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I totally agree with you Dan , I don’t see a reason to rehash issues you might have dealt with years ago over and over. Everyone has been angry at one time or another but for example I had a great childhood, no bad repressed memories so in my case that is definitely not what is causing my pain.

Hey dan do o need to worry about hpylori infection can i use this approach instead of bombing my gut with antibiotics

I know this is another old video but I wonder, when you use indifference to the migraine starting can you still take an abortive medication like a Triptan? I know I’m experiencing tms but wonder how to manage pshyically when the pain comes.

I need your help I get chronic enormous pain in my spine from neck to back

Before I even heard of Dr. John Sarno I was able to immediately, often like a light switch, completely stop pain in myself when I identified the emotion that I was repressing that was causing it. As a medical intuitive and manual therapist in professional practice now 30 years, I have always been able to "intuit" the emotions connected to people's symptoms, so when I learned there were actual DOCTORS talking about this and research to back it up I was like, dang, I gotta get some training in this! I have taken Internal Family Systems foundations training, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy with Dr. Howard Schubiner and Dr. Mark Lumley and have completed a 10 month ontological coaching training with Newfield Network, now coaching folks to heal mind-body created health problems. I am also doing this from a Bible based perspective. What I have found, personally with my own symptoms and clients, is that a combination of here and now working with the nervous system to down regulate from fear responses and tell our brain we are safe, knowledge about how the brain works, "the book cure", as people have called reading Dr. Sarno's books can be for some for example, along with emotional awareness work and expressing formerly repressed emotions is very powerful. When we can have capacity to feel the reason the brain is perceiving danger (the emotions getting triggered) we can not only end symptoms we can grow and transform as people, which is the biggest point of healing, in my mind. Great stuff! Truly miraculous.

Hi Dan thanks so much for your hard work helping others and myself. X

This ia not controversial, this is important for anyone! The human condition is that people store memories and emotions! To release, you literally remember you are healthy, and when they come up, you watch it and let it and you don't need to do a thing, but allow. That releases it. It's getting back to life and knowing the body will bring them up to release them on its own, and we just have to be comfortable when they do. And keep walking! Thanks Dan! ❤

Back in February I was exposed to a loud noise. I am now suffering from ear pain , tinnitus and sound sensitivity. I have had multiple tests and I have no hearing loss. Doctors say they can’t find anything wrong with my ears..Also I get startled easily by sounds that I don’t expect. Do you think this is TMS? I’m trying my best to stay positive on my healing journey. 🙏🏼

Dan i completely agree with you , for me going back and trying to remember the trauma re traumatized me and made me 100 times worse !!!! When it was actually just a current situation that was making me have symptoms . Nothing from the past !

If you have CFS, it seems important to release emotions. I have CFS and I sit with myself every evening and on most evenings I cry, sometimes just a little, sometimes I’m showered in tears 😅 And that made my symptoms go away at least for a bit of time :) You don’t need to go back in time. I just sit and feel deeply into my body and I let every emotion or thoughts be there. Thoughts from the past pop up automatically, at least for me.

one day 5 years ago i got dizzy and have been dizzy ever since. i've had an A-HA moment listening to this one. my symptoms started at a time when I was constantly ruminating on my life not going as i thought it would or as i wanted. the "how did i get here?" story was causing me a lot of anger and fear of the future at the time and still is to this day. thank you!! I listen every day and I can't wait to leave you a comment about my full recovery!

Happy fourth of July Dan! Looking back on old wounds hasn't worked for me. I tried the journals etc but I find living in the moment and keeping a positive vibe works for me. After all I'm only Human! Great new song Human by Lenny Kravitz. 😊❤🐾

This is really helpful to hear. I've made a ton of progress over the past two years with pain, but had some big setbacks here recently that threw me for quite a loop. I've always wondered do I have to be like an open wound all the time to get to the bottom of this TMS stuff. I'm glad to hear that going deeper and deeper into my past isn't always the answer.

