Powerful Strategies to Undo PTSD: Rewiring the Traumatized Brain

Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes talks about how to rewire the traumatized brain. PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses, and it's wreaking havoc on the nervous system. If you're looking for ways to heal your nervous system, then this video is for you! We're going to discuss some powerful strategies to undo the damage that PTSD has done to the brain. These strategies will help you regain control of your life and start living your best life possible!
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Rewiring the Brain to Undo the Effects of Trauma
00:07:04 - The Biochemical Effects of Trauma
00:13:57 - Trauma Triggers and Safety Anxiety
00:21:00 - Strengthening Vagal Tone and Reducing Inflammation
00:28:10 - Tools for reducing systemic inflammation and preserving neurons
00:35:24 - Tools for Preserving Neurons and Increasing Neurogenesis
00:42:32 - Grounding and Coping Techniques for Anxiety
00:49:23 - Managing Anxiety and Triggers
00:56:25 - Recognizing What is Important in Life
01:02:57 - Recovery and Healing

[@DocSnipes]

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[@wandawilliams9081]

Thank you❤️

[@SuslynD.]

Only if we allow it. We are all given the power to be. It is our given right.

[@EdnasHouse]

Anyone who is reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, overthinking and doubt exit you mind. May peace and calmness fill your life ❤️

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness

[@susanbangura9188]

Thank you! Wishing you the same.

[@merilee]

Very kind and I'm grateful🌟 many blessings your way! 😊

[@julietastes181]

Thank you very much, living with such a brain is exhausting.

[@wandawilliams9081]

Thank you praying the same for you💜

[@leeboriack8054]

High quality vitamins, healthy food, strenuous exercise, quality sleep and quality friendships are an important combination.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@GodsChosenMekAmoR]

Thank you Dr. Snipes. I was pretty normal with minimal life experiences until marrying a narcissist. I’ve been in two years of therapy and this stuff is like a rabbit hole. I just come to understand that just like my faith I’ll keep growing every day. Thank you for what you do. I am fighting to stay healthy in an unhealthy world.

[@leewest8159]

Hope you got divorced by now. Complete Recovery is possible.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and being part of the channel. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@GodsChosenMekAmoR]

@@leewest8159 Thank you. One year anniversary coming in November and Two years as no contact as possible (we share children) With God it became possible and I'm thankful to be FREE to do my work!

[@fairplayer7435]

@@GodsChosenMekAmoR Well done for pressing on with your work, and looking at God for support.

[@nocando89]

Wish you all the best. I was/am in a similar scenario.

[@ilovevideos12341]

I am now inspired to go back to the University and get a Masters, and then Doctorate. I graduated with a BA in 1995, despite having much trauma throughout my life and it has never stopped. My ability to remain at least half way productive and civil is a miracle. Thank you Dr. Snipes

[@DocSnipes]

That’s awesome, Betty! You’re So welcome! Best of luck to you!

[@jamesbutler5908]

Well done,onwards to victory, life is not about finding yourself but about recreating yourself.....

[@DeborahOlander]

If you haven't yet, may I suggest you read Pete Walker's "CPTSD from Surviving to Thriving " and Bessel Van Der Kolk's " The Body Kerps Score." Of the 2, Pete Walker's work and Internal Family Systems ( Parts Work) have been most helpful for residue of childhood emotional abuse and other ongoing life abuses. At 55 I'm finally healing 💖

[@saphone9758]

Don't go to grad school. Believe me!

[@profnkb]

I had a delay in starting my Master's degree for similar reasons many years ago I'm so glad I did it. Work is a place I can excel and be sane in the Masters provided me with the opening to do the work. I would go so far as to say that finding success in my work helped me with the healing process. Sometimes it can be lonely when people see you at successful and don't know your real story and that something I'm working on. At any rate more power to you and good luck!

