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Webdan65
USA
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 Posted - 08/10/2007 : 12:33:37
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To Everyone:
I was thinking it might be nice to start a thread to see how applying Sarno's theories has helped. I just checked the members list and in the past 10 days, there's been about 65 people who have posted some type of message. That's a pretty good level of activity.
For those taking the time to read this who have given Sarno's treatment process some effort, simply reply with A, B, C, D E or F:
TMS Treatment has:
A: Completely eliminated the pain 100%
B: The Pain is mostly gone but I still have minor twinges that are of little concern to me. I'm no longer afraid.
C: I still have frequent severe pain but it's much improved and my quality of life is better.
D: I've seen no improvement, but it hasn't gotten worse either by using Sarno's theories
E: I feel worse for even trying this process.
F: I haven't seen results because I just found out about Sarno or just started the process.
Let's just see what comes back on this survey without adding our own comments or theories on why you are where you are.
Dave, feel free to veto this thread if you have reason. But I am really curious as to the results. I'll summarize it all for you guys once we get enough feedback.
Thanks!
Dan
PS: My answer is B. |
Edited by - Webdan65 on 08/16/2007 06:53:27 |
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ndb
209 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 12:47:36
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Edited by - ndb on 08/10/2007 14:15:08 |
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h2oskier25
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 13:10:49
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B
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stanfr
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 13:13:20
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A for round one of my TMS (10 years ago)
E for round 2, but replace the word "pain" with "extreme discomfort"
Hence my post, Webdan. I think the problem is that TMS theory has expanded quickly over the last decade to the point where it mingles with general psychosomatic theory--is there a distinction? Should there be? |
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Lou
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 13:40:00
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B+  |
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mala
Hong Kong
774 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 18:22:24
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A for the last 2 years
B since the last 6 weeks and if I'm allowed a prediction
A again soon
Good Luck & Good Health
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Susie
USA
319 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 19:19:39
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Edited by - Susie on 08/10/2007 21:22:47 |
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sensei adam rostocki
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 19:23:23
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A
CURE-BACK-PAIN(dot)ORG |
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kelvin
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 20:30:58
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A-
(no pain - but other occasional mild TMS symptoms)
Kelvin
My favorite TMS files and links http://www.etex.net/kelving (may not work with FireFox browser) |
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Sky
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 21:17:00
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A
major hand pain from typing vanished like THAT. As did eye dryness, and minor knee pain, shoulder pain, and what felt like a budding hernia in my stomach.
What I still have are skin conditions: psoriasis (not sure if this came after the pain or of it's always been around. I am now attuned to bodily symptoms to a much greater degree than I was pre-Sarno.), warts, and acne on my face and thighs (quads, not hamstrings). I suspect these are all TMS equivalents. |
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skizzik
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 21:20:02
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edit: 4 yrs ago A+
Right now during my current situation I'm still peicing in the missing link, therefore I'm in the "C" for now.
I think your'e E and F are switched. |
Edited by - skizzik on 08/11/2007 08:29:47 |
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armchairlinguist
USA
1397 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 01:27:00
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I'd have to say A, although I do get minor twinges from time to time. But rarely of the same pain, and really, really minor.
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Wherever you go, there you are. |
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JaniceG
25 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 10:52:45
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C - some pain, lots of fear, but slowly improving every week.
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Webdan65
USA
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 12:02:36
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Hmmmmm.....as of right now, 212 people have read this post yet only 13 have replied. Less than 10%. Come on gang, don't be bashful.
How is it going for YOU?
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
2048 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 12:04:28
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well this little poll proves that Shary is full of sh-t.
*******
Sarno-ize it!
Read chapter 4 of Dr. Sarno's "The Divided Mind." It's all you need to know in order to recover. |
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floorten
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 13:47:57
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Back pain, RSI, leg twinges: B
Headaches: D
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"What the Thinker thinks, the Prover proves."
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Woodchuck
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 13:54:29
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A - pain completely gone now for a long time. Pain pretty much was gone within a week or so after accepting the lower-back and sciatica pain as TMS. Even though I had been in pain for months with no help from exercises, chiropractic, etc, frankly, I can't prove this was not coincidental since there was no effort on my part (i.e. - no real attempt at journaling, therapy, etc.). Apparently everyone is different, so I'm open to whatever works, TMS method or not. In any case, just glad to be free from the pain ;)
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SwissMike
Switzerland
9 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 14:29:13
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skizzik
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 15:19:47
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quote:
Originally posted by shawnsmith
well this little poll proves that Shary is full of sh-t.
*******
Sarno-ize it!
Read chapter 4 of Dr. Sarno's "The Divided Mind." It's all you need to know in order to recover.
do you think she's just having a placebo effect and will be back in pain soon? |
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Webdan65
USA
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 19:34:30
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Hey Gang:
Despite Shary's other posts ruffling some feathers, I'm not sure how valuable it is speculating on whether she'll be back after some placebo affect wears off. It almost seems like the purists in the group are on the edge of their seat just waiting for that to happen so they can say - "told you so."
Shary applied Sarno's emotional/psychological theories along with some "body work" as she put it. Whether it was the Sarno work or the body work or combination of both - we'll never know. Let's just be happy she is feeling well regardless of how she achieved her success in eliminating the pain.
At the same time, Shary - please try not to intentionally throw doubt into everyone's mind about the effectiveness of Sarno's approach. Even YOU can't be 100% sure whether it was the TMS based work you did or the body work or both.
Yes, there are purists here who strongly defend Sarno and their belief in his work. (I'm one of them.) There are others more skeptical but trying to work the program regardless. And since many of us are fighting the TMS pain - it's easy to get cranky.
My take - let's use this forum for productive dialog. Let's help remind each other about the treatment process. Perhaps throwing out our personal situations and asking for group feedback as Shawn did a few days back. I hope that was valuable for Shawn - getting the feedback on his personal history.
Can't we all just get along? LOL
Dan
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altherunner
Canada
511 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 19:43:27
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| A - Dr. Sarno prevented me having neck surgery, relieved my back pain,sciatica,misc.running injuries,eliminated hayfever,improved my eyesight. I am eternally grateful to him. |
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Is Sarno Right? The Results are in!
