Recent content by Marie A.

Hello Wolfgang, my first association while reading was that I recognize the anxious undertone in your description of the symptom so well from myself. From my perspective, what you’re describing sounds like you have a strong fear of new “illnesses,” a fear that your progress with back pain might...

I think many people would actually prefer that. Just as it's harmful when physicians declare a condition to be incurable, it's encouraging to be told by a trusted person that recovery is possible. In my opinion, it's ok and human to feel the need for reassurance. I think it would help in many...

Thank you so much for your kind words!! Your comment was truly helpful, and I have been reflecting on the outside-inside-thing. It made me realise how vulnerable I actually feel to external stimuli, and that really helped me. I think the hot shower is a great example — in my case, I think it's...

Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately, there is only one practitioner here in Berlin, and his sessions are hopelessly overpriced. I have considered explaining the concept of TMS to my psychotherapist, perhaps she is open to exploring it with me. Regarding the hospital: Sure. I meant it more...

Yes, that makes perfect sense. I realise now that I would prefer to have the same "case study" for comparison. I completely understand why it's priceless to have a TMS practitioner who can reassure someone that TMS is the correct diagnosis. I feel stuck in the middle. Thanks for the suggestion...

Haha, that's absolutely true! The theory behind it also bears a striking resemblance to mind-body in a GI edition.

Thank you for your answer. Honestly, that's exactly what I needed to hear. I know all this, and it's the only thing that really makes sense. At the same time, I have huge doubts. I keep getting caught up in scientific publications that explain in meticulous detail how nerves behave in the...

..depression was cut off in the title! Hi dear community, I've been struggling mentally a lot over the last few months (I made a longer post about my symptoms, which have become particularly bad recently). This is why I came across mind-body approaches at some point (but I'm still at the very...

Thank you for your answer. I'm glad to hear that things are improving for you! His videos are great — I love watching them, too! It's great to hear that things are improving for you. Do you think you might also have 'visceral/oesophageal hypersensitivity'? I'm stuck mentally at this point, and...

That sounds exciting! Thanks for the tip!

Thank you so much for sharing – it’s really encouraging to hear that the SEP has been helpful for you. I’m also genuinely surprised (and relieved) to find someone here dealing with visceral pain and using a similar medication. That gives me hope. I’d be really interested to hear whether your...

Hi Wolfgang, I’m new here and just read your post – it reminded me a lot of my own situation. I’m also at a point where my symptoms tend to get worse whenever I try to move closer to my career again. I don’t have a solution yet, but I just wanted to say that I really understand how that feels...

Thank you so much for your message – it’s really comforting to hear that others have had similar experiences. And thank you for the book recommendation! I didn’t know about Dr. Clarke’s work – I’ll definitely order the book. If you feel like sharing: has the SEP program helped you so far? And...

Thanks so much for your kind reply, Ellen! You’re right – I’ve read a lot about MBS and Dr. Schubiner’s approach, but I haven’t actually done any of the exercises yet. I’m still stuck in that early stage of doubt, especially because so much of the MBS content I’ve come across focuses on back...