Evidence sheet

Should share this as a physical win for the day, I guess.

 

I know we’ve talked about this before and you’re not ready yet— but you will never be able to get over TMS until you can accept the diagnosis of TMS. That’s Sarno’s number one rule. You have to stop oscillating back and forth. I don’t know what will help you with this. Do you read Sarno regularly —like the MindBody Prescription? You know he had thousands upon thousands of patients. And through all of his many years of experience, he recognized that most structural abnormalities are normal abnormalities. Could you maybe believe him?

As far as your other list—the TMS list— Those are great! They all point to TMS, 100%! The last two items are probably what’s causing you pain. Sarno said when the pain comes —immediately think of what’s going on psychologically. If you haven’t dealt with some of those issues— Or hopefully all of them— They’re probably going to just keep causing you pain. There’s nowhere to hide. It’s TMS. The way out is hard. But at least there’s a way out!

 

Lord, that image was huge. Sorry about that.

I think that's the biggest thing, is I don't know if I can ever fully not doubt. I'm trying to re-read things and still journal and meditate, just struggling a lot, I guess. Thanks for being supportive!

 

You don’t have to know 100% to do the work. Only when you get better will you truly believe.

That’s an impressive workout!

 

@Rusty Red

I've always liked Dan because he is pragmatic and to the point.

 

I think where my brain has been landing is I could believe it for my back and neck issues, but with my leg it has been drilled into my head that tendon degeneration causes pain and will eventually tear with continued activity. I can't shake it.

 

I think the only thing I didn't really follow with him was wanting to ignore the why, i.e. who cares why you are repressing. I started with Nicole Sachs so I was focusing on the why.

 

That's a very good evidence list. Keep referring back to it and modifying/updating.

 

I had my follow up MRI today to monitor the syrinx. I haven't been in the best place mentally so I'm not overly optimistic but we'll see.

 

They caught some of my cervical too. I know we say not to think too much about imaging and bulging discs, but I just cannot help but freak when I see that stupid disc pressing on my spinal area.