Manya's Success Story: recovery from POTS, chronic dizziness and more

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It is always such a privilege to bring you success stories, and this one with Manya goes out with love to all of you but especially those of you with a POTS diagnosis. Manya was diagnosed with POTS at 18 and ended up completely debilitated and unable to function a year later. In this interview, she describes her journey through lifestyle changes, neuroplasticity work and then finally fully embracing a mindbody approach to resolving her symptoms.
Manya's video on IFS basics: • IFS in a Nutshell
More about Manya: meetmanya.com
Manya's Instagram: @ ManyaRonay
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00:00:00 Intro and about Manya
00:04:46 Symptoms started with blood pooling, dizziness and near fainting in college at age 18
00:09:05 Medical treatment and lifestyle advice had limited utility for her
00:11:06 Rock bottom occurred about a year in- total nervous system shutdown, stuck on the couch, dizziness, blurry vision and more
00:18:08 Differences between POTS and PPPD
00:21:24 Changes to nutrition helped a bit but the empowerment was really helpful
00:25:18 Fear-based lifestyle changes can be problematic
00:28:21 She started with a neuroplasticity program; it was an important cognitive-based first step; cons of these approaches
00:32:57 Anxiety, depression came up when she got married and then she was ready to do emotional work
00:36:36 Emotional work is a process that takes time (and may not follow the same timeline as symptoms)
00:39:34 What recovery looks like right now - she feels fine most of the time
00:41:42 Manya no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for POTS
00:48:51 Learning to attend to young/vulnerable parts of yourselves; memory reconsolidation
00:55:28 Creating safety in your body by building a new relationship with yourself
00:58:13 Being with whatever is (somatic tracking); what elements are important
01:01:45 A shift from external to internal DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of our other guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

[@avamihalik7531]

Isn't it funny how you can be so dizzy and then watch something like this and then it calms down!

[@jackiegroden416]

Her nervous system has become anti fragile and is able to bounce back from stressful events (the war in Israel) and not “crash” as she said… when we can bounce back and forth between stressful events to calm or somewhat calm is a huge healing sign

[@ManyaRonay]

Thank you so much! Praying it continues upward🙏

[@kylablakeelliott]

Hi again! Im a couple weeks into watching your channel every day. Wanted to say again THANK YOU!! What you said about how we with symptoms recall our previous lives as perfect and symptom free but it’s not entirely true… so true haha I know I’ve always had some TMS type symptom and sensitivities since I was a kid like Manya says. But the dizziness is the scariest and most debilitating by far!

[@lynnlarsen4424]

The disautonomia component of Manya’s story resonates with me but also the explanation of how IFS helps with trauma processing, memory RE consolidation and inner child healing was very helpful.

[@Andypace41]

Very good conversation and very helpful. As an aside, my youngest daughter is the same age as Manya and I saw the similarities. She’s adorable. So glad she’s doing so well!

[@user-ui4nj8wc8w]

Thank you for doing this interview and touching upon POTS/ Dysautonomia a lot of the deregulated nervous system mimics POTS!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Sure does!

[@user-tr5gw4ky8e]

Focus on what you CAN Control. There are are so many things in your life outside of the symptoms you do have control over. I guarantee you you can’t control your symptoms. Trying so hard just seems to turn up the volume. When a symptom arises I try to to talk to it and say…I can’t control you and turn to something I can. Realizing there were so many things I could Control in my life was comforting.

[@ManyaRonay]

Yes! Empowerment is the opposite of helplessness. Thank you for sharing.

[@Whitecatdaily]

Wow this is just like me. Perfect timing I'm just starting to get super into ifs right now. Make perfect sense. Thank you for another amazing interview ❤🎉❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I am so glad you saw this interview at the right time, Lucy ❤

[@tarahopko]

Thank you Dr Yo for this great informative video! I loved hearing from someone with my exact diagnoses! And thank you Manya for sharing your story !

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Tara! I am so glad Manya's story resonated with you.

[@Freedom2Roam.]

Thank you. Another really interesting conversation full of wisdom. I’m learning about the IFS at the moment and it’s helped me. I’m also a recovering co dependent . I think there’s so many similarities between people that are more sensitive and these issues.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Thank you so much for your support, Jules! It truly means a lot and helps keep my course free ❤

[@Freedom2Roam.]

