Ben's TMS Success Story Long Covid, Brain Fog, Memory Loss, and Heart Palpitations

[@benmahoney777]

Thank you for allowing me to share my story on your platform Dan! And thank you for everything you’ve done for me along my journey ❤

[@ibraheemali9942]

Hello Ben- very inspiring story and appreciate your words of wisdom. I myself have been dealing with chronic brain fog and tension headaches for 2 years and have had many ups and downs along the way. Considering the similarities I can draw from your stories, is there a way we can contact? Would appreciate it a lot.

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure Ben. I really enjoyed our conversation. I appreciate you.

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Hello Ben, thank you for sharing your story. Is there anyway to connect. I would help me a lot to understand what routines you did on a daily basis to get better.

[@LisaSinopoli-x1n]

Thank you Ben for sharing your story…bless you x

[@lalanellie8396]

Thanks Ben! Fourteen years of symptoms and this has inspired me.😊

[@myrkabah2]

Ben said something like “I began to see my nervous system as an abused dog…” So clarifying and rings so very true for me! Endless harsh and merciless demands on my nervous system with no awareness or compassion for it whatsoever. -And the more I felt pain, the more desperately demanding I became. This confusion never did anything except to exacerbate my suffering. It wasn’t until I heard Dan say in a video, “There is nothing wrong with your body.” - and by Grace I heard it loud and clear - and the pain just dissolved in that moment. Astonishing. I experience glimmers of pain now and again still, yet I know that my reassuring self compassion is the way to freedom. Deep, Deep Thanks, Dan! 🤍🙏🏼🤍 And thanks too Ben, for this perfect metaphor! 🤍🙏🏼🤍

[@brainretrainingmamma1664]

I’m coming to the end of a 14 year journey with CFS. I had many symptoms but the ones that really impacted my life were the fatigue and brain fog, and these have been the hardest to shift. This channel has been a godsend for me. Strangely, I learned about all the TMS stuff in 2010, and the fact that I couldn’t get it to work (using the brain retraining programmes) just added to my self critical thoughts, and overall stress levels. I’m so very grateful to everyone who puts time aside to do these stories because they have spurred me on in my darkest times. One day soon, I hope to be recovery story myself. I’m a Mum of 2 small boys and I would love to inspire hope to other parents dealing with TMS. That’s another journey in itself!! Thanks again Ben & Dan.

[@benmahoney777]

I’m very proud of you. You’re doing wonderfully! You’re already healed, you just have to know it and to believe it. Release the fear and the misinformation that has been ingrained into you. Love you 💙

[@jakutz]

how are you today? :)

[@michelefrench4090]

Im going through this now, im horrified, this makes sense, 17 months of this, muscle issues, severe anxiety, im trying to build that trust back, but haven't been able to do that yet. Thank you for sharing

[@antoinettetigar4498]

Dan, your comment that 'it's the symptom you're most afraid of that takes the longest to resolve' really clarified my issue... I started out with back pain but it was hand weakness (near paralysis... I couldn't hold my phone) that really terrified me. After following your PDP advice my back is fine, but my hand weakness keeps flaring... I feel a lot more relaxed about it now! You're a hero to thousands of people!

[@VictoriaLyons-zo4eq]

Ben saying your body is your best friend , made me cry. So true!! Trust yourself we’re all Ok.

[@benmahoney777]

Always okay! Your body is doing everything it can to keep you safe and alive, it’s just scared. You’re safe ❤️

[@thedeckteckmaster]

I am very grateful for this conversation, ben you were so generous and it helps a lot.

[@mjoachim9554]

Hey Ben. I found your story very engaging. I’ve been through soooo much just like you, I thought Covid destroyed my nervous system. The onset of symptoms that took over had me in a continuous state of panic. Then the second time I got it, the brain stuff became very frightening. I had to quit the salon I was working at and rent a room by myself as noise and constant interaction with people was making me literally go insane. No one knew what I was experiencing. The mental challenges were hard enough. Then came the physical. My pulled my back three times , I thought I was losing function in my right hand. It’s like I had an extreme tight elastic band running from my thumb into my shoulder/neck. It was extremely painful and no one knew what I was going through. I was driving my husband nuts as I went into a depression because the dizziness became unbearable. I had physio, psychics, doctors, herbalists, pilates, chiropractor, osteopath all working with me and I was terrified when nothing was working. I find great comfort in your story and Dans channel. For the first time I have high hopes that I’ll be fine. It’s been three years of the darkest times I’ve ever faced

[@benmahoney777]

@@mjoachim9554 you’re already healed. You are safe. Everything you are experiencing is safe. All of this is your body and nervous system trying to protect you, and then us freaking out over the discomfort of the symptoms. You’re loved, and I will be thinking of you today.

