Day 1

[Shubhikaum]

Hello,
I have been suffering from leg pain for almost 2 years that always comes on after I resume working out. However, lately it has been getting worse and comes on after just walking.
I have read Healing Back pain many times and am convinced that I have TMD but do have trouble accepting the diagnosis.
I do struggle with fear of the disease more than the current state and everything I think about the pain or discomfort, I get extremely anxious. That is why I think my brain is using the pain as a distraction.
Any suggestions others have on how to convince yourself of the diagnosis will be helpful

 

[Walt Oleksy (RIP 2021)]

Hi, Shub. You need to increase your belief that TMS repressed emotions are causing your leg pain. I think you do believe, and that fearing the pain is part of the subconscious' way of getting you to discover those hurtful emotions. Have you made a list of your troubles or worries? Dr. Sarno said that often just recognizing these emotions can reduce the pain or take it away.