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I think it should be fine to do them simultaneously, though it might be a lot of work. The PP is quite demanding, whereas the Structured Educational Program is meant to be a little more laid back, teaching you to be kind to yourself. There are a lot of great resources at...

Welcome, ayalitta, You do indeed sound like a classic case of TMS, and I think you are exactly on the right track. The fact that you saw yourself so much in the book is a great sign, and you clearly are under a lot of stress. I wouldn't worry at all about the back pain. It's completely normal...

Those sound like great insights. I think that good journaling is like a journey. You may start out with anger, but, if you are lucky, you can end up with insight and compassion. It can be so hard to be courageous in the face of people like that, but it's the only way to happiness!

Good stuff... Very helpful.

So sad...

Hi Rob, I bet you'd love Dr. James Alexander's book. He was actually in a car crash as well and sometimes hearing the success story of someone who has had similar experiences can help with healing. He also does a great job of explaining approaches to overcoming hidden trauma from things like...

Hi Guava, I thought some words from Dr. Sarno might help. Here's what he has to say about sounds from the spine in Healing Back Pain: Strange sounds or feelings from your body have an uncanny ability to get underneath one's skin. When I hear a pop like that, it really revs up my anxiety. I...

Guilt, I think, is a major factor for me. ... or at least something very close to guilt. I tend to get very distracted at work and have difficulty getting things done. But it is time to start forgiving myself. The job insecurity I face is hard enough, why worsen it by holding guilt and shame...

Hiya, Jessedas, I completely understand how you might be used to thinking about everything in terms of body positions and Egoscue's approach, but I just can't believe that you have to do that much work just to be able to relax in a chair without being injured. I mean, if our bodies can take...

Leslie said it so perfectly: Interestingly, I relate to both you and your son. I can be socially awkward as well, and once even had a therapist ask me if I might have Asperger's syndrome, which would put me at the very mild end of the autism spectrum if it were true (I don't think it is)...

My girlfriend surprises me with a lip smacking ice cold whiskey sour, made with fresh lemon juice. Ah, is this not happiness!

After responding to your thread about needing support and enjoying your thoughtful response, I thought I'd go back and read some of your earlier posts so I could respond better to your post in that thread (perfectionist? who? me?). As I read what you wrote, though, I just thought it was...

That makes a lot of sense. And I know what you mean about change not being a cure-all. Some times I feel that my life could change dramatically, but it wouldn't necessarily exorcise my demons. For that I'm going to have to learn how to reframe the way that I think about things. Thanks for the...

That's great advice, gailnyc. You've already begun to think psychologically, Solange, which is a crucial first step. The question is how to resolve the underlying tension. It sounds like you are a very devoted and caring parent. I bet you do a great job of taking care of your son, but, given...

That's hilarious! It's really so weird the way that our brains work. That's conditioning at it's finest.