TMS - Digestive Issues

Are digestive issues TMS or stress related? Yes - here's my take.

[@martayoung2492]

I appreciate this video. I just want to point out that IBS does not necessarily mean diarrhea attacks. Some of us with IBS never experience that symptom. Bloating, cramping, constipation and gas are also all IBS symptoms and all exacerbated by fight-or-flight.

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you for the clarification. I will point out that fight-or-flight may not just exacerbate IBS, but they may actually be the cause. Stress suppresses the immune and digestive systems. Chronic stress creates a chronic suppression of digestive processes. This can create IBS. The primary goal is to focus on stress reduction. The TMS approach typically is to think psychologically, journal, "feel your feelings", to teach ourselves that emotions are SAFE so we can stop getting into fight or flight simply through feeling emotions. However, since IBS is essentially a stress illness, it's really most important to turn down the volume on stress and our reaction to the symptoms. Stressing out about stress caused illnesses will keep them going or make them worse. Soothe, soothe, soothe.

[@liamo54321]

@@PainFreeYou what about tight abdomen muscles??? Like I have this all test done only getting tighter I feel could be fight or fight?? But can fight or flight cause tight hard muscle like someone poured cement into my abdomen then it went hard etc

[@PainFreeYou]

@@liamo54321 Yes, TMS, stress and tension can cause tight muscles. The way out is through accurate knowledge and a proven way to teach your brain that your body is not the issue. My suggestions are here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaetmHWkp815qpo

[@liamo54321]

@@PainFreeYou hey really appreciate reply thanks for that mate.. one quick question we’re best place start learn tms,, books videos etc

[@PainFreeYou]

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[@richardbruhn6690]

brilliant! Exactly what I needed today. I've had many TMS successes since 2002. Carpal, Psoriasis, back.. Lately had a digestive issue due to anger and rumination and this helped. Thanks!

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful!

[@billyrigoyourbeardedrealto1471]

For Psoriasis, did you use the same techniques used for the TMS? I have Seborrheic Dermatitis and am wondering if it's psychologically. I've had success with lower back and IBS.

[@northernflicker1111]

Dan! Omg I just ate some pizza (still gluten free) for the first time in over 2 years! It was so delicious. And guess what, I feel fine!! My inner child was so so happy. 😁😋

[@PainFreeYou]

Love it.

[@rosenichiporuk8974]

This is awesome to hear. I have been doing the safe talk and it has made a world of difference when I eat now. I actually tried some new things. I’m new at this so the thoughts try to take me down now and again but I just tell myself “brain we are safe “. So thankful for Dan and his work.

[@benjaminhavrilak8484]

Never had a problem with digestion until two weeks ago! PTSD from starting a new relationship, stress from work, etc... This is great! You can ruminate these thoughts into something. Thank you for posting this!

[@Dana-cz1yu]

Very helpful video! You explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. I love the way you break everything down. I have had one pain/problem/illness after another for a couple of years. One thing gets resolved and it shifts right into another. This video is the first thing that clicked with me.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahmengotto7723]

When I was mid 20’s. I broke an engagement and bought my first house. A lot at once. I was very very thin ( maybe anorexic ) and didn’t eat much back then. I was still taking dance classes with younger people in a studio. I ended up having my uncle drive me to the ER one night. I had lower pain and thought my ovary was ripping. lol An old fashioned doctor. Pressed on my stomach. Some gas released. lol I insisted on having some “ tests” done to convince me ( a waste of time and money ) So he ordered them. They found nothing pathological. I still remember what he said after asking me What was going on in my life at the time. His answer - “ You don’t need medication. You need to stop breaking up with guys and stop buying and selling houses. “ haha ! He also told me that throughout my life , when I became stressed, I would feel it in my gut- my sensitive area. Not the shoulders or back. The gut ! He was right. During my life that was the area my brain sent warnings to ! That doctor was ahead of the times for sure. 👍

[@PainFreeYou]

Fascinating stuff. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@rosenichiporuk8974]

Wow! Your story is so helpful for me as this is my story too. Every time I go into fight of flight my digestion takes a dive and I get stomach cramps and diarrhea. I’ve done DNRS training and it helped but being in this group and watching Dans videos has been so enlightening. I have implemented brain talk and safe talk and it has made a world of difference.

