I started therapy and while they didn’t know about Dr. Sarno, they were familiar with repressed emotions presenting themselves physically. I was assessed for somatic anxiety which is currently the only explanation for what I’m feeling. I am going through perimenopause but my experience is being amplified and the only explanation is my body is using symptoms as a distraction from trauma.
Some of my symptoms are general anxiety, panic attacks, neck and shoulder pain, neurogenic sensations like butterflies in the chest and stomach, intermittent heartburn despite being on a PPI and having a strict diet that includes acid free foods. My list of safe foods gets smaller every few months. I tested negative for allergies, MCAS, negative ANA, all tests are normal. I do have a minor sliding hiatal hernia, but Doctor Sarno mentions that in his book “The Mindbody Prescription” and everything I read about it says I shouldn’t be having these types of symptoms. I believe I have TMS and I’m looking forward to getting to the part where I can start healing.
Some of my symptoms are general anxiety, panic attacks, neck and shoulder pain, neurogenic sensations like butterflies in the chest and stomach, intermittent heartburn despite being on a PPI and having a strict diet that includes acid free foods. My list of safe foods gets smaller every few months. I tested negative for allergies, MCAS, negative ANA, all tests are normal. I do have a minor sliding hiatal hernia, but Doctor Sarno mentions that in his book “The Mindbody Prescription” and everything I read about it says I shouldn’t be having these types of symptoms. I believe I have TMS and I’m looking forward to getting to the part where I can start healing.
