The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders
by: John E. Sarno
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The book that will change the way we think about health and illness, The Divided Mind is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's distinguished career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer, going beyond pain to address the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders.
The interaction between the generally reasonable, rational, ethical, moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind appears to be the basis for mindbody disorders. The Divided Mind traces the history of psychosomatic medicine, including Freud's crucial role, and describes the psychology responsible for the broad range of psychosomatic illness. The failure of medicine's practitioners to recognize and appropriately treat mindbody disorders has produced public health and economic problems of major proportions in the United States.
One of the most important aspects of psychosomatic phenomena is that knowledge and awareness of the process clearly have healing powers. Thousands of people have become pain-free simply by reading Dr. Sarno's previous books. How and why this happens is a fascinating story, and is revealed in The Divided Mind.
The book that will change the way we think about health and illness, The Divided Mind is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's distinguished career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer, going beyond pain to address the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders.
The interaction between the generally reasonable, rational, ethical, moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind appears to be the basis for mindbody disorders. The Divided Mind traces the history of psychosomatic medicine, including Freud's crucial role, and describes the psychology responsible for the broad range of psychosomatic illness. The failure of medicine's practitioners to recognize and appropriately treat mindbody disorders has produced public health and economic problems of major proportions in the United States.
One of the most important aspects of psychosomatic phenomena is that knowledge and awareness of the process clearly have healing powers. Thousands of people have become pain-free simply by reading Dr. Sarno's previous books. How and why this happens is a fascinating story, and is revealed in The Divided Mind.
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- The Divided Mind
I became aware of this book from a friend and fellow golfer who had suffered from back problems for many years, had surgery, etc. When I saw him recently he told me he no longer had back problems after reading Dr. Sarno's books. He suggested I read them as well; and I did. This book was a revelation! It describes the mind - body connection and explains our "hidden inner rage". Not a believer in alternative medicine, I must say I was skeptical; however, I am now a believer. This book, in fact the ... Read More
Rating: - The Divided Mind
As a psychologist, I find this book extremely helpful in understanding unconscious sources of chronic pain and debilitating health issues.
Rating: - Great book if you have an open mind
I had severe neck pain that traveled all of the way down my arm. MRI showed bulging disc. Two spinal injections offered little relief. I read this book and I am pain free.Figured it was worth $12 to give it a shot.
Rating: - My back pain has been gone now for years
I originally watched the television program 20/20 many years ago when they did a piece on Dr. Sarno and back pain.I went right out to purchase a copy of Dr. Sarno's book.I did not need to finish reading the book to end my back pain.In fact, just watching 20/20 was all I really needed to get most of my back pain under control.I have since recommended this book to my sister, who insisted her pain was caused by pushing around some heavy equipment.After she received no help from doctors she ... Read More
Rating: - The Divided Mind
As a psychotherapist this book is right on target.If a person can accept this premise for 30 days their perspective will shift and they can be relieved of much suffering and pain.
- The Divided MindI became aware of this book from a friend and fellow golfer who had suffered from back problems for many years, had surgery, etc. When I saw him recently he told me he no longer had back problems after reading Dr. Sarno's books. He suggested I read them as well; and I did. This book was a revelation! It describes the mind - body connection and explains our "hidden inner rage". Not a believer in alternative medicine, I must say I was skeptical; however, I am now a believer. This book, in fact the ... Read More
- The Divided MindAs a psychologist, I find this book extremely helpful in understanding unconscious sources of chronic pain and debilitating health issues.
- Great book if you have an open mindI had severe neck pain that traveled all of the way down my arm. MRI showed bulging disc. Two spinal injections offered little relief. I read this book and I am pain free.Figured it was worth $12 to give it a shot.
- My back pain has been gone now for yearsI originally watched the television program 20/20 many years ago when they did a piece on Dr. Sarno and back pain.I went right out to purchase a copy of Dr. Sarno's book.I did not need to finish reading the book to end my back pain.In fact, just watching 20/20 was all I really needed to get most of my back pain under control.I have since recommended this book to my sister, who insisted her pain was caused by pushing around some heavy equipment.After she received no help from doctors she ... Read More
- The Divided MindAs a psychotherapist this book is right on target.If a person can accept this premise for 30 days their perspective will shift and they can be relieved of much suffering and pain.
