6 Easy Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve & Reduce Anxiety

[@ingelberg007]

1. Humming 2. Laughing 3. Probiotics 4. Cold showers 5. Slow breathing 6. Thoughts and feelings of compassion & empathy

[@UniquelyJEN]

💗Thank you💗

[@sharmeenahmed1576]

Can you explain number 6.?

[@juliaczarnecka1667]

This should be taught in school/uni as good relaxation technique before/after every exam session

[@Katimorton]

Seriously!!! It totally should!! xoxo

[@rebekah3563]

Some schools are incorporating meditation practices into their days. I agree that schools and children would see a lot of benefit from helping kids develop self-soothing skills.

[@forensicbadassprofiling]

Girl, you can get human resources for local Social Services in your area. You may at first, resist, hate, and make excuses about the people you're going to school with, but they are available, and they are awesome.

[@Majorbee42]

Right

[@bethwithers4798]

I accidentally replied to a new comment.

[@bcampbell1826]

30 years of talk therapy about coping skills. healthy boundaries and the list goes on and on and on. This was the first introduction to me about the Vagus Nerve. Thank you so much.❤

[@susanarcher6031]

I'm a therapist who teaches stress management as part of a larger curriculum and I thought the same thing!

[@YAZBAM23]

This actually surprised me how close it was to praying in Islam my religion.. I don't practice well but this might help... It includes washing your face arms and feet and it includes reciting which is close to humming and it includes breathing and relaxing since you're supposed to be mindful and focused on the prayer and the words. I can't tell you how much you help me understand myself and humans better thanks Kati

[@lisaalexander2011]

I listened to a guided meditation that said breathe through your lower abdomen, as it triggers a calming response in the body...it's absolutely true and is now my first line of defense! I've seen a lot about massage to stimulate the Vagus Nerve, but that just never worked for me. I love these tips that you've given, definitely sharing! Thank you so much!! 💗

[@MorganBondelid]

my college voice teacher agrees wholeheartedly

[@fortegac]

Online Therapy is the best invest I have done on my life. Kati you are an angel on earth. You are literally saving lives and the network of professionals that match our personal issues is the most amazing thing that could have been done right at this moment of humanity. I have no words. I can only say THANK YOU!

[@ouchpaw3518]

I start singing when I’m stressed or need a distraction. Unfortunately I’m also too anxious to sing around other people most of the time but when I get the chance to, it’s a wonderful skill. Also, thank you for giving me proof that my intuition/ gut feeling isn’t just imagined!

[@kphttp7657]

Omg i love you i can't do tharpy because I'm only 17 and my toxic parents don't allow it so i just come here and I've learned a lot from you , thanks a lot because of you now i can take care of my self and self soothe 💖💖, I'm doing shadow work now if you can do a video about that

[@cassandraelle9955]

Thank you, Kati, for this video! Great advice. I went to school for Psych/Neuroscience and found learning about the Vagus nerve is amazing, yet can be complex. Simple steps like these make it practical. Keep up the great work.

[@mmarco8787]

I love when doctors have sponsorships. It makes me trust what they're saying.

[@daviddavirgi6889]

Humming and laughing always diffuses anxiety..also singing and gargling...do whatever makes you happy and makes you feel better about yourself..love yourself, always.

[@brookels66]

Perfect timing, I need this for my flight today thank you!☺️

[@Cowface]

A lot of these things I’ve done naturally, like humming when nervous. Its kinda amazing to think about the body naturally knowing what it needs to do. I’ve also personally had great success with really long exhales, I can slow my heart rate significantly in less than a minute

[@oppacheco9389]

Great video!!! I actually put an icepack on the back of my neck when I'm super anxious especially if something just happened. Another technique I do is forced tension., which I don't always have to because breathing usually does it for me. But I will flex and tense up my body as hard as I can for about 3-5 seconds and then I release and shake it out. Sometimes I do it a few times and that helps me. Especially if my anxiety has me trembling. Also, squeezing a stressball or any object in that manner. Squeeze like a rolling pin, or any firm object and hold that tension for a few seconds.

[@KvltKommando]

look into Trauma Release Exercise, sounds like the fully actualized form of what you're describing

[@Fred-ff6bv]

staying alive. one of my favorite groups of all time.

