Stop chronic vision symptoms WITHOUT exercises (visual vertigo, jumpy vision, patterns & moving)

[@Kenoqueen]

From someone who has suffered for almost 5 years with no diagnosis, acceptance is key. Push forward and never give up 🙂

[@guadalupen.p.6202]

💞

[@TheSteadyCoach]

❤ you are not alone, Amanda!

[@rswilley]

So true sometimes you have to “surrender” (accept) to win. I find my symptoms are the worst when I’m trying to “fight” them instead of just going with it

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@vee9133]

How are you now?

[@Bee-mi8ml]

I was just sitting on my couch this morning feeling deflated and wondering what my next step to healing would be. I have been doing VRT and eye exercises with no real noticeable changes. I have had this feeling, for a long time, that my eyes were bringing on most of my dizziness feelings and anxiety. I turned on my computer, and it was as if you were listening to me. Everything you just described about symptoms in big spaces, small spaces, patterns, screens..... all me. This has been going on for so many years, and even though I would tell myself there is nothing to fear, I am safe, nothing I did ever helped. It's always the anticipation of doing something or going somewhere that gets me. Worrying about if it's going to be a bad experience. And since it's been 14 years now, my brain really is set in predicting fear for everything I do. I mean everything! Even showering, or feeding the dog. Sorry if I am rambling, but I feel it helps me to let some of this out. It's a lonely place when you feel stuck in a body that doesn't work correctly. I just wanted to say that the timing of this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you.

[@mindyli5974]

omg me too like ill be alright or manageable sometimes but as soon as i know i have an event coming up that i need to attend the anxiety starts coming and everything starts getting stressful and no matter what i do the anticipation of the event coming and the countdown til the event is in my head 24/7 the same thoughts over and over and i don't know how to get over that it really sucks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You can do this, Bee. What’s happened is that you were not given the correct information about the underlying cause of the symptoms- stress and worry. Address those and consider stopping doing exercises.

[@Bee-mi8ml]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you. Your support means a lot.😄

[@parcelmove3680]

@@TheSteadyCoach I’m struggling from the same But I got faint one month ago I was panic so much due to thinking of my stomach pain I got faint Now everyday I’m feeling same Im stucked in my home my parents thinking I’m on some powder type drugs no one is understanding me that I can sit in the car I feel dizzy even vibration of cars in my legs feel me dizzy if I see left on my wall mind thinks wall will be moving now Most of things are my fear But from last one month my neck shoulders head eyes are so much heavy and stiffed I can’t tell Wrong patterns even if I look drifting in screen I got dizzy situations Help me please

[@casielee18]

You’re so not alone!! 15 years for me.

[@nancycolandrea6833]

Finally, 7 years waiting for help and someone understands me

[@TheSteadyCoach]

❤❤❤

[@mojitocities]

First of all what a topic! Everyone (including health practitioners) did not believe me when I was saying that I have persistent visual problems. It is very scary as well to have trouble seeing things because that's the first alarm for the body to panic. It is also very reassuring to hear that exposing ourselves to the daily life will help these symptoms go away. Thanks again Dr Yo!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Oh man, Moujan, the gaslighting really upsets me. Visual issues are SO common, probably number 1, among people with dizziness. These can be tricky, but yes, people recover from them too!

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@Dandelionsandbutterflies]

Dr yo what if we have some diagnosis.

[@MM-cz8bt]

I have been suffering for a very long time with this issue. I have come to a conclusion, there is no end to it. All I can do is manage it, and IT CERTAINLY IS a VERY, LONELY PLACE. Headaches just don't go away. I have ruled out every single thing. It is a software glitch in my nervous system. No hardware issues.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

TOTALLY a software issue, and that means there IS an end to it. Your brain is plastic and is adapting and changing every day. If you understand the condition better and are willing to make some changes in your life, your brain can rewire and stop this.

[@michelepane5523]

What are the changes that would help here please?

[@reny0103]

Thank you for mentioning BVD! I was “diagnosed” with BVD a year ago, did 4 months of vision therapy and tried 3 different prism glasses, all these were hell and made me feel so much worse. Until this day when I have a bad day I question if it’s because of my eyes after all…these doubts are the hardest to move on from. I really believe that doctors are trying to do their best but these diagnoses they give us with dizziness make it that much harder to recover. They just put dozens of ideas into our heads and we have to fight those, too. Nowdays when I’m in doubt I watch this video of yours and it gives me reassurance. ❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

So glad it helped. So many people were in your position and were leaving me comments about it, I knew I had to mention it specifically!

[@J.T845]

How are you doing now

[@reny0103]

@@J.T845 I follow Dr. Yo’s instructions, still in recovery, but I’m doing so much more than before. I started running again, I have my ups and downs, but I know that I can recover.

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@janiceince1965]

Reny0103 you took the words right out of my mouth

[@ktfo4620]

Another remarkable video from someone who truly cares. You're a savior to many.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Aww, thank you for these kind words, KT!

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@loriffff]

In 2010, I started having a feeling of being off-balance and feeling like I was going to fall. I have struggled being in upper levels of shopping malls as it feels like I'm getting pulled towards the open areas; bridges, especially if they aren't enclosed; hills; and worst of all... driving. Sometimes I would be okay driving but sometimes I would feel like I was getting pulled to the side and like I was going to fast. I also started limiting how far I would go and wouldn't drive anywhere with hills or where I wouldn't be able to pull over. All of this started after a really stressful six months. It's limited my life so much. Just starting to watch your videos, Dr Yonit, and hoping things will change. Thank you for all that you do.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Things WILL change, Lorna. I know it may seem hard to believe after you’ve been suffering for so long. Please take the course if you haven’t already- it is free. Thesteadycoach.com/free-course and keep us updated on how you progress.

[@loriffff]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you so much for this and for giving me hope 💜

[@davidcammilleri5526]

Thanks Dr Yonit! You are a true Gift to us. There are so many levels to all of this. Stress is always the under lying issue for me. Your videos are very helpful. I appreciate all of the hard work that goes into the videos! You give us Hope. The eyesight issues has always been the worst thing for me. I kept telling my doctor, my eyes are just out of whack. All of these topics are helping someone out there!

[@salkopaat]

For me too, eyesight comes first. I ve developed floaters in eyes makin me difficult seein clear which gives first stress. Since first vertigo attack, i hav less control of my facial muscles Rest are tinitus, body imbalance, irrational worry n fear, etc

[@swethatelkar85]

You are a god sent for those of us suffering with these conditions. I’m always squinting my eyes while walking and turning my head as it makes me feel a bit stable.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Totally get that. It’s by far the number one symptom people have with this.

