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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 49 MIN

The Story Behind the Symptoms: The Migraine That Never Went Away (until it did)

from The Story Behind the Symptoms with David Clarke, MD · host The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

At age 25, just as Alex was recovering from anxiety and panic attacks, she developed a migraine that never stopped. Relief came when she gave herself permission to feel emotions and to begin replacing her perfectionism and self-criticism with compassion.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Alex's information:The Self-Healing MINI Method, a Free 3-day mini-course for you: https://bloomhealthconsulting.com/get-the-minicourseWebsite: bloomhealthconsulting.comAlex’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithalex

At age 25, just as Alex was recovering from anxiety and panic attacks, she developed a migraine that never stopped. Relief came when she gave herself permission to feel emotions and to begin replacing her perfectionism and self-criticism with compassion.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Alex's information:The Self-Healing MINI Method, a Free 3-day mini-course for you: https://bloomhealthconsulting.com/get-the-minicourseWebsite: bloomhealthconsulting.comAlex’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithalex

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