[@technation7769]

Great advice, gut issues are often linked to TMS

[@PainFreeYou]

Absolutely - TMS = too much stress. Stress suppresses both the immune AND digestive system. This chronic stress and the resulting digestive system suppression is likely why so many people have gut issues.

[@thatvegassmile]

Also honestly your videos are such a blessing. I feel so grateful that you’ve covered almost every topic and for free I can access your library of videos. You’re an angel Dan. Thank you for everything you do for humanity to help us awaken who we truly are - which is thriving.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are so welcome! And it's absolutely my pleasure.

[@claudiademaldonado6824]

You’re very right! I believe our bodies develop disease due to our emotion! I have been blessed by your videos. May Yahweh bless you. I know I have the power in me to control those symptoms by expressing my emotions. I’m learning to be assertive and no receive a “no” and to say “no” When you have a soul conflict and your not honest with yourself you get I’ll. It’s a soul-emotions, feeling and will.

[@heldenkreuz]

This issue is top 3, of currently experiencing symptoms ("symptom imperative"). This is yet another, informative + helpful video, Dan. Thank you + Bless You, Dan. 🙏🏼

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you!

[@ginaamoroso1882]

So helpful. The calm practical voice makes so much sense

[@cc34945]

From gut Covid in June to IBS for months. My body loves it’s symptoms. Pick from my list…back, ringing ears, sciatica, etc. Fear based. Driving my blood pressure up. It’s the hardest part of being retired. Nowhere to take my busy brain so it attacks my body.

[@PainFreeYou]

Your brain is not attacking your body. All symptoms are perceived danger responses. It's our job to teach the brain that we are not in danger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbLen6djtdofNU

[@margoco4058]

Well I can I only agree with you: I have severe OCD and my IBS started when my OCD went out of control. Bad OCD day = IBS symptoms flare up. Then of course a second layer went in the game, fear of fear. So my OCD started making me scared of going out because what if I have an attack outside. I’m recovering since OCD, I used to be sick everyday. Literally everyday. It’s going down now but there are still some days or people (people who trigger me) than create attacks. I am going through the day but I know the root of this is me being scared of getting ashamed and caring on a very high level what others think as well.

[@PainFreeYou]

It can certainly be challenging, but we all can teach ourselves to settle down.

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

Gut issues is a Big One For Me...Started with me After using Antibiotics..get this for I may not needed it For after All..( that can make anyone angry)..So I got stuck in the idea i needed To Strictly rebalance my Gut the second brain they Say...great Video Dan..thanks again

[@Graf_Gierschlund]

Hey, did u fix ur gut issues I kind of have the same problem and story

[@PainFreeYou]

Truth: Chronic stress suppresses the digestive system. The gut being out of balance is the RESULT of the stress. Fixing the gut is attempting to fix the symptom, not the cause.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Hows ur gut after flox?

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Hows ur gut Johnny?

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

Went away for a LONG TIME..BUT it all came back last couple months with Moving to another State...both Exciting and Nerve wrecking...i didn't eat any Bad Food soooo I'm sticking with it's All TMS...Dr Shubner had IBS for 6 months he said when he became a Dr.

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Brilliant. The biology of belief by Bruce Lipton fantastic reading.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pennyparkin]

So glad so found this video! Really needed this perspective

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pennyparkin]

I discovered Dr Sarnos work more than 25 yrs ago and have overcome many TMS issues (back pain, foot pain, TMJ, chronic upper respiratory infections, etc). Recently bought a ticket to LA to visit my daughter and good friends which almost immediately triggered GI symptoms -- very unusual for me! Truth is - as an almost fully recovered long haul covid survivor, now fully vaxxed- I am truly terrified of being exposed in airport or on flight! Debating whether to cancel my trip

[@lillylovelyful]

Wow thanks for this video, it really has helped me connect the dots on how I’ve developed cancer. I was always in a state of fight or flight ever since I was a child and I repressed my emotions. I’ve had a Fear of having digestive issues in public and it triggers panic. It makes sense to me now, that my digestion shut off. I developed colon polyps and eventually colon cancer. I’m thankful for your videos, they are helping me open up these emotions I’ve held so long and helping me work out these difficult emotions dealing with cancer.

