Chronic Pain Got you Down? Don't Get Depressed Get Determined!

When people are faced with chronic pain, they often experience high levels of anxiety and depression. Here is my message of opportunity and hope to end the pain.
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[@pixiestylz]

Not sure how you manage to do it, but your videos always speak to me on days I need them.

[@PainFreeYou]

Thrilled that I can do that for you and others. :-)

[@elaineremains]

@@PainFreeYou yes, you do it for me too!!

[@tousift7822]

Yes for me too

[@katierose1893]

My TMS is still cured as of April! I never went into the subconscious and didn’t journal but I took lots of notes about TMS from books and videos ( including yours) and connected the dots. I actually think the subconscious stuff is what we face after we resolve TMS. In my case TMS was a wake up call. Just like we have to feel the pain I think it’s ok to go deep and see what we experienced and try to identify what caused it to begin with. Then I can grieve fully what I went through and learn to feel and be in my body. The rage was a fight response. I also had flight, fawn and freeze. Without my defense mechanisms, I’m free to just be me. I had to finally journal to piece it all together. Love your videos.. I’m determined to live a mentally stable life. Depression is not on the table.

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome - thank you for sharing your success and your journey with me and others reading along. :-)

[@privateperson5769]

Yeah I had to ID my childhood trauma and validate it. It was not validated for decades by me or anyone else. Now I can sit with the negative emotions around the traumas that perhaps set me on the TMS journey to symptoms, and see where they come from and why I have them and then tell myself all the good stuff I am learning abt self soothing and telling myself I have these feelings because I am only human !

[@katierose1893]

@@privateperson5769 My opinion has changed on digging up the past. Focusing on the now is much more healing. Look at Dan's video from a month ago "Fixing Your Past - Part 2"

[@Dana-cz1yu]

Thank you for saying we don't need to open up the past to get well. Doing that always sets me back- mentally, emotionally & physically. We're so often told to do that, and I'm glad to know I don't need to.

[@PainFreeYou]

:-)

[@privateperson5769]

Agree. Dredging up all that scum to the surface, all the time is so draining. Yes validate it, then move on. Time to look and move fwd right. Just go back when and if u need to, and address it with a therapist if anything is too overwhelming. That is my plan for the future. I love Dan's idea that we don't have to dredge everything back up too. Such a relief ! Sick of doing that and getting No Where !

[@marjiegoldbergphotography]

So happy to see all these wonderful comments about you. I looked under every rock to find the cure and read every book I could. I did journal. I can’t say that it did much. As you said, I didn’t have to delve deep into my past to recover. I’m still working at it, but I don’t try so hard anymore except what you teach. I went through just as much emotionally as I did physically. The curable app helped me identify what the heck was going on. From there, I searched and found Dr Schubiner and followed his program. I went on tms wiki and found you, Dan from one of the moderaters. You had the best approach to this stress illness and your videos I listen to religiously; sometimes watching the same one several times. For those just learning about tms, this is not an overnight cure. Have patience with yourself and don’t get discouraged! You will get there if you stick to it. I will share my recovery story maybe soon. For now, I’m just living my life!

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement to others. Your story is important and sharing it is awesome.

[@janedmonds3867]

Ive got so depressed I dont have the energy to get determined😪😪😪

[@BrendaRodriguez-bq1yh]

I have so much gratitude for the person who recommended your KZbin in a facebook group. This video reminds me of the acronym KISS, Keep It Simple Superstar. By accepting TMS, listening each day, and telling my brain that I am safe and not broken, the fear & pain are receding. I appreciate all of your research and experience that brings a beautifully concise wisdom to each of your videos. As a person who used to overthink and obsess on research and figuring everything out, I have simplified my healing journey to your videos, daily time outside, limited news exposure and mindfulness reading. Today I am determined! I appreciate your daily commitment and service to share your experience for me (and the world) to heal and thrive! Love and light to you!

[@PainFreeYou]

You will see that fear and pain are very closely related. The less fear, the less pain you will have. Accurate knowledge about TMS is an awesome way to turn down the fear. Keep at it. You are absolutely on the right path.

[@amit_patel654]

Man, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Thank you so much.

[@gemmahart3985]

Thank you 🙏

[@Sailormoonc3038]

I need to hear this today. My new acupuncturist is totally on board with me. He asked me to dump all my medical labels and start living freely with no strict diet restriction. I hope I would turn things around finally.

[@PainFreeYou]

This is fantastic.

