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What’s The Divided Mind by John E. Sarno about? What if pain really is “all in your head”? In The Divided Mind, John E. Sarno explains his theory of how and why your brain can produce symptoms in the rest of your body. He calls this phenomenon Tension Myositis Syndrome, and has created a method to treat it. Read below for a brief overview of The Divided Mind.
How does your mind affect your body’s health? What does it mean when a medical condition is “psychogenic?” John E. Sarno says that many painful medical conditions are psychogenic, meaning “created by the mind.” He refers to such conditions as mindbody disorders, emphasizing that they are mental as well as physical. Let’s look at how the mind-body connection affects health below.
How do mindbody disorders develop? What happens when the mind tries to suppress deep-rooted emotions? According to John E. Sarno, repressed stress and unconscious emotional factors like anger, anxiety, or trauma can lead to physical symptoms. These physical symptoms then manifest into mindbody disorders. Continue reading to learn how mindbody disorders progress over time.
What’s Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)? How is TMS treated? According to John E. Sarno, Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) describes the condition he believes is actually behind many chronic pain disorders. These disorders are often diagnosed as purely physical problems. If you want to learn more about Tension Myositis Syndrome, keep reading.
Do you or someone you know suffer from technology addiction? What are ways to overcome this behavioral addiction? Knowing that we’re intrinsically vulnerable to addiction, tech developers can aim to create experiences that make healthy behaviors more habit-forming. However, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to escape an addiction to technology. Discover several technology addiction solutions for people who already have it.
What’s the treatment for mindbody syndromes? How is TMS treated with psychological help? Dr. John E. Sarno says that his mindbody syndrome treatment focuses on helping patients become aware of repressed feelings and process them in a healthy way. He then outlines his specific approach to treating TMS as well as other disorders (such as fibromyalgia) that, according to Sarno, may be psychosomatic. Discover how patients can overcome their mindbody syndromes.
Do you feel like you rely on your phone or computer too much? What does a healthy relationship with technology look like? Since technology can be so addictive, you might be tempted to avoid it. But, for most people, this is an impractical solution. Countering technology addiction is a matter of learning how to live with it in a healthier way. Here are Adam Alter’s three methods that will help anyone learn how to prevent technology addiction.
Do you use fitness apps regularly? Are fitness apps worth it? Fitness tracking apps help you identify, quantify, and measure your progress toward goals in various areas of your life. Trying to reach goals isn’t inherently harmful, but Adam Alter argues that the culture around goal-setting is toxic for three reasons. Continue reading to learn what these three reasons are.
What are different mindbody syndrome symptoms? Can high blood pressure be caused by a psychological condition? The Divided Mind by John E. Sarno consists of a series of essays by other doctors about their experiences with mindbody disorders. This includes learning about their symptoms, treating them, and in some cases, recovering from such disorders themselves. Let’s look at real-life stories of mindbody syndrome to get a sense of the different kinds of symptoms patients experience.
Is stress the leading psychological cause of hypertension? How can resolving emotions help patients with high blood pressure? It’s a common belief that stress causes high blood pressure, but Samuel J. Mann doesn’t think that’s the case. In fact, he says repressed emotions are the culprit at play here. Read below to learn more about what Mann believes is the true psychological cause of high blood pressure.