[@PainFreeYou]

Tough stuff. I will say, there is no downside and only positive benefit to calming the brain and soothing ourselves. Once we learn to remain calm, the immune system can return to balance and perform better overall.

[@jmc8076]

I think for many swallowing emotion is real and never healthy. Like hyper tension - over stressed. ✌️

[@mikemike1071]

Good video. Thank you. I read all of Dr. Sarno's books after abdomen pain for almost 5 years.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@morningwithgracie7870]

Mike hows ur stomach issues?

[@mikemike1071]

@@morningwithgracie7870 It is pretty much 100% better. Thank you for asking.

[@morningwithgracie7870]

@@mikemike1071 may i know what stomach issues you experienced and dr. Sarnos books helped u that went away???

[@mikemike1071]

@@morningwithgracie7870 It just hurt real bad after a dental assistant gave me two ibuprofen to take on an empty stomach right before having a tooth pulled for a dental implant. For the next nine months I had every procedure imaginable to find the cause, but nothing showed anything. With the benefit of hindsight I think it was my subconscious trying to stop me thinking about other things going on. Once you realize physical pain can indeed be created by thoughts with no actual physical problems you take away its power over you.

[@thatvegassmile]

Thank you Dan. Just got hit with food poisoning on Saturday and have bit stressed on my recovery and bowel movements. Remembered everything you taught me and am just saying “no big deal. I ate something got a bug and it’s all good. Nothing serious going on here.” Taking 2 immodiums and keeping it moving while honoring my body’s need to relax and do deep breathing. Anything else you add / recommend? Hope u and mom and your son are doing amazing. Sending you all love from Dubai ❤🎉

[@PainFreeYou]

Trust the body to resolve whatever it was that upset your stomach. It always does. Remain calm per todays video. :-)

[@kayg.6778]

Great insight and thanks for sharing! You very well explained how the stress amd worries worsens the symptoms, from what i understand thats not the root cause of IBS,as you can see the symptoms occur even when you're in a calm state of mind, it's rather caused by your unconscious as a diversion from your repressed emotions as dr. Sarno suggest, I'm very curious how the brain creates these symptoms, unlike back pain disorders where the mind creates an oxigan deprevation that causes the pain. tysm

[@PainFreeYou]

The exact physiological mechanisms may not be completely known depending on the symptoms. Pain is a decision made in the brain. It's not a reliable indicator of the condition of the body. It is a reliable indicator of the brains perception of danger. Regarding digestion - we know that stress suppresses our digestive system which can cause digestive issues to occur. Does that happen to divert our attention from repressed emotions? Perhaps, but there could just be a less than optimal digestion system from being in fight or flight too much. I don't believe we need to figure it all out or understand the exact mechanism in the body for how the brain creates it all. I am confident that just knowing that is what is happening is enough to begin teaching the brain safety so it can begin dialing down the nervous system and returning the digestive system to balance and normal function. Two videos I would encourage you to watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-4Z354dttonMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TWfKF3nKappLs

[@annim7970]

My IBS started because of chronic stress because of trauma and ptsd, I even developed a social anxiety disorder because of it. It only gets triggered when my ptsd gets triggered so most of the time I am fine. Doing nervous system regulation exercises daily helps to prevent it

[@wednesdayschild3627]

This is my new tms issue. I got over the sciatica. People eat literal garbage in 3rd world countries. People are just not that fragile. This started when I am waiting for my cardiology appoint.

[@PainFreeYou]

Definitely a stress response. Know that you will be well.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

@@PainFreeYou thanks Dan. Reality is I am doing well.

[@monishareddy1]

Your explanation made way more sense than what any gastroenterologist/ doctor has told ne and believe me I have seen so many !! Why arent they more educated ??

[@PainFreeYou]

Doctors don't make money telling patients there's nothing wrong with you and that you are too stressed. Relax and you'll be fine.

[@monishareddy1]

@@PainFreeYou - true !

