used to run for an hour). It was great! The cold is another fear factor for folks. Pulling away from it will make it worse. LOVE it, walk purposefully into it and make peace with it. Smile 😉 It’s winter damn it! Embrace it.

[@Thebetterkeepsgettingbetter]

Wow. Just shared this to hubs. I'm laughing bc last summer I shoveled 4k pounds of river rock by myself ( im 65 on disability from cancer) and slept wonderful. Yeah stiff but this showed me I can do anything. I'm not broken. And then a few months later sciatica put me flat out and getting nothing done...if that ain't tms idk what is. Ty for saving my life thru your program. ❤ This stuff works. I'm indifferent now.

[@sdwl07]

Amazing story! ❤

[@1STBUCKLEY]

So day I got up and out early, no plan. Symptoms showing up randomly but I remember thinking " whatever, go wherever you want I'm safe". Drove and attended a mass, then to supermarket (low level anxiety). Decided to check out new swimming pool/gym(with a view to actually using my membership lol) sat poolside just getting used to a different environment. I then walked around the building finishing up talking to an instructor an asking if I'd be able to use the pool (it's a fitness session not open session)with my restricted arm movements (IE not able to swim, just float n use legs)he said most definitely yes, no discrimination. So I have another thing I can now access. I then went to local big charity shop that I left my details with(volunteer) hadn't heard anything. Manager said they're crying out for volunteers, no-one getting back to them. Seems there was an issue with email. So now I will soon be invited in. I spoke with some other volunteers who told me they'd been housebound and this was best thing they'd done. I then went to the park and did a few laps. I'm definitely on a high (I can visualise a happier place ahead)& noticed that I hadn't had any symptoms! Something must be shifting in my brain because of the calm consistent messages. Definitely a day at a time but it has given me hope. To anyone doubting that recovery is possible (and that PDP TMS is for life) please stick at it. I've pretty much hit rock bottom but somehow got up albeit slowly and I've fallen down again but with Dan's videos and the support on here, my life (well even if it's just for today lol) has improved tremendously. Enjoy the weekend everyone and Dan, looking forward to hearing about your course.

[@Inge508]

Wonderful progress! Have a uplifting great weekend!👏👏👏

[@masspatriot5409]

Wonderful news and so happy for you 👏

[@massagepublications]

An uplifting message, PB ❤

[@cg6067]

"even if it's just for today lol" That's great.

[@PainFreeYou]

I'll be sure to incorporate any new insights I get into my daily talks.

[@AMBoyd721]

I was diagnosed with CFS in 2008 & it made my life very, very small. I would experience sensations & fatigue from standing too long, lifting heavy things & just being active in general. I feared moving my body & even simple light housework or errands. I searched endlessly for the cause and did every functional test possible, every diet etc. Since discovering TMS two and a half years ago fatigue has lessened dramatically and I’m a highly active person averaging 12,000 steps a day and even lifting weights. I’ve made the connection that pressure plays a huge role in the fatigue setbacks. I feel very behind in life because 13 years of being extremely inactive made me put many things on the back burner like decluttering and getting my house together. Now that I’m feeling less fatigued, I am doing more but am still struggling to get caught up. I notice when I put pressure on myself to get things done & put myself down, that’s a message of fear and symptoms kick up, especially fatigue. My question is will that improve over time? Will my brain slowly see that me doing more is ok & that the window of what I can take on will increase? I haven’t worked full time since my cfs diagnosis in 2008 & I wonder will I ever be able to work again if everyday life stuff and managing a home still feels like too much? I’m grateful for all that I can do now because i never thought I’d be as active as I am currently am. The mindset work has helped me tremendously but I just feel like I keep hitting a wall if that makes sense. We can discuss on the next call if this is too much to answer here. Have a great time in TX at your conference.