[@fairplayer7435]

I was watching this video when it triggered a particularly painful memory of being robbed some years ago. I never felt so alone, especially since my older brother came by to see what happened and didn't even give me a hug. I felt like my inner child was abandoned again, but today I managed to speak to him (my inner child) again about the incident. We held hands and I reassured him that it was not his fault, that he is now safe and we walked forward in tears of relief and self acceptance.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@Dani-cg9hn]

@fair I'm so sorry this happened to you. And now, I'm so glad for you. Yea it's a step at a time. Great job 👏👏Good for you! I pray, going forward you feel loved and safe, every day of your life because you are not ever alone, in Jesus name, amen. You are so brave. Take great care of yourself. Blessings

[@stardustsparkles22]

​@@Dani-cg9hnI agreed with your response and your prayer.💛

[@almaa1877]

It’s currently 4:44am and I’m in bed crying. Bc I’m terrified. I’m scared. I’m constantly on edge I feel like I’m always waiting and up until now I didn’t know why I felt like that and your video made me make the connection to the causes. I recently went through a traumatic experience that triggered my childhood trauma. Thank you for this.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am so deeply sorry you are going through that. Other videos that might help can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@almaa1877]

@@DocSnipes thank you will def check it out :))

[@missamericausa]

✝️✝️✝️✝️

[@kathyadair8552]

Keep reminding yourself to *Breathe* long, slow deep breaths. HOLD for 4 or 5 Counts. And Exhale for even longer.

[@OglesbyEnterprises]

Thank you. The info is helping me. My Black mother knew I needed help as a child and never got me help. She would tell me them "white ppl" hate me and say I'm bad. Now, in my early retirement having to deal with my Autism and ADHD, ECPTSD (Extreme Complex PTSD). I was gifted not "bad" black girl, but a wise and smart girll turned woman. My mother is a Malignant Narcissist Parent Rejector. My father was the same and a womanizer who cares more about his other kids han his first born until they said I was Autistic and ADD, at that time - I'm a gen x black kid from Chicago. I'm blessed I'm still alive. Going back in time, lil Black kids had it rough in Chicago. I was greatly abused, esp by Chicago political policies. Doc Snips I thank you so much! I get more help from ge vids than the docs I see, smh. ❤

[@mattlehnardt8035]

and a narcissist will see you working on calming down, feeling better, and improving, and they will sabotage it every time.

[@helenacummings2745]

Yep

[@biggooeyyy]

nailed it

[@indigodreams9757]

Stay away from them they will only make it worse

[@Iwillsurvive95]

I used to blame my narcissist for everything, which actually showed how normalized his behavior was to me that I mimicked it (your vibe is your tribe right). When you get help and grow, you'll even stop blaming the narcissist, because the truth is you had the right and ability to set boundaries and walk away and not let them ruin your life (though it FELT like you couldn't or there were serious factors like safety, children etc). The victim narcissist relationship is a dance, when they tango and you say wow I danced years of my life away with this clown, no one outside of a actual hostage torture situation can MAKe you deny your own needs to please them. They're manipulative these narcs and we made the decisions to give in to them and hate ourselves for it but eventually you will learn you had the power the whole time and when they want to sabotage you, you have the power and choice to cut them off, set a boundary, or just do whats right for you even if it *gasp* disappoints the narcissist. Best wishes for your recovery. Take back your power.

[@Ms.SimoneRenee]

My mother!

[@mattlehnardt8035]

52:30 we have to process trauma/grief where those emotions and feelings got created, most likely when we were young, so we have to take that into consideration that those things are still in there to a degree in processing as an adult. Big boys DO cry.

[@wendi2819]

Ahhhhhh. Those were healing tears. A catharsis, if you will. I hope you feel better.

