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    Dr. Sarno mention on Bill Maher podcast

    On Bill Maher's recent podcast he had James Brolin as a guest, and Bill mentioned Healing Back Pain and how Dr. Sarno was ahead of his time in...
    Thread by: Mark W, Oct 26, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Low Back Pain and Sciatica Healed: My TMS Success Story

    So I'm closing in on five years since my discovery/episode of severe TMS and my subsequent healing. I still feel great. I don't even get back...
    Post by: Mark W, Sep 16, 2019 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Low Back Pain and Sciatica Healed: My TMS Success Story

    It's been almost three years since I overcame TMS, so I thought I'd post an update. I am still pain free! I am a living example of the "A little...
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 15, 2017 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    RIP Dr. Sarno

    Dr. Sarno's work gave me my life back again, and what he has done for so many people in chronic pain is one of the most significant advances in...
    Post by: Mark W, Jun 24, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Why do some people heal without TMS knowledge

    I think it can depend on the stressors in that person's life at the moment they have an "attack". One of my good friends would "throw his back...
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 16, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "All The Rage" premiers November in NYC

    I just watched it with my sister and my mother, both of whom have plenty of TMS symptoms yet never really seemed very interested in learning more...
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 16, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "All The Rage" premiers November in NYC

    I just finished watching the film, and it is outstanding! It is moving and heartfelt, which I think will go a long way in opening people to...
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 13, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Kidney Stones

    I have no idea if kidney stones are TMS related or not, but the one kidney stone attack I had happened right in the middle of a stressful...
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 13, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    "All The Rage" premiers November in NYC

    Fantastic! I can't wait to see it.
    Post by: Mark W, Nov 13, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Anxiety increase when starting program

    I think the first step is to stop worrying about when the anxiety will go away. I found that the more I accepted that the anxiety was going to be...
    Post by: Mark W, Oct 15, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Anxiety increase when starting program

    It is the symptom imperative that Dr. Sarno talks about. The subconscious was using your leg/back pain to distract you from the anger/fear/sadness...
    Post by: Mark W, Oct 15, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Anxiety increase when starting program

    Great news on your anxiety Marnster, it means your subconscious is realizing that creating pain is no longer working to distract you. When I went...
    Post by: Mark W, Oct 15, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    what non pain symptoms of TMS do you have?

    I occasionally have sinus congestion. I recognize it as TMS, ignore it and within 30-60 minutes it is gone. I have also had a migraine aura a few...
    Post by: Mark W, Aug 18, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Can antidepressants help?

    It depends on your level of depression. For mild to moderate depression, antidepressants are no better than placebo, and things like meditation,...
    Post by: Mark W, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum