How to Coach Yourself to End Your Pain or Symptoms

How to Coach Yourself to End Your Pain or Symptoms
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[@mollieanne]

I was thinking about our planet yesterday and how long we have been on this earth when it comes to modern medicine. It has only been maybe 100 years. When my grandparents were growing-up they did not have a test for this or that like they do today. In the last 40 years is when all these tests started to really happen, like colonoscopies and countless others. Yes, we have come a long way with preventative medicine, but at the same time it has put fear into people and made them run to the doctors more now than ever. My Great Aunt never went to the doctor and lived a wonderful 90 years. I want to be more like her.

[@Inge508]

Great points Mollie! I have lots of elder people in my little village here and they all say , when they reached 80 they surrendered and stopped fearing life, health, death.. They just live less stressed now! We have the knowledge to do this 20 years prior, so let’s start doing that too! Have a great day❤

[@PainFreeYou]

Yep - fear is rampant in medicine and media. Eat good food. Move. Go to doctors only for significant emergencies.

[@fullypersuaded2952]

Yep! They cause more problems then they help. Medical malpractice, and properly prescribed medication (yes, PROPERLY) are the 3rd leading cause of death behind cancer and heart disease. Also, very preventable for the most part. There are a lot of doctors and smart people who use the same principles, even when it comes to serious illnesses. I am a person of faith, and Proverbs 23:7: says “as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Yeshua (Jesus) said that whatever you believe and ask for in prayer, if you don’t waiver, you’ll have whatever you say. We have to be firm in what we believe.

[@CuriousCattery]

Couldn't agree more, doctors also used to acknowledge how much fear played a role in the creation of symptoms and would often prescribe placebos telling the patient not to worry and that the pills (which were basically just sugar) would cure them, most of the time that's exactly what happened.

[@Bachconcertos]

I'm afraid of all the routine yearly testing.

[@peacefulandfree1]

That example of being distracted from symptoms for two weeks resulting in relief from symptoms is REALLY powerful

[@cforat]

Thanks for all your videos. I’ve gone from sofa-bound and crutches to walking and gardening with minimal issues, over the last 2.5 months. Mindset and self-coaching have been the key.

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful! Love to hear of your success. If you would ever want to share your success story, you can get on my calendar here: TalkWithDan.com

[@roseyjohn9707]

Finally someone who is in it for the CONCERN OF THE PEOPLE. Yes we all need money to make it in this life. Here is a man who has successfully healed himself along with many dozens of others and is ONLY ASKING FOR $100 to join his group coaching team, and you get to talk to him and many others who has and is being CHRONIC PAIN-FREE . Thanks Dan keep up the good work. Love you Bahamas PFM (Pain-free Me)❤

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you Rosey

[@PieraB]

Thank you for your great videos! I've been a student of Dr Sarno for over 15 years now. And just recently I had a new type of pain show up (symptom imperative) in my shoulders and neck. It was so intense and debilitating that I thought I would end up in the ER. I coudn't move my neck and the spasms were making me cry. :( But I quickly got on it with my own brain coaching and in 48 hours it is gone completely! This TMS journey is for the long haul , not a quick fix type of healing story. I continually check in with myself, and become aware of when my stress levels get high, when my fears surface and I consistently practice my stress management tools. The best techniques that have helped me heal and stay pain free are: breathwork practice, a TMS meditation I created for myself, and self talk and visualization practice to retrain and reprocess my pain. Somatic tracking also has been super effective as well! I wish everyone healing success and recovery from any chronic pain! Love

[@daynemin]

I am breathing, I am safe, life is good. You are breathing, you are safe, life is good. 🌌😎🌄🙏

[@MelandRandy]

Absolutely love this. Thank u❤️

[@bethmulligan1]

This is such a helpful video- one to go back to many times. Anyone who might be reading this- I can't say enough positive comments about the group coaching program. Not only do we have access to Dan, but the community is SO supportive! and wise, it really is a boost to recovery, and you'll meet some amazing courageous people. Dan keeps great boundaries so the discussions are very solution oriented. Love you Dan ! Thank you PFY community!!!!

[@monishareddy1]

Beth you echoed my sentiments exactly!

[@brandigayle8775]

How do we sign up ? I’m specifically here for long haul Covid issues.

[@Inge508]

For me it’s coaching my brain out of my mind( fear, overthinking, doubt, overanalazing.. etc and coach my brain into body- experiences.. Doing playful things even with symptoms and do that consistently.. sometimes with a painkiller 💊 in a form of selfcare.. Have a wonderful day Dan and everyone! Thanks for the video! 🙏🌺🌺🌺

[@jakutz]

Does painkiller even works? A symptom i have from cfs is that i feel sometimes extreme ill like i got a flu it feels really the same. If i actually have a flu and take ibuprofen (painkiller) my symptoms going down. But when i got this cfs symptom painkillers dont work at all.

[@Inge508]

@@jakutz painkiller only works a little with migraines.. not with my other fibro- related ones..wishing you well !🌺

[@josiejo117]

Love to you Inge. You have a wonderful day.Xxx💝

[@IamDoomed15]

I always see u comment in Dan's channel full of positivity. I wished i have a neighbor like u. sucks that I've agoraphobia, so hard to ignore it and have very toxic neighborhood mocking my symptoms and my constant stuttering and mumbling. May God bless u always.

[@Inge508]

@@IamDoomed15 you can be my neighbor here!! Sending lots of positive healing vibes at you❤️‍🩹

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

Hi Dan coaching my brain by talking to my brain doing nice things make my brain happy do that consistent. Listen to beautiful music doing things I enjoy. I keep on walking on the road of recovery 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️❤❤❤

[@Inge508]

👍👏👏👏🥰

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

@@Inge508 😁❤️

[@andybreedlove]

How are you doing now, I’m starting my journey 🕊️

[@Lenneke8422]

Still on my Journey living my life mindset sooo much stronger doing things i enjoy havinv a lot of patience ❤❤❤​@@andybreedlove

[@josiejo117]

Love, love, love the video yesterday & today...thank you so much Dan for your daily reminders, sitting in nature, sharing your insights, wisdom, love & reassurance. Have a beautiful day...same to everyone.Xxx💜

[@Inge508]

🙏🐝😎☘️☘️☘️

[@natashaflynn3554]

I’m soooo bad about saying, “the doctors missed something.” I’ve had 12 MRI’s, countless blood work, 3 EMG’s, & so many other tests. I can barely walk, I’m dizzy 24/7. I can’t even leave my house hardly & I’m convinced they missed something. I keep thinking my herniated cervical disk is definitely causing some of the upper body issues I have. I really needed to see this video. Everything that was said is totally me. I’m always saying, “well I’ve been doing some strengthening exercises for a year and haven’t gotten better so what’s the point.” I need to just engrave positivity into my brain bc I’m so bad about being negative. 😩

[@nategifford9640]

I’m going to lead the way brain. I like that. Thank you Dan.

[@MindBodyBronx]

Thank you for these daily videos. Yesterday was my first group call. It was awesome!!! Thanks dan ❤

[@PainFreeYou]

That is awesome! Thrilled to have you as part of the community.

[@user-fq5tx9xc5e]

Thanks for your video Dan. I really needed to hear it today. Symptoms have increased and was feeling quite depressed. Am going to try to listen to you everyday to remind me of what is important. Thanks Dan

[@alyeskakochanek]

Love this video. There are so many nuggets of wisdom throughout it. I appreciate that you empower us to become our own coaches, not just to look to you for guidance/support but to look within and believe in ourselves, too. As someone who's never had much confidence in myself, it means a lot. Thanks Dan 🙏

[@AngelDGomez-vz2vz]

Dan, I love the reminder analogies of comforting a scared puppy or encouraging a kid when learning... most helpful parallel to the mind and brain!

[@LoveAndPeace826]

Hi Dan! Ich schaue deine Videos mit Untertitel auf Deutsch. Schön, dass es diese Möglichkeit gibt und danke dir von Herzen, dass du mit deinen Videos vielen Menschen hilfst und Mut machst ! Liebe Grüße

[@wholly_power_productions]

This was so wonderfully inspiring. This isn't the first time that I listened to this episode, but this time I received it in a different way. When you said to instruct the brain that it is the subconscious brain, and that I am the conscious brain, and I am in charge, it made all the difference. Thank you for that.

