thinking psychologically

I do have some weird cognitive traits such as aphantasia and anendophasia (meaning I can't visualize and I don't have an internal monologue). I really only start to notice that I'm stressing about my symptoms when I'm very anxious and my body feels uncomfortable, but 90 % of the time I'm unaware...

From: John Sarno, The Mind Body Prescription “When the pain is severe, it is difficult to concentrate on feelings, but you must regard the process as a contest in which your conscious will is pitted against the unconscious…” Sarno says you don’t necessarily have to figure out what is causing...

Hi! I had a question regarding the difference between overthinking and thinking psychologically. Dr Sarno in his books mentions the technique of 'thinking psychologically' whenever you have physical pain. Trying to delve into what may be causing the tension or what may have caused some...

I really enjoyed demonstrating some modes of working with our inner experience ---with awareness, self-compassion, and defending against the Inner Critic. Enjoy!

I do not fully inderstand dr. Sarnos concepts, maybe someone here could help me. Dr. Sarno says that we have TMS symptoms because of unconcious emotions, and our mind prevents it to come to conciousnes. He says that those emotions were originaly created in unconscious mind and repressed. They...

Hi everyone: Following last Saturday's chat, someone asked me this question: "Is there any feedback you have regarding doubting going all in with TMS?" I said I would answer this question in the public forum, just in case someone else is wondering the same thing, so here goes: Personally...

Have been reading and studying a lot today, and completing Day 2's assignments. Confused by, what seem to me opposing statements. Read that to,get pain reduction with TMS, just need to know the symptoms are there to cover up repressed emotions, and need to think psychological about the pain. But...

Hi all! As some of you know, I've been on the forums for several months now and recovered from my own TMS back pain successfully. Of course this has been an eye-opening experience to say the least, as it has been for many of you as well. As a PT myself, i've been very moved by my discovery of...

Okay, here's a tricky question (not a "trick" question!). Tricky in terms of difficult for me to ask. Because I feel there's an elephant in the room I haven't addressed, that's been bothering me. When I "think psychological", and divert attention from the body area feeling pain, to my brain, to...

Hi All, I posted this awhile back but have new links to this, so I am posting again. Can be found at http://www.tmspainrelief.com/tis-the-season-for-pain/ ('Tis the Season for Pain? | TMS Pain Relief with Andy Bayliss) Andy B ‘Tis the Season for Pain? I don’t give Christmas presents any...

Hello, everyone – I am new to the forum, yet not new to TMS. I have some questions about how Dr. Sarno and other TMS experts always say to get checked out fully first before starting the TMS approach. I live far away from any TMS doctors or therapists, so I have had to rely on the traditional...

This is a short post about a humorous and slightly embarrassing worry I had last week. For every new treatment I started for my pelvic pain, which I thought would resolve my pain, I had a worrying thought. "What if this is a placebo?!" I thought, my heart racing. What if the anti-biotics were...

Hi Everyone, I am hosting this event and hope some of you will attend, or spread the word. This is not limited to TMS sufferers. At the same time, folks working with TMS might benefit from insights coming from this experience. I love this practice. It helps me be more myself. Sincerely, Andy B...

Last week was very humbling for me in terms of my TMS recovery. I thought it would be enough to know what causes my migraines, to pinpoint the stressors and triggers. It was not. Last week I had major work stress. I was told straight to my face by upper management that I have no value in a...

Hi guys, It's been some time since I've posted, so I wanted to revisit. In the summer of 2014 I did the Structured Educational Program. I've also seen a therapist this year for about 10 months now (clinical psychology). So I've been at this for awhile. The pain has been manageable but not...

Hi Everyone, I ran across this blog entry from Dr. David Clarke, author of They Can't Find Anything Wrong. The blog summarizes the lecture of a physician, Dr. Peabody from 1925 in which he clearly expresses his understanding of "psychosomatic illness" and its treatment. I have highlighted...

Originally written: December 21, 2008 The role of triggers: Holidays and headaches As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the importance of things that trigger MBS symptoms.I once heard a description of families during the holidays as being, “just the way they are, only more so.”It...

This is posted at my website. Below is a letter I wrote to a person I will name Jill, which I share here with her permission. Jill's psychological inquiry during a walk in the woods revealed neediness, rage, repression, and pain. These emotions related to her primary relationship. I think these...

Originally posted: May 8, 2015 The term, "horse whisperer" or "dog whisperer" is used to refer to a person who is especially attuned to these animals and can communicate with them in subtle and powerful ways. Essentially the communication goes from person to animal and there are also subtle...

I am new to dealing with TMS (primarily low back pain) and have a couple quick questions. Dr. Sarno's daily reminders - I must think psychological at all times, not physical. Having trouble grasping the concept of think psychological. Any suggestions, or a way of re-phasing it? When trying to...