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Recent Content by sbmumford

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    Unwanted / Undesired Sex and TMS

    Wow, that's a tough one. It sounds like the first problem is figuring out how to leave a toxic relationship, or there's no firm base/safe space...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Plantar Fasciitis also TMS?

    Thanks, Andy. I like what you say in your story, about an invitation to “come back to yourself”. Do you believe that therapy (mental) is an...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Plantar Fasciitis also TMS?

    Thanks for the suggestion, Mind/Body. I’ll look into that.
    Post by: sbmumford, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I'm losing the battle...

    I’m not sure if you’ve already addressed this suggestion, but your phrase “I believe that a man must suck it” really caught my eye! Isn’t that...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Plantar Fasciitis also TMS?

    I’m 57 year old man who’s successfully treated my severe lower back pain (with two herniated discs) through Dr Sarno’s book and recommendations....
    Thread by: sbmumford, Jun 11, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Slow, Frustrating Healing 2 Months In

    Just thought I'd post an update. It's interesting to see my frustration in this thread after 2 months of pain, in light of my subsequent fairly...
    Post by: sbmumford, Feb 14, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Painkillers

    LOTL, thanks for your honest reply. I completely agree with your take on tramadol - "energetic happiness" is spot on. I got off it after my last...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Painkillers

    Thanks Richard, that's interesting, and I think you're right about trusting the general thrust of Sarno's thinking, even if the details remain...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Slow, Frustrating Healing 2 Months In

    I think you're right about the different paths to recovery, and I will certainly take that to heart. Re, herniated discs, that's actually the...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum
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    doubts

    Thanks, JanA. When I said 40 years I meant that I've had episodes for that long, not continuous pain. I tend to have serious episodes every 4...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    doubts

    I should add that I only got immersed in Dr Sarno's theory 2 months ago. I've been reading and rereading Healing Back Pain, as well as seeing a...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    doubts

    JanA, you bring up issues which are my stumbling blocks around TMS. Clearly there are people who are unaware of the rage that's built up in their...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Painkillers

    Well, now I'm confused. I thought Sarno said that he doesn't believe NSAIDS do any good - except, I guess, as a placebo, because he doesn't think...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Painkillers

    Thanks, Richard, that makes sense. Not sure I have the willpower to commit totally to treating the mind over the body, but I'll keep working at...
    Post by: sbmumford, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: Support Subforum