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Differences in approach between Sarno and Clarke (?)

I did read Dr. Clark's book (more than once actually ) and I have to admit the part about depression did confuse me a little. I started wondering if maybe anti-depressants would be the answer to all my problems. But then I remembered what Dr. Sarno said and I just kept on doing my tms work.

I nevertheless got a lot out of Dr. Clark's book. What I loved most was all the success stories he shares. Most of his patients came from very dysfunctional families with abuse and neglect, much like my own. He tells their stories in such a compassionate way. I find it extremely soothing and that's not something I've found in other books. Whatever works to calm the nervous system, right!
Yes, he tells about many success stories, I think he is an excellent Dr. I love his youtube video as well.
 
Thank you all very much for your input. For the time being I think I can only conclude that Clarke and Sarno might have some different views, but in the end both agree on the importance of the mind when it comes to certain physical symptoms. Work on the mind and feel better, both mentally and physically...
 
[This post has been edited so that it stays on the topic of the thread, which is comparison of Clarke's and Sarno's views.]

My complaint is that Clarke does NOT understand that much of what Sarno advocates, and therefore, should NOT be criticizing him publicly until he has read up sufficiently on Sarno. I've read all four of Sarno's books, and I immediately saw from your post that Clarke was making some educated guesses about what Sarno believes, statements that were inconsistent with what Sarno has actually WRITTEN. I stand by the criticisms I wrote earlier.

[I don't have] any problem whatsoever with you or others using Clarke's protocol. I absolutely LOVE the idea of more doctors criticizing the conventional health care system for largely ignoring emotional issues. My complaint was that Clarke is criticizing a man whose work he doesn't even know that well, and that is WRONG.
 
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Hi everyone,

This thread has gone downhill, so henceforth I'm going to institute a policy for this thread where all "interpersonal" content will be deleted. Interpersonal content is defined as content about another person who has posted in the thread. It includes but is not limited to content about other member's behavior and character.

No drama here please. Even if you discipline yourself and show restraint. Eventually it all goes downhill and drama is not what this forum is about.

The topic of this thread is "differences in approach between Sarno and Clarke." Thank you for keeping it on topic.
 
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