[@mjoachim9554]

I appreciate your words very much. Am now going through a separation. Add insult to injury. Why not? lol. Thankyou Ben. And thankyou for telling your story. It truly does send peace.

[@jessicanilsson5941]

@@benmahoney777 did your heal emotions to ? How did your brain funktion again

[@jessicanilsson5941]

@@mjoachim9554 how are You today

[@karenjahns729]

Thanks Ben. Your story touched me. I faced a lot of what you did some 12 years ago and it took me months to get rid of the fear and danger feelings. I finally had to say “so what” when they hit and got on with life. I quit letting it stop me from living, stopped running to doctors and the ER and believing lab tests and the handful of pills everyone wanted me to take. Be well and thanks again.

[@claudiademaldonado6824]

Ben thank you that you focus on faith. Without faith, knowledge is difficult to apply. I believe in the power Yahweh has given us!

[@Dragonfly20233]

Ben, thank you so much for sharing and being so willing to be vulnerable. This was my EXACT experience down to every single symptom you mentioned. I had brain fog and memory issues so severe I couldn't recognize people in photos or remember my own name. Everything made me scared and I also had POTS among about 20 other symptoms. You are so brave and thank you for sharing to help normalize. I am healed now too and listening to your story makes me feel so much less alone. It's a bit harder to find people who had the extreme neuro symptoms that we did and so reassuring to hear your story however I am very sorry for all you went through. It's so scary and I thought I had a brain tumor or dementia. Now, 2 years later, I occasionally forget something and I just tell myself it's normal to forget. Learning to forget the fear was a good thing so it's ok if I forget something now and again. :)

[@benmahoney777]

Beautifully written. I’m very glad that you are fully healed, living that way isn’t much of a life and i feel so deeply for anyone who is experiencing these debilitating symptoms. Much love ❤

[@Dragonfly20233]

🙂@@benmahoney777

[@thewaterprophet6880]

I have every symptoms you describe. I’m still working on it xx

[@crazydrummerofdoom]

​@@benmahoney777what did you do to get out of the symptom imperative especially brain fog and fatigue?

[@joshh2953]

I’m going through this right now, I’m here because I’m constantly telling myself, “ I hope I don’t go down hill”. It started about a year ago when I was staring at a ladybug on a walk and for 30 seconds I couldn’t remember the name of it. From then on I’ve been testing myself daily on my memory and it seems like I’m having more trouble. The last 5 years have been incredibly stressful for me. The pandemic, my dad having a heart attack, losing friends, etc. I know stress can cause a lot of problems and just today I said “three times a….” But couldn’t remember the Charm part of the phrase so of course I freak out and think I’ve got some brain problem. I would love to know if Dan can offer coaching on this kind of issue considering he mostly deals with pain and this is mostly mental.

[@theolivergirls]

I relate to this story once again.. i am getting better and better after listening to these videos and applying the mind and body exercises. The last 20 months have been crazy that's for sure. I feel like this journey has been good for me. It believe i will come out stronger for it. Thanks for this video

[@benmahoney777]

One of the best things that’s ever happened to me, really. I wouldn’t want to relive it again for the first time, but I am very grateful for the opportunity to experience it. Much love ❤

[@thomasbridges5563]

Good job Ben! Am down in the thick of it but this gave me hope. Thank you 🙏 glad you your feeling back to yourself

[@lalanellie8396]

Dan this was a great interview. I'm so glad you mentioned the microbiome and gut health as this has created fear every time I put something in my mouth! It's also made me believe I can't get better unless I fix my gut. On another note I am so glad that you're not into hypnotherapy and other stuff like that as to me it seems as though it's trying to get somebody else to fix you by taking control of your subconscious. You keep things really real and it's so refreshing as so many other modalities go down a road that I really don't feel comfortable with. 😊

[@thewoodster8607]

Dan and his channel were there everyday for me when I started my healing in March 2020. He kept my moral up and encouraged me to believe I could do it, that TMS existed and that I could be one of the people to benefit. I look back now three years later and feel so grateful to him. Thanks, Dan.

[@chadclay01]

Great video. I resonate a lot with the story. Went through most of the same symptoms and same path. I've come to realize the mind is the only cure as I tried every other possible way to recover. These videos mean so much to a suffering community searching for help. Thank you both!

[@PainFreeYou]

Our pleasure.

[@legohouse4819]

Love this so much. 18 months in and I'm nearly on the other side. Love this interview for it's reinforcement of my present journey

[@benmahoney777]

You’re already healed 💙 I’m so happy that you’re here. This journey I’m sure has been a nightmare, but you’re stronger than this, love you

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Congratulations on being recovered and thank you for sharing; it brings hope.

[@PredatorZzGaming]

After watching a couple of videos, it seems a prudent measure to come off all social media to do with CFS/ME, POTS, MCAS etc. It's just holding it in place!!!. It's strengthening those shitty pathways.xx

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, exactly. This video speaks about staying out of bad neighborhoods. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rEf6WghrOpmpY

[@KateAdams-kg5eq]

What is POTS?

