The “injury” that vanished overnight

23 Nov 2025 · 2 min
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In this spoken segment, Joanne Smith recounts a sudden, unexplained pain in the left thigh that appeared without prior history. She describes how she recognized the symptom as a psychosomatic manifestation, remained confident, and predicted it would disappear. She shares a parallel story from a friend (Jess) about a fear‑driven physical symptom that also vanished when the fear was reassured. Joanne notes that many runners and athletes experience similar unexplained injuries right before major events, interpreting these episodes as evidence that unconscious worries and repetitive thoughts can manifest as temporary bodily ailments. The pain resolved by the next day and has not returned, reinforcing her view that mental states can directly influence physical sensations.

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