PPPD: Practical Exercise to Cope and Help Heal Dizziness and Deal with Difficult Emotions

Learn how to heal Dizziness/ PPPD using this practical exercise which teaches you how to cope with difficult emotions and sensations in your body. Practice feeling safe as well as self compassion/ self kindness. Use Neuroplasticity to help rewire your brain to feel more of what you want to feel.
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Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended to replace the advice given by your Doctors and Health Professionals. If you are experiencing dizziness of any kind, please consult with your Doctor in the first instance. Please only consider the information provided once you have gained medical clearance.

[@diegom4888]

I want to make an update: since I commented on this this video for the first time, I’ve done the excercise everyday, i’ve moved from feeling dizzy 95% of every day to probably 0-10% of dizzy symptoms for the last 12 days or so. I really feel I’ve gained back my life when comparing it back when thought there was nothing to be done, though I don’t want to shout victory yet (eventhough i’ve never felt like this good for a year and a half so far). Just came here to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, you have provoked tears of joy in someone who thought his life was only going to go downhill, of someone who thought his dreams wouldn’t be achievable anymore, of someone who thought he would live in sololitude for the rest of its life. What you have done, is probably more than any doctor or specialist has done for me in my life. Even though it might sound funny, at the end of the process, when i open my eyes and see you I say to myself “god i fucking love this woman!” : ) I’ll keep doing this, till I am sure i overcame it completely, though it has already solved most part of it. Thank you, Diego

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Wow! Diego, that is amazing, thank you so much for the update and your kind words. I am so happy for you. As you now know, it really is possible that you can overcome the dizziness you just have to trust your body and feel your way through the process. This has truly made my day, thank you for the update and I am sure you will keep making progress ❤🙏🏼

[@dinok7098]

what were you diagnosed with? vestibular migraine?

[@jaypeegalindon2837]

What exercises what you have done?

[@diegom4888]

@@jaypeegalindon2837 only this one is the one that cured me after being diagnosed with PPPD.

[@ameliarunge2755]

How offen do you do it a day?

[@xNeroGamerPL]

Alright, it's been only 4 days of doing this exercise and I already feel a lot calmer and better! I haven't felt so great since my PPPD started. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR DOING THIS. You are an angel!

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Oh I'm so pleased to hear this! You are very welcome ❤️ I hope that you are continuing to find benefit from doing this exercise as well as the others I share on my channel 🙏

[@samthomas8552]

wow I am doing this as I am feeling desperate to go on with my symptoms . Thank you so much !!

[@PixieOXX]

just done this in a meditation sitting up feeling really happy i came across this as i've been struggling for 6 months and i find this really soothing. Thank you so muuch xx

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

You're welcome! ❤

[@PixieOXX]

@@balanceyourlifenow1651 was just wondering did you ever get tingling sensations in your body xx

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

In my face yes! Anxiety was the cause i think

[@DelvReign]

Hey, how are you doing? I'm going through some Anxiety for the first time, and it's a bit scary, how have you been?

[@KSV54321]

@@PixieOXX Have you recovered?

[@Zippy177]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help others and make these videos xx

[@Jm-he7ci]

Thankyou very much for your video it is has given me the first bit of hope in 4yrs I am now 56yrs of age and have been suffering from vertigo and dizziness since I was 38yrs and I have had all the tests, seen numerous neurologists ,ENT, ophthalmic specialists and seen physiotherapist's , and had counseling and I am even registered with the vestibular rehab clinic for vestibular migraine vertigo BBP vertigo and complex vertigo and now finally after all this time I have been diagnosed by a very good neurologist in Glasgow that I have both vestibular migraine vertigo and PPPD 3 days ago and your video is really given me hope and helpful advice and treatment options and on Monday I will ask my DR to refer me to physio counselling and discuss my case again and make a plan Monday and is there a support group that I could join thanks again.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Thanks for your message, im pleased to have given you hope. I hope since your last message you have found the support you need to heal 🙏🏼 ❤ my plan is to set up a support group but it won't be just yet due to circumstances but soon i promise!

[@DelvReign]

This genuinly made me pretty emotional, allowing myself to cry a bit, and tell myself I'm safe and okay, It feels good to let some of this out as I deal with this dizziness/lighthead symptoms. I'm 21, I've never experienced something like this before so It worries me but I know I'm okay. Thank you for this video, I'll keep coming back and try and get better. I had my first real Panix/Anxiety attack on the 11th, and I've been to the hospital, they've checked a lot but all was clear, so I'm pretty sure I have this, and I just have to get through these feelings. Thank you again

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Aww it's actually good to cry sometimes! Let it all out! You are totally safe and OK. Glad to hear your docs have done the tests so you know you are healthy. Try not to worry about the future, focus on what you can do right now in each moment to feel safe, calm and steady

[@KaitlynRobinson-vq2ke]

How are you doing now?

