Somatic Tracking 3 for PPPD, MdDS, VM, Chronic Dizziness, Anxiety & Pain (15 minutes, no music)

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By popular request, here is a version of somatic tracking that is 15 minutes long and without music. This version is a "classic" somatic tracking exercise, similar to my ten minute version at • Somatic Tracking for P... . This track does not contain parts work and simple and straightforward.
Somatic tracking is an exercise to help you change your brain and body's neural and chemical responses to your dizziness symptoms (spinning, rocking, heaviness, nausea, floatiness, etc.)
This 15-minute version of the exercise will teach your brain to respond to the unpleasant sensations you feel without alarm. This creates new neural pathways and connections in your brain (neuroplasticity) that will help you reduce your symptoms.
The goal of the exercise is not to get rid of the dizziness or related symptoms. The goal of the exercise is to teach your brain that it is safe and in no danger. It doesn't matter whether the dizziness changes, or gets better or worse while you are tracking it.
You can find a 10-minute version of somatic tracking here: • Somatic Tracking for P...
And my personal favorite, a 20-minute version of somatic tracking with parts work here: • Somatic Tracking 2 for... 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.

[@Amanda-Mason]

This caused a lot of fear. I realized just how scared I am of that symptom. I'll keep doing it until the fear is gone.

[@markhines]

Still appreciate this after the countless times I’ve done it. Simple. Powerful. Effective.

[@jewels8963]

I’ve listened to your story, it gives me hope!! Are you still symptom free?

[@markhines]

@jewels8963 I was never completey free of sensations. When I did my interview with Yonit, I was about 90% free and I'm still in that 90ish range. I decided to stop in at the Steady Coach community for a month if you want to talk more there. It has a nominal fee.

[@PatDavies-cm2el]

Really helping to break the cycle of anxiety and symptoms. Very powerful .

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I am so glad, Pat!

[@user-js3vz5sx2q]

I love this one. Just focusing on the message/your words and the sensations. I’m going to refer to this one a few times a day!

[@charlotteo89]

This is brilliant thank you. I tend to struggle to relax due to the residual dizziness and pressure in my head. This is the only thing that keeps me calm. ❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I am so glad this helps! ❤

[@user-bh5qt2co8t]

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[@annabellelane7959]

I’ve dealt with this also lately anxiety panic attacks causing dizziness

[@charlotteo89]

@@annabellelane7959 I hope you have a speedy recovery. I’m still suffering 10 months later but it’s getting better over time. The anxiety does settle over time also. Wishing you well 💕💕

[@lindamelin6180]

From the bottom of my heart. Thank You❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

❤❤❤

[@m_m_marcia]

Love this one! ❤

[@markhines]

It's the best. Don't tell Yonit, but I think she's pretty terrific too. Out little secret. :)

[@rachelfritz8249]

Ok this is excellent, thanks for the hundredth time for making these helpful videos 💕

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Rachel!

[@PatDavies-cm2el]

This tracking exercise has been so good for me. This morning I concentrated on a strange pressure in my head and by the end if the session my ear which had been full and deaf improved dramatically. I feel so much more accepting of these weird and variable sensations . Much more in control, thanks .

[@TheSteadyCoach]

What a lovely comment, Pat. Thank you.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Fantastic, Pat!

[@SM-vb8fj]

This is great thanks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@PatDavies-cm2el]

Great exercise. I feel empowered by really acknowledging what I feel like. Really helping with the fear factor . Thanks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Wonderful, Pat!

[@ScottRitter-gf7xj]

Wow! I really like number 3. Have used one and two a good bit. Really found I liked the quiet steady pace of this one.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I am so glad, Scott!

[@lynnlarsen4424]

Thank you! Been wishing for this. Would also like to see this in Insight Timer.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're welcome! I will be uploading this to Insight Timer soon, but it may take a couple of weeks to be approved.