[@KateAdams-kg5eq]

And MCAS not heard of this

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

Congratulations 🎉Ben thank you for telling your story and thank you Dan for posting it sending you much love ❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘🇳🇱

[@caseymacdonaldmedicalmysti9583]

This video is bringing so much home that I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing!

[@benmahoney777]

You got this ❤

[@luiscrespo9902]

What a story! Thanks for sharing it with us, Ben.

[@L.-mx5ce]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to get better as well (long covid). I believe in the mind-body theory but at the same time it is hard! In can relate to your story. I’ve got parosmia (taste and smell of almost everything is like ‘rotten flesh’), i’ve got de-realisation and i’ve read that some people got psychosis after covid. I’m told that de-realisation is one step before psychosis so that’s what’s keeping my brain afraid. (I’ve to take care of my kids, can’t handle the thought of getting a psychosis) I really believe that this fear is holding me back in my recovery. My brain gets easily overstimulated by taste, smell, light, sounds that i’m afraid that i’m going mad. (The heartpalpitations, tinitus, is just mild now, don’t scare me so much anymore since i’ve been trying the mind-body theory but the mind- things still scares me) how can i really convince myself i’m safe (mentally)?

[@PainFreeYou]

Ben forgot how to work his phone and do his job welding. Yet, he got better. You can too. Holding onto fear and doubt is not making you any more safe. It is delaying recovery. What's the downside in making a stand and saying "I CAN do this and I WILL get better" and committing to lowering fear and increasing the safety messages?

[@beautyalwaysmatters]

Such an encouraging story, Ben. I especially loved the part about needing to heal people-pleasing tendencies; it's all connected!

[@benmahoney777]

Absolutely, along with being a perfectionist. They can keep you so stressed out in every angle that your brain and nervous system thinks you’re walking around with a bear chasing you 24/7

[@user-dianejcml]

​@@benmahoney777 Ben, I truly appreciate you sharing your healing journey! I see so many connections to myself. So helpful!

[@sadiesusu1]

Thank you so much!!!!! Life changing info!

[@Bcke14304]

39:30 has been my life story - “root cause thinking” (as much as I prided myself on it!) has been my stumbling block. Alternative medicine was an idol for me, yet somehow never helped me. Just discovered Dan’s content/TMS a week ago, and I’m so hopeful.

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Well done Ben and Dan...another affirmation!

[@Bcke14304]

39:30 has been my life story - “root cause thinking” (as much as I prided myself on it!) has been my stumbling block. Alternative medicine was an idol for me, yet somehow never helped me. Just discovered Dan’s content/TMS a week ago, and I’m so hopeful….

[@katiealanna]

Such a great conversation, and nice to see a fellow Iowan! I've been going through a bit of a "flare up" in symptoms this month after being mostly symptom free in September, so I've found myself needing to almost relearn how to put the fear of symptoms at bay. This video made me feel instantly relieved. I know I'll get back to where I was last month! I've come too far to give up now

[@daniellatrueselfmeditation]

This is absolutely phenomenal thank you so much both of you for sharing this information because this is truly the truth thank you I hope all how need this find this and Ben I’m so happy for you you’re glowing and full of light to shine to the world thank you both again 🙏🏼✨

[@paulaspagnuolo8285]

Great conversation with lots of great points. I can attest that once you ‘get it’ you can and will be able to apply it to many issues. I came to the TMS space because of dizziness and have since been able to apply the principles to the on and off back pain I’ve experienced for years with significant success too.

[@mollieanne]

Safety! Yes, that is it.

[@alyeskak]

Thank you Ben for sharing your story! I felt connected to a lot of what you shared. I was simiarly under high stress before my symptoms began (but didn't realize I was in fight/flight all the time), have struggled with panic attacks, and have brain fog as a major symptom. I'm seeing small improvements but I'm often discouraged by how slow they are. I want to emulate your confidence! But I'll keep the faith!

[@benmahoney777]

@alyeskakochanek You’re already healed. I promise. A lot (if not almost all) of our stress comes from between our ears. I don’t know about you but I’m a chronic over thinker. The thing is, our nervous system can’t tell the difference between a though, and something that’s actually going on. So if you’re having a lot of stressful and fearful thoughts, your nervous system is going to respond as if something is happening. In my opinion, the brain fog is to get you to literally stop over thinking. But it’s scary, so we overthink it and fear it too lol. Which perpetuates the cycle

[@alyeskak]

@@benmahoney777 I've never thought of brain fog that way, but it makes total sense! Yes I am absolutely a chronic over-thinker. Lol. And so of course I find myself overthinking symptoms, my responses, my emotions, my recovery. Love the message that we're already healed. Maybe I don't need to think about it all so much :)

