I'm Back to Square One- No You're Not

[@Serenity7250]

The first time you feel it, it's awful but you NEED to go through it, keep falling on your face and get back up again. Its not a one and done 'off' switch. Its a slow, biological process of rewiring the brain. Consistency, patience, left foot, right foot, one day at a time. Great video Jim.

[@Aseeyah-vt9kl]

It seems like the nervous system is stubborn. I said "I'm safe" and it's woofing back at me!!! Chill...😂😂😂 I needed to hear this. It's confirmation for me.

[@chrissyforanimals]

The hardest part is not listening to the wild talk of pain. It has an amazing ability of high jacking what is really happening. Taking a step back and asking some viewpoint questions brings me back. This will pass and with that so will this crazy wild talk I’m hearing at this moment.

[@TeresaWalters-zq3mt]

Storm after storm after storm, but still I'm carrying on. Each time I make progress, whamo for sure. Never going backwards though as I gradually reclaim my life again. Thank you Jim for all that you do.

[@laurela6626]

Thank you!!!!! I needed this one. I’m so “up and down” with symptoms and am trying to “stay the course.” This helps me😊❤

[@avamiller2325]

Same here 🙏🏼

[@lizarnott5715]

Hi Jim I hope you are well . I experienced this and you do realise soon that it's just a setback and you get back on track . I still get tiny relapses but I can now get back on track very quickly . 3 years now pain free thanks to you and I live a pain free life 🎉

[@CorneliusSpivey]

God work Jim 💜

[@joanneshelsher919]

You have such a gift of explaining all this-it creates great visuals in my mind🌞🌦! I'm really getting so much out of doing your course(although I can't attend live meetings)! Thank you Jim, you're a blessing!

[@annsullivan8079]

Great video Jim, so helpful, such a clear explanation of what's really going on & how to respond.... 💗🌺

[@sarah430]

This is so timely I literally wrote in the FB group this morning that I was feeling back to square one. 🙏🏻

[@AngelaIrvine-n8q]

Thx for the reminder/pep talk🙏🏻

[@massagepublications]

Great video Jim ❤ flare ups are on the way not in the way! It’s taking me a very long time to keep a positive mindset during flare ups. It’s so easy to get knocked off course especially when they’re happening frequently, but I do believe that flareups are necessary for the brain to rewire.

[@rajnisingh1989]

Yah you say right ❤

[@rachelhomburg1517]

Thank you for this video - I'm saving it to watch when I have a bad day.

[@saleksa]

My pain rarely dials down. Wish I could get a day or two of relief to gather my thoughts.

[@heldenkreuz]

Stay the course, in spite of it. Your "day or two of relief" will absolutely come. The paradigm is stubborn; you be more stubborn. Have faith, speak love to yourself (in your thoughts, and out loud) - even if you don't believe it. When you can't "gather your thoughts", find a positive mantra or prayer that brings you comfort. Do whatever you need to do to ride-out the flares. Do not judge yourself. Be good to yourself (always). Trust and faith are key (but difficult, I know). If you haven't already, join Jim's group, or invest in a couple of one-on-one sessions w/ him. You don't know it yet (maybe), but the pain is a bluff. Your brain is either furious, terrified, or both. Your only job is to feed your mind positive , loving thoughts (seriously). Again, stay the course... This is your sign (the one you've been praying for) that you are going to be okay. You will get better (completely better). You got this... God Bless, -JMS

[@Lenneke8422]

​@@heldenkreuzthank you so much for your kind words I needed this to hear I can and will do this ❤💪💪💪😁

[@Lenneke8422]

Same here ❤

[@nicecook12]

Same here ❤ May God help us all 🙌🏻

[@thezendo6746]

Get relief - take meds - do serious body work, sometimes u do need a real day of relief to build confidence back up

[@gloriamancillafaithrun]

Thank you for this video Jim. I’d love to hear your insight on how somatic tracking is different than somatic experiencing.