[@knaberr]

How can we stop relying on feeling well to feel safe? I feel like my pain keeps sabotaging my efforts to reduce my anxiety and vice versa. I know I’m getting better but my anxiety is still really high. So even when the sensations are less intense they trigger intense fear.

[@kathystoner5239]

Its perfect timing that this video popped up. Today I started getting worried about how I will feel during my son's wedding tonight. Then I thought that I need to coach myself like a coach for a sports game pumps up his players before they go on the field. So that is what I've been doing today!

[@AlexDelfont]

Thanks Dan, great as usual. You are nor in pain because you are crooked, you're crooked because you're in pain. This has been huge for me. After 6 years of thinking I was in pain because I was using my voice badly (and I was using it badly), I realise I was unable to use my voice freely due to pain and tension...caused by perceived danger of course. These daily videos help everyone so much

[@PainFreeYou]

You are very welcome.

[@AngelDGomez-vz2vz]

Alex, come to remember, I dealt with really gnarly vocal cord pain a couple of years ago after some singing lessons. It got so intense, I first got a sharp pain come through, then a crackly voice + dull pain, and eventually I was so concerned that I stopped speaking altogether as the pain kept ramping up. Long story short, I took steroids, rested, and did rehab to no avail... I spent about a month and a half barely speaking until I went to the ENT who examined my cords and informed me they barely looked inflamed and that I was fine. Over the course of three days, I recovered my speaking voice fully (though I admit I had to work through the fear of singing).

[@mollieanne]

Our brains are remarkable and is doing what we tell it. Great example of this@@AngelDGomez-vz2vz

[@patriciamcelligott9063]

Thanks, Dan. I just had a setback. This session was just what I needed to restore my faith and get me back on track.

[@zoeazsss5035]

Its not self critical thoughts,, it anger and pain that wont go away.

[@gigilagous8020]

That was a really good video

[@mariez339]

Thank you so much for this Dan 🙏

[@christieharrison9126]

Excellent video Dan. One of my faves for sure. You nailed this. In my saved folder. :)

[@Jeronimo365]

Thanks Dan. 👍🙏❤️

[@violentpixelation5486]

🙌💯 Thank you!

[@dottieprestel2743]

Great video ! Thanks, i shared w a friend who lives in chronic pain.

[@unknown1993E]

Hello, We had an earthquake here in Morocco and felt panicky after that event. I'm suffering from generalized anxiety with persistent symptoms. I feel the symptoms even more atronger than before..so perceiving danger is the problem ?

[@Inge508]

Sending you and your people lots of strength and help! It’s devastating what has happened in your beautiful country ❤

[@Maya-so5yk]

I am so sorry ❤ I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well

[@lennekevanrossum8422]

Sending you love and healing ❤

[@marieleak8731]

Sending you and your country love and prayers.

[@unknown1993E]

Thank you very much. So is it normal to be more sensitized and having more pain actually?

[@carolebarton776]

You are so good at coaching! And reminding us in so many ways that safety is the key. Thank you so much.

[@jakeragonesi]

My fears have made my symptoms more colorful causing me to start to doubt the TMS label. I’ve done your test multiple times (all high results) but now I’m having a hard time convincing my conscience brain that it is in fact TMS. Getting clear seems more daunting than before.

[@christinehorne5165]

Did you take test and assessment? I had added symptoms too but they all are decreasing as I teach my brain safety. Take it easy and learn as your able. Pressuring yourself to get this all right makes it worse. Dan says even if you had a real problem the messages of safety is great. Dr Sarno says even real pain is not as bad as these chronic pains.

[@Inge508]

You know what helps me in that kind of situation? I just visualize myself pouring gasoline on the fire when I have doubts, fear , frustration and anxiety from the symptoms! 💥 boom, imagine that and quickly return to safety just by stop fueling the symptom- 🔥! Maybe this helps you? Happy healing ❤️‍🩹

[@naturegirl4074]

I feel this

[@PainFreeYou]

Let's be clear. A high test means it IS Perceived Danger Pain. The presence or intensity of the pain is NOT a reliable indicator of the condition of the body. It is a VERY reliable indicator of the brain perceiving danger. The more doubt and fear you have, the more danger the brain perceives. Thus higher symptoms. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56XhptnodScnqs

[@jakeragonesi]

@@PainFreeYou so just because my symptoms are more colorful is not a direct result of the condition of changes in the body but that there is more fear and danger being perceived?