[@Inge508]

I’m very sure you will recover completely Amanda! I had a friend who suffered with cfs for more then 10 years.. mostly bedbound all those long years.. had to give up working in the restaurant she just opened with her husband.. back then Tms didn’t’ exist’ so she finally went to a psychologist and accepted that she had to slow down, stop pushing and gradually in 2 years, she gained back full health and energy. This happened 10 years ago and she’s now working full time in the restaurant again, combining it with having 2 kids. First time I saw her back, didn’t even recognize her. She was stunning! Hope this gives you some extra courage! Take care, and have faith!🤗🌻

[@tess792]

Wow @amandamboyd, your comment really moved and inspired me today! I too have had CFS (TMS!) for almost as long, and have only really been on the TMS-recovery journey for the last 6-8 months. I relate to so much of what you are saying about the fear and (self) pressure - but rest assured, I know so many people who have fully recovered and are living/working full and abundant lives; trust that you'll get there too. (You might want to check out the work of Rebecca Tolin if you haven't already - she recovered from 13 years of CFS using TMS work and is a really kind and empathetic soul). I am so inspired by your progress💪(12,000 steps a day?!!). I'm now at a point where I'm beginning to expand my world and challenge myself more (and have made lots of progress from where I was), but still struggle so much with the push-crash cycle, and lots of fear around formal "exercise". I was wondering if you had any personal tips or wisdom as to how you overcame this? It would mean the world to me if you responded; but if not, I just want to congratulate you on all your hard work and wish you well on your ongoing recovery -- I know this journey isn't easy! You're doing amazing.😘

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful Amanda!!!

[@rosiemason7452]

You’ve described my life to a tee! Neatly put.

[@andybreedlove]

Can I ask - as I am with severe cfs.. I’m approaching from a tms belief and mindset too. But, you mentioned you had many tests and diets.. I have too and have shown mould toxicity and gut issues.. so wondered if you had similar but just addressed as tms? Mould and toxicity must be separate from tms yes? But applying tms thinking is helpful anyway.. ? Thank you

[@seffie4363]

as a cfs person who watches you regularly this was so relevant and helpful x thanks Dan x

[@PainFreeYou]

Try not to identify yourself as a CFS Person. That label is not helpful in teaching your brain you are actually okay, but have been experiencing heavy fatigue for a while. It all stems from the brain perceiving danger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TWfKF3nKappLs

[@jenniferbauer3408]

Thanks Dan!! You’re amazing ! I was the one that posted the push past fatigue question on FB. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are helping each of us to regain our lives, we all love you.

[@PainFreeYou]

Happy to help!

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Thank you for taking the time off of your course to post this. Much appreciated x

[@PainFreeYou]

You are so welcome!

[@akeigwin4]

Great video Dan, this is a question I have often! For ex, I’m standing in the kitchen trying to chop up dinner the other day. Been standing for a while, but nothing a “normal” person can’t handle. Symptoms flare, I’m bothered by them but I talk calmly to my brain. They keep increasing. At what point do I decide to take a lay down and come back to chop later. I guess it all comes down to how safe/fearful I’m feeling in the moment! Thx Dan, appreciate you!

[@PainFreeYou]

It's all driven by fear. What would happen if you chuckled at the sensation rise versus getting bothered by them? KNOW that your body is perfectly fine. And instead of managing your way through the day, remind yourself that your body is okay and that you are unconcerned by the ups and downs.

[@Inge508]

Looking back, I didn’t live, I just pushed through life. And when the symptoms came, I pushed through them again.. It was a coping mechanism for me but a very destructive one. So together with stop fearing and focusing on the pains/ symptoms, i unlearn my pushing.. and I feel myself transforming in the calm version of myself.. Symptoms/ pains are slowly shifting.. Have a nice couple of days in Texas Dan! Enjoy the new people you will meet and the workshops!Have fun ! Greetings to the 🦓 zebra 😜🤗

[@josiejo117]

I can relate to this 100%!!

[@massagepublications]

I totally relate Inge!

[@PainFreeYou]

I appreciate that Inge. Glad to hear the symptoms are shifting. That's proof you can and WILL get all the way well.