[@marjiehullm728]

I was looking for something about digestive issues. I was diagnosed with ibs c and gastritis Last year was the most stressful year of my life. I meditate, eat healthy, listen to Bruce Lipton and Joe Dispenza and practice gratitude. I just purchased the book zero pain now and it focuses primarily on back and muscular issues. Can I use the same protocol? Oh and you are completely right it makes life quite limiting. I have had this since the end of Jan of this year and definitely get caught up in fear. Thanks for posting this!

[@PainFreeYou]

You are on the right path for sure. Yes, you can use any of the TMS protocols for digestive issues. Stressing out about stress illness will likely keep it persistent. Trust your body. It knows what to do.

[@zindan020]

Hi, i have ibs and gastritis too, did you recover?

[@maidown]

One of the many symptoms I have is Irritable Colon, inflammation, poop colour changing, and some pain. I went to the proctologist and a gastroenterologist, they didn't gave me anything for it just a phone number for a therapist haha. It has stayed because of my fear of having cancer because of it. Even though both doctors have told me that this condition doesn't develop that horrible condition. Now reading all the symptoms that most of the people have, i feel blessed that mine are really tiny compared to having diarrhea 24/7. All of you can do this I had more than 7 symptoms including the gut problem, now I live with only 2 every now and then the back pain returns, but I ignore it with confidence after been able to do pull ups with my 170lbs and stretching my back like a scorpion, pain doesn't have too much sense. We are almost there 💪

[@PainFreeYou]

You are doing fantastic.

[@maidown]

@@PainFreeYou I'm gonna trust my digestive system Dan, like one year ago I used to eat two pizzas without any problem. Now I can barely eat a donut.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@maidown All driven by fear.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I got sick and am now dealing with chronic severe constipation. I am afraid of it.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Now that's better is ⛽️ and 🏃‍♀️ now. Trying to not freak out.

[@jhod555]

ALSO!....Please know that what you describe as the major fear/symptom of IBS is not the big thing for all..It's actually pain. Lots of pain. Whether constipated or the opposite it is for most people the PAIN that is debilitating , which lines up nicely with TMS...this is probably being pointed out downthread so I am sorry for the repeat.

[@PainFreeYou]

No worries - it's a great point that I didn't speak to enough in this video.

[@jeanhannah9809]

Yes. This is so important. For some people with digestive issues there is worry about being in public but for many the issue is actually the pain.

[@daphnea2354]

Very grateful thank you.

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you.

[@aguythatlikesrice8075]

I love you man thank you

[@MarkDabid]

Specifically for IBS

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, IBS is TMS.

[@NoorHofland-kl3nw]

Hi Dan, I was totally ok with my last IBS symptoms: a bloated belly. But I feel e falre up the last couple of weeks. I consider the FODMAP diet. Why is the FODMAP diet not the solution?

[@NoorHofland-kl3nw]

Isnt it a combination of stress (TMS) and food…

[@PainFreeYou]

Because it's not the food. It's the stress. It's the fear of food. If you want to focus on food, don't forget to TEACH your brain that the food isn't the issue. To me, the digestion will return to balance once we have successfully neutralized the fear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITQhZhur7WLnpI

[@HellaZahn]

Hi Dan, thank you for this video. It makes it very clear. I overcame TMS issues (back pain, wrist pain, toothache, foot pain) during the last 10 years. But I have difficulties to handle IBS. My main symptomes are pressure pain in my bowels, bloating). Perhaps I've read to much of IBS advices like do not eat stodgy meals, make fodmap diet (I did, it did not help) ... So during the last 3 years I ate more and more ligther healthy meals. I omitted a lot of nice food (i.g. onions) And now I think, that in the consequence the biome in my bowels is not very good trained and cannot digest richer meals. I know, this is fear: the fuel of IBS. But perhaps there is something true in this conclusion? How to know? Sometimes I try to eat such meals, but more often it ends with more symptomes. A vicious circle! Can you give me some advice? By the way, my favorit book is "The way out" of Alan Gordon.