[@jamesbankhead117]

Perfectly said, thats why God gave man the ability to cry…..BIG BOYS ABSOLUTELY CRY! The ones who never show emotion are the ones that I have always been very leery of.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

Ma’am you are truly doing God’s work here:) You’re one of a kind ❤️ I’d love to teach others as you are, especially amongst single mothers from backgrounds of abuse and neglect who are struggling with stress and are unaware of positive habits to recover.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@iamtaliba.divine.love1322]

@Exceptional Enough To Excel that is also my dream. 💝🙏🏽

[@AlanCarson726]

This was really good, thank you. I loved how you mentioned exercise for creating new neurons and the importance of a healthy diet. Therapy with physical exercise and a healthy diet is a potent combination.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlwaysLisaLisa]

Thank you!

[@mrrondon]

What would you consider a healthy diet?

[@Jefe228]

​@@DocSnipes♥️

[@samarareis3428]

I’ve always been active in sports but now that I feel more depressed i really don’t have the energy to go to the gym or anything

[@idajj.1625]

You are such a magnificent communicator, thank you so much for your so necessary work. Blessings to you Dr.

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome

[@loriellen2726]

I have to reiterate what many have expressed; Doc Snipes, you are the best lecturer/teacher/communicator that I’ve ever had the blessing of hearing! Your passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and empathy, combined with the content of your lessons, is priceless! Thank you, sincerely, to you and all who make this possible. 🤗

[@kristind4593]

I love how you simplify things so that it highlights how easy improving our health can be when we are not intimidated by what can seem like overwhelming information.

[@scottmoot2969]

Several times in my life I saved someone from danger, that's a blessing. The other 99.99% of life imaging every danger is not.

[@DocSnipes]

Saving someone from danger is an admirable thing to do. Thank you for watching the video

[@CynthiaSchoenbauer]

Every time I listen to this content about trauma I feel more and more of a sense of control. I was treated like an object by my father. Everything he did was to trap me, not set me free in life. I understand why I had a problem with claustrophobia because this relationship with my father traumatized me. I felt my only option was to be as good at it as I could, but I was being used and drained when he was supposed to be the one to save me with empowerment. "Life is not Fair" was his famous "advice". I am "tracing" a lot of my anxiety to this.

[@DocSnipes]

I am so sorry that happened to you and I am so grateful for you watching videos and supporting the channel. How will you start rewiring the traumatized brain? I’m not sure if I’ve sent you the videos on trauma. Here’s the link: kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@terigarrison]

@@DocSnipes thank you for your kind responses to everyone. In deep Trauma from a severe injury so grateful to have found your Channel. Blessings

[@Vpopov81]

best thing for sleep make sure you are tested for sleep apnea. brain cant heal if you cant sleep well bc of apnea. If you snore go get tested.

[@meagiesmuse2334]

Yes, and there are a whole bunch of other sleep disorders as well, like delayed sleep phase onset, hypopnea, alpha-delta sleep anomaly, idiopathic CNS hypersomnia, or narcolepsy, for just a few examples. Anyone who wakes up feeling worse than when they went to bed should probably have a sleep test.

[@glitchard3685]

The line of 'anxiety is an indicator that there MIGHT be a threat. Not that there IS one' ... Thats huge. Thats already changing a lot on how I feel about my own struggles with anxiety.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad it helps. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@daniellapawl6508]

No one has been able to articulate like you have (for me). Everything you speak is right on point. Thanks.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am glad I was able to help. How will you undo the effects of trauma?

[@nicolewasilewski4282]

Im so glad I came across this. I really needed validation, education and suggestions. At 42 years old after a lifetime of severe Trauma i feel like im lost at sea and fighting for my life feels like its killing me. This all makes So much sense.

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you so much for watching the video. Here are more videos on releasing trauma: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@sherrilawrence662]

Your content is some of the best most accurate and useful on utube, much love and gratitude

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate that!

[@jirei808]

This was incredibly helpful after being diagnosed with PTSD for a nonconsensual invasive medical procedure, more than two years after the incident. I feel like I was robbed of my life, especially since I'll never get those first two years with my child back, but it's good to feel hopeful about getting better and getting back to enjoying life. There are next to no resources in my rural area, so online tools like this have been essential. Thanks for posting!

