Wow, that's a tough one. It sounds like the first problem is figuring out how to leave a toxic relationship, or there's no firm base/safe space...
Thanks, Andy. I like what you say in your story, about an invitation to “come back to yourself”. Do you believe that therapy (mental) is an...
Thanks for the suggestion, Mind/Body. I’ll look into that.
I’m not sure if you’ve already addressed this suggestion, but your phrase “I believe that a man must suck it” really caught my eye! Isn’t that...
I’m 57 year old man who’s successfully treated my severe lower back pain (with two herniated discs) through Dr Sarno’s book and recommendations....
Just thought I'd post an update. It's interesting to see my frustration in this thread after 2 months of pain, in light of my subsequent fairly...
LOTL, thanks for your honest reply. I completely agree with your take on tramadol - "energetic happiness" is spot on. I got off it after my last...
Thanks Richard, that's interesting, and I think you're right about trusting the general thrust of Sarno's thinking, even if the details remain...
I think you're right about the different paths to recovery, and I will certainly take that to heart. Re, herniated discs, that's actually the...
Thanks, JanA. When I said 40 years I meant that I've had episodes for that long, not continuous pain. I tend to have serious episodes every 4...
I should add that I only got immersed in Dr Sarno's theory 2 months ago. I've been reading and rereading Healing Back Pain, as well as seeing a...
JanA, you bring up issues which are my stumbling blocks around TMS. Clearly there are people who are unaware of the rage that's built up in their...
Well, now I'm confused. I thought Sarno said that he doesn't believe NSAIDS do any good - except, I guess, as a placebo, because he doesn't think...
Thanks, Richard, that makes sense. Not sure I have the willpower to commit totally to treating the mind over the body, but I'll keep working at...
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