Do I have TMS / Perceived Danger Pain?
In order to make this process simple to understand, I've put this "Getting Started" page together for you.
Disclaimer: Before you begin, it is your responsibility to rule out anything significant or life-threatening with your doctor. (cancers, tumors, infections, fractures or serious disease). Once you have ruled out the serious medical issues, you can proceed to rule IN a mindbody condition with the assessments below.
This page will help you understand what is going on and what to do next.
Foundational Information: Understanding Pain
Watch the first video in my Fast Start Playlist about Perceived Danger Pain: http://DansFastStart.com. This explains SO much of what is going on.
Next Step:
Determining if your pain is from TMS/PDP: You should take BOTH assessments. Yes, it's THAT important for you to gain certaintly into what is going on. Here are the two assessments.
Step 1: Take the Pain Test:
http://DanBuglio.com/paintest - A score of 29 or more means you have TMS / Perceived Danger Pain or symptoms. This means your body is NOT the cause of your pain or symptoms. This also means you CAN end your symptoms. If it is slightly less than 29, don't panic. It is still possible that it's TMS/PDP. Sometimes the more doubt and fear we have, the more consistent our symptoms are and the lower the score.
Step 2: Take the FIT ASSESSMENT.
Just read the questions below and make a note of how many true answers you give. If you answer true or yes to even one of the criteria, that means that your brain is creating the pain based on perceived danger. Your body is not the problem. This is wonderful news. Feel free to go through these questions indivitually for each symptom.
FUNCTIONAL:
-Symptoms begin without physical precipitation
-Symptoms persist after an injury has healed (3-6 mo)
-Symptoms are in a distribution pattern that is symmetric
-Symptoms occur on one whole side of the body or occur on half of the face, head, or torso
-Symptoms spread over time to different areas of the body
-Symptoms radiate to the opposite side of the body or down a whole leg or arm
-Symptoms that occur in many different body parts at the same time
-Symptoms that have a quality of tingling, electric, burning, numb, hot or cold
INCONSISTENT:
-Symptoms shift from one location in the body to another
-Symptoms are more or less depending on the time of day. Or they occur first thing in the morning or in the middle of the night.
-Symptoms occur after, but not during, an activity or exercise
-Symptoms occur when one thinks about them or when someone asks about them.
-Symptoms occur when stresses increase or one thinks about stressful situations
-Symptoms are minimal or nonexistent when engaged and joyful or distracting activities, such as when on vacation
-Symptoms are minimal or nonexistent after some kind of therapy, such as massage, chiropractic, Reiki, acupuncture, an herbal or vitamin supplement
TRIGGERED:
-symptoms are triggered by things that are not related to the actual symptoms, such as foods, smells, sounds, light, computer screens, menses, changes in the weather
-symptoms are triggered by the anticipation of stress, such as prior to school, work, a doctor's visit, a medical test, a visit to a relative, or a social gathering; or during those activities
-symptoms that are triggered by simply imagining engaging in the triggering activity such as bending over, turning the neck, sitting or standing
-symptoms that are triggered by light touch or innocuous stimuli, such as the wind or cold
Moving forward: Many around the globe are getting well with just my free content.
- The best way you can get up to speed with my concepts and trainings, watch my Fast Start Playlist. It will go deeper into what is causing your pain and, more importantly, what to do about it. Watch, take notes, implement, repeat. Click to watch: http://DansFastStart.com
- Begin to watch my free daily coaching videos at http://DansYouTube.com. A new video is posted daily at 5am Eastern. (NYC Time zone). Many are getting better at implementing the concepts taught in my free daily videos.
- Watch my success stories to hear inspiring journeys of people deep in despair coming out the other side. This stuff works folks. http://PainFreeYouSuccess.com
Getting more help: If you would like to fast track your recovery, I have two options.
- Individual coaching: Due to overwhelming demand, I am not able to take on one-on-one coaching clients. I know you may feel a need to speak with me personally, however I can assure you, the group program I run will give you the same information, way more access to me for advice and questions, a video based course, an amazing community of people to join you on your journey. It is the best way to get help. If you want to make sure your situation can be helped, the two assessments listed previously on this page is the best way to determine if your symptoms can be resolved through my program.
- Group Coaching Program and Video Course: http://PainFreeYou.com/join - No need to wait. You can begin this any time. The course will be available instantly and the next weekly group coaching is no farther away than the very next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We run 4 sessions a week.