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I wish I could say that I see big improvement in my pain. I have had days where the pain is better than others, but overall I don't see a big change in my pain level. The fear and anxiety about being in pain has improved a great deal. I have far less "strange" neurological symptoms now and I...

I am new here as well (Day 20 in the SEP). I had a hard time deciding which program to do, but I decided on the SEP because I enjoy the journaling. It helps me to "get out" anything that may be stressing me. I also look over Alan's Pain Recovery Program on days when I have time. I could be wrong...

On Day 18 of the SEP Dr Schubner talks about when it is safe to resume normal activities. He says to really look at stress in your life that was going on when you were injured. He also asks if your pain changes at all when you journal and look deeply at your emotions. I had no more stress when...

So I'm on day 16 and I'm excited. Yesterday I got a diagnosis of TMS by a doctor who worked with Dr. Sarno. For the past 3 weeks I was back and forth a lot about whether I believed I had TMS, but I continued on the SEP anyway because I thought it was helping me in all aspects of life. Today (Day...

So day 10 in the program asks you to write an unsent letter to someone who is causing you stress currently. I am having a hard time coming up with a person or persons causing me stress/anger. The only thing that has me stressed right now is my pain and the fact that I have a 6 year old and a 4...

I understand this completely. I'm only on day 10 of the SEP, but I was cleared to return to work this past Monday. I realize I'm a rookie at this, but the pain makes it hard to concentrate on almost anything. I'm trying to "live with" the pain and understand that it's just a sensation, but it is...

I'm on day 8 and I'm enjoying the program. I like the journaling as it helps me get things out that I may have held in before. I really like reading the success stories and seeing how people have recovered after feeling so helpless for so long. Which I guess bring me to my question. I have been...

I was asking the same thing. I'm currently concentrating on the SEP, but also checking out the Recovery Program. I think the journaling in the SEP will be helpful for me even aside from the pain as I think I have some "issues" that I need to recognize.

So I just finished my Day 6 material and did the journaling. EVERYTHING I'm experiencing points to TMS. I have a herniation and annular tear at L5 since April. My back still hurts (about a 2) and the left top side of my pelvis (iliac) is quite painful (4 or 5 most days). I have had MRI's of...