[@Zippy177]

Hi Dr Yo! I still get this a bit, more so with screens at night. If I look at writing on my phone sometimes I can still see lines briefly when I look away. Same with the tv, not all the time. On a positive, when I have these odd weird things I ignore it, I now don’t react and it doesn’t really last. It doesn’t set my panic off anymore. After over 2 years I have FINALLY got the confidence back to do the uk, NHS ‘couch to 5k’ running programme that I completed in 2019. Im on my 5th week now and whilst I won’t say it’s easy with my anxieties over everything, I am SO glad I’ve made the step to do it. Thanks again for your fabulous videos and support 😊

[@TheSteadyCoach]

This is great, Gill! I am so happy for you and you have come so far!

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@rlsstudio2305]

Exatly the same… when i read im the dark.. and then look away i see lines

[@scottmccaskill8263]

Thank you Dr. Arthur. In the time it took to watch this video I found out more than I had in approximately 30 years. I've spent my entire adult life in high acuity public safety roles and have been diagnosed with BPPV and several years later with cumulative PTSD. Basically, I've spent my career with my brain functioning in hyperactive "fight or flight" mode, and as we say "with my head on a swivel". Now, I just have to determine a way to de-program my brain to reduce the chronic hypervigilance, which will likely reduce the symptoms. Thank you!!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

It sounds like you have it EXACTLY right. The free course may give you some useful tools! thesteadycoach.com/free-course

[@eileen945]

THANK YOU DR. YO, I won’t give up on FULL recovery and i believe EVERYTHING you have said is correct in my own situation. I have NOTHING wrong( in fact my body@69 and my lifestyle are stellar!!) except for a very long time of crisis.. trauma’s and a break in 2018 plus GAD. And I did have MANY root issues to also work through with my childhood. Now… in my 4 1/2 year journey to recovery facing it ALL, I am seeing some progress. It’s slow and intermittent. Up … and down. I also have an EXTRA complication of a stressful “ living” situation that has kept me anxious and fearful. I have to deal with this as well. I have been looking for housing for a very long time as I am a senior on a very small SS. That part continues to be elusive … but I still search. I’m always 🙏 for an opportunity for me and I set an internal intention to move , and continue to believe AND work on this recovery. I apply everything I learn here and I still have dips and some difficult days when my body gives me a hard time. It’s been a lot at 69, to overcome all the effects of this one symptom. You have given me strength to keep going and I also find Jim Prussack VERY encouraging. Thank you both for your guidance. It’s PRICELESS to me

[@TheSteadyCoach]

YES, I believe in you, Eileen. You CAN do this. I know it requires an unbelievable amount of courage and fortitude, but you are NOT ALONE and I am here cheering you on. The ups and downs are normal and ok and part of progress.

[@smritinegi8287]

I understand i am facing a similar issue to one you have experienced before, and i need immediate relief to rejoin the corporate world soon. Please share your WhatsApp or Instagram ID, and we can chat further about your situation and how I resolved it. i am so tired doctor cant able to tell anything

[@garrettshore]

its rather incredible to hear my exact symptoms spoken aloud. The other day i was in the hospital. i thought i was having a stroke! turns out i have "non bppv nueritis" though through my recent research, my symptoms are in line with "upper cervical dysequilibrium." i have a physical job, which has me outdoors, and constantly moving. I am not afforded any real length of time for recovery, so i have gone headlong into getting a handle on this. I do the vestibular exersizes to strengthen the neck, and proprioception, and everything will settle down, and i will feel a moment of normal, but as soon as i go to the grocery store, its like a light switch of confusion is turned on. I suddenly cant processes everything before me, and my eyes dont know where or how to focus, and then like a jenga puzzle, the rest of my balance collapses. What i take from this video, is that the anxiety that this induces feeds back into the symptoms in a death spiral. i will next try to go back to the supermarket and just be at peace with the visual noise, and hopefully this will resolve. wish me luck.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Garrett, a key point is understanding that it's a brain error and not actually dangerous. Exposure in that way is really what helps. I'd also suggest looking into some of the stress/emotional factors that preceded symptoms (I talk about this elsewhere on my channel).

[@yvonnebrewer5604]

If it's just a brain error but it can still make you fall then it is dangerous, that's what I find so hard to understand.

[@estimatora1419]

I was doing good for last 3 months then today at work all of a sudden felt dizzy and now feel like I am back to where I was. So aggravating going on 4 years with this on and off but never really feel normal anymore

[@gardenbun]

I came onto the internet out of frustration and wondering if this was 'all in my head' and am so grateful to have found your channel. I have watched 3 of your videos now and feel so heard/seen/understood. I feel so relieved that this is a real thing! I have been to many eye doctors and only come away with a mild eye glass RX for reading each and every time (some say I don't need readers at all) and have had all my concerns over constant dizziness when under certain lights (big box stores/grocery stores especially) dismissed with a shrug or blank look. And how you link these conditions to being under constant hyper-vigilance (not feeling safe in childhood) is going to be a game changer for me. Thank you for your knowledge and for putting this information on the internet in such an accessible format.

[@lynnnestor7985]

I love to relisten to this episode Yonit esp when i need to remind myself to soften into the visual dizziness. It’s such a beautiful approach to outline and we can glimpse a deeper understanding when we regularly practice until it’s what we wake up with - appreciating that we are moving in this new mindset that truly is a lot safer than we could ever imagined. Powerful. We are powerful. Ty as always…..

[@lourdess4208]

Best regards from Panamá 🇵🇦 I already received the free course. I will review it this weekend . What' you are describing here is just what's happening to me Thank You very much

[@lorimannella8297]

Thank you for trying to help people, like myself, who have been suffering with many of these issues for years. Please tell me why almost all of the therapists on youtube who deal with vestibular dysfunction talk with their hands? I can’t watch, but I need to watch to help assimilate what I’m hearing. Some days it’s so bad that even watching people’s lips move while they’re talking is unbearable. I will try to get thru the video in hopes you may have some suggestions for me, but please to all vestibular therapists, stop talking with your hands. Thank you.

[@AnitaPerrine]

Negative predictions before having to Do anything or Go somewhere is a Key piece for me! I’ll watch out for that more and try to catch myself Doing that. That was a big missing piece of the puzzle for me. Trust is the opposite of uncertainty, fear and anxiety! We have to accept some uncertainty in life but not get stuck there. Thanks Doc!

