tms wiki structured educational program - sep

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...

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...

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...

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

First of all, I find this really challenging. I think that speaks volumes as to how out of touch I've become with my emotions. I was working crazy hours about 3 years ago. I would get so tired and I would tell myself things like, "my happiness doesn't matter. I just need to focus on my work...

Some 15 years or so ago, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon examined me, looked at my MRI's and told me I would never be out of pain. Luckily, I was not a surgical candidate. The well intended doctor simply advised that I learn to live with the pain. It was devastating. I was a young mother...

I have a lot of typical manifestations of fear of pain, like "Oh, my ankle hurts, maybe I did something to it and it will feel awful for days..." But I noticed today that I also have an odd one that is a bit of a flip side of slightly more caution than normal. Since the TMS symptoms started...

In 2009 I was diagnosed with a herniated and bulging disk in my lower back, cervical bone spurs and Fibromyalgia. Since that time I have dealt with chronic pain on a daily basis. I have been through x-rays, MRI's, and tons of medications. I have developed an addiction to pain medication and...

I really liked the material for today. Reading Enrique's story reminded me of my own recovery from RSI (which of course featured in Day 11, and which I also posted about) and reading what Dr. Schubiner wrote about triggers was extremely helpful. I especially like what he said about how you can...

I had the funniest experience today. I'm doing the SEP because I've had trouble getting rid of my foot pain and finally thought I should do something systematic instead of scattershot. So what did I come across today except my own Success Story from RSI as reading material! :) And it says "If...

I've read most of Dr. Sarno's books and have even seen a TMS doctor twice. She believes I have TMS, but I'm still having trouble accepting that diagnosis. I've had lower back and sciatica pain for a year now. It originated on my left side and transitioned over to my right side about 5 months...

Three doctors (none of them back surgeons....haven't gotten to that stage yet) have told me that based on the herniated disc shown in my MRI, surgery would likely be necessary at some point in the future to relieve my sciatica/lower back pain. I’ve seen the MRI and the herniated disc is quite...

Firstly, thank you so much that this forum exists. My personality doesn´t make it easy to ask for help...but as I´ve decided to fight this thing with tooth and nail here I am asking for the support I desperately need. I´ve been fighting symptoms the last 7 odd years. It all started with...

Thanks to everyone on the TMS Wiki for their support, stories and encouragement. Here is my success story. For anyone who is skeptical, don't be, it works! After about 6 months of progressively worsening hip (buttock) pain, a friend gave me the Sarno books. I started reading them and they made...