[@tranquillelechat4119]

thank you for this very informative video! that's so interresting to know how digestion and anxiety are linked. in addition, I learned an exercise to reduce anxiety that actually works for me: you look on the right while keeping your head centered and then you repeat this on the left (head is straight and gaze on the left). you stay on that position for 30 seconds each side or more (you might yawn as a sign of vagus nerve stimulation).

[@AmyAgee]

I really find a lot of benefit in this video. Thank you so much for outlining more coping skills!

[@Katimorton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sonrog8877]

Thank you for the concise presentation & special thanks for the large print

[@splicedup13]

Thank you for this. Also learning about the vagus nerve implant is a life changer. ❤

[@MrWhip55]

Thumbs up for this V/log, Katy. I loved it. Very ,very, informative.

[@FatiguedButFabulous]

Perfect timing Kati! I've been wanting to learn more about this for so long but hadn't followed through. Thanks for sharing. (:

[@forensicbadassprofiling]

I keep index cards on my person or in my purse. And I also keep a notebook handy, with about 100 different methods to calm the vagus nerve. It takes practice to learn them, so be patient with yourself. Lots of hugs to you.

[@TheyForgotMySalad]

Whoa! Now I know why I'm always humming and breaking out into song when my mind is racing!

[@newwellnessconcepts]

This is great information. There is another method of massaging the Auriculotherapy area for the Vagus nerve on your ear. Thanks again for a great video!

[@tobyday162]

That is a totally awesome video, I had a number of "ah ha" moments whilst watching it...such as understanding why paramedics make their patients laugh at seemingly inappropriate moments & why cold showers have the great effect they do....definitely a few lightbulb moments! Thanks for creating & sharing your great work. 💚

[@sebastienlinck4908]

I've read that gargling with water stimulates the nerve too, probably similar to humming!

[@supermichaelssecondchannel4342]

Thank you Kati Morton for another informative and well created video.

[@Katimorton]

Of course!! So glad you found it helpful :) xoxo

[@jess.elaine808]

I have generalized anxiety and am going through lots of changes (getting my Masters in Teaching, leaving my current job in the winter to student teach, etc.) which has triggered my anxiety to a level that I haven't experienced in a LONG time. I'm so excited to try these techniques. THANK YOU! :)

[@estefaniaalmarte6924]

I'm going through a similar situation, also getting my Masters and everything seems that much more important and higher level, it can be scary and worrying can be difficult to control.

[@jess.elaine808]

@@estefaniaalmarte6924 I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way (I wish you weren't though)! I hope we both can get our worries under control and focus on the decisions that are propelling us forward. Thanks for replying. :)

[@tobyday162]

@@estefaniaalmarte6924 you might find 'Wim Hof' breath technique helpful. It takes a few sessions to perfect but the benefits are worth it. Good luck with your Masters, it will all be worth it in the end! 💚

[@ElijahPerrin80]

Well done in going back to basics. I hope you are having a good autumn.

[@andreafrancis5285]

Thank you very much this has been so much helpful for me .I love how you took your time to explain

[@danieru911]

This is one of those wonderful videos. I'm glad I live in the future ❤️

[@odettearrau6337]

Excelente información y muy acertados consejos a seguir para mejorar nuestro funcionamiento orgánico.

[@Ballin10X]

Truvaga is by far the best Vagus Nerve stimulator on the market

[@tallulahwonders2816]

Hey Kati, thank you for this and every thing else you share. I hope you are truly doing good and have a healthy balance in your life right now. 💕

[@alfred576]

Great video on the Vagus nerve. I have chronic cervical C6/C7 radiculopathy that causes massive 10 out of 10 pain plus high anxiety. I find it hard to do these stimulations since the pain overwhelms me. How can I achieve this? Thanks.