[@user-wd2vd6py4h]

LOOK INTO EMDR; YOU CAN DO IT ONLINE ; BEST WISHES

[@ericarichardson2983]

I became agoraphobic for a long time. Eventually came out of it through CBT, but couldn’t point to any specific experience that would have caused it. Now I realize why 🖤 thanks!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@k-rosebouvier3359]

You've come along to capture my attention at just the perfect time and I'm so grateful. Thank you!

[@Evelyne888]

Wow. You just explained how I felt for the last decades. Thanks for your channel!

[@DocSnipes]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@gh5208]

This video should be mandatory CEUs for all health providers and particularly now for Mental Health Professionals and Students. Some 'textbook smart' Providers do NOT 'get' this and often re-traumatize by invalidating. This video should be a required certification, annually, like CPR is. May save some lives.

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. What was your favorite strategy from the video?

[@PDazzleLovesU]

I've been trying to figure out how to start healing from past trauma and of course, I visited KZbin. Many of the other videos I found essentially advised me to see a therapist. Though I believe there is value in therapy, I want to get started now and do some exploration on my own. Your video was informative and empowering. Thank you so much for this information. I will definitely be subscribing to your channel.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@johnwill8795]

Doctor, I'm a drug and alcohol counselor in Texas. Excellent presentation! Enjoyed it a great deal.

[@reginanavarro8403]

This information was so very helpful! I saw myself in almost every slide. Lifelong trauma from first my father then a traumatic marriage. It’s been y years and I’m still healing, I’m finally able to take my body under control. Currently recently diagnosed with high cortisol, thyroid issues and always on progesterone cream. Like I said your video was just what I needed, you explain so clearly. Thank you

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@Doug_MacArthur]

I enjoy watching a notable portion of the videos you release if they happen to pertain to different areas of adversity and struggle in my life as well as the odd, idiosyncratic topic that just sounds intriguing and makes me want to understand the various ailments and trauma that people experience on a daily basis. From all the videos I've seen of yours thus far (fairly new youtube subscriber), they all are presented in a professional, concrete/easy to understand way and showcase scientific, empirical and/or academic based material, but I feel like videos like this one in particular shine above the rest (not discounting how good the other ones are) because there are so many disparate topics all combined into one deep-dive that shows how they are all actually interconnected. Not to mention all the easy to implement suggestions you offer that can change one's life in strides if followed consistently and over a long period of time. The main purpose of me commenting is for no other reason than to show my appreciation for your hard work as well as utilize the archive system youtube has in place for comments so that it's easier to find important videos across several youtube channels that I would like to go back to if I ever need to refresh on certain topics :)

[@DocSnipes]

Awesome! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@deannag5007]

Great comment Doug MacArthur. I like her videos and advice too. They provide great knowledge and understanding.

[@allisontork]

J S

[@DAZEY_iz_healing]

Dr Snipes, thanks so much for your content! I share your content with those in my life who are trying to heal! The way you explain everything is so easy to rest and digest! 😁

[@briannaeilert4422]

I want to thank you so so much!!! For all the love and care and dedication you put into your work to help others. You are amazing and the world needs more people like you. Ty so much!!

[@DocSnipes]

You can email support @ docsnipes.com. Also, Silver KZbin members get access to my DocSnipes Telegram group. Ty for being here!!

[@scallywag325]

I have a TBI and PTSD from a head on collision. Even though I had 2 years of therapy, It has altered my personality and mental state.

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching the video.