Dan, I lost my mom, with whom I was super close, 3 years ago and have been dealing with undiagnosed low back/hip pain for 2.5 of these years. It’s pretty safe to assume that grief, being alone etc (no siblings and no family of my own) was the cause of the TMS coming on. Just this week I attempted I did my first grief work session with my therapist (we’ve been working together for 12 months and I believed I was ready)… after the session my symptoms got worse and a new one appeared. Now I feel so afraid and understandably do not want to continue with the grief work…. So I don’t need to dig up my subconscious feelings about my mom dying etc in order to recover?

'The Expectation Effect' is a great book!

Some thoughts halfway through the video... I agree with your belief that it isn't necessary to do the emotional work in order to experience relief. Prior to this year, I had done alot of different techniques addressing emotions, and they usually offered some relief and insight, but the symptoms would come back. So I grew in my understanding of situations and myself, but was still getting stuck in a flare cycle. This year, I have really been working on mindset. I've been watching your videos Dan, and I also took a course on supporting basic human physiology(natural light, gentle movement, nutrient dense food) which really shifted my perspective of what health looks like and how to achieve it. After a decade of pain and symptoms and emotional rollercoaster cycle, things have been settling down. The mindset part, as I'm now addressing it, was absolutely key. It was what I was missing, that core understanding that I don't have to chase symptoms, this is why I feel like crap and all my tests are good. It makes sense. And that relieved ALOT of symptoms just realizing that. I'm actually ok😊 Now, I also just started EMDR, after multiple health practitioners suggested I do so. And it really is having a big impact. I feel like EMDR has a slightly different approach that does actually help me move through the trauma. (I was told I have complex trauma. Not holding on to that, but that's the reason I decided to try it) During a session, I go from feeling like I am in that painful memory, and then it moves to a place of compassion and understanding, and I notice my thoughts shift to past tense. And it has made a big impact on my emotional stability and stress response in about a months time. Just last week I got Dr Sarno's Healing Back Pain book and started that. In there he does mention that about 5% of people maybe need some psychotherapy.... I definitely believe that having already been doing the mind body work and believing that my symptoms were a result of neural pathways/mind response rather than physical issues has made a complete difference in how I approach things and deal with them. I think going into the EMDR knowing that the mindset and core beliefs and emotions are what's causing things for me has made it more effective. I didn't realize how much negative self talk I had going on inside, and I can see how that would cause me to act and make decisions in ways that aren't helpful. The EMDR has uncovered alot of that for me, and it does feel like I actually move through it in a different way than anything else has done. I say this not in a defensive or offended way, just sharing my experience so far😊 The fact that I went into it knowing it was mind body I think was the key, and also the specific way this therapy moves you through things...not like talk therapy. Not alot of talking with this actually. And I feel like it's teaching me how to feel those big feelings and let them move through and pass and then they are gone. Instead of stuck. Thanks for all you do Dan. Your videos have made such an impact on me and helped me recover so much❤

I think I am somewhat in the middle here. I’ve been repressing emotions since a young child. Along with my therapist, I’m learning to feel my emotions. But I’m not digging them out from the past. I am dealing with the past if and when those emotions come up. If my mind doesn’t bring up the event, it doesn’t need to be dealt with today. But if things do come to mind, I will work through them. I do tend to “get on with life” as a means of distracting myself from any and all emotions. So I do need to check in with myself and how I’m feeling.

I was picked to ask a question on Nicole Sachs podcast and my question to her was, “do I have to do trauma therapy to get better?” Her response was, “if you could afford it, if you have access to it, go for it! But, you DON’T have to do it to get better from TMS!” I’m fortunate enough that my insurance covers an amazing trauma therapist that I’ve been seeing for 1 1/2 years weekly and it has been amazing for me mentally, but my pain is still there. I still have a lot of avoidance behaviors that I’m working on. I think that’s keeping me stuck.

Hi Dan-- i find that when i have fear thoughts(i'll never get better, etc.), i'll sometimes have an emotional release(a good cry), then i feel a bit better and find myself having more positive thoughts about healing. What are your thoughts about that?