[@PainFreeYou]

It's all about perceived danger. Fear of foods and fear of the symptoms keeps us in the fight or flight response. That suppresses digestion. The solution is to dial down the fear. You are not sick. There is no disease. Perceived Danger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-4Z354dttonMk This video can apply to reintroducing foods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PSqH2jjJmooZI There are two things to focus on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXaWkJapbL6aebs

[@HellaZahn]

@@PainFreeYou Thank you very much for your quick response. I understand that I have to dial down my fear. I have a question for applying the video "6 steps to Resume Activity" for reintroducing foods. I understand, that a long not done body activity how for instance walking can make some fatige or soreness in the body the next day. But how can a long not eaten food - in a very small amount - make something similar? I can see only the pain in connection with fear.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@HellaZahn Reintroduce foods gradually. Don't eat a whole pizza. Take a bite. Visualize eating it and feeling great. Eat a little bit. If symptoms show up, do your best not to care. Respond calmly.

[@HellaZahn]

@@PainFreeYou thank you again!!!

[@dkaur454]

​@@PainFreeYouHi sir. I am also facing gas problem. I eat or drink foods without fear but still sometimes with tea or milk or some other foods when I take I need to go to the toilet after some hours later. What should I do?

[@mrgoodlife4]

what can I do? practicing mindfulness, gratitude has helped a little, but still most of the symptoms are there even when i'm calm.

[@PainFreeYou]

Are you clear that your body is not the problem? Are you still pursuing medical treatments for your symptoms? What do you believe is wrong? The information below will help you get clarity and lay out a path for you: Foundational Information: Understanding Pain Watch the video at: PainFreeYou.com Watch the video about Perceived Danger Pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-4Z354dttonMk - this explains SO much of what is going on. Next Level: Determining if your pain is from TMS/PDP: Take the pain test: DanBuglio.com/paintest - a score over 29 means you have TMS / Perceived Danger Pain. This also means you CAN end your symptoms. Do the FIT assessment below. If you answer yes to even one of the criteria, it is very likely your brain creating the pain based on perceived danger. FUNCTIONAL: -Symptoms began without a physical precipitation -Symptoms persist after an injury has healed (3-6 mo) -Symptoms are in a distribution pattern that is symmetric -Symptoms occur on one whole side of the body or occur on half of the face, head, or torso -Symptoms spread over time to different areas of the body -Symptoms radiate to the opposite side of the body or down a whole leg or arm -Symptoms that occur in many different body parts at the same time -Symptoms that have a quality of tingling, electric, burning, numb, hot or cold INCONSISTENT: -Symptom shift from one location in the body to another -Symptoms are more or less depending on the time of day. Or they occur first thing in the morning or in the middle of the night -Symptoms occur after, but not during, an activity or exercise -Symptoms occur when one thinks about them or when someone asks about it -Symptoms occur when stresses increased or one thinks about stressful situations -Symptoms are minimal or nonexistent when engaged and joyful or distracting activities, such as when on vacation -Symptoms are minimal or nonexistent after some kind of therapy, such as massage, chiropractic, Reiki, acupuncture, an herbal or vitamin supplement TRIGGERED: -symptoms are triggered by things that are not related to the actual symptom, such as foods, smells, sounds, light, computer screens, menses, changes in the weather -symptoms are triggered by the anticipation of stress, such as prior to school, work, a doctors visit, a medical test, a visit to a relative, or a social gathering; or during those activities -symptoms that are triggered by simply imagining engaging in the triggering activity such as bending over, turning the neck, sitting or standing -symptoms that are triggered by light touch or innocuous stimuli, such as the wind or cold Moving forward: Free general recommendations. Many around the globe are getting well with just my free content. Now you know what is causing pain. Next step is beginning to TEACH the brain to turn it off. Since perceived danger is what turns pain on, teaching safety is the solution. This vide gives you many examples of messages of safety. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TWfKF3nKappLs Begin to watch my free daily coaching videos at DansKZbin.com. A new video posts daily at 5am Eastern. (NYC Time zone) Many are getting better implementing the concepts taught in my free daily videos. kzbin.infovideos Getting more help: If you would like to fast track your recovery I have two options. Individual coaching: DanBuglio.com/coaching - Unfortunately there is only so much time in the day. I am booked solid for approximately 4-6 weeks in advance. Keep in mind, there is no reason to wait that long to get my help. You get the same information and more support with my… Group Coaching Program and Video Course: PainFreeYou.com/join - No need to wait. You can begin this any time. The course will be available instantly and the next weekly group coaching is no farther away than the upcoming Wednesday.

