The Danger or Threat Exists in Your Brain, not in Your Body.

Reach out to me if you are interested in learning how to heal from unexplained persistent somatic symptoms. I offer both individual and group coaching and would love to help you become the next success story. You can learn more at my website below.
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[@kathleenwharton2139]

I was married to a narcissist and had A lot of Trauma. My neurologist was so relieved when I told him my problem was physiological. He said he could find nothing physically wrong with me. I have frightened Docs for over 30 years now..with my Symptoms. I Now Know I am Safe and Free. My brain needs re-training. I am doing it. Thank You 🙏 Jim 😊❤

[@thepainpt]

yes great keep going to retrain your brain!

[@darrend2035]

What were your symptoms

[@kathleenwharton2139]

@@darrend2035 First..I had panic attacks and a tension headache for the first 30 years and now I am paralytic. My body is stiff and numb and heavy and pain but tolerable and I lose my balance easily. I am pretty much At Home. But I am pretty old by now too. It has not been a pretty 30 years. After my husband divorced me..I did have some better times but not consistent.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

@@darrend2035 It is like severe fibromyalgia.

[@moneygetten]

Fibro doesn't really exist! It's central sensitization. Your safe and your gonna recover!

[@jamesroof6150]

Dan Buglio calls TMS "Percieved Danger Pain". PDP. Thanks so much for your content🙏

[@thepainpt]

Yes, I agree

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

Thanks, Jim - as always VERY helpful. I had the multiple sensitivities that were diagnosed as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, IBS, IC, chemical sensitivity, etc. I was told they were all "incurable" - which of course ramped up the fear reaction. How lovely to discover they are ALL capable of healing! I've read Alan Gordon's and Stephen Porges's books fascinated by the information. But I love your videos and doing somatic tracking regularly with the help of KZbin videos. Bit by bit, I am healing. Newer symptoms are leaving first: I had some Long Covid symptoms that are now gone, a "runner's knee" that didn't heal, and moved from knee to knee that stopped me from doing multiple activities that I now do joyously - even when it hurts - because I KNOW it's the brain creating the sensations. I am jumping, running, and dancing HARD again - which is a delight! Best of all, once I recognized the food sensitivities and "histamine" and "acid reflux" symptoms were reactions to stress and trauma and NOT to foods - I was able to put back multiple foods I'd done without for a couple of years. It is BLISS to have my favourite foods back again with NO increase in symptoms! So thanks for all you do, Jim - I am so grateful for these videos!

[@thepainpt]

So awesome and happy for you! You are living proof of how this works and your story helps others to see this is possible for them as well!

[@Dandelionsandbutterflies]

Can you share what has helped you recover?

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

@@Dandelionsandbutterflies Getting OFF benzos and 4 other equally useless medications. You can't heal what you can't feel and facing the trauma and grief that led to the symptoms helped me hugely. I journaled, wrote stories, and danced out my emotions rather than sedating or stuffing them. Regular meditations helped. I love Chi Gong, a gently moving form of meditation, guided visualizations. Now somatic tracking is a new favourite as it teaches what I knew intuitively - that we need to befriend our challenging emotions and face our pasts - but in new healthy ways that don't trigger you. Nature too is a wondrous healer. I love to listen to birdsong, take long walks on the beach, and see what animals greet me. Lots of grounding exercises too were helpful. Find what works for YOU! But I wish I'd known about somatic mind/body medicine decades ago - but I'm SO glad I've discovered it now and hope to surpass my 80% healing and recover fully. Knowing that CFS/ME, Long Covid, fibromyalgia are NOT lifelong afflictions but created by the brain that can be healed is SO empowering. So many people have recovered fully. Bit by bit, I'm fine-turning the last issues and making changes. But I got my life back! You can too, and you're in the right place to begin.

[@lindapelle8738]

Awesome you sound like me I have everyone of those I downgraded most of them except for my type to trigeminal neuralgia which I was told was nerve damage after bone surgery and my jaw. This one I have had no success with. Can you please tell me since I’m on disability and have no disposable income, where You would recommend I go, sites that you like to learn somatic tracking.? And besides Sarno books, Are the two you listed the ones you recommend the most? Any recommendation for books would be appreciated anything would be appreciated at this point lol. I must get rid of this horrendous pain that keeps me from functioning normally. Thank you