[@ambermarie1382]

I'm so glad I came across this video. So it started out with fluid in my ears from allergies summer. Started out about the beginning of July and I'm still having dizziness but it feels like the fluid is gone. I've been having a lot of stress with my twin sons that live in my house. They turned 21 and have been going out drinking and fighting and getting trouble. almost on a daily basis something was going wrong. I get really dizzy every time they would stress me out. Things have calmed down but I still struggle with dizziness. I've been trying to figure out what is wrong. I think I had symptoms for so long and all the stress from them that my brain just needs to rewire.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes!! You got it!!

[@deeppointturkiye2666]

God bless you for what you have taught me. You have no idea how incredible you are. God is great and you are awesome

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Wow, thank you so much! I am so glad that you found this channel!

[@Nonessential888]

Thank you Dr. Yo. The computer gives me problems and sometimes the grocery store makes me light headed. I had successful cataract surgeries about a year ago but I feel I am dizzy sometimes as I am still adjusting to my improved vision. I use glasses for reading small print and my distance vision is 20/20. Thank you so much for your help.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're in good company here. I'm glad this explanation was helpful!

[@hemantsharma1858]

how many people with pppd feel nauseous 😢

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Many!

[@rle440]

I do for sure. It seems like sometimes it will be frequent and then sometimes it will only be the PPPD without nausea but in general it gives me a motion sickness feeling.

[@janiceince1965]

Yes definitely...it makes everything miserable....

[@SusanHoward-o3p]

Yes at last someone with the same condition

[@respiess]

I've been doing vestibular PT since after my first episode of BPPV back in 2018. Since then I have had bouts of dizziness, feeling like i'm on a boat, head swimming. These usually occur from after driving and I stop, and or turn around to fast, I will feel like I'm spinning and it will take a few minutes for things to settle down. Sometimes when I take a walk I will strt to feel off, dizzy and I've been told that I need to do all these vestibular exercises to correct this. One of the exercised they have me do is to turn round without stopping and I can't get past the 4th turn before I feel like I'm going to fall over from the spinning. So I do understand that some of what you have discussed , the flight - fight mode, as I do know prior to going into the market I have to prepare myself knowing that once I go down the isles it will make me dizzy. Will try not to think about it and see how that works. Interesting video. Thanks

[@petertwyman2143]

Not a full medical explanation yet but ENT specialist gave me Vestibular exercises. MRI scan 24th March. 8 months in maybe 4 continuous varying unsteadiness. I’m getting increased unsteadiness at work viewing screens, I’m an accountant unfortunately so my job is using screens. There are bright natural lights in the office. Phone light and IPad light affects me as does bright sunlight. A lot of stress with a divorce as well. Trying to use Somatic thinking does help a bit as do exercises but I’m regressing with screen use during week.

[@TammyMoshay]

19:44 This was really really helpful and have been going down the rabbit hole of doctors and tests and so on….I am a performer and vocalist and for me on stage has been a bit tough with lights, movement of people as well as myself it’s more of like a gravity feel and light headedness. I have been going to PT and VT and it has helped but I’m still struggling with the slight vestibular headaches and it still make me feel off…I’m also dealing with perio menopause. I’m consistently challenging myself and still perform but still have some issues and truly want to just perform again with out thinking. I’m really hoping I can get this to subside so I can deeply get bad to what I truly love. Any suggestions on any particular therapy that would help the emotional side ? Are there people who understand this kind of therpy ?

[@TerriEdwards-cn9sz]

Thank you for another amazing video! If you do have these symptoms along with chronic dizziness and “maybe” a medically explained reason. I have a sinus blockage in my entire left side of my face from a tooth infection. Anyways I have surgery scheduled Tuesday after months of suffering but my question is could you have both dizziness symptoms from the medical standpoint and also have them exacerbated by anxiety about the symptoms and will all of these methods still help in this situation?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

YES! Yes yes yes! I’d say about 50% of the people I work with had their symptoms start with some kind of physical issue. All symptoms are biopsychosocial. Addressing the psychosocial components (what I talk about here) will decrease symptoms- just be sure you’re addressing the biomedical causes.

[@auroranite]

Sounds like your advocating a Behavioral Therapy approach. Which all makes sense. Agree we are wired by our traumas or those perceived to be in our early development minds. A repeated inner voice mantra of calm combined with breathing work wonders. Good luck everyone.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

A bit more than behavioral therapy- though for many people that is adequate! I think there should be a bit more emphasis on emotional and past experience processing, which is not a feature of CBT.

[@jsquire5pa]

Not quite … the problem with cbt is that it assumes the thought comes before the behaviour .. for people with deeply buried trauma the emotion comes before the thought and likely cant be addressed by changes in thought patterns in the moment alone …

[@MuseChick]

Thank you so much for these videos Dr Yonit. I'm currently working through your free programme after getting diagnosed with VM and subsequent PPPD a few years ago, it's been hell but your videos have given me some hope. One of my issues is I know that my current living situation has contributed massively to keeping my nervous system disregulated. Unfortunately, I can't change that situation anytime soon, is it still possible for me to heal despite this? 😥

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Ellie! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful so far. You will love this video because I talk specifically about non-negotiable stress like what you're dealing with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpK7oXWDhaqXbtU (and here's a short on the topic: kzbin.infolUTIFLSGLB0)

[@MuseChick]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you so much for all your work!

[@Courtney56536]

This is really the only remaining issue I have. For me, it’s open spaces with hard floors and I believe it’s because when I first got dizzy, I noticed I felt off in the kitchen initially and then had my first true dizzy episode that was more vertigo in nature during a walk on a road. When I think about it, I believe I now get anxious in these spaces because I initially was scare I’d pass out and hit my head. I don’t know how to get past this and get my brain to go back to normal in these spaces. I have a hard time understanding the balance between avoidance and over-focusing on symptoms. What would you recommend? Would somatic tracking in the kitchen help? I’m so ready for this last piece to be healed and gone.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Wow great insight Courtney and so good to see you doing so well! Have you read Anxiety RX? Totally relevant I promise. He explains in depth a method of going into your body when you are anxious and with repetition teaching yourself that you are safe. It’s kind of like somatic tracking. Try it- he has a podcast too in which he outlines the method. This episode in which he was interviewed is awesome (not for little ears, there is some cursing): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJWwZmxsrLGtZpI

[@jsquire5pa]

What are the vvr exercises are you talking about at 5:26 ?