[@lettygonzalez7833]

You’re giving me such hope. I’ve been struggling with anxiety from VM and Visual Vertigo. I have not lived to my potential because of these debilitating health issues. Are you telling me (after I binged watched your videos) that I can be CURED ? I am crying now with just thinking of living a normal life.

[@mayhorseradish]

You can absolutely heal ❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes, you can heal!

[@lettygonzalez7833]

@@TheSteadyCoach how can I get a 1:1 appointment with you ? I live in Texas. Would I have to travel to FL ?

[@PatDavies-cm2el]

Tried this for the first time today. I was feeling very out of sorts at the start of my walk . Light headed snd generally unwell. Focused on s as ncious feelings in my abdomen. Feel much calmer now and the light headed feeling is still there but feels less threatening somehow , thsnks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Brilliant, I am so happy it helped you, Pat!

[@juliaaa8803]

Hi Dr. Yonit, I’ve been experiencing dizziness for the past 9-10 months. The day after I discovered your channel about two weeks ago, I began to feel a new sensation of constant unsteadiness (feeling like I’m gonna fall over, motion sensitivity, my body feels heavy if I lean forwards backwards or sideways even slightly). It’s been really debilitating, hasn’t stopped since it’s started, and very difficult to stop thinking about. I was wondering if this is expected or if you think this is something to be worried about? Why do you think this is happening to me? Thank you so much for making these videos I’ve been gaining a lot of clarity from you.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Julia - posting what I replied to your last comment, I am sorry you are experiencing this, it is not only common but actually expected for symptoms to change this way. Sometimes people start overfocusing on symptoms when they first find my channel and this can temporarily make things ramp up. Take some breathers away from dizziness content. The symptoms do not usually stay elevated.

[@samia2604]

How are you? :)

[@cherieleigh10]

I like the music 😅

[@moonbread2334]

Thanks for this! I had the weirdest thing happen -- I started focusing on the sensation of tightness and swelling around my throat that's been making me super anxious for the past few days, but after focusing on it for only a few minutes, it was replaced by a really intense tingling and heaviness across my chest! So I focused on that for awhile instead, and now, a few minutes after finishing the meditation, both sensations have quieted down a good bit. Did anyone else experience a major transition of sensations like this? 🤯

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Excellent!

[@sdwl07]

Yup this has happened to me as well.

[@manikantabadam]

People like you should be awarded for the social awareness and help that you do. Especially about these issues that are rarely addressed. To all the warriors out there, don’t lose hope. Recovery is possible! Just don’t give up and sit back. Love from India 🇮🇳❤️

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Wow! Thank you so much for these kind words, Manikanta! You are right! There is hope!

[@liarnecorke5373]

I have tried this over and over and over. It is great but my fear is SOOOOO STRONG . Any thoughts DrYo

[@Nonessential888]

Thank you Dr. Yonit. I have wet smelly ear wax that affects my hearing in one ear. When I used Debrox cleaner it got a little better and it seems to have improved my dizziness. Is that possible or am I just imagining it. Thank you so much.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Ear wax does not cause dizziness. But having an ear clogged with wax can make you feel disoriented.

[@Nonessential888]

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you Dr. Yo.

[@cuitegoods7773]

I know most people with PPPD have the visual vertigo and swaying and dizziness that is more floaty, but have you encountered patients who have all of that as well as real vertigo attacks? My swaying has gotten a lot better and I’m able to tell myself it’s not a real issue with my brain, but have been getting vertigo attacks that last about 15-20 seconds followed by static in my ears for a few minutes, and those are a lot harder for me tell myself I’m safe and it’s all part of the process. Curious what you think!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes indeed. Technically vertigo is not part of PPPD but I think that’s an arbitrary distinction for many people. Vertigo does often have a physical cause like BPPV but not always. I see lots of people with “migraine” who have vertigo and recover using the same methods discussed here for PPPD.