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

@@lindapelle8738 You're on a great site right here! Jim is a fine teacher, and his videos are excellent. I also like Tanner Murtagh who teaches polyvagal theory well, Dr. Yonit Arthur for pain and anxiety, Raelan Agle for success stories to inspire you. I love Deb Dana's book, Anchoring. Her exercises are VERY helpful. For trauma - which is behind most symptoms - I highly recommend Peter Levine's trauma books and videos. James Gordon's book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness & Healing After Trauma was also transformational. I got them all out of the library! I hear you about being low income - I did most of my healing intuitively, listening to my own mind and body, as I was on a senior's budget myself. I wish you complete recovery! I had to learn that the 5 illnesses doctors labelled "incurable" were NOT lifelong, but caused by my brain - and there are such wondrous ways to rewire your brain and calm your nervous system. Wishing you the very best of luck! If you're already experienced reductions in symptoms and sensations - you're on your way home to a healthy new you! Warm wishes, Linda

[@JR764.._]

I’ve known this for many years but was unable to explain it with the eloquence you do Thank you for making the actual fight or flight response more understandable and how the sensations remain because we are telling our brain we are not safe. In effect we are sabotaging our healing, because we are stuck in the belief that we have a condition and the brains response is to keep us feeling that we have the condition. The only way to break out is to be brave. Become a warrior- telling the brain that this is a perceived habitual response and that repeatedly acknowledging this, will calm the nervous system enough to allow for the brain to reset prior to the time before the condition.

[@thepainpt]

Yes, you got it. Good insight here.

[@Andrea-m2s1f]

This video really struck me. I've had anxiety issues for years and have had soooo many symptoms. Many I knew were anxiety but others I thought something else was going on. I have alot of stress in my life and it's hard to get a hold of the health anxiety. Most drs just push meds. Watching this video gave me some relief and I just wanted to thank you for all your videos!

[@earthling1377]

❤❤❤ such a great channel! Trying to comment and like every video I watch to help the channel.

[@FaithSquaredMusic]

This is spot on. In my case, I was more afraid of the fear itself than any of the symptoms. And THAT was all in my brain, not my body. Once that clicks... MAN, things get better fast!

[@Pedro73114]

One of most helpful videos for anxiety sufferers. Thank you!

[@juliahewlett6391]

Thank you, as always, for making this point so clear. I will do everything in my power to implement this going forward x

[@barbaragallegos5585]

Thank you so much, your videos are helping a lot! I too, have the chemical sensitivity and I am slowly healing, and seeing a dfference, with the help of your videos. I am grateful, thank you!!

[@beethechange.]

ChatGPT brought me here when I asked about this topic and for it to recommend a KZbin channel! Just thought I'd let you know! If you want a screenshot of the reply, I'd be happy to send 😊

[@katjalavikainen3845]

So slow and clear! Thank you!

[@BlessedKarma10]

Yep heaps of physical sensations with PPPD without a structural cause. They're all gone now except this 24/7 dizzy and on a boat feeling. Last book The Mind Body Prescription by John Sarno was fabulous in explaining this. I am now reading Introduction to Internal Family Systems and this is great too for anyone interested.

[@thepainpt]

This will go too as you go realize this is just a brain reaction of fear (really anxiety) and you are actually safe and ok right here right now-

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

Ty Jim a great reminder as always ❤❤❤

[@EllieJ-kd6dl]

Hi Lenneke ! I like Jim's practical exercises he recommends.. They help give my analytical brain a structure to work with - which for me has more positive results.. Have lovely day ! ❤❤❤

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

And you sweet Ellie❤​@@EllieJ-kd6dl

[@Gabriellekidd]

Thanks Jim, would really love more videos on this. The alarms can be so intense. Would really love some videos on how to retrain the limbic system.

[@adeleidhaugen]

Yet another great video, Thank you so much Jim! I was wondering if you have any kind of ‘walking meditation’ somewhere on your playlist..? My dizziness is worst when Im walking, so a ‘letting it come and go while walking’ would be wonderful ❤

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

Dr Yonit Arthur has a walking meditation for people with dizziness.

[@melissabeckham6917]

Thank you for such a clear, careful explanation, and I also really appreciate your calmness.

[@CryptoLTP5]

You do amazing work, thank you so much!

[@balum8725]

But just talking to the brain that there is no threat doesn't work. The brain does not believe that you are actually safe even if we talk many times to it. I think the brain learns safety gradually through our life experiences. I agree with you that the symptoms are all caused by brain in survival mode.

[@Eric-tj3tg]

I agree. This sounds like largely a top-down approach, like CBT, when, especially with early Trauma (attachment, etc.), a bottom-up approach seems necessary on some level. It can't hurt to be conscious of the thoughts surrounding the experience, but "the issues are in the tissues", Rolfing's reported utility (Van Der Kolk , author of "The Body Keeps the Score", said it greatly impacted his HRV, a measure of one's nervous system's efficacy in moving back to Para vs Sympathetic Nervous System, the uses of Trauma Release Exercises, etc. seem somewhat at odds with this message.