[@JA99]

Thank you. I was diagnosed with dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tacychardia syndrome as a result of Covid pneumonia. I am still struggling 8 months later and it has been a very dark time for me. This makes me feel like a like at the end of tunnel and relief is possible. All my doctor's just say it will never go away and I'm going to have to just learn to deal with it. They give such bleak diagnosis because they can't just give me a pill and make it better. I will definitely start doing these things you suggested. 🙏

[@Dani-cg9hn]

@JA remember this: drs are limited by their own learning experiences and training. And, science is new almost every day. So don't ever ever give up. This comes from someone who in 1/4 of time, has recuped what most people do in 15-20 years thank God for helping me find videos like these that teach us and guide us through our struggles. Then when visiting drs you know the questions to ask. If a dr I went, was not to my satisfaction, I looked for another one. Especially when it comes to the brain and the mind, there is not much training in medical school for the unseen and unpredictable. So drs cannot treat it. Document 📄 taking notes about your eating, sleeping, emotional patterns with daily life activities, and medication time and frequency if taking any. Document your thoughts, and behavior. If needed and if possible. That when you look back in 6 months or 1 year, you see your progress. Best regards.

[@JA99]

@@Dani-cg9hn thank you! Great tips and I am so glad you have recovered! 🙏

[@movingmountains4784]

I am praying in Christ Jesus Passover Power by His Holy Spirit for your healing please grab some olive oil and ask Christ Jesus to anoint it with His power to heal and anoint your forehead...and start taking a spoonful daily until healed. Bless you!

[@coolbeans6148]

Holy crap, i might have that. Ive been suffering for years with weird problems with hearth, breathing, and other regulatory functions. I had walking pneumonia very a very long time. How does pneumonia cause nerve damage like this though?

[@user-cb8sg9py7r]

I have the same thing but also chronic fatigue after childbirth. The names of these conditions do not reflect how deathly they feel. Its hard to be normal. Know there are many out there feeling same...

[@dee0731]

Doc Snipes you have been a great, great blessing in my life and I am forever grateful to God for using you in my life for healing hallelujah 🙌🏻✝️🕊🌞

[@onepanwonders3579]

Great teaching! Very thorough. God bless you for giving all of us this channel. Much appreciated! Thank you.♥️

[@jonkas4542]

Here's a story for you. At the age of 21 I woke from a coma for 8 days. I had to learn how to walk, talk and eat with a fork all over again. With writing, I especially struggled with the number 9. Funny thing that I still do 30 years later. It took about a half hour to read a paragraph and understand it. Five years later I got it down to about 10 to 15 minutes to read an entire page. Progress. But academics was out of the question. So I went to tractor trailer school, which had light reading that I could handle. At the age of 26 I went to machine shop school. Again, manageable reading. I finally got into the trade. When people would give me verbal instructions to operate machinery, they would get frustrated or even furious when I asked them to repeat themselves three times. I get it. They don't get it that I struggled with processing information. Years went by and I finally got VERY good at a VERY specific skill in the trade. So 30 years later people come to me and ask me questions. My answer is always, "well, let's go look at it and figure it out". Seasons and chapters in life. I feel lucky that I made it through a trauma so intense it caused psoriasis from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet for over a decade. Bread crumbs I've picked up along my journey in this life: If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you're right! Belief creates the fact. In the darkest skies, the stars are best seen.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and for sharing

[@Shoshana_]

Amen. Just carry on you are the best!❤

[@tearthangel373]

Love your humor as well! “I’m not picking on anyone’s store”! I needed that laugh

[@HFTLH]

This is the information I needed. Looking for healing strategies. Realized I'm in a constant state of stress. Starting to put things together but didn't know how to fix it. Thank you for this comprehensive guide.

[@JelMain]

Try checking with Bessel van der Kolk's people - we've moved on A LOT from here. Firstly, the progression of basic trauma into (C)PTSD Secondly, a general model of healing, draining the reflex reaction in the amygdala. The empirical methods all do the same thing: 1. Focus the subject on the trigger causing the issues 2. Drop them into cognitive suppression (ie meditation). The cognitive suppression frees a limbic process which autonomously drains the response associated with the trigger. It no longer then causes an issue, a trigger simply gets no response. 2a. As a personal experiment, a Kinetic Shift session did as expected, I then used Reiki (a fancy name for a healing gift) to flood it with agape. I now get a warm hug back!