I’m happy to do a recovery vid for you if you wanted. I feel healed. My symptoms were pelvic issues, headaches, stomach issues; Plantar fasciitis, and back pain. What took me to anxiety and panic attacks was headaches; and pelvic issues. No more headaches, no more attacks all my symptoms disappeared except one which doesn’t bother me.

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Yes they r TMS . Dr said it’s cause I had big baby but it’s not it’s stress because most of tge treatment pelvic floor excercise are mostly breathing to relax ur muscles and strengthen the area. It’s all Stress!!!!

I was so messed up with a narcissist husband..I had to learn how to return to my True Self! 😊❤

Sometimes the titles make me laugh, because they are so transparent ha ha like, why making yourself feel terrible, will not result in yourself feeling good.

The societal structure we live in includes (is based on?) deep fear of death, death is a natural thing, which is inevitable, that is trying to be pretended away via all the striving and acquiring goals highly encouraged by this system but doesn't bring about peace/happiness that is promised - its a carrot for creating lots of suffering in the meantime. The mind and body being at odds is not going to make for a peaceful life. And due to trauma we might be dealing with repetition compulsion and actually be in danger now in our current relationships but not feel fear about that because it feels normal. And the body knows that even if the mind doesn't. Its complicated being human. It can help to think of the word emotion as thoughts and feelings combined and that combining can be unhelpful. It can benefit people to separate thoughts from feelings. Processing trauma is, imo, learning to witness the thoughts, which are just that, thoughts, habitual not truth but valid and created because of how we cope in unhealthy childhood experiences - and feeling feelings, which are simply sensations, and allowing both, but not as a combined thing. Untangling those two things takes practice, but can show us the thoughts we have which are no longer helping us so we can gently change them, and permit feelings, which are sensations, energy, which we can become aware of separate from thoughts, and allow them, with practice and time, to discharge from the body 🥰

Dan, I had a very unstable and abusive childhood. I’ve been in therapy and have been doing self help therapy for years. I’m in a decent place in my life right now mentally. The other night I was lying in bed thinking how good things are going right now and then all of a sudden I started feeling panicky. I think that was because chaos and fear has always been a part of my life so when things are going good, my mind doesn’t know how to handle that and causes my anxiety to increase. As a kid, I was always waiting for the next shoe to drop (sometimes literally 🤦🏻‍♀️) and now as an adult I’m “programmed” for that. What’s your thoughts on this?

I did EMDR for ptsd following an assault. Therapist would only deal with the two most serious things. Said trying to deal with everything will compound fear. One was the assault, the other from when I was 5yrs old and lost my sibling and was in an oxygen tent bed. Definitely helped me move the memories to a better place.

Is there a specific way to let go of emotional things?

I 💯 agree with you Dan digging up every past and current deep emotion is not the cure itself ❤ thank God!

So its really a lot about reframing and letting go?

4th July, my beautiful granddaughter Marla Joy is one year old today.❤🎉

Trauma or deep emotional pain is like a broken bone if not mended for a very long time can impact the quality of life. But it doesn’t just end there..if we are brave enough to accept it is there, and address the issue so it can be dealt with, in order for the damage or PAIN to be healed. Sometimes the body is healed, the mind hasn’t. FEAR factor in the brain causes symptoms and imbalance. Must show the brain there is nothing wrong with the body by literally feeling the sensation it causes, and speak to it- “what are you afraid of?” Different approach, same course of action- to address. Know it’s hard but have to go through the process to pain free.