[@ivannovoselac3518]

Do the same is aplicablle for depression?

[@daniellatrueselfmeditation]

Thank you this spoke to me greatly God bless 🙏🏼✨

[@monishareddy1]

Love this Dan ‘I am my own safety coach ‘ . Thank you this really drove the message in when I really needed it ❤️

[@Nonessential888]

Thank you. There a lot of good parallels with this and the placebo effect.

[@violetbrinkman7161]

Thank you for being a wonderful safety coach. I appreciate these videos. I just have to stop procrastinating and take the tests❤

[@helentucker6403]

You could have been speaking to me personally there! Thank you. I’m so glad I found your channel. Good common sense talk! 😊

[@hilboezenschilderwerken9402]

Thanks for your video

[@PainFreeYou]

Most welcome

[@robbienichols2712]

Another great video, Dan. Yes, we need to be our own coaches every day. What would Dan say? Remaining calm is always helpful while doing life. But I love the reminders all the same. Thanks for showing up, Dan. It reminds us to do the same.

[@tammyrichards9901]

The hard part for me it's a cramps in the pain in my I do try to talk my way through it sometimes it's so intense it's worse than labor

[@pampatton8658]

In addition to all the amazing information and advice you give, you have a very soothing voice. Have you ever thought about doing one of those KZbin videos for relaxation or sleep, etc.? I know, I know… You already have a totally busy schedule!

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes I have. Here's one I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6LJe5ugj51gns0

[@Am-ej3hs]

Thank you Dan for all your coaching😊 and live saving videos!!. It is weird that after a day I did nice things outside, the symtoms come harder back or new symtoms. I get earpain (and earringing) and trembling inner ear when I or people talk to me. I still train myself that that also is TMS. Are there similar experiences with ears??

[@brandigayle8775]

I need to listen to this many times thank you. How do we sign up for your coaching

[@dani88light]

Where is the information about how to do a proper self assessment to determine if our pain related issues are Perceived Danger Pain or something else?

[@silverlining7298]

Exhale the chaos, love it 😅

[@ezza1236]

Why do symptoms come about during heat ? How do we train the brain it’s safe

[@anjac.6817]

Hi Dan, could you please do a video about your thoughts on "the priority of healing"? I saw a video from another Mind body coach and it brought me a lot of anxiety. About the amount of time, I should do "the work" of healing. About maybe quitting my job if I don't like it. Investing time in healing everyday. I would like to hear your opinion about it and what it means for you: "investing time". Thanks a lot for your daily videos. Greetings from Germany

[@IamDoomed15]

Ive agoraphobia too but whats worse, i knew someone who his love ones died too. His agoraphobia became so severe he avoids people because of his heavy symptoms( shaking, palpitations)and he always wears a mask to hide his sadness. he told me that he feels it 24/7. How can i help this guy when we have the same agoraphobia but i feel very sorry for his situation, i cant imagine having a damn agoraphobia and ur fkn love ones died at the same time. It sucks bro

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Long time agoraphobic. It's PDP TMS. Mine came gradually after too much shite, severe after my mum died young and I had two little ones, now grown up, it's almost the body's way to keep you safe. You can step out, I promise you. I can get in my car, up the park, small shops. Am taking small steps outside my comfort zone. Dan recommended Dare by Barry McDonagh. I've added the app. There's a trial but full membership is £60 a year. Worth every penny. Same concept as Dan's. There is a support group included. Maybe both you and your friend could benefit. Wishing you the strength to come outside. Take care

[@piruetadance]

If I may say, do trauma release work, I am doing it and I no longer have anxiety, greetings

[@IamDoomed15]

@@piruetadance how's that??

[@AltDelAlt]

For your mate: get him to get a dog as a companion, there are even therapy dogs. If he is responsible and can take good care of a dog, I think a dog would really help him and bring some joy and warmth to his life, a dog would also help him walk about outside and in the nature because he would need to walk the dog daily. But if can't take good care and be committed to a dog for ever (meaning animals are in need of a forever home) , then it's no to this option. I hope you doing ok and it's nice that you care about your mate too.

