Recent content by Wildflower6

Agree. His gentle, humble, non-judgmental approach is wonderful.

Y Although guilty of it, counting days of pain is counter-productive, at best. I'm so glad you like Tanner M.! I have been doing some of his meditations, and they seem in alignment with TMS.

Barbara, I am thinking of you. I am in my 8th day of back pain (always the same muscle for many years!), and I understand you being despondent and even a bit annoyed. I always try and analyze what, how, when, etc., this could have happened. Being here reminds me not to run from my pain, to...

Thank you, and I love how you frame my ol' heating pad. I love this forum, and I need and want to visit often. Simply logging in shifts my fearful thinking into remembering "It's TMS!"

I hear you loud and clear! ;)

Just when we think we are safe....... Welcome to my world. "This time of year" holds a lot of weight for many, including me. So much to be done, so many expectations. When TMS comes back, I visit here. Others' stories are a great reminder of what is really happening, and I find that...

I like how this person includes Dr. Sarno and Bessel in her article: https://thehappysoup.com/tight-fascia-chronic-pain-and-stress-the-tms-connection/#:~:text=Bessel%20van%20der%20Kolk%20is,trauma%20therapist%20and%20researcher%2C%20Dr (Tight Fascia, Chronic Pain, and Stress: The TMS Connection).

In this video, Bessel seems to be in alignment with Dr. Sarno. It's always good for me to read how others frame TMS, even if they don't call it that (looks like a duck......).

In 1984, while working at a library, I happened upon Dr. Sarno's book, and I was spellbound. I, like my mother, was debilitated by back spasms, and still am. I am a true believer in TMS, and I know trauma, big or small, can rear its ugly head in the form of pain, and is a great reminder that it...

I am so excited to hear this. Please keep us posted!

Thank you, Jan. Nicole's podcast is so helpful! After having back pain for a week, I *finally* realized for the umpteenth time that it's TMS. All the more reason for staying connected with you and others who get TMS.

Great insight! Not running from our negative emotions, observing and reminding ourselves we are safe are healthy behaviors. However, easier said than done, but I refuse to give up. I certainly get that overthinking and questioning if I am 'doing it right'. Hang in there!

Calum, I hope things are going better for you.