Rehashing the past has not worked for me. Many, Many years ago threw out my old journals. Eckhart Tolle: We Don't have past emotions, we have emotions about our past if we conjure up the memory. If your feeling emotions about your past it is still right now, the present moment. Happy 4th of July (In the U. S.). 🥰

I love your work but I don't agree on this topic Everyone is different. .... I did need to do deep emotional work. I did everything else suggested to create safety and it helped to some extent. But only once I started trauma-informed therapy I began to see significant results (almost instantly) and my ability to feel safe grew. I feel many people have misconceptions about modern trauma therapy. It is not about digging, inquiring, talking a lot, intellectually understanding. It is about being able to sit with these intense emotions and feeling safe at the same time. Your current emotions ARE your trauma, not much digging in the past needed. The storyline may help to create compassion with yourself but it is not crucial. Processing with someone who could contain me was and still is essential for the steps of my recovery.

I feel like I’m getting tripped up somewhere. I feel like for the most part I’ve been always able to name my emotion and what I’m feeling and most of the time feel it deeply. Ive always been the cryer… I’ve never had trouble expect with anger and standing up for myself when I feel threatened.. but I also know there’s been an insane amount of fear in me my entire life…. Maybe there are things I’m avoiding? Like pain and suffering because of the fear and that’s the problem. I can’t accept. Just feel stuck in making any kind of progress

Great video! 💜

Hi from the UK Dan 😊 I took the advice and did some deep emotional work and worked with a trauma therapist and had counselling as I was advised unresolved and stuck emotions were the root cause of my symptoms. I know a lot of people who had positive results from this approach. I’ve been doing the work for almost 2 years now and I’m no better. I think it’s helped me have a deeper understanding of myself and others, and helped me to learn how to feel my emotions but the trauma therapy left me with flashbacks, my nervous system on edge all the time and feeling a lot worse. I journal daily and find it’s just the same old emotional stuff coming up from my past. I try and release it with somatic exercises and EFT tapping and reassuring myself etc but don’t seem to get relief. I think It’s the rumination on it all that’s keeping me stuck and in fear. So I’m going to try your approach instead and see if it helps. Thanks so much for the work you do.

This is gold, thank you, Dan. I got over my TMS a few years ago, but tough circumstances triggered it recently. This is a great reminder. I do think that doing mind body trauma work has helped me in giving tools to actually allow and feel the different emotions, so I do think it has a place. Also, just talking about my trauma seemed to only offer temporary relief. The key was to actually feel safe in my body, my life, and this world.

Happy 4th of July Dan🎉🎉🎉 I feel my emotions and tell myself these emotions are safe. I did a lot of journaling throughout this Journey but I didn't find it to moove the needle. Totally can relate to you Dan . I had a lot of childhood trauma's raised by 2 alcoholics with a lot of violence. Went to therapists did emdr etc but the pain remained. I am feeling the emotions when they pop up like this morning got really angry and that is ok. I let these emotions go through me. I am not judging these emotions. Also very aware of my thoughts when a negative thought comes up I try to stay innthe present and not get involveld In the chatter of my mind. I am having a colourful day again but respond calm and live my life the best I can at this moment. Ty Dan sending you and all of you here on RUclips much love and a big smile 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

Election day here in the UK🤡🤡🙄. Up during the night, high temperature and severe joint pain. Determined to get out and vote and somehow did. Close family member hanging onto life & its heartbreaking seeing and feeling so much emotional pain within my family. Yesterday my close friend had a stroke. No wonder my body was in a state . Going to treat myself with kindness and also reminding myself I'm safe. 🙏

Happy independence day

First of all appreciate you being open to other opinions! For me processing old emotions/pain was the only way to recover actually (Cfs). And a lot of pple I know recovered by doing that as well. I think both is needed. Imo when you had a difficult childhood with a lot of neglect, physical abuse and trauma, it’s not enough to only train the brain. I tried, but it didn’t work for me. I do agree that you don’t have to actively ‘remind’ some traumas and try to process them. That doesn’t work, because most memories are unconscious and you don’t have actual memories to them. Pple like Gabor mate and Bessel van der kolk talk about this. For me, I did a lot of body work so the emotions could come to the surface. And I made the biggest steps when I processed deep pain. But I’m sure it doesn’t work for everybody that way! I still agree to what you say about perceived danger. But imo especially with a difficult childhood, some deep emotions need to be felt in order to recover.

