trouble overcoming fear

[Annette K.]

I would like to say "thank you" to birdsetfree for her comment above.

My therapist asked me to remember the scene from the Wizard of Oz where Dorothy confronts the all powerful Oz and when Toto pulls back the curtain its just an old man with a microphone! Well that is the same as the tms mind, we should pull the curtain back on it too! Because it is only our own minds. Nothing to fear. This will desensitise you.

That is a great image! It helped me getting through an afternoon of challenging activities!

 

[mgood100]

Its been a long time since Ive revisited this thread but it was helpful last time so I figure id give it another shot.

I'm currently dealing with a major flare up of back pain. Does anyone have any tips for dealing with flare ups?

Also I finished the structured journaling program months ago but don't write often anymore. Does anyone suggest continuing journaling?

I keep reminding myself this is a marathon not a sprint but this marathon seems to be lasting a lifetime. Any tips for getting back on track would really help me right now.......

 

[Andy Bayliss]

Hi mgood100,

You might try reading a little of Dr. Sarno's books every day, or listening to the book on tape with Dr. Sarno narrating. Also you can contemplate the 12 daily reminders each day for a few minutes.