[@DelvReign]

so much better! I rarely have any of these feelings anymore, I've done the research on the feelings I was having and took the time to work on it and now I'm pretty much back to my regular life. :)@@KaitlynRobinson-vq2ke

[@diegom4888]

Thank you so much... As someone diagnosed with vestibular migraine and PPPD who has felt constant dizziness without any clear reason for more than a year, I will begin doing this. The "tell yourself it's all safe" or "let those emotions flow, they are fine" I like to translate them into "the dizziness sensation is fine, not bad" and somehow clicks with me which eases that sense of dizziness in my head.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Hi Diego, thanks for your comment and I'm glad you found the video useful. It is very common for people to be scared of what they're feeling and to push it away. Responding in a way to ensure we feel safe is one of the most powerful things we can do to heal. Keep repeating those words of reassurance to yourself whenever you need to 😊 keep me posted with how you get on 😁🙏🏼

[@diegom4888]

@@balanceyourlifenow1651 I do have a question though, I've found out that what triggers me is literarly going outside for the most simple things, just walk. But on another note I think that's what I need... what do you recommend? I know you aren't a doctor.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

@@diegom4888 i would say to gently expose yourself to things that trigger you, but be guided by how you feel in that moment because you also need to know when to rest and not overwhelm yourself too. Make decisions that feel right for you. Take it slow. Try sitting on a park bench outside, watch the world go by and take in your surroundings, try to find your steadiness sat down at first then you can always build it up to a slow walk and eventually more stimulating environments. I hope that's helpful 😊 hopefully you already have medical clearance and it's just the PPPD and vestibular migraines causing the symptoms? If not, then be sure to do that first 🙏🏼

[@diegom4888]

@@balanceyourlifenow1651 Oh yeah, I have been clinically diagnosed with vestibular migraine and PPPD, I've done all types of tests. haha Thank you for the ideas : ) I am happy you are having a normal life now, must be one of the best feelings.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

@@diegom4888 Good to hear there's nothing more serious going on. I've been through a lot of different tests too, all of which came back normal 🙄 it was a very upsetting and frustrating time. I feel amazing now and so happy to be recovering! The walking will get easier for you, I'm sure 👍

[@thekingzel3807]

Day one of trying this. I listened and opened my eyes to feel a rush of being present, it was incredible. I have terrors of driving but still drive 30 minutes to work everyday in agonizing stress and pain after having my first panic attack 5 months ago on Christmas. I’m going to practice this everyday, multiple times a day and report back. Thank you for helping me with my beginning to my future self.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Bless you. I'm pleased you're here and I hope this helps you in some way 🙏⭐ keep us updated on your journey

[@BostonSTI]

How are you now ?

[@thekingzel3807]

@@BostonSTI Hey buddy, I can drive about an hour with some minor panics but nothing major. I have returned to as normal as I can be with the world. I got drove across the country, flew across the country, large buildings, everything you could think of. No dizziness. There are brighter days, just be patient.

[@grapesc2940]

@@thekingzel3807 did you recovered with medication? Or you healed with this work only ?

[@lesliepidlubny3844]

