How A Pattern Interrupt Can Help You Recover

How A Pattern Interrupt Can Help You Recover
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[@manien7916]

Pattern interruption is what finally did it for me. After several years..chronic pain…symptoms moving. It’s what finally reset my brain and stopped my symptoms . In all transparency I tried to be indifferent..ignore…calm…but the “ technique” of pattern interruption was what worked for me. I did not try to stop the symptoms in my body. I just interrupted the pattern in my brain while I was experiencing anything physical that I was experiencing in my body. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 God is good.

[@thelaceygirl]

What did you do specifically?

[@PainFreeYou]

Love it Manie.

[@massagepublications]

Wonderful 🎉

[@janeystansbury7914]

What did you do/ say?

[@DarlaAnne]

Enquiring minds want to know, what was your interrupt wording? and CONGRATS!

[@jenniferbauer3408]

I have something i recently started doing, I put my hand on my heart and imagine running to God, jumping in His arms! I’m a little girl in my imagination. He swings me around!! It’s the most loving/safe feeling! I just stop what I’m doing and keep going to this when I feel scared or sad. So basically I’m doing it all the time. But it feels like this huge sigh of relief, and it feels like I’m doing what you’re speaking of here. Love to everyone 🌻🌻🌻 Dan we all adore you!

[@PainFreeYou]

This is wonderful Jennifer. I love this.

[@joannwhite9037]

What a beautiful image… I love it. Thanks for sharing💖

[@yogawithoutagenda]

oh that made me choke up. Absolutely beautiful, I will use. this ❤❤

[@diclarke6798]

Turning on rhe radio and listening to great music, relaxes me in the morning and I sometimes even Dance❤

[@user-xb9sq4bv1t]

I say where is the dangerous tiger anytime I feel anxiously or my pain flares. And just go on with whatever I need to do.

[@PainFreeYou]

Nice.

[@shelcruz9942]

I call my dog a silly goose often as he makes me laugh. These sensations are silly, therefore “silly goose” may be a good pattern interrupt for me 😅.

[@PainFreeYou]

Have some fun with it.

[@rhondagallone5908]

Ahhhhhh you are too funny Dan at 11:30pm!! Love it!! You interrupted the anxiety that I am dealing with this morning…I really like the ahhhhhh with a smile as it’s massaging our vagus nerve too lol they say humming or that vibrational sensation calms us at the same time..2 for 1!! 🤣 xo

[@TheVaultwest]

What a great video! The goofiness totally broke through my morning pattern. I just chuckled at my normal morning anxiety and said. “Oh, no you don’t (to my brain), this morning is beautiful and I’m gonna feel my joy, you can’t stop me. Neener 😎” I think this is one of the most valuable tools to put in our kit. Changing the pattern means we’re not constantly adding to the pain/symptom circuits, we’re making new Wizard of Oz silly circuits 😂 Thank you, Dan! Have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday! 💐🤍

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you Christine. Really appreciate your feedback on these concepts.

[@TheVaultwest]

Your teaching is the best I’ve seen. And, I’ve searched a lot… as you may have noticed ☺️

[@PainFreeYou]

@@TheVaultwest humbled - thank you Christine.

[@cherieleigh10]

😂 the fear smile. Thankyou for this

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure.

[@Sophier1892]

I like to shake my body and make a silly noise! ‘Snapping myself out of it’. I also heard once about turning to face/walk in a different direction 🤩

[@PainFreeYou]

Love that!

[@rajbilla76]

I like this concept! Interrupt the pattern 〰️

[@PainFreeYou]

Give it a go.

[@kidslife1014]

When I tell you I needed this please believe me! After a week or two “off from symptoms” as I like to say, they started creeping back yesterday. I started anticipating and dreading what i would feel like getting out of bed this morning (they tend to be worse after long periods of inactivity). And sure enough I felt them as soon as I sat up, but dissipated after a few minutes. I felt the fear trying to tear its ugly head and what pops up on KZbin? Your video about having a great day regardless of symptoms! Then you mention pattern interruption! Exactly what I need. Thank you so much Dan!

[@monishareddy1]

Thank you Dan - a great reminder . I remember when i first influenced my pain/ dizziness is when i used to chuckle at it and say - you’ve got to be kidding me! Need to remember to do that again

[@PainFreeYou]

Absolutely.