[@balum8725]

@@Eric-tj3tg I don't understand why people seperate or overlook the role of brain when talking about body based treatments. It doesn't make sense to me when people say that trauma is stored in the tissues , bones etc... It is the brain that finally switches off the survival mode through body based exercises. Somatic exercises causes the rewiring of the brain through nueroplasticity. As said in the video the symptoms are caused by the brain and for the brain to understand that it is safe, we need body based exercises.This is just my understanding, btw I am not a qualified therapist.

[@Eric-tj3tg]

@@balum8725 I share your understanding. Likely, considering we are one organism, the "loop" between mind/body will be recognized. Mind-body split leads to slow and awkward reductionism which cannot tell the full story.

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Thank you and god bless you 🙏🏽

[@mandeepsaggu8127]

Thank you so much sir , this knowledge is so helpful 🙏

[@jmc8076]

True. Even w/dx issues incl fractures or infections our brain, gut, hormones etc effect rxn/ response to it. Seems ancient healers and teachers understood this. We became focused on material ignoring the non or separating it. Maybe re-integrating them would help. Heart neurons can act independent of brain. : )

[@nurtureulifecoaching3226]

Awesome thanks

[@Eric-tj3tg]

Great message. Complicated a bit by Polyvagal Theory (Dr. Bruce Perry), which indicates that the Vagal Nerve which permeates the entirety if the body, provides more info to the brain than vice versa. Also the Microbiome seems to send more than received by the brain. Add to this, the complex systemic effects of Psychiatric Medications, Implicit Trauma, and defenses (Wilber, "any time a psychological defense is engaged, there will be a bodily parallel simultaneously employed). As a Somatic Therapist, might you provide your thoughts?

[@thepainpt]

Yes all these u mention- it is a two way street body-brain. It’s all interconnected. The main message here is that everyone blames the body(physical) when many chronic symptoms are more driven by changes in the central nervous system which relates to psychosocial and sensitization. You can definitely use the body as a way to communicate safety to the brain if you are informed about the understanding here

[@Eric-tj3tg]

​@@thepainptAppreciate the reply, Ty.

[@Eric-tj3tg]

Perhaps "The Danger or Threat Exists in your Mind, not in your body" is closer, but it's actually in the body-mind, and here's where our dichotomous thinking (and use of language) creates much confusion, even as our understanding is seemingly improving.

[@myriamgennaoui3995]

Very useful thanks

[@michelefinizio6520]

Thank you great interview but how to teach the brain that you are safe

[@CorneliusSpivey]

God work Jim 💜

[@jongpw50]

Thanks again

[@pr8329]

So grateful I stumbled upon this channel, Jim -- thank you for this mind-blowing information!! Question: Is trauma stored in the physical body? Thank you. Take care.

[@thepainpt]

Yes, it can be

[@thepainpt]

But it’s produced by a stressed brain that kicks this off in the body

[@pr8329]

@@thepainpt , soooooo fascinating!! Have you done a video re: that? If so, what is that title, please? Thank you, again, for providing this information, and education. Take care.

[@pavanchavali]

Thanks for the video. How do I reach out to u ?

[@FRANCESCA01234]

Very useful, thank you.

[@SueWoolcott]

I do have a structural reason for my pain - osteoarthritis and a small bone ‘deformity’. Physios etc has not helped. Could I be helped by this? Thanks

[@alistairrhind]

Thanks Jim, is this a modern day epidemic? I don’t see how this would have bode well for survival in the past, especially without the research to help us understand it’s coming from the brain 🙏

[@alistairrhind]

Seems like a major evolutionary weakness lol

[@Candiedclouds]

Every culture has their own ancestral healing and they probably had their own explanation and way of getting better. What is for sure is that we are less in nature, more isolated and exposed to so many avenues of stress in the present day that may be a factor in this epidemic today.

[@BlessedKarma10]

No not a modern day epidemic. Just too many people brainwashed by big pharma that a pill can fix everything.

[@thepainpt]

its a survival mechanism deep in the brain- time has not changed it- we are still operating on very old software- survival software- so it needs to be updated

[@TheSoma07]

The problem is due to WebMD and the subsequent evolution of one line health information and the new found idea that we should all diagnose ourselves. It’s not doctors who are driving this, it’s patients online who are researching their chest pain and thinking it’s heart. And then when the tests are negative (and of course for a 25yo it’s negative) the SOB and palpitations come, and then the POTS, and then the pain, and then the fatigue. The amount of online fear mongering and misinformation is massive. Almost everyone who is severely sick has been down an internet rabbit hole of quackery and “functional medicine” hypothesis, and Facebook groups and blog posts. The neuro circuit is ancient. But do not pull *unless your life is threatened.* But who told you your life is threatened? Not your doctor. Not your tests. Not your labs. You. You told yourself. That triggered the shutdown. There was a time not so long ago when a negative test was reassuring, now modern day humans think it means they have an even worse, rare, mystery disease. We are all unique and special, and many have the badges and diagnoses to prove it; medical narcissism.