[@Inge508]

@@PainFreeYou thanks Dan! Little shifts but for the first time in 18 years, so very excited about it! Not too excited, to not mess with my safety- signal to my brain😁! Enjoy the inspiring environment and classes!👍📚

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Transforming is a great way to look at it.

[@ezza1236]

This video is amazingly helpful for cfs

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you.

[@1986Sanne]

When my symptoms flare up I would say to myself “don’t be such a baby, go on” and when I did, the pain got even worse (offcourse). Then I learned myself to listen to my body and stop when It hurted, also not the best idea. Its only for a month or 1,5 that I am really reinsurance myself that I am safe. I finally learning how to react and for the last couple of weeks I am re engaging with activities and its working! Not a lot but its the beginning and I feel a lot more joy 🤗 Thank you, Dan!

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful. My interpretation by saying "don't be such a baby" is that the brain perceived that as not just self judgment or criticism, but you not acknowledging the warning the brain was sounding. But the key is, it's a false alarm. No actual danger.

[@redtom07]

Thanks Dan. Look forward to your video each day. Its my main focus and inspiration.

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@anniechin2162]

Thank you Dan loved the video! That’s exactly how I started my journey with all the ups and downs of it 6 steps to resuming activities/graded exposure and visualizing me driving again without fear after 7 yrs it took about a week and no fear driving and planing on buying my own car so I have more independence! Enjoy the workshop! ❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

Great job!

[@anniechin2162]

@@PainFreeYou ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

New car!!! So exciting Annie!!!!

[@anniechin2162]

@@NicoleFitnessKZbin Yahoo!

[@cindybrown1356]

Grace, ease, a smile on my face…I need a sign with this truth. Take care, Dan! 🤎

[@PainFreeYou]

Get some paper and some markers. Do some drawing and make the sign. :-)

[@cindybrown1356]

@@PainFreeYou I will! ❤️❤️❤️

[@josiejo117]

Enjoy your workshop. Many thanks as ever for this instructive, sensible, calming reminder. Have fun!

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks, will do!

[@AvaGreenFeather]

Thank you so much, Dan! 🙏😊

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure!

[@DrGearHeadSS]

I would push through out of a place of force and anger at my body. "Fuck you body. What are you going to do about it?". That is what gave me the flare that made me reach out for help and ultimately led me here. Thank you for all you teach.

[@PainFreeYou]

What you will realize is that the body isn't involved. The brain is creating all of the symptoms based on an incorrect perception of danger. Feel free to check out my fast start playlist for a deep dive on how things work and more importantly, what to do about it. kzbin.info/aero/PLRJmnkn2kTTIl4frNvmpenr49xcTmVl2H

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Faith Over Fear! I am Okay! I am Safe! I am Good! I am Blessed! Whatever feels Best and Right for You. 😊❤

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes you are!

[@dommccaffry3802]

Right on point today

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks Dom.

[@Mindfuljourneywithme111]

This is helping me with feelings of tingling and fatigue. Working on not being scared to do a bit more each day without thinking I am going to make myself worse. Also saying “oh well” when I feel a sensation and carry on anyway

[@gitteodk]

🙏❤️ Thank you Dan!!

[@PainFreeYou]

You are welcome.

[@remkomooij]

got inspired to push through pain by reading the great pain deception and I havent just yet. I can imagine steve's journey would have resulted in becoming pain free through how you describe it here also and maybe even quicker (yet we will never know). Listening to this just in time as I more and more started thinking I have to push through...yet it comes from fear ... a feeling of it taking to long and not being able to continue like this for much longer, with not yet an 100% knowing (yet growing) that any and all sensations are save. Now I am reassured that Alan gordons (and yours) graded activity fits better with me. Thanks a bunch for this reaching me!

[@bethmulligan1]

Dan you're friggin awesome. We appreciate your commitment to us while you are doing something for yourself and fora of us. Take care and rest well ❤️‍🩹

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks Beth.