[@tamaraslay]

needed this

[@nicecook12]

Thanks so much Jim 🙌🏻

[@jorgearavena5485]

Man I needed to hear this today, right at this moment. Thank you Jim ❤

[@user-mf5co5xv8y]

Vielen Dank aus Deutschland. Ich habe dich vor ein paar Tagen entdeckt und deine Videos sind extrem hilfreich. Auch Rebecca Tolin hilft mir bei CFS sehr, die Zusammenhänge zu verstehen.

[@SusanneCunningham-o4c]

I jogged this morning for the first time in a long time. I’m in such a flare and I’m so depressed.

[@SusanneCunningham-o4c]

So I really needed this. Thanks Jim !!!

[@thepainpt]

Awesome job. Get out and do it again. And again. And again. And again eventually you’re brain won’t feel depressed or reacting after a period of time. The other crucially important piece when you do exposure is to make sure you’re in the right mindset and understanding and responding to any upticks in a good way so you don’t reinforce the pattern or reaction. you’re breaking it down every opportunity u get and letting it go. Good job keep going

[@SusanneCunningham-o4c]

@@thepainptThanks Jim sooo much !!!

[@rachaelwoollcott4185]

I listen to You work every single day. Today I was flooded with symptoms following a stressful Legal letter. I identified my emotions ( sadness, fear), I told Myself I’m Safe , I’m Healthy, my children are well and then did part 2 somatic tracking. And my symptoms went. The first time symptoms shut down …… I keep going Thank you so much for hard work and dedication to us. I will reach out for a one to one if needed. 😊

[@Lenneke8422]

Needed to hear this having a setback 😢❤❤❤

[@alexisreda7978]

Thank you 🙏

[@andrewessene6823]

Thank u. Very helpful at this time.👍

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I am dealing with chronic ⛽️ at night.

[@AristotelisMakris-on5fy]

Is this a extinction burst ?

[@naomiforGodsglory]

How do I know if the symptoms are just brain signals vs emotional suppression that needs to be released?

[@heldenkreuz]

The "brain signals" you are referring to, as it relates to TMS, are a response by your brain to typically repressed fear and/or anger. Your brain is hyper-vigilant and is trying to distract you by sending "signals" (ie. the symptom imperative). As bizarre and sometimes as unbelievable as this paradigm is, it is a valid condition. Your thoughts and daily mind-set are at the foundation of managing and overcoming this condition. Educate yourself on the TMS subject, listen intently (but do not obsess) to the thought leaders on this subject (Jim Prussack is an excellent resource). Go within yourself to understand what dominates your thoughts (present and past). The symptoms are just plain harmless (not a real illness or physical injury), but indeed can be very, very uncomfortable, painful, and scary. Ride out the flare ups, remain steadfast in your faith that you are okay, get support and education (Jim's group is a great option), and be sure to be GOOD to yourself, always. God bless, -JMS

[@naomiforGodsglory]

@@heldenkreuz thank you

[@angeleetmesdemons1799]

Hey! Thank you for your videos! I was slowly doing much better and for the past 3 weeks I've dealt with far worse pain and fatigue than ever before... Can a flare up, an extinction burst last this long? Thank you.

[@hannahmainwaring1112]

How do we deal with the depression that comes with the set backs, I just shut down😢

[@Akemaaa]

How long can the storms last, and be called storms until it is a total crash/setback to be having to build up alot again? When you talk about storms, is it for 1-4 days? But if it make you bedbound for 2-6 weeks? What is it then? 🤔 Thanks!!

[@Akemaaa]

@thepainpt ☝️ adding, if we also aren't in fear and just calmly riding it out but the still have to be bedbound for weeks because of high symptoms bc we pushed it a bit too far? 🤔

[@thepainpt]

@@Akemaaa hi Charlie sounds like you’re freeze state which is the crash state. Remember every state is protective and so the way I see it The crash is just a protective state to literally stop you from moving forward and the symptoms can be so severe to put you in that state. But there’s nothing wrong so you can continue and you need to come out of the freeze state as soon as possible to show your brain there’s no threat or danger, even if the symptoms are severe. Start small do whatever you can to move because freeze is just like it sounds remember it’s all protective not dangerous or threatening.

