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LuvtoSew
USA
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 Posted - 09/17/2008 : 14:04:33
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is the only one I haven't read on tms, I have Sarnos, and read Bradys and Sophers. Is there anything different in Fred Amirs book that sheds a different light on things. Does his book contain exercises.
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 09/17/2008 : 14:51:33
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What do you mean by "exercises"?
Your messages repeatedly indicate that you either do not understand or do not accept that the TMS diagnosis applies to you. So I'm not sure what you will get by reading more books. Dr. Sarno's book has everything you need. You just need to accept it and follow the treatment suggestions. You have not done that yet. |
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mk6283
USA
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Posted - 09/17/2008 : 15:24:34
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What are you looking to gain by reading another book? What symptoms are you still struggling with? What steps have you already taken since you discovered that you might have TMS? Have you seen any results so far? Perhaps we can help you save spending $20 on another book.
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mala
Hong Kong
774 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2008 : 18:06:57
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Hi LuvtoSew,
I find his book very useful and i don't think there is any harm whatsoever in reading it. He does not outline any specific exercises but he does advocate getting back to doing some form of physical activity as soon as possible. Understanding this point is crucial to your recovery.
As the title suggests, he does provide a very good step by step plan based on how he recovered from a variety of problems. I believe at one stage he was in such bad shape could not even carry even a litre of milk and walk a few steps.
Rather than buy the book immediately, why don't you read the book online for free. Click on the link http://www.rapidrecovery.net/index.htm
and then click Read the book online at the bottom of the page. It comes in slowly but is quite readable. If you find it is useful you could decide whether u want to order it or not.
As for what the others say, I don't agree. I think you should read as much as you can and read a variety of tms books. You never know what point will sink into your unconscious that will give you that 'aha' moment. For me it was and still is watching the sarno DVD.
Good Luck & Good Health
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LuvtoSew
USA
327 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2008 : 07:27:56
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| Thanks Mala- I like to get different opinions of a subject too. Thanks for the online link. |
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scottjmurray
266 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2008 : 16:25:30
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"the divided mind" is in my humble opinion the best book on the subject of psychogenic illnesses. however, if you're looking to recover, listen to dave. he knows what hes doing more than anyone else on here i think. except maybe sensei.
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author of tms-recovery . com
(not sh!t, champagne)
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skizzik
USA
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 18:53:03
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hey luv, read "qso" 's posts here. Amir's book took him to the other side. No excercises, in fact, he encourages you to eat ice cream... those who've read it will get that.
If you like success stories, than this book is for you, it's very detailed in what he did to recover. Also, he has loads of data that neuro surgeons know but hide to the public, like only one in a hundred back surgeries result in lowering pain.
You mentioned b4 about seeing Dr. Schubiner, I drove 5 hours to see him and get a diagnosis hoping it would push me to the other side. I can say this much, he develops a personal relationship w/ everyone he sees and returns all calls that day and e-mails that day.
I felt he was too quick to diagnose me, even though we spent 2 hours together . I spoke to another patient of his who felt the same way. I was recently re-assured by him the fact that he regularly turns people away who don't have tms that think they do.
I think he's worth it. I'm not pain free, but I know I'd be on a surgeons table had I not made that visit and corresponded w/ many here on this board. I know it. |
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Fred Amir's book