[@paulamorphett9131]

Hi Dan thank you for a great video this has been me for one half years but for the past 6 months I have been doing things slowly and gradually and it is working with less fear knowing it is PDP, TMS. I hope you are doing well and everybody else is as well have a lovely weekend to all 😊🤗🌻♥️.

[@Inge508]

Have a lovely weekend Paula!🌻🌻🌻🤗

[@paulamorphett9131]

@@Inge508 thankyou Inge 🤗 you too 🌻😊❤️

[@rajbilla76]

What a lovely gentle message! I felt encouraged and so relaxed.😍 Enjoy the workshop and have a great weekend! ✨

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you! You too!

[@kelsangzopa6727]

Hi Dan! Thank you once again for your daily videos and..... CONGRATULATIONS on your 1700th!!!! Absolutely amazing! This one appeared on my feed after your 1700th and fits perfectly because I had a HUGE day yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm now observing a little voice saying "Oh oh! I did too much!" Unfortunately for that little voice, I'm smiling back at it and not taking it seriously. All the best in your book writing btw!

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@adrianabearzi2006]

What a pleasure! Listening to your beautiful words helps me to go through my day … thanks again!

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure!

[@osekievit6753]

Really on point, I have a fatigue setback. So I'm sad and disapointed because I started working out and studying (after 1,5 years not being able to). I know the setback is going to go away as my mindset is right, but I do struggle because I just want my life back, want it to be over. I'm going to take it a little easier, as you explained correctly. But man, sometimes I just wish I was already where I want to be. Thank you Dan. For everything.

[@PainFreeYou]

Do your best to get to the mindset you had before the setback. You've proven you are capable. Falling into despair will delay recovery. Make a decision not to be fearful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITQhZhur7WLnpI

[@osekievit6753]

@@PainFreeYou thank you so much!! I'll get there.

[@meganobrien1019]

Preach 🙏🙌👌 this is soo on point dan 👏 I was duing cfs but honestly I choose not to associate with that term anymore and it's helped -and the past 3 months I've been doing neuroplasticity/brain course which really teaches exactly what your talking about in this video, and many if ur other videos too. Since day 1 i slowly started managing to lower the fear (it is still there at timesaving it's a work in progress but im improving ), try build confidence, doing more-so soooooo much improvement in 3 months ,doing the best I've been in 2 years 👍 What you talk about is spot on

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks Megan.

[@johnlant1730]

I have no where to go but forward......

[@PainFreeYou]

Yep

[@privateperson5769]

Good of you to still do vids while u away. I notice in the Sarno book I am reading - he says in one of the chapters - not to exercise, or increase activity, I think he said - until the pain has gone. He says pain should go in 2 to 4 weeks. So are u not saying u agree with him on this - don't wait til the pain goes ? My pain is not going yet after 2 weeks ( I know thats not long !) . I have done more, activity wise - not heaps more - but more for me, but pain still there, and aggravated still by increase in activity.

[@PainFreeYou]

He also says to resume activity. These are not hard and fast rules. Sometimes we have to be willing to experience the pain to teach our brains that it is not dangerous. We cannot teach the brain we are safe by laying in bed all day. That confirms that the activity IS dangerous. Not what we want to teach the brain, in my opinion.

[@colleenzebchuck1472]

Hi Dan. Really enjoy your videos. Had a comment. I know that I have a structural problem but I think I have some TMS as well as the pain that I have has created fear and hypersensitivity which has made the whole situation worse. It would be great to hear a video on "combination" type people. Thx

[@PainFreeYou]

Are you willing to share with me the "structural problem"? What I often find is that the structural problem may not actually be the cause of the pain itself. Have you taken the pain test for the pain caused by this structural problem? yourpaintest.com What would I recommend? Treat it all like TMS.