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Another bank holiday here in the UK. These four day weeks becoming the norm lol

[@positivelywhitney3631]

I love this concept. And I can attest, it does work great with helping others snap out of a negative state. When my daughter starts to complain or get worked up, sometimes I’ll start singing a Disney Princess song, “Let It Go” in a silly and exaggerated way. It makes her smile and then her whole demeanor will shift.

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome. The cool part is that we can do that for ourselves too.

[@hope2757]

Dan, thank you for the reminder…….great video! “God made me well” works for me.

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome. Love it.

[@anniechin2162]

Dan the Mindset Man! Hahahaha this was such a great funny video! I kept thinking Dan could be a COMEDIAN you are so funny! Ahhhhh I know what’s going on! I say that and just keep smiling and more smiling and do my best to go on living my life! I’m Wonder Woman Power Pose ♥️ PS: my hubby asked me yesterday are you talking to me I said nope I’m talking to Mrs Brain lol 😂

[@PainFreeYou]

haha - love it.

[@anniechin2162]

@@PainFreeYou Have a good Call today! ♥️

[@josiejo117]

This made me smile Annie...bless you. Have a wonderful day.😀

[@massagepublications]

Have a sweet Memorial Day Annie ❤

[@anniechin2162]

@@josiejo117 You too Josie have a Peaceful Day today ♥️

[@massagepublications]

Love it Dan! Pattern interrupt is a great technique that I forget about. Thanks for the reminder. The Wizard of Oz is one of my most favorite movies, and I know all the lines. Remember that Glinda, the good witch said to Dorothy “you always have the power! You just didn’t know it.”I think we all have the power and we’re finding our way to it Rough night, my symptoms often Spike to a 10 and wake me up during the night. I actually stay calm and do deep breathing, and I can eventually fall back to sleep but I would love for that to end. I know it’s predictive coding just haven’t found a way to interrupt that pattern. Wishing everyone a sweet day. ❤

[@josiejo117]

My favourite film of all time ever. The fact you eventually fell back to sleep is all power to you. Little wins every time all add up. You focus on this & eventually it will fade away. 💖

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

Peggy so good that you stay calm 💐i have the worst of the worst today shared in the call pm Dan. I am starting to feel negative and so tired. Havevto go find my mindset again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, just click your heels two times and say "there's no place like home".

[@massagepublications]

@@PainFreeYou 😊❤

[@massagepublications]

@@josiejo117 thanks for the reminder 🎉

[@ivannovoselac3518]

Yes morning anxiety 😒, every morning it wakes me up and same toughts goes on replay. 41 years old no family no kids and feeling hollow inside. Its felling like i missed whole life and having no point. Only thing left is anxiety and bare life. It is better as time goes but it's dark place to be.

[@PainFreeYou]

Well, focus on eliminating the symptoms, then rebuild a life. It is absolutely possible. You are still young.

[@ivannovoselac3518]

@@PainFreeYou Thank you very much, the only way is up!

[@shelcruz9942]

Same exact thing here!

[@SharonRedmond]

Same here I'm 46. When I feel down I look around at all my friends that are married and have teenagers right now. Their kids are making their lives hell and most are unhappily married. At least I have peace in my life...also my grandmother online dated at 80 and met and married her current husband...it's never too late.

[@cgdombrow]

@@SharonRedmond embrace your singleness, being married with kids can be a disaster too! Become the best version of you.

[@marly1869]

I love this!!!! I guess the “flip the script” is part of this, I’ve been practicing that for a while now thanks to you Dan..🤩🙌🏼 and it’s sooooo helpful! Happy Memorial Day🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

Thrilled it's helpful.

[@rosemarypilkington5749]

One of you're most helpful videos yet! Thanks Dan.

[@kathystoner5239]

I agree!

[@PainFreeYou]

wow - thank you Rosemary.

[@gerryestabrook2446]

😂 Inspired by this to create an interrupt: Kittens! Puppy’s! Penguins! Still makes me grin

[@PainFreeYou]

LOL

[@tapiaboyz8014]

What works for me is to talk to total strangers, that definitely breaks the pattern.

[@Jagrt2000]

Your fear smile made me laugh! Love and Blessings to you!

[@paulaspagnuolo8285]

An incredibly valuable tipI tried your ‘I’m good’ technique when I first started following you and am convinced I nipped what would have been back pain episodes in the bud multiple times. Interestingly enough my back pain isn’t what brought me to the TMS space at all so learning the concepts and techniques has reaped benefits in multiple aspects for me. Thanks Dan!