[@seeyouonthefly2024]

I would do almost anything for my brain to release the constant swaying, rocking and bobbing from mal de debarquement syndrome. Over 6 years now from a plane ride. I cannot believe this is happening to me.

[@emmanuelmaurice5777]

Hi. I’d like to have your thoughts on chronic migraine. Thank you from Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@twillsJKZ]

Hi Jim, i have an ME diagnosis but am functioning a lot better these days. I often have this ‘plugged into the mains’ feeling, like anxious electric feeling in my head. Can’t help but think my NS is shot and there is an issue with the NS, how could my brain create this?

[@aharowna3539]

Me too re: the severe spectrum M.E./CFS & Fibromyalgia get burning brain symptoms daily over 11yrs worth, as well as a huge page of other ongoing symptoms. Refuse to accept this is still classed as incurable, but spent a fortune over all these years & still no recovery or sustainable normal life. It's horrendous 😤🤦‍♀️🥴😥🤷‍♀️

[@traceymors8167]

Is long Covid a brain produced chronic illness,because I had Covid so that was a threat and a virus in the body and I’ve never got better even though the virus has gone( some doctors think there might still be traces) I’ve stayed in flight/ fight state

[@KellyK-pu3mn]

Have you helped anyone with tinnitus and sound sensitivity

[@thepainpt]

Yes absolutely that is definitely brain driven when physical things ruled out

[@audreyhepburn8633]

How do you go about when in the first place the brain gave you symptoms but now after a few years of them, it is showing on the blood works. My brain is wanting to fix it all and I have a hard time relaxing. 😢 Thank you Jim.

[@thepainpt]

Depending what it is, you have to see what the cause is. if it’s caused by your brain and nervous system meaning stress then if you get the stress under control that should go down. If it’s caused by something else, then you would have to look into that.

[@lj6819]

Anyone else been diagnosed with somatization disorder?

[@ashishmaurya880]

Can u plz tell how can I join ur program?

[@raginald7mars408]

Can YOU! Tell this! to YOUR "Brain" will it listen even to YOU????

[@thepainpt]

Yes, it can overtime sometimes quickly. Sometimes it takes time to get the communication going, but this is exactly what happens when people receive good news from the doctor when they’re stressing about a symptom and the symptom goes away soon after. that information went into the brain and had a communication effect. A lot of times though you will let your brain know how you feel about it and you’re standing up to it in a sense and waiting for it to calm down so it doesn’t always happen right away.

[@nickyblanksma352]

Is it also the same with neuropathy?

[@Mrs.C-6721]

Could definitely be. I actually started a good B complex vitamin and my neuropathy healed slowly. I don't have any other health issues that would exacerbate neuropathy i.e. diabetes etc...

[@nickyblanksma352]

I have B12 injections twice a week, but it does not help, only less tired. Which B vitamins do you have? I always read that B6 can be harmful

[@lindag3260]

Thank you, ❤

[@Mrs.C-6721]

@@nickyblanksma352 i was doing B12 only for years. My blood work showed very high levels, I completely stopped and moved to a complex. I use a brand called country life. I get it at my local "somewhat" farmers market. I'm on the hunt for a higher quality brand. There's a doctor on KZbin Michigan foot doctor who has so much vital information on neuropathy. Check it out, he's very smart and down to earth with many remedies. My neuropathy was in my arms, fingers, legs, toes. I'm now dealing with chronic pain for 2 years. It's weird because once the neuropathy left, this other pain came front and center. I know its my nerves, fight or flight, a decade of trauma. My brain definitely needs re wiring!

[@Mrs.C-6721]

@@nickyblanksma352 I also had to eliminate alot of the high oxcaltes I was eating. Mostly found in vegetables, dark chocolate and almonds.

[@genesisaraiza1703]

Have you ever helped anyone with pelvic pain and painful bladder ?

[@thepainpt]

Yes absolutely

[@genesisaraiza1703]

@@thepainpt I tried to make an appointment to start working with you

[@michaelvandenheuvel317]

Root cause! You can’t cure symptoms.

[@lisb6655]

Been dealing with a symtom for over. Month it scares me

[@BlessedKarma10]

Fear will grow it

[@lisb6655]

@BlessedKarma10 I'm trying so hard to let go of the fear but it's never ending cycle

[@thepainpt]

simepl question: is the brain or body causing this? When its the brain there is usually zero true danger its just perceived danger and the kickout of that danger reaction into your body in someway. You are getting over fear here nothing else

[@moneygetten]

Welcome the fear in... Stopping the fight/flight = stop fighting/resisting... It's all safe

[@moneygetten]

Welcome all symptoms in!! With curiosity... Not with fear! You know what this is!