[@benmahoney777]

@@alyeskak you’re healed. Just believe it and get out of the way

[@benmahoney777]

@@alyeskak even after I’ve recovered fully, some days I get a little foggy. Now I thank myself for letting me know that I’m overthinking too much, meditate or workout to clear my head and it’s gone. Almost like it’s a little check engine light lol

[@alyeskak]

@@benmahoney777 haha I love thinking of symptoms as a check engine light! It's helpful to think like, "oh I see my brain is feeling threatened/overwhelmed by something right now". Well if you ever create your own channel or page for this stuff, or have a place that folks can stay in contact, do let us all know! I'd love to keep learning from you. You've got a great way of explaining things and making it simple!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Great interview and good job Ben!

[@naturespleasantries]

Thanks Ben for sharing your story. I can relate, as I had the same symptoms with long Covid. I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

[@heineman78]

Thanks for your story Ben! I believe my “Long Covid” is caused by PDP as well. Still fighting the fear but optimistic!

[@benmahoney777]

You got this. You’re already healed! You just have to get out of the way my brother. Break out of the loop and throw the fear away. Believe it and you will see it.

[@Bachconcertos]

I was trying to find out what was wrong with me since 2017 and I just realized this past June 2023 I had CFS and a few weeks later another ha ha moment TMS. What a relief. At least it all makes sense now.

[@HUGEFLYINGWHALE]

So, cfs or tms?😮

[@lindascott7644]

❤Thank you for sharing your Story Ben .. Your story was my story to the T.. Listening to your story again just confirms what I was feeling and going through.. was Real.

[@benmahoney777]

You are not crazy. It was real. And it was real scary too haha. But you are safe ❤

[@helencgreen]

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I needed the reminder today that safety is the key 💚

[@benmahoney777]

Everything is a-okay. Your body, brain, and nervous system are working wonderfully! You’re safe, and you’re already healed. You just have to get out of your own way lol

[@helencgreen]

Thanks @@benmahoney777 You're such a kind soul 💚

[@mattsmith4459]

this all makes a lot of sense and I believe in it I just don't know how to apply it

[@PainFreeYou]

My fast start playlist explains what's going on and what to do about it?

[@trulyheaven2335]

Thank you guys❤

[@ConsciousGrowing]

What a smart conversation. Thanks to both of you! I'm still in the woods, but I see the light. Ben I would love to talk to you directly if possible 😊!

[@benmahoney777]

Hey, what’s going on my man?

[@ConsciousGrowing]

@@benmahoney777 I think I built up some resilience, but I'm still in fear when my strongest symptom shows up.

[@jackiegroden416]

Thank you Dan and Ben… great great interview and information as always!!

[@1STLUCKYB]

The narrative on Covid, pure fear inducing anxiety, stress, depression etc for many.

[@benmahoney777]

Exactly what they want us to feel

[@glen6494]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@tominnc315]

Thanks Ben! Covid sent many of us into hyper fear resulting in symptoms I feared covid before i caught it. Then i went into The Twilight Zone! My list of post covid crap is laughable. Joined Dan’s zoom calls and in 3 they were gone (headaches nausea fatigue numbness heart palps) still have numb burning feet my fear focus all day. Ill be at todays 1 pm call

[@1STLUCKYB]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Thank you Ben for sharing your recovery story. Is there anyway to connect so that I can understand the daily routines you did to get better? Or can you post your daily routine that led you to get better? God bless you.

[@nahidtahira9900]

Yes that would be great if you could share your daily routine. I have all these symptoms plus shortness of breath, it’s been over 2 years.

[@benmahoney777]

Hey! There isn’t a magic routine or anything that will fix this, and I wish there were! Safety, knowledge, and belief are key. Things that you can do to calm down and feel a sense of safety would be; stretching, breath work, journaling, meditation, excercise, cold showers. I do all of these things everyday and did even when I was going through long Covid, but they didn’t work without the knowledge and belief.

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Thank you Ben. Really - really appreciate it. God bless you.

[@mollieanne]

And the symptoms can change.

[@HUGEFLYINGWHALE]

Thanks for the interview. No way on earth to know if its not all about just spontaneous remission though, right?

[@michellebenjamin4632]

Omg Dan my symptoms do this. The three main ones are dizziness, breathlessness and palpitations. I have been listening to you for a while now and it just came to my my mind that the dizziness has been better because I have been following your advice. Guess what though the breathlessness is back!!! I believe that stems from watching my Nan die from lung disease. I know that may be the trigger but just like the dizziness I have to adopt the same attitude. This is such a great story. One thing that struck me it will be the most worst symptom that will keep you housebound. But that is what it’s designed to do right? X

[@nahidtahira9900]

These are my main three symptoms too. I have the belief that this is all tms but I don’t know why I just can’t seem to get better. It’s so frustrating.