[@robertmiller6131]

I've recently been diagnosed with ptosis and have a procedure to tighten the levator muscle in both eyes. I'm medically cleared from any other conditions, but my dizziness, lightheaded feelings persist. I'm hoping this procedure will help me, but I'm doing the breathing exercises and talking to my brain and telling it I'm safe.what do you think about my eye situation in relation to my problems with dizziness and feeling like I'm walking on a trampoline? Thank you for your help. I appreciate you.

[@jillradovanovic3460]

This makes so much sense

[@knightofzerosetsuna]

Finally, someone said the thing I have been having, but no one seems to understand. I have had a few dizzy/light heded and vision issues. The one that has worried me the most is the slight delay in attention when i move my head or eyes. I see what im looking at, but my brain takes a moment to catch up. Finally, having something I can have the doctor look at and get checked out. It's so frustrating to try and describe this feeling to the doctor and see their faces. Just get more and more confused, telling me im not making any sense.

[@ariannesmakman5639]

I have this...

[@jillradovanovic3460]

This is why lm unable to get back to work..l work in a dept store in a shopping mall...its difficult

[@Louise0703]

Thank you, Dr. Yo! I was wondering, from your clients, do you ever hear the following: I have a specific sensation in my eyes when I try to focus, and it’s worst when using a laptop. All I can explain is that when I focus on something, my eyes have this uncomfortable sensation - almost like wearing the wrong glasses, even though I don’t wear or need them! I can use the laptop for 6 hours, but I will have this uncomfortable feeling. Generally, the worse the feeling is, the more nausea/headache I’ll experience. By the end of the day, the feeling will persist and last into the evening, even when I stop focusing so intently. Does this fall into any of those categories? I should add that I have VM and interstitial symptoms, so daily. Thank you so much!

[@patsymartin9722]

800am. that makes sense out of my dizziness. Thank you. Part of this video describes me perfectly. I have come to some of these conclusions recently. I thought there was a disconnect between my eyes and my brain

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I'm glad this video resonated with you, Patsy!

[@rle440]

These visual symptoms will cause me to feel motion sickness at times

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Unfortunately yes.

[@janiceince1965]

The motion sickness is the worst ugh

[@lisavandermerwe1919]

Thank you for another extremely helpful video!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Lisa!

[@FJano12]

Big open spaces is a weird one. Feels like I need to hold on to something.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Makes sense!

[@hlam4052]

Steady coach, your videos are so jumpy that I can only listen

[@gothicgirl1111111]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been struggling with both PPPD like symptoms and visual vertigo (jumpy vision/moving objects/visual snow etc) for about 10 months and this is the first time I truly feel validated. I’ve started the VRT exercises and will try and incorporating your other points to help in alleviating the more visual aspects of this horrible disorder. I know it may be a hard question to answer but I was wondering if some of your patients had visual vertigo symptoms that are 24/7 or without any particular trigger? And if so, were they eventually able to recover? I’m hopeful that I will improve. Even if it’s just a little bit as life has turned completely upside down since the onset.

[@austinpacheco7214]

@@ДиманаЙорданова-и6н wow, LITERALLY SAME HERE! I have had PPPD for about three months now. All in the visual field. I am just angry at it all. I do VTR and exercises all the time. I feel trapped in this body and dissociated sometimes. It’s so awful. Hopefully we all recover fast. I feel like I’m trapped in this weird body forever too 😢

[@austinpacheco7214]

@@ДиманаЙорданова-и6н wow, I can’t believe the coincidence. Mine was originally BPPV as well along with a really bad sinus / ear infection. That lasted about a month and then a few weeks later, out of no where, PPPD. It took awhile to diagnose it but yup… same as you. Life has been so hard with this.. gets me so depressed at time but I still manage to work, go out, and now trying to go back to the gym. I do exercises and see the PT but, just praying it will recover soon and not like years like these other people.. I’ll be so insanely depressed lmao

[@gothicgirl1111111]

@@ДиманаЙорданова-и6н I feel the same way!! it’s like constantly being on a bad trip. I really thought I was going insane. I’ve also gotten “used” to my sensations in that I don’t freak out as much as I have since my onset. It’s still hard to do all the things i used to be able to do before though which sucks so much. I also hope you and anyone else sufferings heals.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes MANY. And YES, they were able to recover. I’m interviewing several more people soon who had 24/7 symptoms. With time, people usually start to identify that even when their symptoms are all the time, they have patterns of ups and downs that are inconsistent or relate to feelings and emotions. It’s ok if you can’t identify that at this time.

[@saraw6194]

Mine were 24/7 and now they are not. It was a very difficult few months. I already knew about the mindbody/prediction error from prior chronic pain episode so I started on this work quickly. Of course it’s hard to journal with visual symptoms. What I did was choose 2 things to work on at the same time and do it many hours a day. I think maybe I overdid it a bit but I started with video games and screens (for work and play) and then once it was tolerable I switched to writing and driving for instance. I still get slight symptoms with a lot of things but it slower is arching towards better. Then after 3 hours of somatic tracking, journaling, meditating etc a day I went to a 4 day camping and music festival and once I was there I was the least symptomatic I have been in months. Go figure. I had a LOT of trouble with walking and practiced somatic walking exercises leading up to it. I feel for you. These symptoms are much worse than pain alone (and I had pain with it too at first).

[@westysutube]

EXCELLENT review of these topics❣️

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Thank you, Jill!

[@believer2734]

Great info. Thanks for explaining it! 🙏🏻

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@elliwildbird]

im glad I found your channel FYI I cant visually watch it, I just have to listen bx of all the hand movement

[@Paul-y3m7c]

That's the same problem I have. I have trouble watching most videos because of too much motion or flickering.

[@yvonnebrewer5604]

Hi dr yonit there's so many people in the comments here that have this over 10 years or 15 years. Surely the fear is well gone after that amount of time, so why isn't it going away?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Fear is not the only thing that keeps symptoms going. See the other videos on the stress bucket.

[@silversharkc4666]

I'm a Kaiser member and every physician and therapist I have visited do not recognize PPPD. They have no diagnosis for my symptoms. I guess a lot of us go through this. I get more help from youtube podcasts like you.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You are in good company here. I’m glad you’ve found these resources helpful! This is why I’ve put them on KZbin.

[@noahg05]

I’ve been struggling with PPPD symptoms for ~6 months now and I get what your saying about sending safe signals instead of worrying/anticipating the dizziness, but if I automatically think about being dizzy in a certain place what should I do?