[@ginaamoroso1882]

Smart. Thx

[@PainFreeYou]

You're welcome.

[@michaelpiccinini1391]

Visceral hypersensitivity, pain in stomach, nothing structurally wrong

[@jakelemons7645]

I've seen Sarno mention canker sores. I have had chronic canker sores on and off for years! Is the solution to that the same as anything else? Eat the acidic foods even though you have open sores in your mouth and just not care? If I were to wait until they were gone to eat painful food, sometimes there would always be on there regardless. Each one lasts weeks and they'll often appear one after another!

[@PainFreeYou]

My ex girlfriend used to get canker sores sometimes. I'm not sure eating any food was comfortable when she had it. A listed cause is stress. Safety can surely help that. It's not a matter of eating foods that make it hurt more to prove anything. It's a matter of lowering fear and stress levels with more self care and soothing. My ex used to take lots of lysine the moment she felt one coming on and she found it helpful in shortening the duration of the sore.

[@kellycusack5023]

Bee propolis works like magic. Get alcohol free one and add a drop to it a few times a day. Gets rid of it quick.

[@NoorHofland-kl3nw]

Arrrghh I’m pregnant now and my IBS symptoms get a bit worse (because of hormones). I still have doubt; my tests showed I have lactose intolerance. Should I not follow this? How can I convince myself that’s not the solution. Are all IBS symptoms TMS related? Why do some people have no symptoms anymore after following a diet..

[@marilynhendrickson7477]

Another great video. Thank you so much Dan. I have a question: I keep thinking, "What if I never get better?", and then quickly tell myself that I WILL get better. But...a few minutes later, I'm right back at that same thought. This repeats all day. I try soothing, mindset, breathing, meditation, etc. Do you have any advice or suggestions please?

[@PainFreeYou]

Good question! Just stay consistent. It's normal to wonder that. But replace it with "Why do I KNOW that I'm on the right track and WILL get better?" When you tell yourself something you don't yet believe, the brain calls bullshit. When you pose it as a question, the brain goes to work looking for evidence that you are on the right track. This video explains the concept better than I can in a comment here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLUlqSBfbSZmNk

[@LL-pk2uu]

Very same here! I’m going to watch the video below that Dan posted.

[@marilynhendrickson7477]

@@LL-pk2uu We can do this!

[@LL-pk2uu]

@@marilynhendrickson7477 thank you!! Sure needed this boost of reassurance!

[@marilynhendrickson7477]

@@LL-pk2uu We can support each other.

[@MarkDabid]

Hello Dan, Which Dr. Sarno or other authors' book would you recommend and rate the best on the subject of TMS?

[@PainFreeYou]

Of Sarno's books, I like The Mindbody Prescription. Otherwise, Alan Gordon's new book The Way Out aligns well with my recommendations. I'm working on my book.

[@MrChronos1971]

When my lumbar pain abates I frequently get as an equivalent this low grade hangover feeling without consuming alcohol. I’ve gotten rid of it with Pepcid and also not as well. How I know it’s mindbody.

[@PainFreeYou]

Does it happen any other time? Or only after pain leaves?

[@MrChronos1971]

@@PainFreeYou for me it's usually one or the other, it can be both which sucks. I have also had the extreme anxiety you have described when all symptoms abate, always something it seems...

[@MLP-tn8oq]

Hello Dan Do you know french Book ou translated book for TMS and unlearning pain?

[@PainFreeYou]

I am not sure which TMS books have been translated. I'm sorry.

[@hew195050]

Dan, I’ve gone full Unlearn you pain, do meditations etc and after a few weeks the pain is screaming and worse. I’m about out of my mind and really scared. Your thoughts?

[@PainFreeYou]

Fundamentally, do you believe TMS is THE ONLY cause of your symptoms? Or do you believe you have some illness or disease or physical problem? Go back to basics. www.PainFreeYou.com/start - go through ALL the resources on this page. Dialing down the fear with accurate information is key. Symptoms and pains are fueled by fear. It's tough to dial down fear if you believe your body is sick or broken in some way.