[@marlac.876]

God I feel this on EVERY level - 2 years into it, the medical rabbit hole of 15 + specialists and still dealing with awful dizziness, brain fog, trembling, fatigue, palpitations. Then I'll be okay for a few weeks and it hits again - I am just starting to find mind/body work but im still struggling so hard to accept that something else isn't wrong! Or needing to go on some crazy diet. I totally get the ER visits, the endless functional medicine rabbit hole, and how deeply it affects your life. I also have an anxiety history so im really trying to be open to this nervous system work!

[@ezza1236]

When did you get Covid ?

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I started post infection constipation ended up in er from dehydration. It is better. I think i am eating too much fiber. Plus anxiety. Dan helped with anxiety and moving on.

[@PainFreeYou]

We cannot digest fiber which is why it all passes through. Consider more animal protein and fat to keep things moving. (not medical or nutrition advice - just my experience.)

[@AnitaPerrine]

It’s safe to be me! I don’t need to be perfect or please everyone!

[@benmahoney777]

Absolutely it is! And you deserve love without having to "do" in order to receive it! ❤

[@Mindfuljourneywithme111]

I relate to this a lot. This helped me so much thank you both 🙏

[@amiradancer3846]

Amazing interview.❤❤❤ Thank you Dan than you Ben❤. So if i may ask, how did you stop people pleasing ?

[@benmahoney777]

It’s still an uphill battle. But one time a person told me that people pleasing is a form of minipulation. At the time I didn’t want to look at myself in that light, but it was true. I would do and be all of these things to please people in order to receive love in return. running myself ragged and burning myself out, only to end up resentful in the end because the amount of “love” I gave vs the amount I received wasn’t adding up. Now, when I have the feeling inside of me to say “no” I say no. I give love to myself, and im more “selfish” I used to worry if I would become selfish, but I know I won’t because I do love to help people, but no longer at the detriment of myself. And no longer with the hopes that they will return the favor. I hope this helps

[@amiradancer3846]

@@benmahoney777 makes a lot of sense. Thank you very much

[@porchlights2268]

That was such great info....I need to learn how do make my brain feel safe! Did Ben's palpitations go away?

[@genevievebaril4746]

Ok, for me I never had covid it was a tiny enterovirus from daycare. I was not in fear. Then got muscle twitches , Left sided weakness ( N MRI/scan) but myelitis doubt, anxiety all the same symptoms like this video, brain fog crazy fatigue…. Its been 1.5 y. I improved a lot at first detoxifying, HBOT, pEMF, then using mind body stuff helped me lots but it’s still lingering…. Any hints?

[@Julie-iw3mh]

Dan and Ben i find it so hard to teach my brain im safe because of not feeling safe. I have so much worry and stress and not working. I just cant get my brain to feel safe at all, constant adrenaline scares the life out of me. Too much stress and upset for over 4 years now. I feel like checking out. Ive tried so hard to calm myself but its not working and i am so alone with my stressful fearful looping thoughts 😢

[@infinitepossibilities337]

It’s not about trying harder. I’d say you’re probably trying too hard. You have to accept the symptoms. Not as a way to make them go away, but as a way to stop fighting them and fearing them. Accept the adrenaline rushes. Accept how uncomfortable you feel. Don’t try to get rid of it. Know that you are not broken and that the symptoms are not actually dangerous. Just uncomfortable. And then let yourself get better at being uncomfortable while you focus on other things outside of the symptoms. After some time, this is how your brain will learn that the symptoms are not dangerous and that you are ok, which THEN will finally make the symptoms fade away. You need to get to the point where you almost don’t care that the symptoms are there, and then one day they will just fade, and you’ll be so busy not focusing or fearing the symptoms that you won’t even notice it going away until it has been gone. And you won’t know when exactly it left. That’s how healing from this really looks like in my experience. Adrenaline can’t hurt you. You are ok, right now. No matter what it “feels” like.

[@J-xy6eb]

This is so well said

[@TatiBelle1085]

I’m curious if anyone else has experienced tms hair loss ? When all of my symptoms started last year , hair loss was one of them. It’s gotten so bad I’m getting bald spots. I’ve obsessed and tried everything over the year , but nothing has helped the loss. As I’m starting to finally accept and understand TMS and my brain, im starting to wonder if this is just another possible symptom, as my brain knows how important my hair is to me ….

[@benmahoney777]

It absolutely is. Look up symptoms of stress and depression. Hair loss is one of the main ones. I hope it helps 💙

[@TatiBelle1085]

@@benmahoney777 thank you so much !!! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question , and for sharing your story with us !