I just watched this episode of 'Balance Your Life Now'. In her authentic and soothing way, Emma was guiding me through the exercise in which I was to select an emotion. I could not pinpoint one specific one that was causing my vestibular symptoms at that moment, which she advised as being perfectly okay. Then, she began to talk about how my emotions and my PPPD are 'safe'. No one has EVER told me I was 'safe', or that my current situation was 'safe', or, that I, myself, would be 'safe', regardless of the situation at that time, and, that my PPPD and emotions are 'safe'. Why not? How could this integral key be missed by everyone, especially ME? I NEVER expected that the word 'safe' would trigger such a complete watershed of pent up tears! I lay here, on the sofa, relaxed and completely in the moment with my feelings, something that we NEED to focus on...getting to know our innermost core beings. I just let the tears roll freely down my cheeks and my neck. I did not move, rather, I stayed in the moment and allowed this feeling to wash over me. That is how it's done. Just feel it, really feel it, and let it go..... I realized, at that moment, that I have not felt safe for a very, very long time. I have felt alone in much of my suffering over the years, and, suffice to say that there has been plenty, far above and beyond this pinnacle of pain that I now endure, my vestibular issues. I have been repeatedly in deep inner turmoil, afraid and anxious, but never 'safe'. I have been masking my true feelings, carrying on and tamping down my emotions. Many people, predominantly women, do, because society tells us to 'get over it', or to 'get up and dust off', that 'someone always has it worse', or, we even tell ourselves, 'life goes on'...you know the drill. All that heavy and unresolved anguish is left to fester inside if we lack the tools to release it! Basically, we may suffer traumas and injuries, setbacks and difficulties...and then we (me) do not properly address them and face the mental damage left in the wake. I have had counseling over the years, but I now see that has only ever scratched the surface. We have never delved into letting out my pent up anger/fear/sadness. Now is the time I need to dig deep. I need to rip the proverbial Band-Aid off of those emotions so they can finally breathe! Long overdue!! ***Note to self: get special pillow to scream into!*** Having experienced this now, it reinforces my belief that my PPPD has been, in part, brought on, by my own negligence in allowing my emotions to be expressed. I am a 'good girl' who is an ardent people pleaser. I don't often stand up to those who seem stronger, and walk over me. I was never shown how, from a very young age. I tend to recoil and brood. I hate conflict. No one's fault, but I can break that cycle now. Why not? At the ripe old age of 59? 🙂 Better late than suffer, I say! I have every intention of continuing on with this exercise of truly feeling my emotions in the moment. It was AWESOME! In the past, I had used to do EFT (tapping), and that was uber effective. This was a lot simpler...no physical tapping, just tapping into my own heart with my mind! Food for thought! It cost nothing but I gained a LOT! Thank you Emma for this wonderful, easy-to-understand series. You are helping people see clearly what has been clouded. I have shared your work on Facebook with many fellow sufferers of vestibular disturbances on related pages.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Hi Leslie, thanks so much for your comment. It sounds like you're right on track and figuring this out for yourself, well done! Finding safety is a huge part of healing from PPPD because symptoms are so constant that if we are not ok with them then we are constantly on edge and feeling unsafe for a lot of the time! Perception of symptoms is key and of course responding to our needs with kindness and acceptance ❤

[@avenellroad]

So helpful, thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@rickyyoung5880]

This is incredibly powerful. Your guidance is authentic, confident and calm. I know this is going to sound odd but here goes- I feel this working for me because I can feel it worked for you. I can feel it worked for others by their comments. Thank you

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Thanks Ricky! Appreciate your kind words. This can and will work for you! Sending positive vibes your way xx

[@Rose-gc8og]

Hi. Really appreciate if answer. Did you have the feeling of floor shifting when walking? Like walking on the walkways at the airport. Or walking on the boat.?

[@randomsoprano85]

Hi, thank you for your content-- my PT and I have decided what I have is a combination of PPPD and motion sensitivity. Sometimes my symptoms are NQR/non spinning dizziness/head floating/disassociation, and other times it's feeling crappy (like nausea), and it's always triggered by specific positions. We're doing exercises that address these triggers VERY gradually and slowly, but it can be so hard, especially as an HSP, nausea is one thing I CANNOT handle. Neuroplasticity experts always say to focus on how you WANT to feel, and what is your body trying to tell you? Well, the answer is, my body is screaming at me to get out of that position and return to safety/normal!!! My body is telling me those positions aren't safe for me anymore. Is this valid? Do you have any special suggestions?

[@kredit787]

Sounds similar, on a boat like feeling more or less all the time, but comes and goes depending on certain positions,stress and anxiety which may aggravate dizziness.Trying to find people with similar issues and see what they do that helps.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

In my opinion what you need to work on is retraining your brain to stop running from what you're perceiving to be unsafe (dizziness). Work on your mental/ emotional health and kearn to trust your body. Dizziness is safe (providing you've had medical clearance), your subconscious is telling you to run because of the practiced fear and unease you've experienced involuntarily. Once you can feel safe inside your body when feeling dizzy you can switch off the danger signals which in turn will make you feel less dizzy. Keep up the physical exercises with your therapist too, but keep it slow and steady and take at your own pace, as it seems you're already doing 😊

[@jdyer4596]

It is so great to know that there is hope for all of us from this dreadful decease …. I have done MRI and all the test involve nothing was found but now I find myself having tremors in my body ,has anyone experienced this while PPPD

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

There is definitely hope!! You can heal from your chronic symptoms ❤️🙏

[@AtKESurvival]

Do you have to have dizziness with PPPD? I have more unsteady/ unbalanced feeling and debilitating anxiety not so much dizziness.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

PPPD is more a sense of imbalance, not vertigo or spinning. Everyone describes it differently but the unsteadiness, unbalanced feeling and anxiety is more descriptive of PPPD

[@Meg-s4x]

I have dizziness/unsteadiness 24/7 (ruled out vertigo with my doctors & physical therapists)… I don’t even a minute of relief. It’s resulted in me waking up extremely anxious, with a racing heart every day, which in turn makes the dizziness worse. Going on 6 months now, been attending PT for 4 with not much relief so far.