[@ktfo4620]

Noah I've been there too and know exactly where you're coming from. If you think about being dizzy in a certain place, stop. Keep telling yourself you are safe and I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Yonit's videos on somatic tracking. I guarantee it will help you. I've been struggling for over 2 years and somatic tracking was the first time my symptoms went down.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

KT’s suggestion is great!!! If you need to learn more about how to use it and some other tools, Noah, please consider the course (100% free) thesteadycoach.com/free-course

[@lenoregorman4688]

21 years ago I was initially diagnosed with Meniere's. Several years later another ENT doc diagnosed me with endolymphatic hydrops. I used to get spinning vertigo every few years, then would progressively improve to about 90% of normalcy. In 2023, I developed BBPV, it's chronic, I cycle every other month of visual disturbances, imbalance, tinnitus, etc. Definitely, our fears exacerbate the situation, I get dizzy from getting upset or anxious anticipating going into a store. Your psychological approach is a wonderful therapy that helps ease the fear. Thank you.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

This means a lot to me to hear, Lenore. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope for speedy healing for you.

[@lilianlorenzos4509]

You have been so helpful for me!!!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Thank you, Lilian, wishing you well and I'm glad it was helpful!

[@odettebechard1808]

SOOOOO HELPFUL ❤

[@philippegingras6282]

Great video doc Yo ❤

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Thank you, Philippe!

[@AJ88874]

At 11:20 are you referring to SSRI’s for the “medical treatment” and that the SSRI only addresses the circuit? I recently read a medical research paper that stated: ​​70% of people were alleviated with an SSRI. It says SSRI’s alter and regulate the conductivity of neurons through the central vestibular neurons which respond to movement. So I’m assuming a really good way to get cured might be to follow your methods but also give the SSRI a try at the same time. Your thoughts on this would be much appreciated.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi AJ, SSRIs really can help people, the issue is that the studies you're referencing are small and not very well controlled. There are others (similarly small and not well controlled) showing only a 40% response rate. But honestly even if the response rate were consistently 70%, I'd STILL say that's not good enough. That's a very large number of people who aren't being helped by it and are living in misery. We know that serotonin plays a critical role in the default mode network, the network in the brain that (among other things) makes sense of sensory information. It is quite possible that SSRIs are "loosening" the activity of this network. The problem is that if someone has other reasons for having "network problems" (trauma, ongoing stress, etc.) the SSRI does not address those problems and symptoms can come back after the SSRIs are stopped if those things have not been addressed. That said, plenty of people in my community and several of my clients have used SSRIs as part of their recovery path while still doing the other work I mentioned.

[@janiceince1965]

@@TheSteadyCoach Jim Folk of anxiety Centre totally agrees with what your saying about ssri's

[@Paul-i1y8v]

Hi Dr. Yo, I stumbled upon this video and I am very intrigued by your theory. I get motion sickness symptoms whenever I view video/TV, visual motion of any kind, and flashing/flickering lights. I have been diagnosed with Vestibular Migraine. I have been like this for over 15 years. In your opinion, do i fall in the category of having a central (software) problem, and might I benefit from the ideas in this video? I have not done formal VRT, but I easily get sick when trying any such exercises.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You may be interested in this video that discusses more if your dizziness is neural circuit dizziness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXaf4GXrJyXp6M. If doctors cannot find a physical cause for the dizziness, then it is neural circuit dizziness which can be healed.

[@SahanaRao-u8u]

Can these start even without any previous 17:44 physical cause?

[@usa19761]

This is brilliant.

[@amberevans89]

After doing more research and talking to my new Dr, I think we have figured out what is keeping my symptoms going. Low levels of the neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine) they act as hormones. I have almost all of the symptoms and how to recovery is the same thing you are saying on here.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Amber, low levels of those neurotransmitters are absolutely involved, but I'm not sure I agree that they're causal in this. I think when someone's neurotransmitters are out of balance, that's a symptom of something else going on- high levels of stress, spiritual crisis, emotional repression, etc. Of course balancing out the neurotransmitters will help people feel better, but when people just take medications to do that, sometimes they're missing the opportunity to deal with the cause.

[@suzannemartin6817]

@Thesteadycoach does it make sense to talk to your brain about what you are going to do (sitting up, going on a walk, going to church) and tell it that it is a safe and normal activity? I know we are told to tell the brain the symptom is safe but, if you are driving and it comes on then you’re not safe. Alternatively would we we tell our brain that the signals it’s receiving from the body are safe (so it won’t create the symptom in response?) thanks-gotta do a lot of driving tomorrow.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Sure! I love that idea, Suzanne. How did it go?

[@alicewonderland5300]

Yes, I’m sure my problems are stress related from a long time agp.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Very common and the case for many people here!

[@CoachPattiHandy]

Thank you for your amazing content! I have a cavernoma in my cervical spine (between C3 and C4) - I have been unsteady and have had sensory issues for 1 1/2 years. I've been to so many doctors, it's exhausting. I've been doing vestibular physical therapy (PT also noted BPPV when she did testing on me) - seems like I'm dealing with a combination of issues. While I have improved, ever so slightly, I'm not seeing the improvement I expected. I'm going around in circles and don't know what will bring me healing and peace. I've seen an ENT, neurologist, neurosurgeon, audiologist (further testing being done soon), vestibular physical therapist. I'm getting different answers from the doctors. Any suggestions or recommended videos of yours to watch? Thank you!

[@kathylovisolo1596]

What about those of us who have monovision? I have one eye that is nearsighted and one eye that is farsighted.

[@lunarlass5033]

What about blurry vision or seeing what I think is referred to as "visual snow"? I also have photophobia... sensitivity to light, even with my sunglasses on, it bothers me...all shades in my house are at half-mast during the day...and it stinks with the spring and summer seasons on the way...( I didn't even start out with any visual stuff, it just seem to gradually come on as my brain tried to operate under "the spell" of dizziness for so long ..and all became chronic...ugh. Miserable. Just pushing through my days now, trying to pay less attention to it, but it's ever present despite my efforts to stay engaged in daily activities...I have no grace anymore, and am embarrassed at the way my gait has maladapted...l truly wish I could report something more positive. Officially on my 7th month now....and never really did get any sort of clear answer or explanation from my Drs..so I gave up on that route.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5iXn5iid5mAi8k It's totally a nervous system hypervigilance situation.