[@yuliaevdokmov8587]

I was just on a two week trip out of the country. Lots of partying and new fun activities! No pain at all. Not even a tiny bit. The moment I got back, pain is back 😂! Stuck in fear again. Ugh. Strangely I find myself freaking out even when I’m not hurting because when I’m not hurting I don’t feel normal. I know for a fact that there’s not a single thing wrong with my body because even doctors can’t find a single thing that is wrong! But I’m still really scared that it’ll never go away even though I know it isn’t true . I also heard about the concept of central sensitization and was wondering if that’s basically tms but in different words ? Thank you!

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, it is absolutely tms. Fear is driving it all. The task at hand is neutralizing or recovering from the FEAR. Symptoms will take care of themselves. You have proven this concept already. When on holiday, you were not fearful. No pain. Boom. You can do this at home. Show the symptoms the same lack of concern/fear or attention as you did while away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITQhZhur7WLnpI

[@lc20735]

@PainFreeYou question re: needing naps... I have CFS and have been expanding activity whilst following TMS principles for 2.5 weeks. I've been needing 2+ hours of rest/sleep during the day since I started expanding outside the house with short walks (increasing a little every day). Yesterday I was too sleepy to even have dinner! The walks themselves are ok, I don't feel too much fear or symptoms. But are the naps a sign to decrease activity, or at least not increase it again till the naps reduce?? Should I allow them to happen, or try to talk my brain out of needing the nap, as this sounds very hard - I feel so drowsy and fall asleep soon after lying down! Thank you 😊

[@massagepublications]

Thanks for taking the time to post this video, Dan, and welcome to Texas. When I first got my TMS diagnosis, I thought I should push through really hard, push back against the TMS, don’t let it win. With your videos, and your coaching, I am learning, slowly, but surely, any more gentle approach. I paid the price of my pushing through my fear and pain with flareups. Slowly, but surely, my fear of the pain is decreasing and I have more capacity for calm indifference. You probably won’t get a chance to discover how beautiful Austin is, round rock is typical suburbia, but Austin has so much to offer it in natural beauty. Enjoy your workshop and will you let us know what it’s about? ❤❤

[@PainFreeYou]

I was fortunate to be able to explore Austin on a previous trip. This one is all business.

[@DA-gi6gs]

Thanks dan. I’ve CFS and initially I was in complete denial so I used to push through continuously and I was already in a burnout situation anyway but refused to have the label of CFS I think in the long run I made myself worse because I was trying to override and not listen and rest. I then got even sicker bedbound house bound for many years because of ending up like this and then trying to pace I’ve almost created an unsafe place in my brain and change my brain because I’ve been been literally counting how many steps I have to take or how heavy something is and so on bc of payback symtons so I’ve created fear now so either way It didn’t work!! However I found your work as well now and it’s really helpful and there has to be a middle ground as you say. What is the six step process of resuming activity can you point me in that direction? ❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

6 Steps to Resuming Activity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PSqH2jjJmooZI

[@PainFreeYou]

This comment someone else made on this same video has some great suggestions: I was housebound/bedbound with CFS for several years... and 'pushing through the right way' was exactly how I recovered. So many people ask me whether they need to just power through or 'give in' to the fatigue, and I totally get it because I did both for many years. But there is a middle way. I did this with the help of a Mickel therapist. But the main thing that helped was: when I felt the fatigue increase (which was multiple times an hour), rather than immediately stopping and lying down with my eyes closed (forced rest), I gently switched my attention to something more engaging. Learning new things was a big part of it, so I would learn 3 French words, or I would watch a short singing tutorial, or listen to joyful music (something I had avoided for years because it felt too over-stimulating). And amazingly, the fatigue would subside! I was showing my brain 'Hey, we're okay, nothing to fear here. I don't need to rest just yet, I'm going to learn something new instead.' This stuff works folks, even if you've had your symptoms for decades, the brain is capable of a quick turnaround.

[@cbronco92]

What do I do with my fear. You said to feel the emotion and move on . ..

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, it's okay to feel the fear, but try not to live in it all day long. If you are, you may be ruminating on symptoms and the meaning they have about your life.

