people who have completed the sep

When I first found this site, I had been suffering with debilitating back pain for 9 years. When my back first 'went out', I was diagnosed with a herniated disk. I went through physical therapy and had a complete recovery after some months. Every year since then, my back 'went out' at least...

What have you learned about yourself by going through this program? I've learned that I need or want a lot of caring. Compared to how I used to be I'm now ridiculously easy on myself. It's also something that I look for in relationships. I had one relationship about two years ago where my...

Wow. I did it! Completed this program...but as I have learned in this program, I need not be surprised because I discovered I've got quite a bit of the perfectionist tendency in me. So if I start a program, especially one that I am motivated about, I will always finish. Before the TMS diagnosis...

Thanks to all of you. I have my life back! I'm not 100% pain free! but am able to accept it. But by having my life back and putting myself out there I see how hard I am on myself. I am now much more aware/mindful of how I bully myself, set expectations that are way to high....it doesn't really...

It took a while, but I completed the program. I did not push myself, but did stick with it. TMS wiki was/is my "safe place" and where I turned to for support and introspection after being a chronic pain sufferer for 5 years. I have my ups/down, but I generally feel amazing and have resumed all...

Hi, I just finished the program and it helped me so much. Thank you all for the support. I have less pain and I know what to do when the pain is flaring up. Greetings, Judith

I've learned so much, I don't know where to start! I've realised that I have the classic TMS personality, especially being prone to "goodism", perfectionism and sensitivity to rejection. The journalling has been powerful and uncovered many personal issues that I have been working through. I also...

I have just completed the Structured educational program. After 8 years of chronic back pain, 2 debilitating acute episodes (completely bedridden) per year, physical therapies, muscle relaxers, etc., I read Sarno's book, unconvinced, yet desperate. I found this wiki and began the program. In...