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Hi there, Last week while standing still (taking a break from the dishes) all of a sudden it hit me: a very sudden and very painfull pain in my lower back, above my buttocks on the left side. I have never felt something like this before. I literally couldn't walk anymore. I went to bed in the...

Hey everyone, I thought it could be helpful for those struggling with chronic pain and symptoms to hear one of Sarno's seminal works, 'Healing Back Pain' read from someone who has been there and moved on (or healed.) It is definitely a different book and experience depending on where you are...

Hi all, Let me reintroduce myself. I am a 35 years old female with an history of anxiety, various TMS (like chronic pain, "fibromyalgia", interstitial cystitis, etc.). I have an over-achiever personality and work in a stressful environment which I like because for some reason, it also drives me...

Hi, My story starts 10 years when I was 19 years old. I was a junior in college studying computer science. I just landed my first internship and I was ready to give it my all and excel at my internship. I didn't just want to be average, I wanted to be one of the best programmers in the world. I...

Apologies for the explicit nature of this post. Last week I lifted a couch using poor form (bent over, lifted with my back) and felt a huge pop/crunch in my lower back. It was sore and stiff immediately after. I didn’t think much of it initially, figuring I would just be sore for some time and...

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the length. I have occasionally frequented this forum, particularly when I was at my worst. I don't know if this forum is nearly as active as it used to be some years ago, but figured I'd post here anyway just for others like myself who might sift through this...

Hi I’ve had daily back pain for over 4 years. Got another MRI planned in January but the scan two years ago was clear, nothing to report. I am journaling and meditating. My back pain is worse in bed and morning. It’s actually worst in my sides just beneath the rib cage, I wake up every day...

Hi all I’ve had chronic back pain for over 3 years. Over the last 6 - 8 weeks I’ve been in a really bad spell and I really can’t see any way of this improving. The pain flare up started when I went on a flight to a holiday in Cape Verde. The holiday wasn’t enjoyable for me because I was...

Noticed a compelling link in this story on ABC News today between back surgery, mass shooting and TMS. Sure there are comments a plenty out there to be added to this news brief! https://abcnews.go.com/US/tulsa-mass-shooter-allegedly-gunned-doctor-pain/story?id=85131370 (Tulsa mass shooter...

I think I should re read sarnos book since I have been really tired mentally. Is feeling of burnout, tireness, mentally exhausted something related to tms? I start to blame it in many things. If you guys recommend any book let me know.

Hi, Here is my success story: https://andreisandovici.wordpress.com/2021/09/16/the-path-of-healing/ (The Path of Healing) Hope it gonna help you!

I read the book already, but should I re read it to treat overthinking, mental health problems like constant fatigue

Hi all. I overcome debilitating back pain several years ago, but I want to post my experience in overcoming it so that I may help others experiencing the same confusing dilemma that is chronic pain. My back pain started at about 18 years of age, and was about a 3 year, highly stressful ordeal...

Hi everyone, I am longtime lurker and now first time poster! I am here to share my recovery journey to offer hope, encouragement and assistance to those with particularly challenging TMS. As someone who is very affected by symptom influence, please be careful reading below. I have had TMS my...

Yesterday afternoon my back pain came back after some physical activity. I went and completed the Day 13 activity and read the assigned article and noticed that my pain was reducing. After an hour or so it was gone! No heating pad, no ibuprofen. Amazing. I am really motivated to stick with...

Hello all. I hope all is well. Today, I want to share my “success story” per the title of his post. Ironically, I’ve been healed now for about the same length of time that I was chronically ill. I resisted publishing my testimony sooner, even though I was a semi-active member on this forum for...

--- Summary --- What's greater than the gift of health? I went from being a person who felt like there was something wrong with their body ... to a healthy, normal person (whatever normal is). The mind-body treatment pioneered by Dr. John Sarno and carried on by others has transformed my...

I had a microdiscectomy/laminectomy(less invasive than a fusion-no hardware) of a herniated disc. It reherniated and It has basically made symptoms worse. I realized no one’s gonna fix me but myself. I listened to sarnos first book and felt better right away , but I have not had a pain free day...

Hey guys, I made a video about my TMS Journey and the effectiveness of John Sarno's work. My symptoms were: -Plantar fasciitis -Back pain -Left shoulder pain -Neck pain -Jaw pain -Insomnia -Elbow, wrist, hand RSI I had a bad case where I could not use a PC as a university student. My grades...

Hi everyone, Four years ago, our community participated in a fundraiser to raise money for a groundbreaking study. It was important enough that, for the first time, I sent an email blast out to everyone who had ever registered for our forum. Anyway.... if you were around then, you might...