I have some trouble relating to success stories where they are shrugging 350 lbs. I am super happy for him but it’s almost hard to believe he could have ever been where so many of us are. Anyway today I did five bicep curls with a 2 lb weight. It’s hard to say “yay me” after his shrugs darn it, but yay me!
Ooh how wonderful the story in the book store❤it felt like a early Christmas - fairytale to me! Congrats on your healing ! And wow, life gets better at 60?? I’m just 59, sooo looking forward to that😃!! Thank you both 🙏
@@PainFreeYou i know Dan!But in my case I hope to be able to have a fresh start over a year when that BIG anniversary arrives ! Implementing everything you teach to make it possible.. and if not,it’s not a drama, I know one day it will happen ! Since having your videos, recovery seems probable and less lonely ! So thank you once more❤️
My back pain started in 2021 when I finished work at 59. When working, I was in a high-pressure job and working long hours but so happy. I'm sure that having too much time to think is the reason for my pain... it all makes sense. Early retirement isn't always the answer. Yes, I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine... but how long have I had it? I need to rewire my brain, and these stories are inspirational. I just need to master this.
Dan its me again haven’t commented in a while but been watching most days. AND GREAT NEWS 😄 I’ve been 2 weeks no meds first time in years and also been farr more active the last 2weeks i know to most this is not exciting But coming from 4yrs of madness with back pain im so happy . My story so similar to your guest thank you so much . Still working progress but im not scared any more…..
I was thinking about the question that Dan answered but that’s not me, my pain never ends and never stops.It’s funny how we always compare ourselves to other people and their stories. No story is alike.My neurologist of many years after I told her about Sarno, so your pain will never go away you’ve had it too many years your brain is to set in its ways with your pain pathway it’s impossible to change. She’s told me that before.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and all the insights you had along the way. I've had chronic back pain for 33 years, and you give me a lot of hope!
Thank you both so much. Steve this is so reassuring & encouraging. To hear you were told at a young age you had a degenerative condition...and to hear you NOW is truly inspirational. Also the optimism you give to others who have been feeling stuck for many years, knowing you are feeling better now after 30+ years of feeling the same way, is also an incredible message of hope. Many loving blessings to you both.💜
I’m amazed you were able to move so many times having back pain. I am so afraid of moving thinking how the hell am I supposed to pack and move boxes? Amazing story
@@PainFreeYou thanks Dan! I just heard in one of your videos how you were able to move boxes and lift your boat with no issues. I’m convinced there is something to all this.
@@mjoachim9554 Yes, after I ended my pain I moved houses several times with my son and I loading and unloading the truck. And that's because I KNEW that my back was never the problem. The perception of a bad back and the fear that created is what caused my pain all those years. Watch my fast start playlist. DansFastStart.com
Thank for another great story. Not having responsibilities anymore (I'm 68 and pensionado) can get you in a rut as well, I can assure you! (but slowly crawling out of it)
I am feeling that vulnerability right now. Being pain free feels so foreign it’s scary and I have to use the same messages of safety. Dan, do you have any videos about that?
Dan and Steve, thank you for this video. I discovered Sarno a year ago and Dan somewhere in October; it was mind-blowing how much effect it had on my backpains (well over 20 years). Now unfortunately I'm having a major set back for a month and get can't back on track. Very frustrating and am trying to hang on on what helped so well before. I'm getting ready to join the group coaching hoping it will get me to where I want to be. Steve, how is your wife's backpain? Cheers and thanks again.
00:05 Steve's experience with back pain since age 10 and the journey to being pain-free for 11 years. 02:29 Steve's TMS success story and the impact of childhood experiences on pain perception 06:50 Struggles with recurring pain affecting physical activities and work life 09:05 Struggled with back pain for 32 years, tried different treatments. 13:08 Endured 11 years of back pain without remedy 15:25 Managing back pain challenges and stress with acceptance and resilience 19:14 Shift in perspective on body mechanics and aging 21:01 Steve's transformation from closed-minded to open and curious. 24:46 Realization of mind-body connection for back pain relief 26:45 Building confidence through incremental progress 30:35 Overcoming 32 years of back pain and finding relief. 32:26 Relief from 32 years of back pain for 11 years 36:25 Managing responsibilities and emotions as we age 38:27 Overcoming 32 years of back pain through fear neutralization and accurate information 42:33 Perceived danger pain may persist due to fear and obsession. 44:34 Rejecting a life sentence of worsening back pain in 20s 48:33 Engage in life to reduce focus on pain 50:33 Perception of danger drives pain, but understanding and acceptance can lead to recovery. 54:31 Pain is a warning signal that can be managed 56:29 Expect the best and respond as well as possible Crafted by Merlin AI.
