Recent content by mikestevemike

Forest's Day 7 off-day video could not have come at a better time for me. I'm antsy, wanting drastic results now (but am indeed definitely noticing some subtle positive shifts). That video put things into perspective, the emphasis on ignoring the pain and getting out of my head, although...

Hi Resilient, I am also early in the SEP. I hope you get back to the level of activity you're working toward soon! What's been helpful for me so far as I've been back on my bicycle a bit lately, maybe you're doing this already, has been to get really vocal with the pain even to the point where...

My first day of SEP journaling, listed 2 difficult memories. Funny how they immediately popped into my mind. Not so funny when I took a step back and considered how these events have emotionally stood out to me for decades, they've absolutely affected me, but I've put very little effort into...

Hi Walt, thanks. Yes, I've been carrying a printout of the 12 daily reminders around with me the last few days. It is extremely helpful. Also making an effort to continually think to myself "I never have back/neck pain" and "I am pain free" pretty much all day long. Already feeling a slight...

Hi Andy, thanks for your response. Yes, hoping to apply this to Crohn's at some point in the near future but first I need to lick this back/neck pain. And yeah, I do feel like I'm on the right path. I'm doing the Structured Education Program, currently day 2! Thanks again for your response...

Hello! Very happy to find this place, thanks for having me. Watched Dr. Sarno's 20/20 segment. The success stories there, and the few I've read here so far, are of course exciting. Hoping that will be me. Been reading Healing Back Pain, it is inspiring. I get what folks say when they comment "I...