The Tension Myositis Syndrome Wiki

This website is written by a group of people who suffered from terrible pain (and other symptoms) until they discovered ideas first popularized by John Sarno, MD. These ideas have transformed our lives and we hope that they will transform yours as well. Best wishes, The Excutive Council of PPD/TMS Peer Network (the PTPN) Just learning about TMS/PPD? Already know about TMS, but new to the wiki? For medical or mental health practitioners Discussion Forums: (Warning: the following links take you back to the old wiki, so they may be comparatively slow. We are working hard on replacing them with faster links and thank you for your patience.) General Discussion Forum(read and post about anything TMS/PPD related!) Off-Topic Chat Forum Change Requests Forum (want something added? Post here!) Other discussion forums on the wiki Our goal is to create a 501(c)(3) public charity to run the wiki and help spread the word about TMS. We have incorporated as a nonprofit in Massachusetts and are in the process of submitting 501(c)3 paperwork to the IRS. Click here to learn more about our organization. Highlights of the Wiki (The best way to explore the wiki is through the site outline) We have special home pages for For people just learning about TMS/PPD, including So You Think You Might Have TMS and For TMSers new to the wiki For TMS practitioners, including our Conflict of Interest Policy. For the Media, including a Press Pack, information on how you can set up an interview, and lists of the most well known Celebrity Advocates and media coverage of TMS. Structured Educational Program that contains daily activities to do while you try to recover from TMS/PPD. User pages What Helped Me the Most, by rdgray From Wheelchair to Ice Skates: My Success Story, by Pandamonium Rapid Recovery from RSI, by Brian Jackson Success Stories by Symptoms & Diagnoses including information on each symptom and corresponding success stories TMS doctors and therapists, including Information on structured programs, help decoding practitioner degrees (what does LCSW mean after all?!), and our own survey for TMS practitioners Medical Evidence that supports TMS theory divided by an Annotated Bibliography with summaries of significant research and a Master Bibliography of all TMS relevant research. Question & Answer section where leading TMS practitioners respond to questions from TMS patients. Books & DVDs page has information on TMS and mind-body books that the TMS community have found useful. Other Resources, including information on affirmations, the 20/20 segment on John Sarno and TMS, the self-talk dialogue, and much more. TMS FAQs, including How do I journal?, How do I Meditate, How to ignore crippling pain, and many more. Promoting TMS Awareness, contains Tips on writing a letter to your doctor. About the TMS Wiki, including After you created an account, mission statement, and TMS Wiki Frequently Asked Questions. Helping Out on the Wiki, including User Pages, "About" pages, and Policies and Guidelines. Accessibility Note

Weekly Peer Support Drop-in Chat every Saturday 12-1 PM, PST (California) 3-4 PM, EST (New York) 8-9 PM, GMT (United Kingdom) Click here to check your time zone Click Here to Join TMS in: Español Français Português Announcements Dr. John Stracks has made the latest addition to the wiki's Q&A with an Expert program. Dr. Stracks answered the question: When should I stop taking pain medications during my TMS recovery?. This is a great article for anyone who is just starting a TMS/PPD treatment program. PPD Practitioner Eric Sherman recently submitted a new response for the Q&A with an Expert Program. He answered the question: How do I handle a family member who is not supportive?. TMS/PPD Practitioner Barbara Kline recently wrote an article entitled When Stress Hurts. More announcements, events, and user page spotlights. Hidden Gems Interview with Howard Schubiner Somatic Experiencing Q&A: Flare-Ups After Journaling Q&A: Can a person with TMS go to a therapist who uses CBT The Presence Process book page Slow Recoveries Dr. Schubiner's and Dr. Schechter's TMS Questionnaire Fibromyalgia Great Threads The Presence Process thread Why do Some People not get on with Dr. Sarno's Method Surgery - I don't know TMS and Motherhood

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