[@divymahour4737]

@@Meg-s4x hey there can you tell me how are you now? As I am also going through the same emotions.....

[@Rose-gc8og]

Hi. Really appreciate if answer. Did you have the feeling of floor shifting when walking? Like walking on the walkways at the airport. Or walking on the boat.?

[@fobilimbu2939]

Thank you is all I can say God bless you ❤️

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@christopherC1111]

Thank you

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

You're welcome 😊

[@AL-ru3nk]

I dont know why but I started crying. Does this mean I have a lot of pent up emotion? I just felt really really sad :(. When I closed my eyes I started to get dizzy but instead of stopping I just let it happen and float through it and it went away pretty much. When i opened my eyes it came back but not as strong.

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Hi Angela! Yes crying is good!! 🥲 let it all out, you are obviously holding onto a lot of trapped emotions. These trapped emotions can put our body out of balance as we hold onto trauma. I would highly recommend that you keep practicing this video regularly. In time you will see the benefit. Let the emotion flow through you, and allow the dizziness or any other sensations to just be a part of you while you do it. The dizziness will pass as you have already noticed. This practice if you are consistent with it will give you some promising results and recovery 🥰

[@eli_r_q]

I got my PPPD under control a few months ago, but it really flared up again after I got a cold and covid on top of eachother. Will this meditation help me to deal with any flare-ups?

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Yes it will!

[@Rose-gc8og]

Hi Ellis. Really appreciate if answer. Did you have the feeling of floor shifting when walking? Like walking on the walkways at the airport. Or walking on the boat.?

[@bebeautiful2286]

I think this disorder is a gift for life tym because person Dont know when they have good days and have bad days the doctor needs to know more about it and cure it and there should be some advance mri scan must be done in this

[@divymahour4737]

Hii are you from India??

[@divymahour4737]

I think this won't remain for life time.....with time everything does get better and so it will also.

[@shikkanderasif7006]

I got this problem two years back's.. Then every day i am struggling... Please suggest for cureness..

[@DiamondForevah]

Thanks for the video! Why is my dizziness worse with my eyes closed and lying down?

[@ASCALAPHOS_]

The same with me, it gets worse when I close my eyes or when I try to sleep.

[@chelseamoss3379]

I'm just recovering from covid and I'm having a bit pppd flare-up! I'm paying way too much attention to my symptoms and feeling pretty bummed out x

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

Be easy on yourself. Sounds like you need to take some rest and give yourself time to recover. It's totally normal for symptoms to worsen when you're feeling run down, just give yourself some extra love and support, symptoms will lessen when you're feeling more yourself ❤️

[@chelseamoss3379]

@@balanceyourlifenow1651 Yes, I am feeling a little better thank you. It's so nice to see these videos and stuff on KZbin and realise that I'm not alone ❤

[@26tapes55]

Damn this exercise puts me to bed bro

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

It's just means you need practice. Stick with it. You are safe🙏🏼😊

[@jillradovanovic3460]

Hi Emma I sent you an email.in regards to one on one coaching .

[@k.baller5140]

Please change your intro and ending credit music... It freaks me out! Your talking audio is low so I have to raise it up and every time the end comes, it scares the crap out of me! 😔

[@rehambamba1373]

Are you healed?

[@balanceyourlifenow1651]

I'm about 95% better so yes!

[@rehambamba1373]

@@balanceyourlifenow1651 glad to hear that! Im fighting for this now 11 months can you share about neuroplasticity exercises that helps you the most

[@jennygonzales4450]

@@rehambamba1373 look into DNRS or Vital Side as well as Dr John Sarno TMS (tension myositis syndrome aka too much stress)

[@Rose-gc8og]

@@rehambamba1373 Hi. Really appreciate if answer. Did you have the feeling of floor shifting when walking? Like walking on the walkways at the airport. Or walking on the boat.?