Recent content by sunspore

Hi Morgan, Keep the faith. I had debilitating back pain for over 20 years! I somehow always knew there was a way out, yet I could never find it. I have found that retraining my brain to react to pain without fear and dread is has been the most helpful. The way that I reacted to my pain was the...

I hear over and over from TMS success stories that exercise was a huge part of their recovery. I believe there is a strong relationship between the emotions that we don't express adequately, as mentioned in today's lesson, and exercise. I think exercise takes care of a certain amount of...

Today's lesson is pure genius. Since I started working through these lessons just a few days ago, I have noticed a difference already in both my pain levels, anxiety levels, and overall outlook. But the explanation in this lesson brings the concepts of TMS together so brilliantly, taking this...

Boy doesn't this just resonate! Powerful, powerful stuff, that fear, as well as other similar emotions, can find expression as a chronic pain syndrome. It just makes so much sense to me. When I examine myself in my daily writings, it is clear that fear, anxiety, and general apprehension about...

Hi bikebum. Thank you so much for posting your story, as you can see, it has meant so much to so many people for so many years now! Amazing. I am starting out on the TMS journey myself, having had low back pain for over 20 years. One thing I think we can all relate to, regardless of our...

Hey Jan, you hit the nail on the head with fear. It is such a guiding factor. Also, earlier when you said everyone needs outside confirmation that they have TMS... this seems so telling about the TMS personality. At some point we gave up control to the world around us, doctors, other people, our...

Thanks for the response and encouragement Jan! I will take your suggestions to heart. -Drew

Hi, I am at the beginning stages of the TMS lifestyle. I have read 2 of Dr. Sarno's books, and am at the beginning of Steven Ozanich's book The Great Pain Deception. I want desperately to be fully convinced and confident about the emotional causes of my pain. I've had low back pain issues for...