[@roddog4386]

Hey dan do o need to worry about hpylori infection can i use this approach instead of bombing my gut with antibiotics

[@jakelemons7645]

Hey Dan, since the brain causes reflux to happen, would the temporary damage that it the acid causes to thw esophagus cause the symptoms? Or is the brain still the only thing causing symptoms? If it's the acid damage causing symptoms, would the same results still come from treating it with indifference? The whole process would stop? Would it do good in the mean time to try to treat the acid situation?

[@PainFreeYou]

Reflux is one of those things where sometimes treating it is smart. But you STILL want to be clear that being in the stress response is likely the CAUSE of the problem and getting out of the fight or flight response more will allow digestion to return to balance. In a calm balanced state, digestive issues like reflux can settle down.

[@jakelemons7645]

@@PainFreeYou Thanks Dan. I have an issue that I believe is related to digestion, but also can't entirely tell, and can't afford the doctor. Either way, I know it is stress-induced, or from introducing too many foods at once, but can I still treat it with all the same techniques even if my belief about the particular symptom isn't all the way on TMS? Will messages of safety work and smiling and all that work if I keep believing it's acid damage instead of only TMS making it seem like it is?

[@PainFreeYou]

@@jakelemons7645 Seems you have zero evidence of acid damage. Eating too many types of food at once may make us feel unwell, but the body is exceptionally good at expelling things that are not good for us. So, that said, with zero evidence of acid damage, why believe that? Stress causes digestive issues because being in the fight or flight response suppresses digestion. Lose the fear. Trust the body to return to balance.

[@jakelemons7645]

The only reason I say acid damage is because I was on a highly restrictive diet and then ended up eating a bunch of the worst thing for that diet right after. I wasn't really even afraid when I introduced it, because it was just garlic on a pizza without sauce. But a few hours later it felt like food was stuck in my esophagus and was regurgitating. Then the next day it was a little bwtter but came back some. Went away after a few days but as I introduced more of the "worst" foods, it happened sometimes and not others, and eventually woke up with it even worse. Then I saw that I skipped the maintenance phase of the diet where foods of lower ph are slowly introduced. So that's what makes it confusing... Because if I eat what I want, I could be messing that up more, and if I don't eat what i want, there's the emotional tms factor

[@PainFreeYou]

@@jakelemons7645 All that you are experiencing is all about fear. The belief that we are so fragile that we have to eat the perfect diet. Myths propagated by doctors and nutritionists and naturopaths. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYe3e6GViKpssMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6DRY6Oqh7ennJI

[@zindan020]

Can TMS cause chronic gastritis?

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes. When in the stress response, digestion is suppressed which can allow things like gastritis to occur.

[@zindan020]

@@PainFreeYou oh really!? Okay reflux can you fix by thinking positive and eating what you want, but if you have gastritis you HAVE to be careful with what you eat? So how te fix this? Please help me out🙏

[@PainFreeYou]

​@@zindan020 I didn't say thinking positive and eating what you want is the solution. I suggested that knowing that stress suppresses the digestion system and CAN allow things like gastritis to develop. From there, getting out of the stress response and teaching the brain that foods are not the issue can move you in the right direction. The concepts I teach daily for all sorts of symptoms should help you as well. WAY too much to spell out in KZbin comments. A good place to begin is: www.PainFreeYou.com/start

[@thelaceygirl]

Have you done a recent video on this topic?

[@WordsBloom]

Anything with food in it triggers my IBS. A minute on the lips, a lifetime on the toilet.

[@pennyparkin]

Covid is “the bear” and it’s not my imagination!

[@mindful__gardener]

What symptoms did you have?

[@PainFreeYou]

I suffered 13 years of back pain and sciatica but have been pain free for the past 11 years. All told, I have been either living or studying the concepts of stress induced illness for 24 years.

[@DaniEla-of4eo]

What about bloating?

[@PainFreeYou]

That is a common symptom of a digestive system that is not operating effectively. The same concepts I shared in this video apply to bloating.