[@jenscott5214]

You are such an amazing human, Dan! These videos have helped me at some of my lowest moments. Thank you! You give away so much free inspiration and love. 💗🙏🏼

[@PainFreeYou]

Really glad the videos have helped you during your lowest moments. :-)

[@nadineeasby2968]

Woke up feel sad about Christmas and the pain. All you have to do is type in your issue and then Dan buglio next to it and the perfect video comes up :) it also made me laugh out loud at the part where you say about journalling and you think “oh god my life has sucked up to now and now I’m in pain and il probably never get better” that’s literally what I was thinking about he other day. Thank you for your wonderful pep talks and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas ❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

That feeling is all too common in the TMS/PDP community. You can and will get well.

[@sufianmiah2014]

Thank you

[@PainFreeYou]

Welcome!

[@aliv83]

Thanks Dan 👍❤️

[@lucid118]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I have seen Dr. Sarno but it’s really helpful to have regular reminders.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you like them!

[@karinvanoudheusden7142]

Just great ♥️pick yourself up get determined!!

[@PainFreeYou]

Exactly.

[@jmartin7412]

Dan, your daily pep talks are so inspirational. I'm sure all your subscribers know deep down that mindset is everything, even if insanely difficult. That's where I am learning to be patient and kind with myself, at last, after a lifetime of punishing myself. Personally I have chosen to do the journaling, and it's exhausting and painful, but after only a few weeks I am starting to come to such a place of peace and compassion for everyone and everything. I realise that everyone is a product of their own upbringing and environment. I can literally feel the rage leaving my body. However, the point I want to make in this context is the days I journal about current stresses rather than those that shaped me in the past are just as helpful for learning to feel my emotions. If people don't want to excavate all their frightening past, I would suggest that focusing on the present is really useful and somewhere to start with journaling. I had an incident yesterday that brought up fierce emotions and so I sat down and journaled about it. I slept well and have dealt with it this morning - not a chance of me doing that a few weeks ago! So I conclude that as long as I am learning to feel my emotions, their genesis doesn't really matter? Does that make sense? Pain seems to have turned down a notch today, too, probably because I've demonstrated to myself that I don't need to be so frightened of my emotions.

[@PainFreeYou]

This is beautiful Jenny. I'm thrilled that you are finding value in the journaling process. Love to hear it. Thank you for sharing your story and insights learned.

[@user-mf3et5sq1n]

Thanks

[@haus_cat]

I'm 22 and in severe pain everyday , the kind of pain I didn't imagine was possible before my back got messed up. I have to take morphine and lots of pills everyday. staying alive is very difficult I just feel apathy a lot of the time , I'm sick of it.

[@PainFreeYou]

Is your back messed up, or is the pain from Perceived Danger? Find out. Watch the fast start playlist, take notes, do the assessments, implement. DansFastStart.com

[@privateperson5769]

Such good stuff Dan. Old video, but u nailed it. For me, even just acknowledging negative feelings, is a major first step. I do not journal, it's just not my thing. Even for me just to say - Yeah I am angry, and then talk through to myself why I feel like that is a big first step. I know what my childhood traumas were though, only extremely recently, actually validated them as real. I do think that has helped me a lot. But I don't have to keep going back there ; I love the idea of that ! Time to move fwd now. Cheers Dan.

[@PainFreeYou]

Cheers Lisa

[@ladyluey]

Nice woodsy basketball court Dan! Do you play a lot? Too cold here at the moment. I just made myself a makeshift home gym. First week of getting back to working out again since TMS struck. Not going to let it hold me back anymore. Determined!!! Thanks for today’s video!

[@PainFreeYou]

No, I don't play much basketball. I live in a small apartment on this bigger property and this is my landlords court. They don't use it, but I haven't used it much either. I probably should start in the spring when it warms up.

[@donnablatman3283]

Based on your talk with Martin (he mentioned this video), decided to listen. Inspiring video!!!! Thank you! I am on my way! I just know it deep in my heart. Thank you Dan from the bottom of my heart....

[@PainFreeYou]

You got this!

[@trishadassrath8031]

Martin Reed?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Had missed this one. Thank goodness today's success story 17/10/22 mentioned it.

[@PainFreeYou]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@joaniemiller4362]

I’m trying man . 🌴

[@keithlynchmusic]

I have been watching your videos every day. Doing my best to implement what you’re talking about. The pain seems to come and go when it wants. Being indifferent and saying “oh well” sounds good but it’s not that easy. Some days the pain is almost nonexistent, other days, very painful. What changed? As I’ve mentioned before, it seems to be a waiting game. I would love nothing more than to post “finally, I am pain-free”.