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful Paula. The I'm Good technique works for any symptoms.

[@mylacantero7215]

Thank you Dan for this video!

[@jue7434]

I say Let it Go!!! And then ask Alexa to play the let it go tune from frozen,its great for me because it makes me laugh and reminds me of me and my Granddaughter singing it laughing together! 😂🎶🎶🎶

[@PainFreeYou]

Haha - love that.

[@Jeronimo365]

Thanks Dan. 😊

[@alyeskakochanek]

Love this video! It really taps into neuroplasticity and our ability to change patterns and wire new ones. Mornings are the hardest for me, as I notice the most symptoms right when I wake up and my mind runs to fear. I'm going to try this technique and smile or sing a silly song to myself 😊

[@PainFreeYou]

Commit to it. The more you do it, the more your brain will stop the habitual pattern of fear.

[@ccmagee5006]

Love this!

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Great video. Am gonna have fun with this one. If you dont see me on here, you'll know I've been sectioned 😂😂

[@PainFreeYou]

LOL

[@massagepublications]

😂❤

[@Leon.schulze06]

Great video.

[@johnryan3551]

Thank you🙏

[@Brielle312]

Oooohhh so many good pattern interrupters!!! One of my action pose: is smile like cheesy realtor about to sell house that you see on billboards A coworker suggested this to me whenever I feel annoyed to upset, and when I started to practice this it totally interrupted my annoyance and anger that I couldn’t be upset

[@meganobrien1019]

Epic video dan! Learning this a few mths ago is definitely a huge part what has helped me to improve so far 👌👍

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful. Thank you for confirming the importance of this concept.

[@lauraschmuck5565]

I'll just think about your goofy expressions on this video. I'll use the "aaaah, I know what this is" Thanks for this video. I will start today.

[@DarlaAnne]

Thank you for this. I love it. Going to start working with this tomorrow.

[@PainFreeYou]

You got this!

[@patriciaolds9408]

I appreciate today’’s message. And would you please reconcile with “feeling my feelings” thanks!

[@PainFreeYou]

I have a whole playlist on emotions. kzbin.info/aero/PLRJmnkn2kTTKKbX8BYHXnN7CcIKfpQ3Sw

[@tominnc315]

Wizard of Oz: scarecrow needed a brain Lion needed courage Tin Man a heart. All got them from the Wizard all were trinkets. All worked (cause they believed in them)

[@PainFreeYou]

Indeed.

[@lisarodriguez5388]

Thank you for this Dan. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today ❤️❤️

[@ruthie408]

I did get a joke book. I’ll get another. Thx again.

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

Love you birthday girl ❤️🎂😘😍🎉💐

[@PainFreeYou]

You are welcome. Not put this into practice.

[@christieharrison560]

Thanks Dan. Super helpful. My pattern interrupt is for spiralling thoughts and I am going to say to myself one of my fave quotes from Friends that Joey is... "What's not to like? Custard - good. Jam - good. Meat - GOOD! This will make me laugh every time.

[@PainFreeYou]

Laughter short circuits fear. Go for it.

[@kellyjenkins7942]

Christie, wow! My daughter and son and I have been quoting Joey almost every day! We have been in the midst of a really tough family trial and we keep working at indifference as things progress. We look at each other, breathe and say, “Custard…good! Jam…good! Beef…good” we remember that God’s got this, we’re going to be fine. No need to fear.

[@donnablatman3283]

GREAT Video, Dan! Thank you!! I like the Awwww finger pointing with a smile! Happy Memorial Day!

[@PainFreeYou]

Awwww - I know what's going on!!!!

[@donnablatman3283]

@@PainFreeYou It's hilarious - makes me laugh out loud! I used it today for the anxiety and even when I noticed some worrisome thoughts later in the day and it really helped shift my mood! I look crazy doing it, but Who Cares!!!

[@PainFreeYou]

@@donnablatman3283 Who cares if people think you're crazy. Aren't we all to one degree or another?

[@pramodsharma7284]

Only only fear make it worse , now i feel anger how i spend 2 year from fear

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

Hi Dan i love this video especially the aaaaaaa i know what this is haha and then i start singing a children song in dutch called "smurfenlied" is about gnooms 🎶🎈it is different then calming and soothing for sure. I will do anything what you tell me. Ok love you Dan going to splash now cold water on my face and do a power pose etc... See you later hug and a smile for everyone else here 😘😘😘

[@PainFreeYou]

Play around with this. You will find it breaks the fear for sure.

