Dr. Sarno’s Daily Reminders for Chronic Pain

The pain is due to TMS, not to a structural abnormality                

1. The direct reason for the sensation is Neuroplasticity

2. TMS is a harmless condition caused by my repressed emotions

3. The principal emotion is my repressed ANGER/RAGE

4. TMS exists only to distract my attention from the emotions, and limiting beliefs

5. Since my back (replace with whatever pain you’ve got) is basically normal there is nothing to fear

6. Therefore, physical activity is not dangerous

7. And I MUST resume all normal physical activity (slowly)

8. I will not be concerned or intimidated by the pain. I will be indifferent instead

9. I will shift my attention from my sensations to the emotional issues (Anger, rage, depression, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe, and not feeling worthy of being well, etc.)

10. I intend to be in control-NOT my subconscious mind

11. I must think Psychological at all times, NOT physical.