The Brain Needs Evidence, Not Just Words

[@caivail4614]

“Expanding your capacity” is such a helpful way of framing graded effort/exposure. I spent the last week and a half trying to convince my body that it was safe, but today I showed it that it was safe and got on my bike for the first time in years. I was only able to ride a few hundred feet but I was still on top of the world about it. I even did a Rocky pose when I was done, it felt like such a victory. A few weeks ago i would’ve told you that I’d never ride a bike again and a few months ago I thought I’d never be able to go anywhere without a wheelchair. Even with genuine structural issues, the additional TMS pain and symptoms were the real limitation. I’m so excited to see how far I can expand my capacity. Thank you Dan, I’m so glad I found your work.

[@itsdavidmora]

That’s incredible to hear! Made me so happy reading this and imagining the triumph you felt. Way to go! I hope you experience even more joy and health ❤

[@vitamind6355]

I found this phrase that I came across, good and I can say it authentically, ‘I’m sore but I’m safe’. It’s true. I am sore (in pain) but I know whatever I’m doing is not a danger to me.

[@daynemin]

No matter how I feel it means I am alive, and it's good to be alive.

[@vitamind6355]

Love it!

[@merildo]

I’m going out. Feeling confident and safe. But admit symptoms hit. I can’t stand the pain. Need to go home. This keeps happening and it’s putting me off. Draining confidence to do things. This nee symptom. Costochondritis is a killer I did not need. Thanks Dan.

[@charliebrown3020]

Dan, another great video. My problem is that I have no outside interests or friends. So I really can’t envision myself without my symptoms. I am sitting here thinking, “what would I do if I had no pain?” I have no ideas.

[@Inge508]

Think you are really in a pain- anxiety-loop now.. it takes time to get out of that loop and being able to enjoy things outside your head, outside your house etc.. it’s normal for now that you feel safer with yourself.. as you progress you will find ways to connect with other people and making friends! That’s my wish for you! Be patient and kind to yourself, step by step you will feel your mindset shift and get better. All the best on your journey ❤️‍🩹

[@stevec404]

My god...this is me: "Walking around in your house saying I'm safe, I'm safe, I'm safe..." And, yes, it comes not from Truth, but from my inner sense of fear and anxiety. Maybe I am just too burned out to believe what I (and you) say about expanding effort through doing, not just saying. I only get so far, then I freeze. It's like my mind knows what I am attempting and it is fighting me (the change). I told my sister this morning that this is a process, of building tolerance for improvement a little more each day...then I found myself just sitting and freezing again. Okay. I'll finish this video and then match and exceed yesterday's gains. My 'symptoms' are largely mental ones. Good explanation about 'convincing' oneself of calmness...I am really in a constant state of panic, abated a bit for a while by my uplifting words. How can I 'provide calming evidence'? I did exactly that yesterday through the evidence of accomlishments done with focus and calm. Today it seems like I am at square one again. I predicted safe activities yesterday and did just that. Is it because my mind has been conditioned over many decades to NOT believe my evidence (in the long term) that I am in "Ground Hog Day" mode today? Anyway, you have motivated me to start my day and achieve (slightly) more than I did yesterday. Thanks for that. Prayers that this approach starts to add up.

[@Rike-gr1jg]

Just be patient and kind with yourself! The habits / the unconscious patterns have been running the show for so long. They even don´t want to leave. It takes time to change and it works (one day surprisingly)!. And I know what I´m talking about! Keep going! You can do it!

[@stevec404]

@@Rike-gr1jg - Thanks. It's like reprogramming a computer. It seems done...then lots of embedded things keep popping up. One by one, day by day...my "one day surprisingly" will be here!

[@claresmith9261]

Yes and don’t forget your breathing, it always brings safety and calmness to my body and slows the mind even for short periods of time, every little helps Wishing you continued happiness 🤞

[@stevec404]

@@claresmith9261 - Thanks! 😃

[@jazznutz]

I relate so much. It's so easy to get discouraged when you've had a better day and think, there's hope, I'm safe, then have a setback for no conscious reason and feel scared all over again.

[@Inge508]

In my head regarding my chronic illness, I always said : I won’t believe it until I see it!’ This is not a good strategy for chronic things.. I have switched that to: I believe in getting my health back , expand my capacity in engaging and then see little shifts and results.. The over- protective subconscious needs to get lots of evidence that they can let all this pains / symptoms go because we don’t need them as protection anymore.. They were useful in the past but harmful now. Thanks for the video Dan! Enjoy a ´writing ‘ Sunday ❤

[@kerrys5540]

I love what you have said. ❤ it's so hard though. The subconscious is just that..automatic and is very hard to change 😢

[@Rike-gr1jg]

I guess I understand quite well what you are writing about. Sounds analogical to may situation. And you are on your evolving way in a better live! Maybe one day we will be thankful to our difficulties we than overcame because of the beautiful outcome....... 🍀🎁💫❤

[@Inge508]

@@Rike-gr1jgyou are so right Rike. I only wished I found this work’ sooner .. 19 years in pain..but now I’m grateful that the incurable doesn’t exist and that I can heal myself completely.. I always longed to go back to the old me, the active me but now I know the old me was the traumatized one, so looking forward for the transformed me! Have a lovely Sunday ❤

[@AashishmJogi]

​@@Inge508what issues did u have?? U look healed totally

[@user-dianejcml]

Thank you for this comment section! I understand this quite well with chronic illness too. Over protecting and making my world smaller and smaller to avoid pain flares. I appreciate you have all shared. Thank you ❤

[@monikabucher5572]

Unfortunately I have ME which means I have to do pacing when it hets bad: lie down more. I am just in a relapse from the ME, which makes it hard to do the necessary activities for the brain/pain. It’s like being on a hamster wheel. Was doing little walks before, a little weeding. But now I am bound to regular lie downs again…..what do I do? I fully understand your message but hard to do right now. Thanks anyway Dan!