I had that same stab in the upper back one day just opening rhe refrigerator - i stood there with my mouth open in shock as it came out of nowhere. But the pain left in the same second.
Thank you so much for all the success stories, Dan. I'm 23, been sick for +5 years, now I know it's all TMS. However, I'm noticing that when I stopped eating bread (gluten) The OCD, intrusive thoughts, low self esteem, social anxiety, hiperactivity, and overthinking go away. Problem is going gluten free males me feel fearful... I feel overwhelmed as I can't be sure gluten is the culprit for my mental issues. Do you think that I should eat gluten while telling my brain is okay and that it is not the cause of my mental issues? or should I avoid it? I really appreciate you. ❤
Hi its Steve from the video just reading all these comments. I do not eat ANY grains for the same reasons. As a chemical engineer, I know what is sprayed onto the wheat and there is no way I will eat it. Important for you to realize that there is not one single carbohydrate that is essential to life. You do not need them. So if you do not eat carbs there is no reason to be scared.
Hi Dan, sometimes I talk with people that have had chronic pain for a while. It seems like TMS, but they are more like alpha male personality. They dont seem to fear pain, they are more likely to push through it. They are not emotional type, more like repressing if anything. They dont seem to fear, but still get constant pain, and even acute crisis. What do you think is going on in this type of people? If they dont fear pain, then what Is the answer for them?
It's still the subconscious brains perception of danger. While consciously they may not fear the pain, the brain still sounds the warning if they think there is something wrong with their body. Watch my fast start playlist to understand the cause of pain and what to do about it. DansFastStart.com
Its me Steve from the video. I did not mention, but I get Tinnitus often, because for me its PDP. The first time was for three weeks and then I finally realized it was PDP and as soon as I made the link it went away, in about a week. Now I get it and it lasts usually about 5 seconds or so. I always stop, take inentory on what is stressful in my life at the time, make the connection, and it goes away in seconds. Hope that helps you.
Censoring words because they might trigger some people only reinforces the trigger. Just let people describe their story the way it really was rather than toning it down and making it sound less horrific than it really was because that helps no one. I used to belong to an online emetophobia support group and they didn't allow us to spell words like "vomit" out in full. We had to use the abbreviation *v .... That just reinforced that vomiting is so scary and dangerous that you can't even read or write the word. Nobody in that group ever recovered. My phobia actually got worse there because it never occurred to me that just the word could trigger anyone... but when I was told it does, it started to trigger me too.
Did Steve have a bulged disc or disc herniation? I have heard that the disc material congeals as we age and therefore the pain reduces in the golden years. I’m just wondering if that happens for herniations also?
I don't get MRI findings for people I work with. If symptoms behave like TMS, any herniations are of no importance. Learn more: Understanding the cause of pain is the first step to eliminating it. My fast start playlist will help you understand what is going on and what to do about it. Watch, take notes, implement, repeat. DansFastStart.com
Not sure if I mentioned in the interview, I had xrays and a chiropractor in my 20s who told me that I had all that bulged disc and pinched nerve stuff. He really scared me....he told me that if I did not get back there for immediate action then I would continue to decline. I got scared and then mad. I told him to go 'to hell' and then I got back to my work as we were very busy on an interesting project. I see now that I distracted myself from the PDP and that was what really helped me move on for the time being. Just before I found Sarno, I had a chirporactor friend who told me the Golden Years comment that you refer to here. That really struck me. Pain would go away as we start to wear out? It made me think alot. Then I found Sarno and it all made sense. I am 57 years old now and my wife and I are really starting to live our lives with less family stress as our daughter is grown, successful and all but on her own with an excellent future. We have less stress.....ergo we have less pain
I’m finding it compelling, but I want to ask a question. Did you ever go to a really good orthopedic specialist who could truly possibly help you. Sometimes there are minimally invasive procedures that help or even surgery has helped people resolve certain problems, but it sounds like he never really went to a doctor except for the x-ray. So far anyway. I haven’t gotten to the end.
Hi its me Steve. No I did not go to an orthopedic surgeon. And I am truly greatful to my younger self for not doing this. I live 100% pain free every single day.