[@Ayorkshiremansdailygrind]

all of them things apply ........feel like brain isnt accepting what i see , fast moving things such has tv switching fast from one thing to another

[@Dandelionsandbutterflies]

How do you not focus on them? I get confused with somatic tracking.

[@vincentd.7473]

Hello, I’ve got a question, do you have a lot of patients that also have eye floaters? It’s not the kind of visual symptoms you mentioned but I’m thinking as it can be annoying and stressful and potentially considered as a threat by the brain, is it possible that it may keep it in danger mode? Or at least participate in triggering dizziness, among other reasons. Thank you 🙏

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Eye floaters are incredibly common and not usually a symptom of anything. When your nervous system is hyper vigilant, it’s more likely to notice non dangerous things like floaters and focus your attention on them.

[@MelBOTCRodgers]

I was trying to run to the bathroom and crashed into the TV and now I've got migraines dizziness visual problems neck problems bruises from crashing into stuff pulled muscles from trying to compensate and redistribute my weight catching myself when I'm falling how did this happen where did it come from because I'll tell you what I've seen three doctors now and all I got was an article to read a video to watch and a freaking pill that doesn't work! I am pushing for an MRI on account of the pressure in my head is ridiculous I can't even walk anymore because I can't stay upright! I'm also tired of people asking me if I'm drunk so I decided I'm going to get a t-shirt made that says not drunk have vertigo. How and why did this happen and does it ever go away?

[@reabentley6737]

Hi Dr Yo, I’m not sure if you’ll see this or if you can help.. I feel like my vision is hypersensitive to stimuli all the time, and it never ceases. I struggle in any environment (even just walking around at home) but particularly supermarkets and watching television etc as I’m so sensitive to the motion of movement around me. My symptoms actually started a few months ago as just being visual (foggy vision that felt ‘off’, delayed vision, only getting overwhelmed in supermarkets at that point). I then developed tension headaches, pressure in my head and then finally a dizziness that came on for a short burst only at one point in the day (around lunchtime). I then became more afraid of these symptoms and it increased to then feeling swaying symptoms at night. Now it all feels 24/7 where my legs feel weak and unsteady, and everything around me feels visually intense. My Drs keep telling me it’s just anxiety and I’m currently signed off of work right now. But I’m feeling really lost and don’t know what to do or where to start. This all started after a got married in December and I’m feeling a bit hopeless as I can’t quite figure out what’s going on and what treatment I should seek!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Rea, I am sorry you are going through this. I would highly recommend checking out my free course on healing as a first step thesteadycoach.com/free-course. There is hope!

[@reabentley6737]

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you! Can I ask if you think this could be purely stress related? Or possible BVD?

[@ariannesmakman5639]

Hi Rea, i think i have almost all the same visual symptoms as you do...my eyes are checked by an opticien and eye doctor. They are healthy. However, i also feel especially microseconds of delay sensations when moving (walking, driving) and also supermarket is giving a weird feeling. Looking around is feeling off balance. When i drive short and not to fast, i am fine. but when i drive for more than an hour on the highway, i feel like a pressure behind my eyes, like my brain can not process things at the speed it should...after driving i feel this pressure for a few more hours... Every time i keep wondering am i different?! Or is this normal when suffer from pppd & anxiety because of it. But, when i read your story, it looks like you feel the same? Am i right? ...And your doctor says you are fine? Have you now started the free course yet?😁

[@mikelamusic]

@TheSteadyCoach You mentioned that if you try VRT and the exercises kick up your symptoms then you should be doing it. Can you help me understand the underlying reason why? Is it essentially to expose ourselves to the body/brain reactions and work on our adaptation to the discomfort? I have been in a living hell with many symptoms for years, have been doing VRT with a Chiropractic Neurologist, have moved the needle in some ways, but what I've seen on your channel and the beginning of your free course also makes a lot of sense to me. I'm a little stuck in this in between zone of understanding what you are saying and trying to phase out some of my Neurologist visits, but also if you are saying that VRT is good for someone in my shoes I'd like to accept that and have a game plan. I appreciate your time in responding.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I think this will clarify! Once someone has done a round or two of VRT and it has not helped, it's probably not the solution. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH7JepaPe7mlhJo

[@mikelamusic]

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you for the quick response! I will check this out. I am currently working my way through the free course, and I'm about at the 30% progress mark. When stuff really hit the fan for me I was diagnosed with OCD, but I think it was the chronic dizzy/DP/DR type stuff that really drew out the OCD stuff. Such a confusing journey for sure, but I'm glad to get even a glimpse through the haze that it's been.

[@patrickkiernan1061]

What if everything you do is to avoid stress so your minds not on the anxiety and other symptoms constantly. At what point do you try to face your stress or try to avoid thinking about it all day I’m having trouble with a balance of that, between watching your videos all day to learn more about it and constantly thinking about everything or trying to take my mind off it by watching tv, exercising, playing video games etc but just being anxious that I’m not doing the correct things to recover at the same time. I’ve had chronic dizziness for 8 years and just leaned what I had this month I constantly thought it was just in my head and afraid I was going crazy since doctors made it seem that way. I had a panic attack after I smoked weed I was walking home staring at my phone And looked up and completely lost sense of reality and got so dizzy i couldn’t walk since I was confused on where I was and how I was already almost home. I know this is a lot any feedback would help! Also maybe a video of a daily Routine to have a good balance of dealing with recovery and having time to relax and take your mind off things. Thanks Dr Yo!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Ask Dr. Yo: how do I work on healing my dizziness without overfocusing on it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpCQgXuup6dni8k

[@nicholaspurcell5960]

In this video, you mention having already done a video about problems with light. I looked for a link in the description, but I couldn't find one. Is there any chance you could point me in the right direction?

[@diannez2444]

Thank you for this video

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, Dianne!

[@Emma8036-l2g]

Hi Dr Yo, have you come across people experiencing excessive eye floaters during PPPD recovery? I have been checked by my optometrist with no physical or structure reason for this to be occurring. I have been trying to recover for 3 years now and this would be a new symptom if so!

[@barbarascarpa26]

Was rushed to er 2 years ago spinning for 8 hours they put me to sleep woke up next morning in a room since then my balance been off I use a walker when I go out yes the car rides are the worst now TV some times was checked like you said they have no answers yes visual now so glad I found your channel was at the start said it was BB pv.but now I feel my eyes and when I turn my head side to side 2 years now still can't drive.please help ty.