[@stevebrine8866]

This video is brilliant. Didn't realise I've been talking it not walking it.

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Actions speak louder than words 🙏

[@user-dianejcml]

You said that perfectly. I just realized I'm doing this way more than action.

[@shannonclark7190]

I am super active so i would think my brain would see i am safe. I have been dealing with itching, burning skin and fabric sensitivity for 12 years now. I go about my daily life just like i used to, i just have become used to it and i know its tms.

[@CC-bw2rp]

Evedence... That really speaks to me...

[@daynemin]

Watching others testimonials of recovery and interviews here are great. 💯🌄😎

[@karenduey9675]

This is tough for me. I have somatic symptoms but I also am a high fracture risk due to Advanced Osteoporosis. It’s hard to find the balance because with Limbic stuff I am safe but with the structural stuff I’m not necessarily safe.

[@PainFreeYou]

See if you can get clarity on pain versus caution. Yes, it is wise not to take unnecessary risks with your body due to risk of fracture. But do you need to hurt? Teach your brain there is no need for pain. The two can be separate.

[@karenduey9675]

@@PainFreeYou Thank you. That makes sense but I do think the need to be so cautious teaches my brain to overreact to things and elevates fear in me. I often can’t determine if it’s somatic symptoms or I’ve hurt myself. Thanks so much for being so available to help others.

[@PainFreeYou]

Hurting yourself occurs with an impact or significant physical stress to the body. You will know if you injured yourself. Pain is not a reliable indicator of the condition of your body. It is a reliable indicator that your brain is perceiving danger. @@karenduey9675

[@ezza1236]

I’m really hoping you do a video on chest pain soon, it’s crazy to me how all the checks find notthing wrong but chest pain with shortness of breath can persist through tms LOL honestly the scariest imperative of em all

[@ShirleyMartin-lp2or]

Such great wisdom. These keys you've given have been amazing for me, absolutely amazing. Many thanks Dan.

[@BarneyR2]

When you have issues with a disregulated nervous system that just wants to do its own thing. How do you authentically be calm when your hands are shaking and you get bowel urges when you are on your way to meet soneone for the first time. I know logically the meeting is not dangerous but my body thinks otherwise!

[@elainereader9247]

Thank you!

[@Rike-gr1jg]

Thank you again, Dan! This makes absolutely sense. And it needs a lot maintaining and sustaining and becoming more and more conscious of what´s going on because the habits leading in the unwanted direction are that strong. I have experiences more than I like....... Have a great Sunday!

[@Inge508]

Well said Rike!👍👏👏👏🙋‍♀️

[@kathystoner5239]

Great video! So true!

[@briechilli4496]

Dan, i have looked at your tms test but the questions don’t seem to fit long covid issues. (Insomnia, anxiety, extreme fatigue, brain cognitive issues), Do you think this comes under TMS ? 6:29

[@Inge508]

Anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long Covid are all Tms - conditions created by a scared misinformed brain. You are in the right place with Dan and friends. Wishing you faith, and a happy healing ❤️‍🩹

[@AashishmJogi]

I ve disv bulges in neck n back with pain radiating in my leg n back with numbness. I am trying to apply tms but whenever i eat certain foods lik sweet or some vegetables the inflammation is increasing.. isnt inflammation true in the spine n nerves. How can inflammation increasing be tms?? Plz so help am stuck paralysed one side of body.

[@AashishmJogi]

Hey Dan , any sucess stories of people who healed via tms who had disc bulges in back neck and sciatic etc etc.. plz do let me know if u came across people with rhese issues.

[@Inge508]

Dan had sciatica and back pain himself and has completely healed ❤

[@AashishmJogi]

@@Inge508 I ve sciatica and left hand pain numbness weakness. Left side body neck back and leg. I am on bed from almost 2 years. I was on anxiety meds from 12 years that I quit cold turkey had severe withdrawal. And this problem of left side body pain with numbness weekend started and my spine mri shows bulges in cervical and lumbar with nerve compression. Sometimes seem lik nerve damage due to cold turkey . I am helpless n don't understand how to deal with this. If this is really damage ir tms or nerve damage. Plz guide me . Thank u so much

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Dr Sarno evidence that people who had bulges didn't All have pain. Normal abnormalities. You have PDP imo

[@AashishmJogi]

@@1STBUCKLEY I really have no clue how do.i start healing. I am bedridden from 2 years.

[@pieter9058]

Dan, what if have neurpathic pain in my feet? Every step I take hurts like hell? I can't walk normally since me feet are partly paralysed due to SCI. I'm scared of walking, I can't walk and move and play sports and do activities like I used to? How do I give evidence to my brain I'm allright? Im not. I'm scared for doing everything I used to because I really can't.

[@tylerpool5464]

Try gabapentin? Any kind of opioid? I have nerve damage to, hate to be that guy but I think sarnos is aimed more for people with sore backs etc ya know what I mean?

[@MillicentRuby-fc5sv]

I have POTS and have done the test and got a score of 26 so not sure if this method will work for me? I get tacchycardia on standing after having Covid in 2020. So much of what Dan says makes sense to me as my anxiety increases massively when i get the physical symptoms, which creates a vicious circle. So can anyone tell me if this method applies to conditions like POTS?

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes it will. Success story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZatkJV6m5KpjbM

[@MillicentRuby-fc5sv]

Thank you so much. I will take a look. Also just want to say thank you so much Dan for all you are doing for people. And I love listening to your videos, your voice and manner is so comforting 😊