[@PainFreeYou]

Hey Keith - you don't have to figure out what changed. The fact that some days you feel well is hard evidence that it's all just TMS. Stay consistent. Don't care if the pain comes back. Yes, I know it sucks, but choosing your response to pain returning is the best way to teach your brain that this is no big deal.

[@louisemackay4804]

I went through the same and it is dispiriting. Once I realised it’s the neural pathway and it will fluctuate and gave it as little attention but focused on other things it slowly reduced. One day I realised how much better I was and hadn’t noticed because I wasn’t giving much attention to it!

[@PCVSGAMESREVIEW]

Friend I watched your videos not all but a lot of them. And you know, I learned a lot from you. Than from svoiz Russian-speaking people . Can you recommend any books to read of your choice ?

[@PainFreeYou]

I really like Dr. John Sarno's - The Mindbody Prescription.

[@bigpolish007]

Dan.... really random question.... I feel vulnerable even asking this... but... have you ever encountered someone who doesn't want to get better? I'm asking because 99% of the time I want to do whatever it takes to get over the pain.... but then I feel like I'll start to feel good, that I am on the edge of finally kicking this beast... and it's almost like I don't want to? And I fall back into it again and instantly want back out... it is the weirdest thing... its more of an emotion than a though. Or is this just my brain playing tricks cause of all the fight or flight, or afraid that living normally is somehow bad and I "need" my pain? It is almost like a Stockholm-syndrome type thing?

[@PainFreeYou]

Try not to over-think it. When we start to feel better, the brain can bring you back into fear, which brings back symptoms. This is common and happens all the time. It's not because the pain/symptoms are preferred, it's just that they are familiar to the brain. The key is to not react with fear/anger when that happens. Chuckle, know what is happening and get right back to the confidence, soothing, indifference that had you feeling better in the first place.

[@elaineremains]

beautiful video Dan! it, again, comes at the right time... today i was down.... i was using the 5 second rule to get a bunch of stuff done, and then i got overwhelmed, and then i got sucky lol... so i'm relaxing a bit today, and hubby picked up on the vibe and said he doesn't want to buy me an exercise bike and VR headset and a membership, etc... he said i'm in too much pain and i won't use it :( i said 'I'M WORKING ON THE PAIN!!!'... but in the mean time i'm looking for cheap alternatives... i'm going to buy one of those small 'under desk' cycles, and google cardboard for my vr glasses, and i have a free youtube site with cycling videos! onward HO!! hehe, no, i'm not a ho xoxoxoxox

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you liked the video. Try not to "work on the pain". Work on teaching the brain to live life, focus on other things, that your body is already fine. Work on soothing your body and calming your thinking - particularly about pain. Learn indifference about the symptoms. Working on the pain is keeping you focused on the pain. Focus on what you want and the brain will let go of what you are no longer focused upon. (pain)

[@elaineremains]

@@PainFreeYou yes, for sure i'm focusing on my life, i've started to cook all my meals and believe you me, i DID NOT... EVER... cook.... it caused me soooo much body pain to cook... and i right now i'm trying to calm and soothe and tell my brain that it's not dangerous to cook, even though my MOTHER made it look soooo bad... but the longer i stand to gather ingredients, the worse my low back pain gets until i have to scoot fast to the chair and wait... i'm not sure what to do about that sort of thing... is visualization the ONLY way?

[@PainFreeYou]

@@elaineremains Recovery is a gradual process. Be happy with the progress you've made. Don't care if you have to sit down briefly before resuming what you were doing. The pain reprocessing technique which includes visualization does work if you continue to practice it often.

[@elaineremains]

@@PainFreeYou ok, i just kinda suck at visualization lol thanks man xoxoxox

[@PainFreeYou]

@@elaineremains Takes practice. ;-)

[@janedmonds3867]

I wont get better so I have no hope

[@kakim4956]

I understand. I know I’m never going to get better but I’m trying to figure out how to live with chronic pain. How to live with being disabled; having to leave my job that I loved and gave me purpose. How to not feel hopeless and worthless. I’ve had to work to refocus my reason for being. Yes, I have really bad days with pain and depression but I try to find one reason to feel good. The sun is shining, I’m grateful for the roof over my head, etc. So, I understand how you feel but just know you are not alone. 💕

[@mori_a.Wolfboi]

Thanks, kinda sad I'm a 15 years old watching this Btw, I whould like this but you have 69 likes and I'm not gana de the one that destroys greatness