[@pmbluemoon]

One of my favorite things to calm myself down is to think of my favorite smells, and I also have a few essential oils to help with remembering those thoughts in particular. Thank you Kati, I tried all of these while I watched after a terribly stressful day, and even a combination of all of them helped bring me down to a moderate level before going to bed. Sometimes having reminders like these videos help when we forget some of these tips 😊

[@ladyjuliet9614]

I feel more relaxed now thankiu Kati

[@imankhalifa-bx8je]

Thank you for sharing this information

[@janisvaro4949]

SVT patient here. You might want to link to an electrocardiologist or even a paramedic explaining how to perform the vagal maneuvers correctly. The water thing? That isn't "cooling down"-- the water needs to be frigid and you have to put your face in it FAST to get any effect from it. It's the hardest one to do because it's hard to get people to understand that you are going to have to shock yourself with the cold. The buddy valsalva is my favorite. Nothing like a fist in your gut, lol!

[@raywood8187]

Probiotics seem almost magical! You need them to balance things out down there. Another tidbit- the vagus nerve can lower blood pressure too much too fast. If you've heard of someone fainting at the sight of blood, this is why it happened.

[@lolawallace8390]

Exactly.

[@naunihal1450]

Thanks madam for good information...

[@siennaprice1351]

I love to laugh. Even if my brain comes up with silly thoughts, silly memories, or even silly what-if scenarios, I start to laugh at those. I also love gameshows, because they’re filled with so much positivity, and some of the contestants have so much enthusiasm, that it can even make me laugh. I also love music. Music really helps me too. I mainly throw on something that I know will lift me up. I don’t listen to angry or sad music or music that I can relate to. It has to be something that I love so much. All these tips seem very simple. How much is the device by the way?

[@mabellady]

im someone who gets panicked over almost everything. this might be quite handy, im glad i spent my time here after study break.. but the issue is.. how will i remember when in panic, im mostly out of my mind and the feeling almost makes me total pessimisstic abt smth and its too hard for remembering anything at that moment.. thats smth i still have to figure out but thanks a lot for ur tools wuv

[@deondewit3175]

I find massage along the collarbone works for me and fast. Thanks for the content.

[@thornyturtleranch4u]

These are great. Im so thankful for this.

[@oldnewsglory]

I have literally been wishing I had a good video from you on the Vegas nerve, for like 3 days 😂❤️ thank you! Can you do more videos on the parasympathetic nervous system?

[@oldnewsglory]

OMG! Please make more videos on this!! You have really outdone yourself. I'm proud of you! ❤️

[@Katimorton]

Perfect timing then!! hahah!! So glad I could help :) And I definitely can.. is there anything in particular you want me to address? xox

[@oldnewsglory]

@@Katimorton Thank you for replying! I recently started breaking through with my meditation practice and have been experiencing moments of intense blissfulness. These small moments have brought clarity in my thinking and lowered my overall anxiety level to zero - literally overnight! It might be nice to talk about some of the actual physiological effects of meditation? Otherwise - I trust your judgement. The practice that I do is called Kriya Yoga (Specifically through KZbinr Sadhguru). I don't know how technical you would want to get with it... But I'd really like to have everyone experience it for themselves!

[@UniquelyJEN]

​@oldnewsglory -- Thank your enlightening comment and resources. Your comment made me smile ear to ear -- I feel so elated for you! I am totally inspired to give it a whirl! 😊🫶🥰🤗

[@ladsr777]

Thank you! Will apply!

[@coosterlee756]

Thank you so much for sharing 👍🏻

[@apark233]

vagus nerve를 stimulate해서 anxiety를 줄이는 방법 1. Start humming 2. Laugh 3. Take probiotics (김치, 요거트 먹기) 4. Cool down -> cool shower, 얼음물에 얼굴담그기 5. Slow breaths down! Deep breathing. 4초간 코로 inhale, 7초간 숨 참고 8초간 입으로 음 내뱉으며 exhale. 6. Empathetic houghts and feeling 기분 좋아지는 영상보기

[@annaannieann4695]

Hello Kati, I've only just found out about the vagus nerve stimulation to relieve PTSD symptoms, I was wondering: do I have to do this only when I'm feeling anxiety/depression on or can the stimulation be done at any time?

[@xItsLauraa]

Thank you, sweetie x

[@chanuppuluri8726]

Guyssss.. About the probiotics in mice (I'm looking for the peer reviewed journals I read to link in a second... but your library will need a subscription for you to view them). These mice in some of the studies also gave up more easily at nearly impossible tasks, or with the probiotics added to their system, they continued diligently and willingly to complete difficult tasks. That was one of the results that surprised me - not just the anxiety and the depression, but the WILL to carry on.