[@HustleHabit]

Thank you for doing this. The focus on recovery is appreciated.

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome!

[@cent6711]

Thank you. Crps from a work injury 21 years ago. First 15 years was excruciating traumatic pain, wanted to die. 25 stellate ganglion blocks later + alot of ketamine & prp injections helped me break away from 18 years of dilaudid. Left me with complex ptsd though. Your thorough explanation of things means alot to me. No doctor has been able to explain exactly why I feel so rattled at times when I'm not even in alot of pain. Thank you again.

[@anikalee9012]

Thanks you doctor for going through details. Most channel focus on short explanation. I'm so thankful you explain to us fully. I really need this. Many victims who were traumatized need this.🙏

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@artsandbeauty]

I can't get enough of your wisdom. Thank you for explaining the physiological processes behind trauma response. This helps me not only understand but also "register" and remember your precious advice!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@Bit_1980]

I needed this information desperately today. Thank you! 😊💜🙏

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome.

[@danielraypickrel4316]

Me too

[@levilabs1781]

I love this video, I've re-watched it several times, I think "fear/afraid" could be the "f" you're looking at ~12:27. Thanks so much for you're work, it helps me more than my actual therapy a lot of the time.

[@tmalbrough8605]

Thank you for your wisdom and your willingness to share with others. So many people are suffering from traumatic experiences. This presentation is empowering and inspiring. I am praying for complete healing for those who are working hard to rewire their brains.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching the video

[@daviddelarosa5188]

I just wanna say thank u so much for you’re help !!! There is so much free help online I’m truly thankful for it .

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@A_Fairy007]

Thank you for breaking this all down

[@kristinaasimova601]

Great video as always. And it’s nice we can see you better in this video!

[@DocSnipes]

Ty

[@adambouhamdan8163]

I'm so grateful that I found your channel. I'm learning so much! Thank you.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching

[@sjade3613]

Its painful to watch your videos as you physically look so much like a step parent that caused a lot of my trauma. However your voice and wisdom are nothing like her and I have learned so much from you this past year to heal my past (with just audio of course). Thank you Dr Snipes for your contributions to help people, you really are lifesaving.

[@The_Vanished]

This is exactly what I theorized within myself. The HPA axis was activated for 40 years straight, this was a very difficult way of life. Painful beyond belief. Thank you @DocSnipes

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome! Your HPA axis being activated for 40 years sounds awful and I am sorry you’ve struggled with that. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Here are more videos on releasing trauma: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@The_Vanished]

@@DocSnipes yes ma’am, you’re quite gracious. Thank you for your amazing knowledge!

[@yasmina.ibrahim5907]

WOW! This is the best video on strategies I've ever seen. Thank you so much Dr.Snipes

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching and for being here. What is your favorite strategy from the video for rewiring the traumatized brain?

[@gennab.3504]

I have learned many ways to deal with anxiety from your videos because you cover the problem so well. Thank you.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@PBobs-Lvall]

✨Doc, I've been listening to you long before the C💉😅 and I want to say that I love the work that you do by putting the masses on to this information when so many of us suffer from mental disease(s). You awaken us with remedies, knowledge, and the discovery of information about ourselves so that we are aware and can self heal. I thank the heavens for your existence- as I am grateful for YOU💚.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video and for being with me for so long. I am grateful for that. Please let me know if there are any videos in particular that would be of use to you. Thank you!