[@nahidtahira9900]

@@TatiBelle1085 I also had severe hair loss last year after covid. My breathlessness and heart palpitations have stuck around, like Ben said the symptoms you are afraid of the most tend to stick around

[@jamesvaughan4274]

Hi im in so much pain and im losing muscle mass im so tuned into every sensation and pain how do i stop worrying whdnbifs there everyday thanks again

[@benmahoney777]

@@jamesvaughan4274 let go. You are safe. You are already healed. Just be with the symptoms and sensations and do not resist them.

[@jamesvaughan4274]

@benmahoney777 I just can't work out the not resiting symptoms should I just not let them bother me it's so difficult when I'm trying to work as a welder and imreally finding it difficult any advise appreciated

[@benmahoney777]

@@jamesvaughan4274 I get it, I’m a welder too and have been for 14 years. The symptoms are very uncomfortable and can become debilitating if you let them. Whatever you focus on is magnified like a magnifying glass. Fear, stress, and resistance are what keeps this all going. If you’re worried about losing muscle, if you’re worried about losing your job and not working, if you’re worried about this lasting forever, if you’re worried that this is very serious and it’s doing lasting damage, if you’re worried you’ll never get better, if you’re scared of these feeling and sensations, if you’re etc.. all of these thoughts and worries are perpetuating the illness. Let go of it all. Just relax. Do everything that you can to chill out. Don’t worry about anything. But don’t try so hard that it becomes stressful. Your thoughts are very powerful. Example: close your eyes and think of a time where you almost got into a physical altercation. Imagine of the entire situation played out in detail. By the time you’re done thinking about it, you’ll notice that your hands are sweating; your breath is shallow, and it’s like you’re in that situation again. Your brain doesn’t know the difference between thoughts and reality. So if you’re worried worried worried, it’s constantly thinking you are in danger and is going to respond like you are. The opposite is true too, if your can imagine that you are safe. That there is nothing to worry about. That you are more than fine. The body, brain, and nervous system will calm down over time.

[@artstar4]

I’m becoming more open to TMI, but one thing that was really different in my experience was covid was very severe for me. I had it fourteen days straight and I was unable to get out of bed at all those fourteen days. At one point I almost went to the ER cause I couldn’t breathe. Covid is serious business, it’s not just fear mongering. I also wasn’t scared of covid too much. I’d still go to parties during lockdown etc. It could be a subconscious fear trying to keep me safe though. I think it’s a mix of a physical problem that was started by covid that prolonged into a mind body connection due to all the emotional and medical trauma I’ve had in my life prior.

[@benmahoney777]

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[@benmahoney777]

I think this video could really help you since it’s much closer to your experience. Rob also has his own KZbin channel and he’s one hell of a guy. I hope this helps!

[@tammyrichards9901]

Wow about the liver

[@tammyrichards9901]

My home was always my safe place. I always wanted to run home interesting

[@stefanie8697]

@Dan how do you think about neuro inflammation in the brain that keeps on coming back?

[@dm3424]

Hi Ben I am so happy for You! I am a welder as well I can't imagine how I would feel if I forgot how to weld. I had palpitations and shoulder pain which I defeated. Unfortunately I am still struggling with pelvic pain which Is the symptom I feared the most 😂

[@benmahoney777]

You can overcome this, i promise. Your body is working perfectly, always. Show it no attention and no fear, and it will dissipate. Much love!

[@dm3424]

@@benmahoney777 I know giving no fear is the solution but when I am at work and I have to go to the bathroom every 30 minuts it's really hard... I am considering giving up welding for a while... Next year I might be able to take few months off hopefully it will help. Heat, noise and pressure to perform( I TIG weld high pressure gas pipes) are not helping

[@benmahoney777]

I hear you. I quit my job and went to another shop doing the same work, but in my experience it almost made it worse. The stress from starting a new job and the stress of wanting to perform well at a new place that didn’t know what was going on with me really backfired on me. What I found was that any changes I made in my life to accommodate what I was going through really reinforced my brain and nervous system that it was justified in being afraid, and it really turned up the symptoms. Then trying to go back to those things later felt like an uphill battle. You know what is best for you, I just wanted to share my experience

[@dm3424]

@@benmahoney777 thanks for sharing! I wish you the best !

[@briechilli4496]

I am experiencing long covid since 5 months ago. Debilitating fatigue, brain half asleep, insomnia. Are you saying this is also TMS ?

[@benmahoney777]

Absolutely it is

[@briechilli4496]

@@benmahoney777hi Ben, did you have insomnia ?

[@benmahoney777]

@@briechilli4496 absolutely I did. I would be dead tired all day, then at night I couldn’t sleep. And if I did it was only for maybe two hours at a time, and it was kind of an in between state of being awake and being asleep, and tons of vivid wnd terrifying dreams

[@briechilli4496]

@@benmahoney777oh gosh. Me too 😢 how did you get the insomnia fixed ? Sorry to keep asking you questions.

