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The Divided Mind

By: John E. Sarno
Narrated by: Paul Hecht, James Boles
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The Divided Mind is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's long and successful career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer. While his earlier books dealt almost exclusively with musculoskeletal pain disorders, here Dr. Sarno addresses the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mind-body) disorders. In Dr. Sarno's view, the crucial interaction between the reasonable, rational, ethical, moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind is the basis for many mind-body disorders.

The Divided Mind traces the history of psychosomatic medicine, including Freud's crucial role as well as his failures. Most important, it describes the psychology of the human condition that is responsible for the broad range of psychosomatic illness. Dr. Sarno believes that the failure of medicine's practitioners to recognize and appropriately treat mind-body disorders has produced public health and economic problems of major proportions in the United States. One of the most interesting and important aspects of psychosomatic phenomena is the fact that knowledge and awareness of the process clearly have healing powers.

©2006 John E. Sarno, M.D. (P)2006 Audio Evolution, LLC
Hygiene & Healthy Living Pain Management Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Mental Health Health Medicine Emotions Substance abuse

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Critic reviews

"Dr Sarno brilliantly explores the chasm between the conscious and unconscious minds, where psychosomatic ailments originate." (Mehmet Oz, M.D., co-author of You: The Owner's Manual)
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Found this book very interesting, worth the read. Appreciate the research gone into it.

Fantastic book

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I enjoyed all the medical studies quoted and case studies. The stories resonated and painted a good picture. The book is not heavy and anyone can read it. Above all, it didn’t make me feel like it is all in my head and unreal. It validated my feelings and empowered me on a journey towards healing. Thank you!

The power of hidden and repressed emotions in causing physical symptoms

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Essential reading for all human beings, whether medical professionals or patients.
Sarno’s wisdom, knowledge and compassion may help reduce or eliminate your pain.

If you only read book about the human pain experience, make it this one!

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Shines a light on the importance of psychosomatic issues that have been disregarded by the vast majority during the past Century.

A must read/listen

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I’m not entirely sure about the Freudian theory part of it but the psychosomatic stuff is very convincing.

Psychosomatic theory

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