[@bethhenderson9154]

What about fear we have for things in our life that have nothing to do with tms...is that the same?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

I think if we have any fears they too can show up in the body via the brain once the brain perceives danger.

[@bethhenderson9154]

@@1STBUCKLEY thank you...

[@PainFreeYou]

Any type of perceived danger can cause things to increase. But remember. Life can be lifey, but we don't need to hurt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqixnWqfq5l-Zrs

[@coveredup2006]

Doing nothing makes it worse. Me and two friends have all experienced a period of time where we would only lay in bed and then it got way worse.

[@ezza1236]

You’re convincing the brain by doing notthing that’s it’s fragile. Doing to little is worse than doing too much

[@coveredup2006]

@@ezza1236 yes.

[@jman9496]

Hi Dan, what do you think about CBD oil for TMS, anxiety? Thanks

[@PainFreeYou]

It's not a cure, but if you find benefit by it's use, feel free to use it. We still need to teach the brain we are safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITQhZhur7WLnpI

[@pjackson65]

Try some breakfast tacos before you leave :)

[@PainFreeYou]

Had some. They were good. :-)

[@Gillettenutshaver]

hello sir , i am a 17 year old from india , i have been going through anxiety from past 1 year and somehow my pain in my thumb has returned which was due to ligament tear which completely healed , my right side of upper back is always aching , my sister was going through tms has improved a lot and seeing my symptoms suggested me your channel , but the thing is i dont know where to start , where do i lack , where does it all start.

[@PainFreeYou]

The best place to begin is here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start

[@andybreedlove]

@PainFreeYou Hi Dan.. what if ‘some’ of your symptoms and pain are definitely tms… I can identify them.. which is great… BUT have identified issues in my illness with mould and gut issues… so where does tms start/stop with regards healing from these things? I can rationalise and push through my neurological / tms / pdp pain and completely rationalise it’s just the wrong signals being sent, so engage in activity as best I can… buuuuuut the other issues have a grip on my body creating an overlap of symptoms and fatigue and neuro issues that I cannot attribute to tms/pdp.. How should I approach this? Knowing my central sensitisation and ‘illness’ is both tms AND biological stress on the body - perceived AND real body stressors..? 🫣🫨🤷🏼‍♂️ Thank you

[@PainFreeYou]

When we are in the fight or flight state (stress response) both the immune and digestive systems are suppressed and do not operate properly. This can allow symptoms you mentioned to occur. You don't have to differentiate between "real" and TMS. The solution is the same. Focus on getting out of the stress response more often, create safety as I speak about all the time. Trust your body to return to balance, but teach the brain that there is no need for the false alarms. And even if you can't buy into it for all of your stuff, apply the concepts. You may be pleasantly surprised at the effect this work can have overall. There is no downside to this approach. Only benefit. Go for it!

[@andybreedlove]

⁠@@PainFreeYouthanks Dan, it all makes complete sense that the stress response will create the disregulation. My onset was WHAM! Within a week going from full time work and confident, to bedridden with a nervous system that just melted… 2 years on I guess I’m finding that calm (or less stressed out at least) has been such a challenge. Like my nervous system is so wound up with various stressors - physical & psychological (ptsd/adverse experiences) - so it’s collapse was understandable. Positive tho: Every day now I’m finding I am correcting many thoughts as I notice them with attempts at indifference, or if I crash or have uptick in symptoms I remind myself they shift and change and are not static pain/fatigue/symptom levels - so reassure myself better is coming. I scored 43 on your PainFreeYou test and so can at least identify and believe that many issues I have are a freaked out brain. Whatever the causes. The nervous system seems so sensitive, but I trust the process and am making my mottos daily ‘breathe in the calm, breathe out the noise’ etc.. and ‘it’s just pdp’.. and ‘YES YOU CAN’.. Onwards! Every day 💪🏼

[@PainFreeYou]

@@andybreedlove Go for it. You can do this.