[@benmahoney777]

@@briechilli4496 by calming the nervous system. You don’t fix any of the symptoms, you fix the main problem and the symptoms start going away

[@juliantheilen5921]

Thank you for sharing this story. I can completely follow your hypothesis Dan, I also have various LC symptoms. But my worst symptoms are the smell and taste disorders, and I don't know whether they come from a brain in fight and flight or whether there is damage. Because I don't know the pathomechanism, it is difficult for me to calm down.

[@benmahoney777]

Dr. Eric berg on KZbin has a video on certain vitamins and minerals you can take to restore taste and smell. I didn’t ever experience this for longer than a week, but it might be worth a shot! Much love ❤

[@caras4766]

I know it may be different for each person, but I wanted to mention I have heard from people with LC-induced loss of taste/smell who have regained it through this work. (I can’t remember any links, sorry)

[@juliantheilen5921]

@@benmahoney777 thank you Ben for listening and congratulations for you succes! Great way, happy for you…I took a lot of vitamins and also got injections, but unfortunately just helped shortterm

[@juliantheilen5921]

@@caras4766 you mean though this work of emotions and get of fight and flight?

[@elenalo3963]

@@juliantheilen5921 @juliantheilen5921 I actually know someone personally who did not taste anything for a year and it came back without her doing anything. So I really do believe that if she could get it back after a whole year, it must not have been broken in the first place. She was not very concerned about it (and does not know anything about mind body work) so I do believe that some people have to ''work'' to get it back. But yes, I do believe 100 % that it is not structural.

[@infinitepossibilities337]

@benmahoney538 hey Ben, can I ask a question? How did you get back into exercise, was it gradual? I have come so far in my recovery from this same exact thing but still get bad symptoms the day after I exercise, sometimes right after exercise. Did you have a hard time getting over the fear of causing symptoms when you returned to working out?

[@infinitepossibilities337]

Also thanks so much for your story. It’s very motivating

[@benmahoney777]

Getting back to exercising was the most difficult part. Working out puts ALOT of stress on your body and nervous system and the whole system panics because it wants to keep you safe. It just takes time

[@angelamartin7885]

Dan, is OCD a symptom of the brain perceiving danger? I started having sleep issues, which scared me. Then I started having panic and anxiety attacks. I had a lot of stress prior to this and now my symptoms has become an obsession.

[@caras4766]

I’ve been struggling with OCD too and I absolutely think it’s the result of the brain perceiving danger/a dysregulated nervous system. OCD develops as a way to try and gain control when we feel (consciously or otherwise) that we have none, as a way to try to create safety etc. And of course the unfortunate thing is those obsessive compulsive behaviours end up creating more fear.

[@nahidtahira9900]

Hey Dan, is there any way I can connect to Ben?

[@benmahoney777]

Hey, how’s it going?

[@ezza1236]

Dan you’re not against antidepressants right ? I find they help me stay calm.

[@jessicanilsson5941]

But why it been worse ?!! 2016 i been traumatized becoause my safety in my life left me , i couldnt after years A Of high performance?! Been oveloaded After that my family and friends ledt me and it my childhoodtrauma, how to just calm nervous system if You shut down your feelings all time !

[@mollieanne]

Good thing he did not go on anxiety meds. I did once and only did them for two days, they were a nightmare. Found out later anxiety meds do not really even work anyways. Also, I am not at all a fan of chiropractors, they are a joke and do more harm than good and also are a waste of money. They will find everyone broken that walks in their clinic. It all has to do with teaching the brain to relax which of course is not always easy but the only way to get better.

[@mattlr34]

Hey Ben, thanks so much for sharing your story. It DIRECTLY helped me with mindset this week! If your brain wasn't actually damaged, and you fully recovered, I can too (from persistent daily headache and brain fog). Dan said I could ask you a question on here: That is, when did you know you were good to return to work? I'm between jobs right now, and trying to navigate whether or not I'm ready. I do writing/editing/content marketing, so concentration/creativity/higher cognitive functioning is required. I'm afraid that if I get a job and can't perform, then I'll have to quit (Dan pointed out this isn't the worst thing in the world). Are you able to specifically walk me through what you did, and your process for eventually getting back to work? Were you fully/mostly healed before going back, or did you take a risk and try to work while still cognitively impaired? Did you do any gradual exposure to welding, or was that unnecessary? Thank you so much!

[@benmahoney777]

Hey! I worked through the entire process. I went down to half days when I didn’t know what was going on. Once I had the knowledge it took some time to build up my belief. But once I believe and truly knew what was going on with me, i went back to full days, fully working out, everything that I would normally do. In my experience, pacing and all of that held me back and just reinforced to my brain and nervous system that there was in fact something wrong with me Which my mind and nervous system perceived as danger and gave me symptoms to keep me safe. Once I returned to my normal life there was of course symptoms. But I calmed myself down with writing, breathwork, calming music, self talk, and eventually they all went away because there wasn’t anything wrong with me. And if you’ve done the medical route, you know there isn’t anything wrong with you either. You just have to know and believe it. And throw fear out the window. It’s not serving you in any way shape or form❤️

[@Waves353]

@@benmahoney777hey Ben. Wondering how you overcame panic attacks and what sounded like agoraphobia? Were there similarities in approach?

