I recently received an update from TracyAnne that I wanted to share
with the group.

Tracy wrote me back in August because she was suffering from severe
neck pain due to the physical head rocking that came with her
increased anxiety levels.

Her news is positive and insightful as she shares how she is working
through the behavior change. Personally, I enjoy how she is
mathematically tracking her improvement. A similar method of
tracking is applied for growing and improving companies in the
business world. Tracey has naturally applied this skill to herself
and is stead-fast determined to make positive changes. Self-awareness/
mindfulness is evident in her progress. You go
girl~Pamela

Tracey writes;

"SO my stemming is a lot better. I have been working really hard on
my
anxiety and stress with a shrink. I also have been seeing a
chiropractor and massage therapist. I have also been using other
forms
of stemming like pamela told me to. I want everyone to know that i
have
been in a lot of pain but it has been worth it. Im starting to get
better. I can tell when im stemming. yes i know i it is weird i could
not tell when i rocked my head back and forth but i could not. I am
making progress with my social situations as well. me and my
therapist
have been practicing communication and so on. I used to rock my head
7
days a week and have bad social interaction at leat 4 out of 7 days a
week. 4/7 .571428571 57% of the time in a week i felt defensive i
have
dropped that to 2/7 .285714285 28% of the time i have dropped my
head
rocking or stemming down from 100% 7/7 or 1, to 1 day out of 7 1/7
or .142857142 or 14%
there is hope if you want it. It HURTS but it WORKS. The massage has
really helped to if you want massage to help you with this i just
want
you to know that the massage school gives good deals and it is good
work they know what they are doing. I want everyone to know you can
do
anything! Good luck"