[0]http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_myositis_syndrome#Med

[0]http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_myositis_syndrome#Medical_evidence http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_myositis_syndrome#Medic... The claim here is that a significant proportion of these illnesses are psychogenic; even if your anecdote was convincing it would do nothing to challenge the original argument, as you could easily be part of the 47%[1]. Furthermore, you base your conclusion on the severity of pain you experienced, in your opinion, being beyond what's possible for a psychogenic illness. You don't offer evidence to support this opinion, and, as there are many types of psychological distress that drive people to ending their own lives, I find it unconvincing. In any case, I hope you keep an open mind and find an effective way to manage and improve your health. The lifts recommended in other parts of this conversation might be more in line with your values.