[@benmahoney777]

@@Waves353 I beat panic attacks and anxiety by sitting with the feeling and not trying to resist the discomfort. Allowing the feeling to pass through the body. It’s the fear and the resistance that keeps it persistent. One thing that helped me was when I really realized that the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks weren’t dangerous, just uncomfortable. And I was letting something that was just uncomfortable control my entire life. And really, the symptoms are the opposite of dangerous, they’re putting your body into the most optimal state to fight or flee. Over a long time of living in that state you can become sick and a number of things of course, but the sooner you can learn to just let the feelings pass through you without fear, the sooner they will stop happening to you. I hope this helps

[@monowararahman3279]

Where his job experience?

[@PainFreeYou]

Ben was a welder.

[@amysin963]

Researchers are narrowing down the damage that the SARS-COV-2 virus causes in those of us with long COVID. The biomechanics of viral persistence and inflammation are very real. However, everything Dan says about misinformation and fear, and the benefits of getting into a calm state, are also real. I got off social media and spent more time calming my brain down, and I am definitely making strides. I take a lot away from these daily videos. It’s all part of the tool belt.

[@benmahoney777]

Is the inflammation from covid, or is it a biproduct of a brain and nervous system that are out of control?🧐

[@Bachconcertos]

The bloating & acid reflux is too painful to eat any ol thing. 😮

[@DaniEla-of4eo]

Struggeling to get from the knowledge to the belief

[@benmahoney777]

It will come. Keep immersing yourself into success stories and real knowledge, and completely stay out of dr google and other bad neighborhoods. A video that REALLY helped me was one on reann agle’s channel by a guy named rob escobar. He’s a beautiful soul

[@ef7856]

@@benmahoney777 Hi Ben, thank you for sharing your success story! Can you please post the link to Reann Angle's channel that you mentioned? It's not coming up for me. Thank you so much!

[@benmahoney777]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWW2qmt6ebprh5osi=wiiPMa9xgC2ftgej

[@Julie-iw3mh]

@benmahoney538 Hi Ben I am stuck in fight flight response for few years now and it's so scarey because I'm scared it's ruining my health. Had so much stress when I fell into the anxiety loop and I just can't get out of it, trying to train my brain out seems impossible. I am so fearful that I won't be able to work again and that I will die because of nervous system. I don't think my body will keep going 😢

[@briechilli4496]

What is Bens channel please ?

[@jessicanilsson5941]

I Think is soo Wrong of You have lonlienessfeelings and Cptsd childhoodtrauma it is just the brain its also all emotions shut down , nobody want to be alone , or ? My family friends toke me away and here i am

[@thewaterprophet6880]

This all sounds like caffeine

[@Mikinct]

Yes, but before he says they offered no solutions. Well, if he's dealing with Anxiety & Stress & he chooses not to try simple Anxiety meds to reduce his fears then that's his fault fir prolonging

[@trulyheaven2335]

Anxiety meds are a bandaid and don’t always work

[@Mikinct]

@trulyheaven2335 Yes, but like meditation, exercise or talk therapy it is a useful tool to help reduce deliberating symptoms agreed. Whichever tool helps shouldn't be discarded. If one finds themselves in an Ocean with a broken paddle many times Duct Tape tools are bandaids indeed but they are a helpful bandaid that leads one closer to shore.

[@1STLUCKYB]

No such thing as a simple medication, anxiety or anything. There is always risk. Taking medication can start up other fears. Also addiction is a real thing. We are human, anxiety is part and parcel.

[@L.-mx5ce]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to get better as well (long covid). I believe in the mind-body theory but at the same time it is hard! In can relate to your story. I’ve got parosmia (taste and smell of almost everything is like ‘rotten flesh’), i’ve got de-realisation and i’ve read that some people got psychosis after covid. I’m told that de-realisation is one step before psychosis so that’s what’s keeping my brain afraid. (I’ve to take care of my kids, can’t handle the thought of getting a psychosis) I really believe that this fear is holding me back in my recovery. My brain gets easily overstimulated by taste, smell, light, sounds that i’m afraid that i’m going mad. (The heartpalpitations, tinitus, is just mild now, don’t scare me so much anymore since i’ve been trying the mind-body theory but the mind- things still scares me) how can i really convince myself i’m safe (mentally)?

[@PainFreeYou]

I believe it is imperative. Yes, it's hard, but it's possible and I truly believe it's the way to recover. Baby steps is better than not taking any steps. Have you seen my fast start playlist? DansFastStart.com