from severe chronic pain that I had for some years.
I found my solution in a book called "Healing Back Pain" by Dr. John Sarno. It addresses more than just back pain and he has several books, all worth taking a look at.
I had tried EVERYTHING. Since my experience, I've recommended the books to people I know who have pain. Some won't even consider it--the approach is just outside of their paradigm. Some think about it for a long time, maybe a year. But those who eventually come around and read it and have an open mind tend to get results.
Don't wait a year like my 2 friends who got relief after an unnecessary extra year of suffering. And for your wife it's an emergency.
Again, I don't know the nature of her pain and whether this applies, but I'm hoping it will turn things around for her too.
I saw Dr. Sarno while he ws alive, but I believe there are doctors carrying out his work at least at NYU Medical Center and elsewhere.
You could supplement with some holistic healing modalities. Many can help both pain and depression. Like Body Code, Quantum Touch, Reiki, Jin Shin Jitsu....I have experienced or witnessed both temporary and permanent relief, depending on the person and the issue. Any relief from pain without the side affects of drugs could give her hope and keep her going while exploring Dr. Sarno's work.
She could also take a look at Joe Dispenza, who claims miraculous results (I witnessed several at a retreat I went to--a guy with MS who got out of his wheelchair and walked, a woman with a rare incurable disease that caused intense pain in her face who became pain-free).
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