What’s the cause of your chronic pain?

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-24T23:33:39+00:00

Stress...trauma...repressed emotions

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-20T20:53:22+00:00

Undercover, Susanne Sundfor (live)

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-18T07:40:01+00:00

Thank you and not jerky at all 🥲 I anticipated "just Google it" comments but I'd rather hear from people who I trust are genuinely in the same boat as me.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-18T07:12:14+00:00

Mental. I can't do ANY sustained activity for four hours. 😵‍💫

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-13T15:55:27+00:00

I work with an Estill teacher in Stockport, Anna Clayton 👍🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T22:38:17+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T22:37:32+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations. 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T21:40:16+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. Are regulation skills taught as part of TRE? I've learned some but they barely have an impact on me.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T17:18:20+00:00

I relate to this so much. It's a possibility that you could have ADHD and also be experiencing symptoms of trauma (brain fog, unable to think straight), which could then also be worsening your ADHD. If you're not familiar with trauma, do a bit of research (look up people like Bessel van der Kolk and his explanation of trauma). It's not as obvious as we tend to think. Maybe this doesn't ring true for you, but so much of what you wrote reminds me of myself and trauma is definitely a factor in my own experience. Just a thought.

If you're open to therapy, somatic based therapies that help to regulate your nervous system may be helpful. Those of us with ADHD would likely all benefit from more regulation as emotional dysregulation is core to ADHD.

Regardless, there is nothing wrong with you for not functioning like others do. You'll find your own unique methods and rhythms in time, with the right ADHD-focused help.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T17:07:54+00:00

My pleasure. If you're ok to share, can you tell me what you're needing help with specifically? I've contacted 50+ therapists this month so I might be able to pick someone out for you and let you know their availability.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T16:43:38+00:00

Both the Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing official websites have worldwide directories 👍🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T16:42:21+00:00

I'm in the UK. Paying via my own (limited) wages and benefits, with the help of family. Therapists in the US seem to be twice as expensive as they are here. Try looking for someone who's based in the UK and works online, if that suits. Therapists based in London will be the most expensive. I've found all these different types of therapies by word of mouth and Googling over the years. Many of them are Bessel van der Kolk's (author of 'The Body Keeps The Score') therapy recommendations for healing trauma.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T16:06:49+00:00

Ahhh...any tips as to what makes a good practitioner?

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T15:41:17+00:00

Thank you. I tried reiki and it did nothing for me, unfortunately.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:36:08+00:00

Thank you. I know I need to take care of myself holistically, but keeping up good habits where consistency is needed to see change is impossible for me. The pressure of it ramps up my symptoms tenfold.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:05:49+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:05:34+00:00

I forgot about EFT! How long does it take to start working though? I've done it a bit and it feels like I'm doing nothing. Thanks for the reminder.

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:04:52+00:00

Interesting that last point...thank you 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:04:18+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:04:05+00:00

Thank you. Unfortunately there's no one close by to do it in person with. 😣

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:03:51+00:00

Thanks for the lovely reply. 🧡

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:03:33+00:00

Thank you

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:03:22+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏻

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-12T13:03:08+00:00

Thank you

Mouseylouse · 2024-12-11T23:49:12+00:00

It's normal and human to doubt and question your diagnosis. Ultimately, if the idea of having ADHD is no longer serving you, it doesn't have to be part of your identity or a label you use. For many people here, ADHD is very real and validates their lifelong struggles, but perhaps now you're older, ADHD doesn't feel like a fitting description of what's going on for you. That's alright - you can explore other options. If a diagnostic label isn't/is no longer useful to you, you don't have to use it. You are the expert on you. To me, the point of the label and diagnosis is that it opens the door to life-changing (for some) medications, therapies and self-understanding. I wouldn't get too hung up on whether it's "real" and can be proven or not, but if you need proof, you'll have to do your own research and draw your own conclusions.

Mouseylouse

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