Derek S. help with self treatment

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Good evening everyone.
Ive recently read two of Sarnos book looking for a solution on my chronic sciatica. Because i live in Greece im not able to get in touch with a tms therapist. I want your advice on how to proceed through my self-treatment. Any advices you could give me? Any recommendations like certain books or chapters to read, mental exercises, writing and whatever you thing important. Thanks so much

 

Answer

Thanks for your question.

There are two resources that I recommend to people dealing with TMS that I think are particularly helpful.

One of them would be Howard Schubiner'a book entitled Unlearn Your Pain. It contains excellent discussions detailing the scientific explanations for psychogenic pain and also includes a workbook for recovery.

The other is Alan Gordon's TMS Recovery Program available right here on the TMS Wiki. It isn't super content heavy but I find it to be the most practical approach to recovery and there are great audio clips that are extremely helpful.

Your third option would be working with a TMS coach via skype. Even if you don't have any TMS therapists in your area, there are still treatment options for working with a professional.

Best of luck!

-Derek

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This is a very common dilemma patients face when they discover TMS. I certainly did.

"Now that I know my sciatica or back pain or RSI is caused by repressed anger what do I do to get rid of it?"

I faced the same question and the answer was to design a step-by-step recovery plan.

These days when people contact me with this question, I tell them to follow the Rapid Recovery Action Plan. This gives them a clear four-step plan to conquering TMS.