[@iamimmunetofearunstoppable7217]

All those who are facing ruff times I love y'all, and some are living in a negative path, some ain't trying to buy for some it's hard I know and I love y'all remember y'all are never alone just stay strong be confident and know the all mighty creator is all ways with us no matter what keep breathing and just keep a smile 😊 on your face I know everything going to be ok

[@lilredhaze555]

🫶🙏🥹 ty

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video

[@Dragonfighta]

Such an excellent channel for describing everything about trauma

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@guardiandoorrepair3839]

This is so helpful and informative! Thank you for taking the time to make this and the other videos! They’re helping me so much with my CPTSD! God bless you!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate watching the video

[@AuthorAngieDeLisi]

You make me feel safe and empowered thank you for teaching me all this stuff! I love your style beautiful!!!❤

[@DocSnipes]

I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most helpful from it?

[@KatWoodland]

Recommended: Listen at .75x as those of us with “brain damage” need a slower pace and lower tone of voice. Thank you for this excellent video Doc!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and for sharing

[@cindyaspden3982]

I can't thank you enough for these explanations of what I am experiencing! I love learning, researching, etc but since my trauma of March 8/24, my head has felt like a snow globe and every time I tried to focus on something to try to get weller, I feel as though someone was shaking my snow globe! Shards of snow going every which way. Now I understand why and will be actively and mindfully using your much needed suggestions!! ❤

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome!

[@MickGoodman]

Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@carrolltonpal]

Love your video Casts! Would you please do one on toxic stress, aces, and elementary school children ?

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you for this brilliant and extremely helpful list of things I can do to rewire my traumatised brain. Life-saving tips. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. What strategy would you recommend first for healing the traumatized brain?

[@LorraineGrant]

@51.30 One day I was feeling anxious, due to being at home, alone and bored for too long (which triggered old memories of loneliness and abandonment). I used my will power to do something practical, using the logical part of the brain. On that occasion it was writing out as many Christmas cards as possible. My reasoning was, 'I have very little spare time and need to get this done'. This method calmed my anxiety.

[@DocSnipes]

I am glad that worked for you. Thank you for sharing it with us. I appreciate you watching

[@robertengland8769]

Besides hereditary mental health issues, and a rough life, I've had surgery for subdural hematoma. PTSD is an understatement. Trauma to my brain is both literal and figurative. It's a wonder I'm alive at all. Yes, suicidal ideation is also a factor in this equation.

[@DocSnipes]

I am deeply sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching the video

[@tearthangel373]

Thank you Doc Snipes for explaining this

[@noelfisher1829]

❤this helps my chat group after sexual trauma assault. Thank you

[@DocSnipes]

I am so very sorry you’ve experienced sexual trauma assault. That’s awful. Please say “Hi” to the group from me and tell them I grateful to be of help and I appreciate all of you for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@DocSnipes]

Btw Noel, please email me [e-mail] if you would like to give me ideas on a set of videos tailored to sexual trauma that would be helpful.

[@veritas3975]

Thank Dr. for your amazing lessons!!, You are great at explaining complex things and have inspired me to study more and more.

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@sallyann-watson3588]

You are wonderful putting all these videos together for us🙏🏻🫶🏻🫂🙌

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching the video. What did you find most helpful from it?

[@mybeautifuljourney7540]

Thanks Dr Snipes, this was quite comprehensive for a KZbin video.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad you think so!

[@musicmom2161]

Thank you so much for this video. It actually helped me keep the hope while I was suffering a vey difficult anxious depressive episode. I followed a lot of your advice and worked with my therapist to help the horrific flashbacks. I truly appreciate of all the advice you give. It has helped so much. And I am starting to climb out of the worse of it.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am sorry you were suffering a very difficult anxious depressive episode and I am grateful to be of help

[@musicmom2161]

@@DocSnipes Your videos were extremely helpful and gave me hope that I will get better. And now that I am slowly climbing out of it I can't be anything but grateful for all your videos and kind replies. 🙏

[@judithc2335]

So very helpful Dr Snipes 🙂 thank you and blessings 🙏🤗

[@DocSnipes]

Ty

[@donnasteffes8060]

This was exceptionally helpful ( the details are lifesaving) thank you Doc

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. What is the first thing you are planning to do to rewire your brain?

