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Help with IBS, anxiety

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bobbyPT

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Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has had success with treating IBS symptoms not related to food? My client also has anxiety along with the symptoms. They have dealt with it on/off for years but have been dealing with a flare the last couple of months. Does anyone know a good practitioner who can help with this as well if needed? Thank you very much.
 
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Your client should educate themselves at tmswiki.org. Here is a recent response to a new member with all of the resources. I'm copying the following from another thread (I think it was voice dictated, thus the erroneous words, but the info is all there):

Cactusflower said:
This website is inspired by the ideas of Dr. John E Sarno who’s pioneering work in the field of TMS has led to many scientific discoveries about the human chronic pain experience. We suggest you begin to learn more about TMS by reading one of his books. Here is a short biography and bibliography of his life work. https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/John_E._Sarno,_MD (John E. Sarno, MD) Even if you read his book before, read it again. Your TMS brain has missed some of the key points he's made. That's nothing but your brain trying to protect you from the truth.

Not sure if your chronic pain is mind body related? This free, short quiz from the PPD Association (PPD is another term for TMS) can help you gain a clearer vision of your chronic pain. https://ppdassociation.org/ppd-self-questionnaire (Self Quiz — Psychophysiologic Disorders Association)

The ACE’s test is a short questionnaire to help you recognize how your early life many be affecting your current life and stress. Take this test by imaging yourself as being a child. How did the actions of others in your family effect you as a child? https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/attachments/aces-quiz-pdf.1558/

Once you’ve read a book by Dr. Sarno (or read it again) and have taken some time to digest it, you will have a better idea of how you might proceed in dealing with your symptoms.

Consider investing some time in completing the Structured Educational Program. It will teach you some of Dr. Sarno's methods (specifically his column method for understanding your inner rage and other emotions), and help you recognize that NONE of this is your fault, and to begin reframing your perception of self. https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Structured_Educational_Program (Structured Educational Program)

Anxiety is a common TMS symptom. Resources created by Dr. Claire Weekes are most often very effective in dealing with anxiety. You can find more here: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Overcome_Anxiety_with_Dr._Claire_Weekes (Overcome Anxiety with Dr. Claire Weekes)

The TMSWiki’s guide to journaling: https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/How_do_I_journal%3F (How do I journal?)

Nichole Sach’s method of journaling is called Journalspeak. Many people find it effective: https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak (JournalSpeak | BreakAwake by Nicole Sachs)

Expressive Writing is also another method of journaling: https://backincontrol.com/the-4-stages/stage-1-laying-the-foundation/begin-expressive-writing/ (Expressive Writing - Back in Control)
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