Dr Sarno 12 Daily Reminders

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

The direct reason for the pain is mild oxygen deprivation

TMS is a harmless condition caused by my repressed emotions

The principal emotion is my repressed ANGER

TMS exists only to distract my attentions from the emotions

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

Therefore, physical activity is not dangerous

And I MUST resume all normal physical activity

I will not be concerned or intimidated by the pain

I will shift my attention from pain to the emotional issues

I intend to be in control-NOT my subconscious mind

I must think Psychological at all times, NOT physical.