Dr. Stracks talks with Dr. Dan Ratner about his own experience healing from back pain and the mind-body methods he employs as a psychologist to help others heal.
When I say “it doesn’t make sense” I know for sure it’s TMS. Doubt is very recognizable. Especially with new symptoms. Is this also TMS? Or is this a real injury? Must I move forward to teach my brain that I’m okay, or should I stop so the injury can heal? Very difficult sometimes. I have decided to move forward in case of new pains and look for evidence that this is also TMS. If not, the body will heal. It always will. But I must admit it’s hard. I’m running for 4 weeks now with a new pain. I’m still not sure if it’s TMS. Doubt… With doubt comes fear. My strategy of moving forward in case of new pains worked so far. But this time it doesn’t. So a real injury? On the other hand, I also see proof that it is TMS.
Brilliant, thank you so so much for all your great work, it's helping!
When I say “it doesn’t make sense” I know for sure it’s TMS. Doubt is very recognizable. Especially with new symptoms. Is this also TMS? Or is this a real injury? Must I move forward to teach my brain that I’m okay, or should I stop so the injury can heal? Very difficult sometimes. I have decided to move forward in case of new pains and look for evidence that this is also TMS. If not, the body will heal. It always will. But I must admit it’s hard. I’m running for 4 weeks now with a new pain. I’m still not sure if it’s TMS. Doubt… With doubt comes fear. My strategy of moving forward in case of new pains worked so far. But this time it doesn’t. So a real injury? On the other hand, I also see proof that it is TMS.