Recent content by Janine28

Hi Steve, Welcome to the SEP program! I too was concerned about self-diagnosis when I first began the program and asked about this. The responses I got were very encouraging. You can see that forum discussion at: http://www.tmswiki.org/forum/threads/self-diagnosis.12197/#post-64380 (Day 10 -...

Welcome to the SEP forum epitomeofhealth! The program was amazingly helpful to me and I think you will find the support of those who can relate to your experiences invaluable. I'm glad you found your way here. Best to you! Janine

Hi Ines, I too relate to the continual worry and obsession over symptoms- although this has been passing as I continue to work directly with all emotions, including worry. I'm a long time meditator, and one of the things I've learned, critical to any meditation practice, is to truly feel all...

LauriK, Sounds like you have inner clarity and wonderful support from your husband. Follow your inner guidance. I had 2 years of excruciating knee pain and couldn't understand why I always felt worse after seeing a doctor or PT. TMS and this forum has changed things around in incredible ways...

Hi Calilady, Thanks for sharing these thoughts about flare ups. I completed the SEP a few weeks ago and all is going relatively well. When I experience flareups, I go straight to my emotions and ask, what's going on for me emotionally. Usually tapping into my emotions eases the pain. I also...

Hi Bennet, It's great to hear how far you've come already with linking your physical pain to stress, trauma and negative experiences. I too developed some learned fears around the physical pain (mine have been in my knees)- to the point where I was afraid to walk more than 1/2 a block or stand...

Hi everyone, The TMS Recovery Program is located at: http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/TMS_Recovery_Program (TMS Recovery Program)

Thanks so much Mike for your response! This is a great idea and much appreciated. Thanks for the clarification on posting affirmations. I'm finding the ones posted so far extremely beneficial! Warm regards, Janine

Day 22: 29th May I am flexible and fluid as I move forward with confidence. [Mike: is the intention for anyone to add affirmations for upcoming days, or would you prefer that we wait for your posts and add if something hasn't been posted for a particular day? Thanks for doing this!]

Ines, I've been amazed by the power of moving my attention from the physical pain to whatever is going on emotionally. There is a lot of amazing support and guidance on this site. Hope it's helpful to you. Janine

Sacha, I agree with Oceana, you are on the right track! I also don't have access to a TMS therapist but I received a lot of reassurance through this forum that my symptoms were presenting themselves in very typical TMS ways. Yours sound so TMSie too! Self-diagnosis is very legitimate, and in...

Hi Debbie, Thank you for your kind message. Yes, my physical symptoms have diminished significantly. I now only have slight numbness and discomfort in my knee, whereas prior to discovering Dr. Sarno and this program, I was in such excruciating pain that I only walked a few minutes at a time...

Thanks Walt and Gigi! Both of you have offered such beautiful and wise support during this incredible period of exploration, discovery and healing in my life. Thanks Andy for your suggestions. I like the idea of staying connected via the general forum and also offering support on the...

Hi Andy, Your reflections on life and our tender hearts move me. What is your recommendation for continuing to connect with this community? Is there a specific forum that you feel enables continued interaction and exploration? Thanks again and again for everything you've offered, to me and so...

What have you learned about yourself by going through this program? I have learned that I am strong, and my body is strong. I have learned to trust my body and its healing capacities. Even more than that, I have learned to listen to my heart. I have learned not to be afraid of challenging...