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Sarno says to focus on a source of recurring irritation...finances, a bad relationship,etc..... NOT to focus on something 'scary'.

""Do I just say to my brain, "Nice try, dude, but I know what you're doing," and get on with my day or do I say the same thing and then have a little think about something that's bothering me at the moment?""""

Both!...and if you have the space (meaning you don't have to use your brain for something like using a chainsaw) everytime the symptom takes over your focus FORCEFULLY shift your attention to that recurring source of irritation. I cannot overstate how effective this was in ending the symptoms. That means a money problem, your Mom and her overbearing narcissistic ways, your Partners incompatibility....anything that really bugs. We don't have the time to stop and psychoanalyze ourselves every minute of the day, BUT all of us have 'pet peeves'.... play with one of your pets!