[@emersonjordan6383]

You’re not in pain because you’re crooked, you’re crooked because you’re in pain! 🎉

[@sugardrop62]

I need your help I get chronic enormous pain in my spine from neck to back

[@suem.3651]

Hi, Dan! I commented before about having a gluteal tendon tear with retraction and severe muscle atrophy. My case may be inoperable due to its seriousness. Is that is my future, and the surgeons say the symptoms will worsen, if the pain gets worse, is that TMS? The pain has improved with PT, so I am not sure. I took the survey and it die not clearly come out as TMS. Can I still use these skills?

[@wr9418]

Exactly the information I've been wanting tied up in a beautiful package! Thank you!

[@naturegirl4074]

That’s me. I feel like the Dr had missed something, and it’s difficult, because they did presurgery…

[@PainFreeYou]

Take the pain test. If it says TMS, then your brains perception of danger is the ONLY thing going on. Not some mystery physical problem. YourPainTest.com You can also answer the questions on the FIT assessment here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start. Even answering ONE "yes" indicates your body is not the problem. What's your pain test score? How many "yes" answers do you have on the FIT assessment?

[@naturegirl4074]

@@PainFreeYou I got 48/50 and def a lot of yes answers on fit test. Thank you. Your videos have helped me so much. I watch every morning and remember them throughout the day. I’m def making progress but also guilty of the, “I should be better already” mindset. I have to remember I thought myself into this state over a few years and I won’t be cured overnight or in a week etc. Thank you so much.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@naturegirl4074 Try not to blame yourself for "thinking your way into this". None of it is your fault. It is just where you ended up. And...there is a solution and you can implement it and get well. 🙂

[@mercyme8014]

So my brain and I walk into a bar…

[@merildo]

I’m pretty good at this now. But in supermarket. Suddenly hit with BAD stomach pain. Not sure why. But had to leave. Too bad to function. Got home. 2 hrs later it eased. I don’t know what it was. I don’t care. But was I reacting in fear. Or just dealing with bad pain which couldn’t cope with.

[@silverlining7298]

I just freaked out become someone gave me a complaint from a team who are paid more than me. How do I respond or deal with these frustrations?

[@jessicaamster5400]

Dan i think this has a small misleading part sometimes. The thing is, this applies to any person that is stressed about something. But sometimes we do have some real issue, that is not exactly a normal abnormality, in the sense that it shouldn t be there and it is indeed causing symptons. That can get one scared, and as a consequence promote stress and more symptons out of stress... So it seems that sometimes its not about the mind inventing stories.... So the real problem is when the doctor doesn t say everything is fine. So we become scared to go back to a normal life because we do have an issue going on... Sometimes it doesn t seem to be "false".

[@MrJokerTamilan]

After watching this video, i want to know how to punish my brain for doing this to me

[@PainFreeYou]

I don't recommend that. Your brain is not doing anything TO you. Your brains primary goal is keeping you safe and alive. Pain is a warning signal to a perceived danger. The brain is working perfectly. It's just operating on misinformation and fear. Correct the misinformation with accurate knowledge so you can lower the fear and you end up TEACHING the brain to turn off the pain. Learn more here: DansFastStart.com - watch, take notes, do the assessments, implement the messages of safety, repeat till well.

[@rosmariererat6213]

Can a meniscus tear and ganglion showing also be TMS pain?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

My partner been told his meniscus is severely torn, in a queue for specialist clinic. I noticed his mental health was at rock bottom when this showed up. Five weeks on, he is training to strengthen his whole body! Weights etc. Doing long walks etc. Ladders not do able without pain. He is a carpenter and in his 60s. Not saying he won't need surgery but he was told five years ago he needs knee replacement (no cartilage left)but is still cycling etc

[@KH-hr5xm]

The discomfort I had from a ganglion cyst was tms. The cyst is still there but I don't get any symptoms out of it whatsoever.

[@rosmariererat6213]

@@1STBUCKLEY thank you for this answer it helps me

[@rosmariererat6213]

@@KH-hr5xm thanks this helps me a lot

[@edsparky7512]

👍🍩☕️🙃

[@arthurlockwood8735]

Plastic chair no 🇬🇧🙏

[@tammyrichards9901]

The hard part for me it's a cramps in the pain in my I do try to talk my way through it sometimes it's so intense it's worse than labor