Recent content by alexandra

It's been 3 years for me, I was 99 percent cured from pain by the end of last summer and many times before that, I have it in back, both legs, and arms. Nerve and muscle pain. I improved by ignoring it, keeping very active and reading everyday, books and this forum. FEAR always gets me back into...

My husband doesn't like to hear me complain, specially when he has to do the groceries because of my recent neck cramp lol, this forum is great and I look forward to hearing our recovery progress. Dr sarno recommends to wait if nesessary, during episodes of increased pain and once it all has...

I'm on the same boat. I have been 98 percent pain free only to relapse, this last one has been the longest one yet. I have the same spot of pain on my left si joint which spreads down both legs. Arms as well for me. Like RSI symptoms. This time TMS added a bad cramp behind my neck after I was...

I've gotten a bad flare up after finally committing myself to journaling using the "unlearn your pain" workbook. And after a sinus infection which was extremely stressful. I have achieved 98 percent pain free recovery in the past by ignoring the symptoms but it has been a long road. Giving up...

Has anyone experience a bad flare up after a flu, infection, or even minor cold? I have and this flare up seems to be sticking around much longer than I expected as I have always been able to recover much faster and enjoy my almost pain free victories. I have Pain in back, legs and forarms...

Oh and dr sarno says to exercise for health , benefits and pleasure but not to fight the pain!

Oh my goodness Walt you are amazing! And yes Boston exercise has been my obsession which comes from low self esteem or more so low self body image. Now days I am doing activities outdoors and practicing mindfulness by observing the beautiful things around me as I go on my daily hike. I have let...

Dr sarno suggests to continue with daily activities to the best of your ability, he suggest either pushing through the pain with out fear or wait until your symptoms subside enough to exercise etc...he says we must not be intimidated by pain and get on with life as if the pain didn't exist.

By doing the work I mean the emotional work which is very important for healing. The journaling, daily affirmations, talking to your brain, meditation etc all the suggestions that dr sarno wrote about in his books and the authors of other TMS books as well. I hate doing all the emotional work...

I feel the same as both of you ladies, I was an acrobat before the pain started, I have been exercising every day of my life since I was 12, I am 35 now. It's extremely frustrating to not be able to do things I enjoy. I also get to the point where I am getting more fit and the pain gets worse, I...

Good for you dusty65, I have the same nerve pain in both legs, elbows and forearms as well and I have made great progress and have achieved 98 percent pain free recovery. I do flare up sometimes because I'm lazy with the journaling which is key to recovering. Keep up doing the work I hope to...

I just began the Unlearn your pain workbook, im enjoying it as it is very strsight forward, another technique I like is to journal about emotions and rip it up as a symbol of letting it all go.

Thank you North Star, what joy to learn that TMS therapists can work via skype! Travelling to Los Angeles is easy for me as well so this is great information you have provided me! I really appreciate it, Thank you!

I have increase in symptoms right now after finally committing to a journaling program. My mom's fibro got worse while attempting to journal, and she gave up. Dr Sarno says this is normal and one must push and persevere through the emotional stuff.