[@Akemaaa]

@@thepainpt Thank you! 🙏 I have no pain right now it is only extreme excaustion,, and whenever I try to move around and even going to the bathroom I get so heavy and tired I can't stay upstraight and crashes down in bed again only resting and sleeping since a couple of weeks now. Is this still a freeze state or is it the body telling me to rest only? I get confused because the pain I can resonate with your teaching but not this extreme fatigue. I feel stuck in an extreme excaustion loop and don't know how to pull me out of it. Because moving makes it worse and triggers other symptoms even though I am calm and have no fear against pain. I was doing so well before this crash so Im a bit concerned when to come back to that again...

[@thepainpt]

@@Akemaaathis is typical especially if doing well before can Have an extinction burst or stress uptick. I think the fatigue is just another sensation the brain creates to stop you or freeze you because it feels threatened or in danger.fatigue is a real common symptom from the freeze state and related to central sensitization as well, meaning from the brain

[@Akemaaa]

@@thepainpt how do I get myself out of this? 🥺 Im getting pain and flue symptoms now also as soon as I try to move

[@evefairy7740]

how I can heal mental pain from medical mutilation of the body? pain is minimal post injury after 6 months of brutal pains ,,,, physical mutilation is gore - how do I find again joy in life? pls help me

[@bethhenderson9154]

What of it keeps lasting & DOESNT let up?

[@Akemaaa]

I also wonder this!

[@heldenkreuz]

Ride the flare-up(s) out... Stay calm, think and speak reassuring thoughts (even if you don't believe them). Do whatever you can to soothe and comfort yourself during peak symptom expression. The paradigm can be very, very stubborn for some. There is no "one size fits all" with the symptom expression. In general, self-soothing thoughts and not panicking or ruminating over fearful or angry thoughts, sets the stage for calming your mind/brain down. If it all possible, go for slow easy walks in the sunlight. Rest when you need to (naps are great), eat as healthy as possible, pray or meditate about something simple (use the prayer or meditation as a self-soothing mantra). When you feel some relief, just know that what you went through is all just emotional/psychological energy gone amiss. You are not ill or physically injured. You are NOT in any physical danger (even thought it feels that way sometimes). This paradigm can be fickle and stubborn, but your terrified and/or furious mind/sub-conscious mind is distracting you (bluffing you, so to speak), because it is in survival mode. Eventually, you WILL need to accept that you are and always have been SAFE, HEALTHY, and PERFECT just as you are. The time line on symptom reduction and resolution cannot be determined or defined. Every one of us has our own journey, process, and path to follow. Do not obsess about "when" things will feel better. Educate yourself on the subject (but do not be dogmatic about it), seek counsel (Jim Prussack is an excellent resource), meditate on all that is good in your life, be mindful about negative/shitty ruminating thoughts (this is a KEY point), and absolutely be your biggest, most sincere, and supportive advocate. Make yourself your greatest project and priority. Assuredly, without a doubt, you WILL overcome this paradigm and its many, many mysterious symptoms (ie. symptom imperative). Wishing you all the very best. God Bless, -JMS

[@thepainpt]

Well said JMS you described it perfectly. Here’s the thing there is no timeline. I tell people you’ll feel better and OK when you’ve convinced your limbic brain that you ARE better and ok (safe) and there’s no problem (danger or threat with any of this.

[@jossjekraayvanger7131]

​@@heldenkreuz Thank you for youre reply here. Gives me more help than the "just keep going' no matter how extreme sensations are acting up. That is just a mission impossible.

[@kimikazikola]

I just had two really nice days. The symptoms were still there, but more background noise. Today has been horrific. Dizziness all day long and making me so afraid. It’s so hard to remember how to handle it when you’re right in the thick of it. ❤️‍🩹