List of ideas to help people see it's TMS

[lowella]

So I'm trying to compile a list, I'm not very far with it but am meeting with a friend tonight to "convert" her and want to go through the basics so she will believe. I can do it by chatting but don't want to forget any tips (there really can be a lot of detail, like all that I just read in SteveO's book!)
-(first go through brain science stuff, all pain starts in brain, different parts of brain etc)
- personality type
- history of events
- lack of proof on diagnostics such as x-rays
- onset timing
- effects of exercise
- family factors
- roaming pains
- note that pretty much everyone has some form of TMS whether it's chronic or not, and it has nothing to do with mental health.
-recommend Sarno & Steve books, journaling, etc

There's a quick one off the top of my head, I know there are a lot more. I feel that a sheet full of these discussion points would be very helpful. Does anyone have anything like that or could you point me to something online? Thanks!

 

[Andy Bayliss]

Hi lowella,

This is a pretty good list. I hope that you were successful in helping your friend. As a practitioner I go through the "evidence" that what she has is TMS (basically your list), open to the fact she may not have TMS. It may be helpful to take this stance: offer to go through her history and symptoms and see to what degree they match your understanding. Taking an investigative approach can be a good way for both you and her, if she's open to taking time to "find out."

Andy B

 

[lowella]

Thank you Andy for the encouragement. Great pointers, much appreciated. She was very open to it and realized the connection with her personality and history. I'm thrilled!!