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

​@@PainFreeYou ok i do anything ty ❤

[@josiejo117]

Hug & smile sent to you.😀👩‍❤‍👩

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

@@josiejo117 love you 😘❤️

[@TheVaultwest]

Your comments always makes me smile. Now I’m humming childhood songs, one my mom used to sing, “I love you, a bushel and a peck…” Have a lovely day sweet Lenneke 😘💐💞

[@CoraBellacoco]

Thank you Dan. This video feels like it was made for my brain, like many people I'm sure. Your doing great work Dan. 💚

[@PainFreeYou]

I appreciate that CoraBelle.

[@ChristineN-hy5oq]

I started doing this when i got dizzy.. i would smile sing or even dance or stomp my feet. People would look like she is craaaaazy but it really helps! And getting less and less of the awful long dizzy spells

[@PainFreeYou]

yep - since it's all driven by fear, doing those silly things SHOWS the brain you are unafraid and things can settle down some.

[@ChristineN-hy5oq]

@@PainFreeYou yes it really works and it gives me confidence to do more and more activities and life stuff because I have a way ‘out’!

[@PainFreeYou]

@@ChristineN-hy5oq Love it

[@laurellloyd3009]

Thank you

[@karped892]

Thanks for a great video! I done the rubber band every time I had a inner-critic thought it was very helpful think I will use the rubber band om this as well and add the word Bazooonga just to be silly😂

[@ruthie408]

Thank you, Dan. I’ll dance! Sing a line or 2.

[@ruthie408]

I will get a joke book. A friend in his late 70s kept a joke book by his bed and read jokes when he woke until he was laughing and then got up.

[@PainFreeYou]

Go for it.

[@chrisbenj3819]

Get on an OCD based SSRI to help out then when you get it under control ween off while using these tools. It’s really hard to do it all on your own

[@janethansen9612]

My pain is finely settling but dizziness has now popped in. Brain not ready to relax yet? Pfft...not going to stress it.

[@PainFreeYou]

That just means the brain is still perceiving danger. Treat the dizziness with the same lack of concern as the pain.

[@Glutathione4Wellness]

I heard once a guy made up a word. He said “iscaditty” whenever he had an intrusive thought/fear. His obsessions went away!!

[@RiaandBobby]

Love ‘kittens!’

[@Bachconcertos]

Tony Robbins NLP

[@100_mph]

My mom has stomach pain for a few years and low back pain that from experience I know is clearly TMS she has bad anxiety and doesn't even realize it. Her nervous system is whacked idk what to do to help her

[@PainFreeYou]

Have her begin watching the daily videos. Or have her start here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start

[@100_mph]

@@PainFreeYou I've had her watch a few I need to keep reiterating it to her. She wont eat because her stomach hurts.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@100_mph This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKvEY5yKd513mdU

[@lindalehman1660]

Will this work for long term fatigue crashes?

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes. My fast start playlist is a great place to begin: kzbin.info/aero/PLRJmnkn2kTTIl4frNvmpenr49xcTmVl2H A word on pacing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3i6mH58lL92a9U

[@christinehorne5165]

Can’t help but wonder if this doesn’t repress my emotions by telling myself I shouldn’t have them and make fun of them?

[@PainFreeYou]

I do suggest a 5 minute window to feel whatever you feel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2ncq4CZjt56oLc In the case of this video and the suggestion, the thinking fear loop is quite often the THING that keeps the brain perceiving danger. Interrupting the thinking doesn't necessarily mean we are repressing emotions or making fun of them. It's knowingly stopping habitual thinking that keeps us stuck.

[@stanwellborn933]

I like this idea! Been a rough night and this seems like a possible way to get out of the habitual rut. Gonna investigate more and try it. Didn’t you used to sing “I feel good” by James Brown?

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWq7lX6toql1pNU

[@BrizyCon15]

"Flibberty jibbet" I believe it's from a Harry Potter game. 😁

[@PainFreeYou]

LOL

[@galacticwarrior4089]

No matter how i react with calmness or panic. The symptoms are still there

[@PainFreeYou]

It means that the brain is still perceiving some danger either consciously or subconsciously. Are the things you are thinking, feeling and doing conveying safety or confirming danger?

[@galacticwarrior4089]

@@PainFreeYou well im doing things I want despite my pain. I am being very positive and active. I still have pain though. . Seems like its just the way it is.