about four years ago, I tried to step in the program also. But it didn’t seem to work. The last four years I found out I have PTSS and dissociation. But I don’t know of any big trauma in my life, not on a conscious level. But for some reason I did not feel safe in my body. And I had some help with that, not to drop into a story, because I didn’t have one, but by feeling and experimenting with a therapist. A therapy without words, just experiencing how my body feels, and how my emotions and feelings turn up, and what this does to my body. And learning to stay in my body, because that is safe a safe place. And now, four years later, I understood why the pain program did not work four years ago. I just was not able to send messages of safety to my brain, because I did not feel safe at all. And now this has changed, and the brain program works! So for some people, it can be helpful to have some extra work on learning to feel your emotions in your body I guess. But hey, everybody is different and everybody is path is different. And this is my experience. Thank you for sharing Dan.

My pain keeps getting worse. I scored 48 out of 50 on the pain test. I’m living my life, exercising , etc…. However the increase in pain does scare me and it’s hard for me to let go of that fear.

Thank you so much for all the videos, its so helpful! Question: I visualize daily, am having no symptoms when visualizing, though as soon as I execute the same activiry m, even for just 5 seconds, my symptoms come up. I don't expect the symptoms and ,when they come up, I simply respond well by staying calm, do somatick tracking, and talk kindly/chuckle to the brain. Do I need to continue executing for 5 seconds until it does not give symptoms, or go back to visualization only?

Thanks a lot, very interesting ! It reminds me of the discussion on the role of stress. While stress reduction generally leads to short-term improvement, a life without stress is not possible in the long term. It is therefore important to change the interpretation of the stress you experience. Knowing what you live for can replace the fear of danger, and symptoms might not flare up to a greater extent despite stress.

This is an interesting and thought provoking topic! For myself, I think - and I've got to a fairly significant age, and perhaps that makes a difference - not facing the past, the 'adverse childhood events', the griefs, sorrows, rejections, fears or whatever that have helped to shape us as the people we are, isn't helpful. I'm often struck by the way my brain will reproduce in perfect detail images of past scenes, people, landscapes walked, from childhood or earlier life. So the fact is that nothing has 'gone'. If the brain can retain images, I'm sure it can also retain the emotions and anxieties and fears from the past as well. I agree with Dan, for what my small opinion is worth, that constantly rehashing stuff is negative and pointless. What's done is done, and what's gone is long gone. Nothing can be redone long after the event. But recognition and acceptance is good, forgiveness, letting go, acknowledging that we and others did what we could at the time. There is only now for us now. We can start with that.

Hi Dan, thank you for all the great daily videos. On topic of this video: I wonder, can you do one on the nervous system, tms/pdp and dreams pls? I have a debilitating symptom which is that my nervous system for whatever reason gets so ‘colourful’ and expresses all repressed things as well as current conscious and subconscious fears… in my sleep as dreams! I have no control over this and it leaves me jaded on waking, unable to pull myself together and with very high symptoms/neuro and pain, as am ramped up before even awake 😑 I’m sure it’s also tms, but how do I approach shifting this? If it’s repressed deep emotional things coming out in sleep.. do I need to do emotional work? It has happened since the start of this journey, 2 years, and is a massive stumbling block as upon waking it takes hours to rationalise with it and sets the day up for pain and confusion.. Kindest 🕊️

Dan I'm confused 🤔 I've had fibromyalgia CFS for approx 9 years, I recently have had pain and spotting down below which has been diagnosed as fibroids. The gynecologist said fibroids wouldn't cause the pain, I've done the assessment and TMS is positive. At the moment swinging from anxiety or pain... Having a bad day 😢

Previously when I tried journaling, I felt it futile going back over things, I’d already resolved things, and I was wanting to move forwards, and not continuing to delve into the past. I found it unhelpful and uneventful. It was understanding that it was the brain trying to warn me which was causing the pain, and taking the steps to live life again that made all the difference for me. Keeping my nervous system calm, and overcoming fear were important factors.