[@Mal17281]

Hi Yo thank you for this video and it really helps to decrease the intensity of my dizziness. How often should I perform this exercise? Thanks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi there, it’s recommended to do 1-2x a day if you’re still afraid of the symptoms. I have an upcoming video that explains a lot more about somatic tracking so stay tuned for that.

[@Mal17281]

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you Dr Yo for your response. I’m 80% recovered from watching your channel. I just can’t sit at dining table and take a shower normally. Anyhow thank you for all you do for this community.

[@roddog4386]

Will this help with tinitis blocked ears sxs

[@MichaelaGrobbelaar-ob8je]

Hi Dr Yo, I am also wondering why my brain should be making prediction errors based from danger mode when I am still and not in other situations like walking? Are the prediction errors just completely random?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

This explains! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6zfJyFlpyJh5o

[@suzannemartin6817]

How do you d this for symptoms that are related to moving around, looking around or being active. If I sit still I don’t have many symptoms at all

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Great question, for this I would recommend the graded exposure exercise or somatic walking. You can also move around while you do this and ignore the instruction to be still. kzbin.info/aero/PLFf7T0374CmAn9xRDFvUpcrwC1OZmMpHR

[@Coco-zu9ob]

Dr Yonit. I have a question. You say that these exercises will quiet your dizziness symptoms, but when you have BPPV or vestibular migraine these are conditions caused by real physiological issues, with a migraine it's your brain and BPPV is the crystals in your ears (usually). So i understand using these techniques to quiet the anxiety and FFF response, but if you have a true medical condition how can you stop the dizziness or vertigo? I do understand neuroplasticity. So sometimes i can stop the anxiety cycle, but I'm still dizzy. And still find it hard to go about my day. Thank you so much for clearing this up for me 😊

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi there, BPPV is truly a physical cause so yes you’re right, it will quiet the anxiety and not resolve the symptoms but make them more tolerable. It will also prevent the symptoms from becoming chronic. Migraine is different. Migraine by definition usually has no physical tissue cause. Yes, migraine produces physiologic changes in the brain but these are reversible and preventable. This video explains more about migraine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYGoZ6WZeb-EZs0si=8YCrHZEE1FXjaGkY

[@suzannemartin6817]

Find yourself a GOOD vestibular therapist and they can clear the crystals. It’s not very fun. But then you will likely have more confidence.

[@suzannemartin6817]

@the steady coach. I have a related question. I had complex BPPV in late summer into fall of 22. Took about six visits to clear it all out but I had PPPD too and also diagnosed VM. The thing is that over time the Primarily PPPD symptoms (which we’re getting better with exposure and confidence that the Crystals were gone) began to be replaced ( or added to) with VM. Now I pretty much have some type of VM every day! It just changes in intensity. My struggle with screens has gotten markedly worse too! Nobody has any explanation. Do you have any thoughts! Thanks

[@user-kr4sv3bt9i]

I find it hard to concentrate on a symptom I am not having at the time I am doing the exercise, at the start I try and focus on a symptom which is problematic but then I loose concentration.

[@hemantsharma1858]

Are pppd and mdds part of FND functional neurological disorder

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes, from my perspective.

[@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ]

I don't know if this is normal or not? I fell asleep! 🤔

[@TheSteadyCoach]

That is totally fine!

[@jjjjjjjjooolllllllllll8395]

I could only make it to 10 minutes. The heaviness in the back of my head was too intense, like my head was going to slam down. Have you heard of this happening to anyone before?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I’m sorry that happened, when you focus on symptoms, it can temporarily increase them or increase anxiety.

[@kerrywilliams2375]

Does this work for insomnia?? My dizziness and fuzzy head symptoms have come down a bit but now insomnia has become so bad - anxiety is so high now because of this 🙈🥲

[@TheSteadyCoach]

“Work” for a symptom means you’re really scared of the symptom and that can be counterproductive. You want to try to avoid fighting it, just see if you can spend time with the insomnia and not fight it. I know that is incredibly hard.