Blended Nervous System States We NEED to Practice Being in to Heal Mind Body Concerns

[@Bee-mi8ml]

I always find that good excitement reacts the same in my body as fear does. The same goes for anticipation. I feel just terrible afterwards, shaky. And then my symptoms get worse. It’s a tricky one.

[@painpsychotherapy]

Yes, it can take time for our nervous system to learn that excitement is a safe state to be in. Keep going!

[@elaineconscioushealing]

That’s the big missing piece for me, is learning how to work hard again but not trigger symptoms from doing it because I’m doing it from the wrong place or my body still associates it with burning out and chronic illness. I guess I need to teach my body how to be able to work hard out of passion not fear or self hatred or obsession or perfectionism. This whole time I just thought that I’d never be able to work hard ever again. But I guess I just need to train my body to be able to hold it in a different way now. Thank you for the tips!

[@painpsychotherapy]

Keep going! 💚💚

[@meganobrien1019]

This ❤I so relate

[@bkward1]

I’ve watched so many videos on nervous system regulation and this is my first time hearing this. Such an important piece of the puzzle. Thank you, Tanner!🙏

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so glad it was useful. Keep going!

[@freddomptail1539]

Thanks Tanner. This is very interesting; I have found that with the perfectionism trait I can practice somatic tracking excessively. This video is a good reminder of other good skills and practices that are good for recovery but also for quality of life in general.

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so happy it was helpful. Yes, perfectionism is a difficult one to reduce, but so important when we are doing the work. I found these blended states were important to practice when reducing perfectionism. Keep going!

[@amiscary]

Bearing in mind what you said about joy I immediately switched on some top pop and r n b/hip hop bangers...

[@painpsychotherapy]

Love it!

[@casario2808]

Thanks Tanner. I get the point about passion. My issue has been that "passion projects" can sometimes (unnoticed) creep into things like procrastination/perfectionism, or stress...or I suppose the they go hand in hand. Its a delicate one for me but for sure I have noticed how they can make me feel engaged and mobilized but also safe and confident. Practicing "Passion" seems a bit of an artform for me.

[@painpsychotherapy]

This was a hard one for me too (and still can be). Keep practicing!

[@josephinevanner1428]

Thank you. This was really worthwhile to listen to. I now realise that throughout my long marriage I never felt emotionally safe. Your advice is absolutely fundamental to my recovery. Footnote - any chance we can see your puppy?

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so glad this video was helpful. I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I will be sure to show you all Darla next video! I was going to in this one, but she was having a nap. Keep going!

[@meganobrien1019]

Thankyou this was incredibly helpful to understand ❤😊

[@painpsychotherapy]

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[@DrGearHeadSS]

Thank you Tanner. I will work on spending time in these states.

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so glad this video was helpful. Keep going!

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

This video is lovely! I have plenty of playfulness, love, passion, purpose and wondrous creativity - but I still have pain! (Of course I still have a ton of inescapable stress right now that I hope soon will end and with it, as most of the pain and exhaustion left before for six glorious years.) Dance parties are the best! That's how I got named The Dancing Diva of Davie Street as wherever there was wonderful music, I'd be dancing - usually with happy toddlers but often adults would join me. SO much fun! I never feel the pain when I'm dancing or writing or performing - just have to watch overdoing it. Getting in my body with somatic tracking is a wonderful way to feel any tension and release it, and to learn to befriend your pain. Thanks, Tyler, another great video!

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so glad this was helpful. Love the name! Keep going!

[@janestanton9422]

Thank you 😊

[@painpsychotherapy]

You're welcome 😊

[@alllscination]

Could you make a video on the differences between the pain experience and treatment for neurotypical people and those on the autisitc spectrum? There is not much information on that topic out there especially from practioners. I would really appreciate your insight!

[@painpsychotherapy]

Yes, of course. I will try to make a video on this topic in the future!

[@Ka.__t]

I have tinnitus and disequilibrium and have a hard time regulating the nervous system with these distressing symptoms

[@painpsychotherapy]

Keep going with the healing work! 💚💚

[@darinsmith2458]

i am still figuring all this stuff out..

[@painpsychotherapy]

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[@jacobsl3499]

Do you have any activities you can recommend that ease access into each of these different states?

[@painpsychotherapy]

Good question! These can be very personal but here are a few ideas: pick a small project around home to work on that you are interested in (passion), brief 2-3 minutes of breathing (stillness), dance to a song (play), throw a ball back and forth with someone (play), sit in stillness while listening to a calming song (stillness), cuddle with a safe person (intimacy). Again I cannot say what would be best for your case over social media.

[@colleenpringle7320]

Do you treat clients in NC, USA?

[@painpsychotherapy]

Unfortunately I cannot work with people in the USA. You can check out the pain reprocessing therapy site, as they have a directory.

[@hilpei3675]

This is helpful. With practice, I'll be able to tolerate large family gatherings again.

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm so happy it was helpful. Keep going!

[@alandry6872]

Sorry but I don't understand where the links are. Thanks

[@painpsychotherapy]

It unfortunately may be a glitch in KZbin that they aren't showing up. Let me know what videos you are looking for.

[@alandry6872]

​@@painpsychotherapyThanks. You referred at the end of this video to a link to "Polyvagal Theory 101". I've watched one called "Polyvagal Theory for Chronic Pain..." but can't be certain that's the one you meant. 🤔

[@painpsychotherapy]

Yes, that is the video I meant!@@alandry6872

[@dr.amitabhamukherjee3601]

Tanner, you are spot on about hitting the sweet spot between striving for perfectionism and being passionately engaged. I know this from personal experience but wasn't mindful of the difference up until now. Thanks. Btw, I am yet to be convinced by the role of Somatic Tracking in the management of neuroplastic pain -- the very concept of dwelling on the pain, 'embracing' it, describing it with a Zen-like detachment (texture, colour, form) strikes me as laughable and counterproductive.

[@painpsychotherapy]

I'm glad this video was helpful. I know the idea of somatic tracking doesn't fit for some people.

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

To me, somatic tracking is the opposite of dwelling on it or worrying about it or always checking it - it's befriending it, being playful with it like it's a toddler, and learning to watch it with curiosity and fascination instead of fear. I don't feel detached, but engaged when I do it and as I do, I can feel the fear and worries about it fade.

[@dr.amitabhamukherjee3601]

@@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 thanks

[@jimblum4477]

Somatic Tracking: Consider this - Here's the reason you describe your symptoms in detail and at the same time remain non judgmental (or detached as you say): By doing so, you create different neural pathways for the brain to choose, instead of the ones delivering pain.

[@dr.amitabhamukherjee3601]

@@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 Given that the pain is boringly familiar, predictable and sickening, how do you manage to muster the 'curiosity' and 'fascination'? :)