[@PainFreeYou]

Sometimes we need to proactively create safety to move the needle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6ucdq1qbrJrf8k @@galacticwarrior4089

[@andybreedlove]

@@galacticwarrior4089 hi, how are you doing now? This was a while ago and I was wondering - I have the same issue with symptoms regardless of whether I react calmly or ramped up.. What have you found to work for you? Thank you 🕊️

[@JessicaParker-lh9st]

Hi Dan ! I am living my life but the pain is not gone yet… I’m very confused as to what I’m doing wrong. I’m went back to dancing classes, I go out a lot, I work, I study, but the pain isn’t gone. Some days it’s better but I think my issue is that even when it better, I don’t feel normal. I feel strange like that’s not normal because in my head it is normal to be hurting, so when I’m not, I don’t feel normal and obsess about it. Any advice is appropriated. Thank you!

[@PainFreeYou]

the pain will go when you stop caring if it's there or not. KNOW that your body is fine. KNOW that you can get well. Perceived danger is the only thing going on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-4Z354dttonMk

[@chrisbenj3819]

But why would the medical field let us or anyone live this way?

[@Julie-iw3mh]

I get so scared that i will make my body sick being in the stress response all day. Dsitraction doesnt help as still stuck in fearful negstive scarey thoughts. Exhausted trying out all sorts of tools and still remain in heightned stress response aka fight/flight so added fear of damage to health. Can bresk out the odd hour but it always fires up with adrenaline and cortisol again. Urgency to get better through fear just brings more fear. Nervous system is hyperstimulated all day. Not enough company or things to engage in at home so mind is racing with fear thoughts, so hard to bust out of this negative ingrained thought process.

[@PainFreeYou]

What you just described is exactly the mental and emotional state that you can use this pattern interrupt to break. Instead of feeling that you cannot change things, ask yourself "how can I?"

[@Julie-iw3mh]

​@@PainFreeYou Thanks Dan but when I feel so trashed with exhaustion and symptoms and a feeling of not feeling well, fatigue aches tension etc it's hard to get up and go when feeling weak and half dead with exhaustion, body feels so tired and worn out with it all.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@Julie-iw3mh I understand how hard it is now. But if you keep telling yourself how hard it is, you are less likely to make the mindset shifts necessary to get well. The Mindset NEEDS to shift first. Even if your symptoms prevent you from getting up and going, you CAN shift your mindset - even at home. Begin there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bUqHtpjL-hm7M

[@andybreedlove]

@@Julie-iw3mhhi, how are you doing atm with your condition? I feel like your words are describing me too… so exhausted with everything and wondering what you managed to do to change anything? Thanks

[@Julie-iw3mh]

@@andybreedlove Hi Andy just saw your message. I'm not really any better, I make sure I cook a meal for myself and have to drag myself to the shop to buy ingredients. I do a bit of yoga too, was very fit before this 5 years ago. I find therapy and past journaling way too much so don't do that. I do write about my current day, what I've done or achieved, no negative things, have plenty of negative thoughts already. I listen ACIM aka A course in miracles on podcasts as it is about forgiveness and I have plenty of that to do, to myself and others, it's suggested to forgive yourself first and then easier to forgive others. It's done by prayer rather than journaling. I pick a certain few words and when negative thoughts and feelings arise I turn to the powers and ask them to take this thought away from me so that I never think it again, sometimes a hundred times a day. It's hard work but been so so angry and negative and depressed for so long. It helps a bit. Also meditation is good, very tough to start but stick with it and ask for love and kindness for yourself. Sorry about the essay. Wishing you the very best.

[@juiced9432]

SIIIIIIIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@asirbbrisa]

I say "BORING"

[@PainFreeYou]

LOL

[@averykitsch]

In the words of Rick Flare... my pattern interrupt is gunna be "WOOOOOO!"

[@girlupnorth555]

I think this will be a good stepping stone for me to get to indifference, along with the helpful realisation that there's nothing to actually think about/work out when a symptom arises. 💃👏I notice you mentioned about it being effective in Sales too. Super keen to learn that stuff, going to google it! Tried the pattern interrupt earlier on some other overthinking. Was fun. I found it simple and effective🙏 I stuck with using a fun sound, as figured I couldn't pull off singing the wonderful wizard of oz☺ This works x

[@PainFreeYou]

Just search KZbin for pattern interrupt for sales. You'll find tons of examples.

[@girlupnorth555]

@@PainFreeYou Bless you Dan x