Recent content by determined_75

Thank you @TG957 and @Patrisia!

Did it help you with your recovery?

Thanks for your reply. There's a small part of me that's wondering if I need to hear it from a MD that there's nothing physically wrong with me. Perhaps I'll schedule an appointment.

For those who don't live near a TMS physician and have opted to speak with one over phone/video, how has it worked out for you? Are there any 'prerequisites' for the appointment, such as having been seen by other physicians first to rule out physical problems? I had a MRI for my back many years...

I only see one Dr. (Bruce Hill) listed for the state of NC in the practitioner directory. From what I've read, he has moved out of state. I'm willing to travel a few hours if necessary, and SC would be the closest state to me, but there are no practitioners listed. I'd like to meet with a Dr. in...

This is a great analogy, Forest! I do agree that after first learning about TMS we naturally want to focus on the negative events in our lives, and expect some sort of cathartic event to take place. When it doesn't, we keep digging. I think the key (like Steve O stresses) is to 'start living'...

Well, I ended up buying the book and finished it last night. It's a short read (took ~ 45 minutes). I didn't really get much out of the book, but one thing that I agree with this author on is the fact that the rage/soothe ratio should've probably been touched on a bit more in the TMS community...

Recently a concept that has finally resonated with me is the rage/soothe ratio that Dr. Sarno talks about. I know Steve Ozanich talks about how we need to start living again, and having fun instead of dwelling on our symptoms. I was googling this concept, and it lead me to the book "The Rage...

Thanks Tennis Tom. This list is insightful.

Telling my brain I'm not in danger is something I've been working on :) Thanks

Wow, I also had a cat scan and testing for H-Pylori. In addition I had an X-ray, upper-GI test, lower-gi test, endoscopy, tried all sorts of meds, therapy, etc. All to no avail...I KNOW without a doubt it's TMS. Shaking it is proving to be challenging, but I'm going to stick with it. I think...

Thank you, Lunar Thank you for your encouragement. We're all in this together :)