@@TheSteadyCoach You are very welcome. You are doing really well on here, I hope many more find you.

[@still_standing]

Oh my!! Dysautonomia was my 1st diagnosis! Still working on my healing. Im crying listening to her story. Ive been told salt, compression socks, water. Been on the bets blockers and florinef. Now doctors say its hereditary and my daughter has it at 16! I say Now they tell me VM too. I say No Way! Im going to beat this!!

[@barbaraweatherman5340]

You will!!! ❤

[@still_standing]

@@barbaraweatherman5340 🙏❤❤ Thanks!

[@ManyaRonay]

Yes you can! Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best on your healing journey ❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes! I believe in you!

[@lynnlarsen4424]

Thanks Manya and Dr. Yo!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Lynn! ❤

[@NigelNiem]

Can you do more success stories with pots im curious to know a bit about it

[@alyssacalalo48]

yes please!!

[@KateMcDougallMusic]

I was hoping this was going to be about someone with pots and constant dizziness. I am dizzy 24/7. I can’t find anything about anyone who suffers from both. I had a concussion in March and then everything went downhill at the end of April.

[@velsieguevarra7355]

❤ thanks a lot

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Velsie!

[@julyr8509]

Great interview ❤Dr yo when you will be accepting new patients..I need your help 😭

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi July, please consider joining my VIP coaching group where I hold weekly interactive sessions. thesteadycoach.com/services#group-coaching

[@maaahyeah]

For so many years with this dizziness. Every day I try to do my best, but I haven't job for years, there are certain places I can't go, especially these last few months are very difficult, I'm very dizzy, I think my boyfriend will break up with me soon. I couldn't be sadder. Sometimes it makes me want to die and end with all. I don't know which specialist to look for, what medicine to take, what exercise to do, which psychologist to go, I've tried everything in these 11 years! I'm very tired, And frustrated, especially today

[@maaahyeah]

And yeah my boyfriend broke with me after 11 years together …… im very very very sad

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I am so sorry you are going through all of this. You can see that you are not alone in how you are feeling on this channel. I would highly recommend signing up for my free course. I go over all my recommendations in a step by step format and it is 100% free thesteadycoach.com/free-course. If you need immediate help, please call 988 and they will be able to help you get the resources you need.

[@maaahyeah]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you for being so attentive Dr. I'm from Brazil and I really wanted to be your friend ❤️

[@tlynnven]

I was diagnosed with POTS from a cardiologist and diagnosed with general dysautonomia and vestibular dysfunction. Is this all the same as neural circuit dizziness?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

POTS and dysautonomia without an underlying medical cause are almost always a neural circuit problem. I would put your symptoms through the ppdassociation.org checklist (ppdassociation.org/ppd-self-questionnaire) so you can see how the characteristics match up with a neural circuit issue.

[@tlynnven]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you! Yeah, so far there’s no underlying cause all the heart test came back normal. All my symptoms started after the death of my mom and after getting Covid. I was totally fine before all of that happened.

[@justritasimi]

I have this too ( POTS/ dizziness)..which books do you ladies recommend?

[@ManyaRonay]

The Way Out by Alan Gordon is a great one!

[@exdxfxzx]

Hi, I was under severe stress for about 1 year for some reasons, and from the 6th month onwards, I got snowy vision syndrome and palinopsia, fortunately, I was able to control my stress to a great extent and return to a decent state, but I have these vision problems, in addition to diziness and tintinus, is there a way to completely get rid of these symptoms?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes! I go over this in detail in my free course thesteadycoach.com/free-course

[@exdxfxzx]

@@TheSteadyCoach 🙏❤

[@prathamrballal1229]

Now which symptoms ur still struggling or have u fully recovered and no limitations

[@TheSteadyCoach]

No limitations, living a full life, some sensations still, but mild and manageable.

[@darrend2035]

Did you also get headaches??

[@ManyaRonay]

Yes I had some migraines and headaches.

[@lukeb4nts172]

I get this is inspiring but 80 percent of people that have this illness from teenage years grow out of it. She said it started in high school. Not as much hope for adults.

[@ManyaRonay]

I hear you! The real POTS started when I was 18, and I know I wouldn't have grown out of it. The inner work was crucial for my recovery, and it's a life-long journey of taking care of myself. Sending healing wishes on your journey🙏