[@firefly-glow]

From FLAT to FRANTIC? Fabulous content! Thank you so much.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@coolbeans6148]

This video shows how screwed up i am. Im a combat veteran with PTSD with a boat load of other terrible things that happened to me. Ive been at the point where i cant function like a normal person anymore.

[@DocSnipes]

I am so sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What tips will you use first to start rewiring the traumatized brain? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@EthanMallory]

The touch therapy you recommended for the vagus nerve relaxation instantaneously gave me chills of relief when I tried it. Thank you so much for helping me get through the day!

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@naktank]

Lots of winters Ive had to wait for something as good and valuable as You talking about. Just in time we've arrived. Im wandering how much of good Ive missed already. Thank You and please stay well Doc Snipes. 🙏

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@theroomnumber5210]

Thank you, enjoyed your video and it helps educate people.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching! You can find more videos on trauma at: kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@2strive405]

You are such a wonderfully talented presenter I am so glad that you chose this line of work

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you so much for watching the video and thank you for your kind words. What would you say it’s your favorite strategy for rewiring the traumatized brain?

[@hobostovepipe2199]

Yes indeed there is so much to be thankful.

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for watching. Here are more videos on releasing trauma from the body: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@FITNESSINSEATTLE]

Great video. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome

[@stevenholland6452]

Thank you for being helpful and encouraging people to learn ways to refine the mental health state status.

[@MorganLeeModelxo]

This was amazing, thank you so much

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome

[@giveahoot6045]

Thank you so much for your videos they are very helpful!

[@ADINA7]

They sure are 😊

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome!

[@natasha-iw7xv]

Excellent video. I have learnt so much to help me and others. Quality preparation and explanations, thank you.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@katebrown9110]

This is very helpful information for people that need to be aware of their trauma and how to know when and how to regulate their systems instead of being triggered into a trauma reaction or flair-up! Such a practical, science informed tools and techniques that address how nutritional and the nervous system’s role play in keeping you stuck in our old trauma responses. Thank you!!🙏

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@Paul-fc6lb]

Thank you so much. This was amazing information.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome! Glad I was able to help. Thank you so much for watching

[@melaniepetersen503]

This information is incredibly helpful. Thank you, Dr. Snipes.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@melaniepetersen503]

@@DocSnipes You presented the neuroscience in a way that was understandable. Thank you!

[@iducreyes]

Thank you for being an Angel Doc Snipes

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@MurodillaLeader97]

Thanks. Have a good life. Good luck

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks, you too!

[@jannaolsen3557]

Whatever type of assistance you trust and find works for processing your own trauma I beg you to stick with it. After a lifetime of pushing mine aside or trying to live with it I am 61 years old and very tired with significant physical damage. This greatly affects my quality of life and standard of living. Be well. ❤

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching the video

[@numidianarchers195]

That was great! What you said about recovering by jogging versus recovering by resting hit home.

[@Bianca-vc7td]

Thank you very much Doc Snipes, for this high value information. It's really helpful.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@jeffdodson8532]

I love you Doc Snipes. Very good information!

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: kzbin.infosearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

[@tomtbi]

My Model Car building hobby has helped a lot in rebuilding neurons in my brain too!!

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

This is the most comprehensive explanation of trauma that I have ever seen. Thank you !

[@DocSnipes]

You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

@@DocSnipes I also like that you actually explain what we can do about the trauma,instead of giving a fatalistic narrative that is repeated over and over again.

[@ProfessorNorris1]

I really appreciate you, Dr. Snipes.

[@DocSnipes]

Awww. Thank you so much. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma

[@najirban]

Incredible. I was doing a lot of this stuff before a big setback. Holistic is the way. Thanks.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I am glad the video helped you remember using some of these tools in the past. Thank you for watching it. Also, here are more videos on trauma: kzbin.infosearch?query=trauma