Websites:
Most of the information from this site has come from a couple of websites, which should be the first port of call for anyone researching TMS.
The first is the TMSwiki - it is run by former TMS sufferers and contains an absolute wealth of information about the condition. There are over 200 separate pages, and a discussion forum where you can have your questions answered.
The second is the TMS Help forum. It is a web forum dedicated to TMS, and there are literally hundreds of threads to read through. Again you can start your own thread and get advice and information from former TMS sufferers.
Further Reading:
For books, yo u should first read Dr Sarno’s The Mindbody Presciption. It’s only a small book, and easy reading. If you’re unsure, have a look at the reviews on Amazon - over 130 reviews and nearly a 5/5 star rating.
A more in-depth look at the condition is provided by Dr Sarno’s The Divided Mind. It is a collective work with chapters written by rheumatologists, neurologists and psychologists as well as by Dr Sarno.
Book Resources
The TMS wiki has a very comprehensive list of book resources
Web links to other internet resources
There is a long list of internet resources here. This includes links to various personal success story websites, video clips, medical blogs, online communities and articles.
Online TMS courses
Georgie Oldfield is a physiotherapist from Huddersfield who runs both a distance and face to face TMS program. The course lasts for 6 weeks and includes DVDs and workbooks. This is the course that I went on, and I can definitely recommend it. Georgie also runs a monthly support group on the last Wednesday of every month. This is free to join and is an excellent opportunity to meet former and current TMS sufferers and discuss strategies for overcoming chronic pain.
Dr. Howard Schubiner is a Michigan doctor who runs an online TMS course. He also provides on-site classes. His website is excellent - with a huge amount of information about TMS.
There are numerous other doctors and health professionals who are amenable to the concept of TMS. The TMS wiki has compiled a list of close to 100 here.