[@southerncalifornia3155]

I'm ordering the sensate.. I'm suffering from anxiety every day, its affecting my life 😢... I only get 3hrs of sleep

[@knottynomore2845]

Broccoli 3/4 of a cup, daily, literally helps anxiety and depression. You could need a Chiropractor, a Bodyworker, or maybe some Magnesium that specifically relaxes your body. I love Naomi mighty mg magnesium. I take 4, one hour before bed. All of those things helped me immensely. And I am talking about one trip for deep tissue, one trip to my Chiro who rips me apart, and then the magnesium. You will feel soooo freaking much better! And the broccoli is an extra measure of happiness!!!

[@EB-gt1pq]

I understand completely… Happens to me most nights.

[@sharongonzales-wq1qt]

SOOO HELPFUL😊

[@RosheenQuynh]

So after I did the breathing thing as you did it, my first reaction was to cry and since I hate crying, I got stressed all over again...

[@shehnazabdullah9480]

Very very nice and zakhmi ❤️

[@TheDanLevy]

Thanks for these tips!

[@Katimorton]

Happy to help!

[@chancestreetman8314]

Do you think Sensate will work to control obsessive/intrusive thoughts during meditation?

[@theshortfilmmaker]

Do you have the link to the probiotic article? Didn’t see it in the description. Thank you for this great video!

[@Katimorton]

Added!

[@drewcourtney376]

Thank you Kati, your videos have been very helpful! I was wondering, in your video about the vagus nerve from a little over a year ago (almost 2 years) you mentioned VNS devices, such as the Gamma thingie. What are your current thoughts about those devices now, almost two years later?

[@tiptapkey]

My therapist told me holding a cold soda can against your neck and chest can be a good way to do #4. It works well, imo.

[@Katimorton]

Great tip!

[@oiseaubleue345]

@bcampbell1826 - Can splashing cold water on your face before taking a pressure reading lower your blood pressure? I’ve heard it can increase your blood pressure.

[@richardedward123]

Thank you for your efforts, Kati. Thank you for all you do. Keep going. 🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

[@Katimorton]

Thank you! Will do!

[@florindalucero3236]

Can people become addicted to the implant? Do they activate it themselves, or does the implant sense when the pulses are needed? I would think a person would become dependent on it, forever.

[@AdaraFukuchi]

if anyone needs a good wheeze and likes robin williams, i recommend his stand up bit on fatherhood. funniest piece hes made.

[@dubtoons4640]

Thank you

[@BelleOfAmherst]

This is so informative & interesting. Thanks for the helpful tips. 👍🏼💗

[@Katimorton]

Yay!! Of course! Happy to help :) xoxo

[@BelleOfAmherst]

@@Katimorton You did! More than you know. :-)

[@WithBailey]

I'm confused because I get heart palpitations (flutters) when laying on my left side and my Cardiologist said stimulating the vagus nerve by laying on my left side is what causes that to happen

[@MrRockett88]

So would this also help if you've had an episode of vasovagal syncope?

[@mackfam9798]

love you and this was helpful

[@Katimorton]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jsunghae]

Thank you very much Kati!! It is very helpful.

[@ashokenakka9666]

He who laughs lasts Laughter is the best medicine

[@BonnyScotland17]

I've got an ICD/PACEMAKER implant. Can I use Sensate?

[@markonaatanen7841]

Thanks Kati, you are so wise, helpful and beautiful! By the way, Your name sounds Finnish... must try these!

[@Kestas_X]

Does the Vagus Nerve Just relax us, or does it also make ist happy beyond that?

[@stevior]

gentle angel

[@eccentricgran7340]

Can't use electronic devices like the one you show, with a pacemaker can you?

[@rakeshchandan007]

humming,laughing,cool down,slow breathe,thoughts and feelings,probiotics

[@jfretz86]

How do you know you located the vagus nerve on your neck?

[@Lamkins._.]