[@SaDex-u5v]

I have visual snow syndrome from 2018 and now after daily stress I also got and pppd I can't function.. My symptoms from visual snow and my pppd is a nightmare

[@bethgwin1921]

Thank you Dr. Yonit. My question is about driving. Are we endangering others and ourselves while having symptoms and if so how can we make progress then?

[@UserT25164]

Hey Doctor. What if your VNG showed abnormalities?

[@ariannesmakman5639]

Dear Dr Yonit, do i understand it right when i say: i feel this delay sensations ( processing problem) all day long with every move i make, just because my brain is in a.constant state of danger mode? So, i mean, not only just because my brain prediction a situation that is going to happen, but also because i feel anxiety for the symptoms all.day long? Do you mean that this hyperstimulated body amd mind / brain that i have at the moment, can cause this processing problems? Just asking because i was not sure if you mean this. If you did mean this, than i can understand why o feel this all day long😢

[@jessicalifestyle]

Hello, how can we stop hypervigilance of dizziness symptoms..like even if I am doing fine it is always on the back of my mind and then it pops up. please make video on how to reduce persistent palpation symptoms.

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Jessica, have you taken the course yet? Honestly it’s way more comprehensive than I could be in a single KZbin video and it goes into serious depth on your question. It’s free. thesteadycoach.com/free-course

[@jessicalifestyle]

Thank you so much for replying..i will join the course and gratitude for providing free course. thank you

[@RickenVoxster]

Do you recommend SSRI use for 3PD anxiety and nuerplacisity? I have one treatment center that says yes, the other no. Thank you for all that you are doing to help people with your videos.

[@p.8548]

Hi, thank you for four video. I've had dizzy spells for 1.5 years and fluctuations when walking for a year. Only now has it been discovered that my eyes are the problem. Do I have to live with it or does it disappear with vestibular exercises? I’m desperate….thank you

[@heleneboyer7719]

Thank you Dr Yonit 😊

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're welcome, Helene!

[@diannepetersen5464]

I can’t read a book and have very sore eyes but I have noted if I am feel completely calm nothing worries me I can read a little and also read my ipad but if anything happens like an argument or someone is mean to me I feel for no reason I get uptight and the eye problems are worse

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Good observation- but it sounds like you have very good reasons to get tense when people argue. I’d spend some time getting curious abut what else you’re feeling and what about the arguments might be bringing up a lot of distress.

[@annarosse2561]

Thank you for this video. I have imbalance, diziness and very often nausea and lack of energy. All of the symptoms came together. Is this one or 2 issues? Is it possible that nause can be part of diziness? I have thes,problems for 3 years. I had many tests, gastro, neurological, vestibular..

[@MG-iq6lr]

Very well explained thanks

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You're very welcome, M G!

[@ulovecocoa]

This may sound crazy but I felt like VRT was causing me to become too vision dependent with the exercises and constant concentration on it. After a month in therapy, I am starting to get so much strain, what felt like pulling and just overall fatigue from my eyes. I can feel pulsating behind my eyes and you can physically see my eyes restlessly moving when I close them. Sometimes to the point of making me sick, it’s the worst symptom I’ve had to date. Driving on highways is incredibly difficult as well as I get the same type of “revenge attack”. I’m not really sure what this means outside of a hyperactive nervous system. Would it be helpful to take a step back from VRT for a while? During sessions my symptoms are slightly elevated but when I return to everyday activities is when I really struggle with my eyes. And I understand symptoms can get worse before better but to what extent? I am not able to get out of my bed on a bad day I feel so sick

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Ask Dr. Yo: Why have vestibular rehabilitation exercises made my dizziness WORSE? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r328aIB9bK11qpI

[@JudithLabuda]

Great podcast

[@lauratrevino1295]

Hi Dr Yonit I have a question. I have had oscillopsia since my chronic dizziness journey 2 years ago after a COVID infection. Dizziness is much improved but my visual disturbance persists. I can’t really pin point to any triggers as it occurs very randomly throughout the day even while doing the things I love. Is it possible to have loss of VOR long term? Thank you!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Oscillopsia is exactly one of the symptoms I was talking about in this video- I just try not to be too technical so everyone can understand what I am talking about. If the symptoms happen randomly, it is not a loss of VOR function- that would happen consistently. In my opinion, this is brain prediction error, aka a central issue, aka neural circuit symptoms.

[@lauratrevino1295]

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you for your response, I figured that maybe brain prediction error was still going on I will definitely keep working at it. And thank you so much for all your information and time you spend trying to help out this community! 💛

[@candyland8903]

​@@lauratrevino1295I've been dealing with the same issues since covid. I'm wondering why so many of us are having these issues after covid

[@chooseaname1423]

@@TheSteadyCoachif you can, please include the real terms in the video along with an easier explanation because without those key terms, patients don’t have the verbage they need to communicate well with their doctors and they are missing out on being able to google terms and find helpful articles and videos like yours….in fact, that is the only reason I found your channel on KZbin. I’m a nurse so I understand complex medical terms and also know generally patients should be given info at a 6th grade level, but both is most helpful, even if it’s just a side bar in the video with the term. I screenshot them and save them to a medical photo album for reference during doctor appointments. Even though I’m a nurse, it took me 6 years to discover these issues. I kept saying things like “stupor” or “confusion” and they tried to pin me as a psych case. I didn’t know the term disequilibrium and it was only until I finally described it as what my brain would feel like getting off of a crazy amusement park ride. I didn’t notice a body balance issue, only that my brain felt “dizzy” and I couldn’t understand how it could slow cognition and speech. I thought I was having strokes or seizures. Anyway, sorry for the extra info, but I think it’s important for providers to know how keeping those terms from patients blocks them from getting diagnosis and treatment faster.

[@charlottetaylor9867]

What are your thoughts on jaw joint function and dizziness? I am dizzy when I move my left eye and jaw issues is one thing I’m exploring as the cause

[@Zeepjeliefs]

Hello can I ask a question 💖 my ENT specialist says I have pppd but this week he told me that the VNG exam showed that there does is disturbance in my left vestibular organ. He said it's due to vestibular neuritis that happened back in the February. I feel the disturbance only on that side too, but I also have a feeling of confusion in my head when I make a lot of turns for example. I do make some steps forward, first I also had hearing sensitivity, but that is gone. I do not avoid that much things, but I have extreme tiredness. I feel like I am forced to hold back all the time. I do excersise (dancing helped me big time to get my balance back!) and drive. Shopping, doing my household are big triggers. It's when I get tired, I get dizzy again. Does this physical disturbance I went through still mean I can have pppd? I also have diabetes type 1 and it slows down my healing. Today I am going in a kids summer camp and I try to tell my brain : I love this and I love all the people involved. I can do this and I want to do this!!

