Originally the title of Day 16 included the term "Systematic Desensitization." There was an audio clip in which Alan provided guidance for paying attention to your pain, first a little at a time, returning to the breath, then a little longer, then a little longer. I have been accessing this...
You are singing my song! I've never been afraid of structural damage, but can't "accept" the pain in a way that allows it to leave, apparently. I have tried!!
My son has a somewhat different experience concerning Lyme. He contracted it about 3.5 years ago now---yes, he had the classic CDC onset symptoms including Bells Palsy and tested positive (not sure if it was Igenex or CDC lab, but it doesn't matter). The disease was in the dissemination stage...