Hi Kati anyway you could make a video on adhd and stimulations

[@sonikakataria3730]

Kati can magic mushrooms cure severe or last stages ocd.please reply

[@danielmichalski2436]

Interestingly, gut has it's own independent network of neurons and is considered 1 of 3 brains we have - brain in head, heart (has it's own independent network of neurons as well! brain-heart connection?) and gut

[@notoriousnic1405]

Will this help with energy and get out of that not wanting to do anything low moods

[@miked5487]

Has Sensate 2 helped with anyone suffering from DP DR?

[@TheNerubin]

Hi, thanks for the video! I have been wondering if something similar is connected with the ring fingers. When i gently rub the inner most segment of my ring fingers they become very tingly and i become almost cuddly and relaxed. Does not take much either.

[@tobyday162]

The ring finger is said to be linked to the heart, which is why it was chosen as the finger the wedding ring goes on. The San Jiao meridian is linked to that finger, so you will probably be stimulating that by rubbing your finger. If it works, just keep doing it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing that tip, will try it myself. 💚

[@pipnipipa7627mimmahappunchaol]

I like to rescue wild injured animals and just make warm herbal tea or foamy hot coco or warm soups for you and one to one friend. I rather meet one to one once a week and have group social gathers once a month . I like educational information that improves help , healing and harmony as this one .

[@sweetvictory3100]

What if it shows all the signs of impairment or damage, had an injury still impacting me and getting worse

[@cujimmy1366]

Viva la Vagus.

[@shyinsomniac]

Thank you for this

[@Katimorton]

Any time!

[@rossydv]

My vagus nerve GETS stimulated when anxious. It’s actually a symptom of mine so this doesn’t make sense for me. My throat feels exhausted. So I want to DEACTIVATE it.

[@erinm3567]

Stimulating the vagus nerve kicks in the parasympathetic part of the nervous system which is the rest and digest system. Maybe your vagus nerve is compressed or otherwise compromised.

[@robot7437]

Perhaps you’re confusing your feelings for flight or fight, which is not the vagus nerve

[@rossydv]

@@robot7437 I once mentioned it to my doctor. I reluctantly mentioned fatigue in my throat when anxious because I thought it sounded silly. The. She indicated the Vegus nerve.

[@snotnosepunk1]

Start at 3:20 in

[@mattparr3038]

I hum on a regular, I guess when I think about it, il do it when I'm meeting new people etc..

[@Grow-in-Religion]

Appears that more focused on marketing of a device. What a world we live in. Used to be educated people would educate without gain. Now everyone is behind making money. Bring mo💰

[@kirkstromberg8801]

Here comes hippie me. Psychonaut Terrence McKenna talks about singing and deep breathing during a difficult mushroom trip to help ground a person. I'm sure that is a vagus nerve thing since psilocybin can have CNS effects.

[@wynniethepooh6834]

Would this help during a blood draw when I’m having a vasovagal syncope?

[@JustD1zz]

I've got same "Problem" haha. Whenever doctors say a term I'm not used to Or even when my blood pressure is being taken? I just go pale and limp lmfao. Lately though (Still ongoing health issues, Primarily stomach issues) I've been learning to breathe and Literally slow my pace whenever I'm at the doctors office or an area where I know I'm going to already be anxious. I'm going to try these techniques as well and hopefully you and I can get through this!

[@vl4394]

Due to upper cervical spine issues, my vagus nerve is compressed. Hence, I am a crazy person with autonomic issues. Why did the medical-industrial golem neurologists not help me as a teenager? It's quite straightforward, this place is hell. It's designed to maximize our anguish, milk us like cattle, and the lead us up the ramp when they decide to come for the blood and flesh, and of course all of them take their cut. Beasts in human form. I will never forgive this place.

[@Paul-v8v4j]

For panic attacks count numbers out of order.

[@porchlights2268]

I really appreciated your suggestions....however, was shocked at the price tag of the gismo you promoted. 😬😬🙄

[@ilikaplayhopscotch]

I would have sworn it said seven when I clicked it. Huzzah skepticism!

[@SS-tj3kc]

I heard putting an ice pack on your upper chest can do it too - is that a thing?

[@hadahab1]

It's impossible for me to count when i'm having a panic attack + dissociation