The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders

"Dr. Sarno's genius won't be unveiled until we (as a specie) get a grip on our emotions. For now, the world is as much divided as the mind. A tiny part understands, while the immense majority doesn't understand. Worst, that immense majority might not even be wired to understand.

My dad suffers from his knee. He doesn't understand (and never will), so he keeps on suffering. It's easier for him to suffer (and get through surgery every 10 years) than to accept the fact that his knee is fine, and that the issue is buried in his mind.

My boss (a VERY smart man, Ivy leaguer) suffers from his lower back. Doesn't understand. Still suffers.

My best friend suffers from his ankle. Doesn't understand. Still suffers.

My uncle suffers from his elbow (huge tennis player my uncle). Convinced by a "tennis elbow" diagnostic. Still suffers.

My mom used to suffer from her neck. She understood, and doesn't suffer anymore.

I have three herniated disks (C2/C3 - L4/L5 - L5/S1). L4/L5 was operated on 3 years ago, without success. Today I know. I won't suffer anymore. Ever.

Thanks Doc. I'm grateful I've met you. I'm grateful I understood.
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~ Written on 2008-08-25

"This is an outstanding book for individuals dealing with chronic pain. I bought a second copy as my first had become dog-eared and water damaged from taking it with me on all my travels. An excellent approach for those with an open mind to pain management."
~ Written on 2008-08-14

"I was skeptical while I read this book and I still am. However, this book has played a major role in my recovery from 15 years of sever RSI/Carpal Tunnel and 20 years of severe acid reflux/GERD... I am, thanks to this book and the choices it helped me make, completely free from antacids/proton pump inhibitors, acid blockers etc.. and 95% pain free from RSI/Carpal tunnel syndrome. If you're willing to take drugs for pain or illness, or see specialists, or have MRIs and CAT scans, why not try reading a book? I recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a life with less pain. "
~ Written on 2008-06-01

"Once again Dr. John Sarno proved to be the best. He makes so much sense and never fails to hit the nail on the head. What a guy!!!!! The book is easy to read. My pain actually disappeared as I was reading the book."
~ Written on 2008-05-30

"I can go on writing about my own personal healing story, but since it is more/less simmilar to the other ones, I'll just write what I think may be useful for you people out there, looking to get better.

I was studying Vedic philosophy for over a decade and the concept of mind over matter was not new to me. In fact, 5 years of monastery life trained me to fully accept and integrate that fact into my life, but mostly in the spiritual sense.
I've had back problems for 10 years (starting when I was 24...which is ridiculous, I know) and although I knew that most ill conditions of our body come from our mind alone, I needed someone to direct my meditation and focus properly. And Dr. Sarno did it.

So, anyway, to make it short, when I heard about Dr. Sarno's methods of healing, I immediately went to search the internet for any kind of text that would give me some knowledge of how it's done.
I've found one radio interview by googling his name and some other keywords. Sat down to read it and within 45 minutes I was cured.
Miracle? Damn right! When people realize the power of our minds, there will be many more amazing miracles to behold.

To add to this, my 10 yr back problem was topped with severe painful condition that developed a few months ago and persisted without any sign of getting better. I was pretty much tied to my bed and constand adjusting, cracking my back, stretching and massaging. So much pain, I couldn't even eat properly and my finances were going downhill. Luckily, the whole drama lasted for only 10 (exremely painful) days, and it didn't end because of anything else but me finding out this interview, reading it and removing both the severe condition that occured 10 days ago, and my old condition that started almost 10 years ago. I thought, I don't even need those books, but to cut my arrogance right away, I remembered that this was only due to my previous knowledge about these things, and only because Dr. Sarno gave me the right key to the right door. I bought 3 books just to show a fragment of my gratitude. I'm recommending Dr.Sarno's books to everyone to contribute somehow myself.
Oh, and I'm reading those books almost every day. It should replace some of the useless medical junk books you have in your house.

The cure is in our mind. How wonderful!


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~ Written on 2008-01-08