[@TheSteadyCoach]

You can still recover! This video explains! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2e4gqCEiNOJfNE

[@suzannemartin6817]

So, what I hear you saying is that if you have vision problems like: gaze stabilization issues, or tracking issues or trouble like with eye teaming, that vision therapy would be indicated BUT that it wouldn’t probably solve your dizziness issues. Yes? I did a lot of vision therapy after a brain injury and the therapist said that yes, if you have eye teaming issues (3-D) that it can create dizziness. I found that my exercises in the computer would sometimes make me feel bad especially if I was already feeling bad. I’m just wondering because for me it seems that there are actually issues with my eyes like when I am reading my eyes will “flip”:off of what I’m trying to read and then flip back. This happens whether I am dizzy or not..

[@TheSteadyCoach]

In general- yes, if you have neural circuit dizziness. Vision therapy can absolutely help with measurable eye function like divergence/convergence but it will not resolve symptoms if they are being driven by danger mode.

[@jeffnarv7817]

Dr. Yo… have you ran into anyone who has visual symptoms like objects looking like they’re literally moving around. Oozing up down left right slowly. I mainly notice it when I keep my eyes fixed on something for more than 10 seconds

[@majafilipovic1392]

I have this!!! It’s one of my strongest issues, everything around me is swaying/bouncing around me. Like the whole room is on the boat with me. It’s my worst symptom and freaks me out. But during times when my dizzy symptoms are lower this one is also less intense

[@ariannesmakman5639]

Dr Yonit, i was wondering, could you explain this; everytime after sleep, in the morning or a nap in the day, i really need like an hour to get better balance? Also when i am sitting for a while, everytime it takes time to feel more steady again! When i am busy doing stuff its better. But every time when i am not moving or am laying down for a while i need time to get "back in balance" ... i dont understand why...or what to do about it...or will it also recover when i recover from the pppd...(loose the stress/ anxiety, get rest in my brain).... ps sometimes it is like this all day long...like there are little weights than left, than right in my head ....it makes me feel like this will for ever be with me😢😢

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Lots of reasons this can happen but it basically comes down to prediction error. Your brain is predicting dizziness when you get moving and it's taking a longer time than normal to correct its predictions using sensory information.

[@ariannesmakman5639]

​@@TheSteadyCoach And...this is normal with pppd? Or am i weird😅

[@ariannesmakman5639]

Dear Dr Yo. I went driving 1.5 hours on the highway. I am doing a bit better on pppd. But, my visual problems are more in the front last months. I can drive, i can see everything clear. But, because all is moving i feel this constant sensation like my brain is not processing everything at the right speed...this gives me pressure sensations behind my eyes. When i arrived i felt like 30 minutes that i stopped from moving fast to being still. A bit out of balance in my head. Than, the rest of the day afternoon till evening, i feel this pressure/ weird sensations like my brain cant catch up quickly what i see..when walking the dog later, also when looking around me. My eyes are checked. And i feel like i CAN definately see fine....but its just the processing that gives me such a weird feeling in my head. Makes me afraid of being very different than other people. So, my question is, do you recognise anything off my story? Am i weird? And, most important, do you think these visual symptoms which i describe....are they also because of stress/ hyperfocus/ anxiety because i keep on checking if i still feel this and being afraid of it? So...if so..if i can finally start to believe this is the same as all other tms stuff (pppd, anxiety of pppd), and if i finally dare to believe this also can recover when my brain gets out of danger mode...would you think this will be normal again😓😔🙏

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Yes! Megan talked about this exact symptom in her success story. This is very common- it's not weird at all. Yes, it is still the same mechanism, and you can fully recover from them.

[@user-zk8ck3my3l]

What tests do you suggest are needed to rule out eyes and vestibular? Ive had a hearing test, regular eye exams, ent check of sinus and looking in ears, brain mri etc. Is this enough or I need to do more?

[@TheSteadyCoach]

I would want specialized vestibular testing. This varies depending on your case history so really the best thing to do would be to go to someone very well trained in vestibular disorders. There is a directory at dizzy.com

[@ZakariazicoShweiki]

thank you for important video my question is how can i make deference if my vertigo is due to neck problem or visual problem

[@theawakening6323]

Do you treat patients in Canada

[@shelleydodds8262]

After a double concussion and BPV’S 3years ago I have ended up with 3PD. Am in PT at the moment and recognise that stress and childhood stresses are attributing to my visual disturbances, which have ramped up since my dad and dog died within weeks of each other a year ago. It has been recommended by a specialist that didn’t know that I have 3PD that I try EMDR which I have just started but is this a suitable modality given my visual disturbances and 3PD motion issues. Am really nervous to do EMDR for these reasons

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Shelley! EMDR can be done with bilateral stimulation that doesn't use your eyes! Let your therapist know that you have visual disturbances and it can be done using a different sense. I'm glad you're doing this, and I'm so sorry for the losses you've had recently.

[@shelleydodds8262]

Thank you@@TheSteadyCoach

[@luanat.9613]

Thank you so much for your videos, they are so helpful ! 😍 I have a question for you, is it possible to have PPPD, but to only feel symptoms in the « head » ? I don’t feel the ground like a boat, or sensation that people described in their « legs ».. I have more visual symptoms (it’s hard being in a restaurant or a supermarket), could this still be PPPD ? And also it is worse when I put my glasses on (I have myopia), do you know something about it ? Thank you so much in advance ☀️

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Hi Luana, thank you for the kind words, that means a lot to me! Yes- many people report symptoms in their heads and not in their bodies. And yes- the glasses just change your visual field. If your brain isn't doing a great job of filtering visual information, it can get confused when it has to do the extra processing that glasses require.

[@janemariepearson5455]

​@TheSteadyCoach I have a similar problem to this after not adapting to varifocals. I have gone back to single vision 2 pairs. My brain is in danger mode quite a lot of the time especially in busy places. I managed ok before. I feel the anxiety gives me eyestrain too. Any advice would be most appreciated.

[@mindyli5974]

i've also noticed that while chewing whatever is in my vision also gets jumpy

[@TheSteadyCoach]

Nerve signals are altered by chewing and normally your system filters all that "nerve noise" out. When you have NCD, your system is hypersensitive to changes like that so you notice them.