Recent content by Mimi Unger

I've read over some of the responses and can offer three things to try..... 1. Approach the T.M.S. process differently than anything you've ever done. You seem to have had success in life by pushing through pain and ignoring your own emotions. This works for a while and then we break. With...

Thanks so much for the reenforcement. Also, so happy for you that you came back from the nightmare that is back pain. Here's to supporting diligence and the human spirit! :)

Glad to hear it helps. May I suggest that you feel okay about the impulse to talk about the pain. That's totally understandable. Remember to be compassionate toward yourself while making the decision to take actions that will help you get better. Internalizing emotion, feeling shame is...

I know this feeling well. Not having the time or money to take care of yourself is really tough and the fear of not being able to provide for your family could certainly make the pain intensify. The cheapest option is to listen to the sessions on this site with Dr. Alan. Hearing him guide...

So glad you are encouraged! I went to this site a lot when I was deep in the pain cycle and just knowing there is another side kept me trying new things. If you have not started yet, journaling is the easiest thing to start. It's not magic, but I now see the whole process as a chipping away...

This is an update to a post I made over a year ago. At that point I had been diagnosed with a 6mm disc protrusion with possible nerve impingement. I had gotten epidurals, physical therapy, gone to a chiropractor and started talk therapy. I had read and listened to the Sarno book and once I...

I think your therapist is probably right. It might be a good time to begin making new positive friendships. We cannot make others responsible for how we feel. Refocus your energy on yourself and getting better. Also, without knowing details, it sounds more like resentment than anger towards...

I am not quite a 100% success story, but I am about 80% there. After almost two years of lower back pain that seemed to get worse and worse, I took a leave of absence from my job as driving (one hour commute both ways) had become so painful that I would often be in tears by the time I arrived...