Trauma. It's not what you think it is.

[@cherylarendse7577]

Thank you so much Finding you on FB was not by accident I look healthy, laugh a lot, help people all the time, but had my gallbladder removed, got high blood, now diabetes as I go to sugary food for stress I always told myself, these illnesses is not normal My body reacts to stress and trauma I look ok, but all these illnesses is due to my personal trauma I'm glad you confirmed it I'm turning 60 this year, look 50- I get told, but feel inside 70

[@LePetitNuageGris]

I can relate… I’m 32, but I’ve felt as though I were in my mid-40s since I was a teenager, both mentally and physically… I really hope your healing journey goes well. Keep trying to educate your system and pay attention to its natural impulses, as she says. This is a great resource you have found.

[@grassgrees6728]

i just visited this video from Irene's email.. and i want to thank the humans in Irene's Team and Irene for making this really accessible. i am preparing my energetics and preparing my nervous system for today's counselling session with my university counsellor. thank you humans!!!

[@loristrachan8633]

Hey Irene .. everything you spoke about here truely resonates! .. After contracting a mosquito borne virus which triggered EBV as well as suffering long covid, I had no idea how someone who was once so fit and healthy could become someone so tired, unmotivated and unsure of life itself. Thank you so much for all of the time you put into your videos. You truely are an angel sent by God!

[@alidaposthuma5956]

I've just had the hugest lightbulb moment in relation to my symptoms and the trigger to my chronic stress for over 20yrs!!! Thank you SO much for these videos. Hopefully I can do some more investigation into before this point and start working through my adrenal fatigue. Your amazing!!

[@IreneLyon]

Great! Those moments are good. Keep it up. Be sure to watch my Healing Trauma video training that is happening RIGHT NOW: irenelyon.com/healingtraumaseries Sign up sooner rather than later so you have time to go through the videos as they come out. Irene.

[@cheryls8106]

Holy moley, this is so accurate for me. Childhood traumas became a complete breakdown in my 40s

[@IreneLyon]

So great to hear that you were able to resonate with this. Hopefully you gained some insight and are curious on how to work with yourself from this nervous system prospective! A great resource to start with is the 7 Steps to De-Stress irenelyon.com/7-steps-opt-in-IL And for something that's more informative check out the Healing Trauma Series! irenelyon.com/healing-trauma Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@mandymonroe6295]

@@IreneLyon I learned a lot about the nervous system since I am apparently damaged by long term use of anti anxiety drugs. They damage the brain and CNS. I am tapering off the drug. I believe my nervous system was already damaged since early childhood and that the drug, evil drug, made it even more fragile. I am 61 yrs old and alone, in terror, severe pain and no sleep. I need help. Would your pay course be able to help me? I am barely hanging on. I live in Ontario. I am not computer savvy, but my son could help navigate.

[@IreneLyon]

@@mandymonroe6295 There is some incredible content in the paid programs that can provide some great education and some tools to start you down your nervous system healing process. I would suggest starting off with the 21 day program and taking your time. We often want to rush it to get better but we also don't want to overwhelm our system. So great that your son can help you navigate. The online world can be intense sometimes! It might also be worth seeing if there's someone in your area who does this work one on one. Where in Ontario are you? Are you working with a doctor as you are taping off the drug? Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@seankennedylakeside]

Wow this describes me very well! I was living life fairly smoothly despite many setbacks- divorce, job loss, business failures- and then once my nephew died tragically I was thrust into chronic pain like I'd never known prior to the event.

[@IreneLyon]

Sean, I'm glad you resonated with this and hope it made you curious enough to keep exploring to help with any healing you might be wanting to do! Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@lauramgaines1]

I really love your voice and your gentleness; I am a wounded healer myself and I feel inspired to explore my jagged nervous system just from listening to you. Thank you for posting!

[@IreneLyon]

Hi Sheilah. Ah yes, many wounded healers .. so it is so important that you explore and heal the nervous system. It provides the foundations for good healing of all kinds. xo You are welcome. Be sure to check out my other resources.

[@kathymyers7279]

Agree !

[@a.k.3110]

Makes sense. I had stress and been the "weird" kid all my live. But when a bike accident happened my muscles have not been able to bounce back. Sice then they are tense. And i can't stretch them. All kinds of therapists have worked with that issue but it remains. After another no-go in another area of live this happened too. It seems that way my life became Limited area by area. That's useful. Thank you so much. Knowing this helps me to make doable steps and it will help me to communicate my needs better. To care better for me. 🥰

[@CraigerIAm]

Everything just made so much more sense. You brought together all the pieces into a deeper clarity for me. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@GermanoZaffalon]

That is so cool that you came up with that. I was a little confused about this stuff, when i had a breakdown, i was wondering why i'm so broken and feeling bad. And when i start listing the things that happened to me i was shocked, it was all traumatic. And it took one more traumatic event, to spill the cup. I'm grateful that i'm very good in knowing what is wrong and what caused this suffer and feelings. But your videos are helping me polish this understanding. Thanks.

[@teamlyon3109]

So great to hear that Irene's videos hare healing you polish your understanding of all that! Nicole - Team Lyon

[@TanyaKatherine]

You are such a blessing to make these videos...so glad that I came across your channel. Thank you.

[@silviaschulz9712]

Dear Irene, I just found your youtube channel and your videos are awesome. They really sum it up. Thank you for this work

[@IreneLyon]

Hi Silvia! Thanks for your comment here. Great to have you diving into this work and learning. You are so welcome! Irene.

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

I find this video fascinating. I am fascinated by the link between the nervous system and childhood trauma. In your opinion, is it possible to heal the nervous system?

[@IreneLyon]

Hey Battle Hymn ... YES YES. We can totally heal. Granted we are keen and curious and want to. This is what I help people with. You can learn more about what I do on my site: www.irenelyon.com I'd recommend starting with my 21-day nervous system tune-up program. This is just a starter course, but it puts down the basic foundations so you can go deeper into rewiring the autonomic nervous system. :)

[@abbykoop5363]

That is what happened to me. Stress, trauma, stress, trauma...and when a very special dog died, I had a breakdown. Thankfully someone noticed and found me a sponsor (I had no money myself for it) to help me get some therapy (I used EMDR therapy) or I quite likely would not be here to write this. She used the full cup analogy as well...but you describe it much better. Thanks for sharing.

[@teamlyon3109]

Thanks for sharing! So great to hear that you got some support. And that you've found your way here. I hope Irene's videos provide you with insight and bring on curiosity! If you're looking for some more resources, I would suggest checking out the 7 Steps to De-Stress - irenelyon.com/7-steps-opt-in-IL Nicole - Team Lyon

[@aprilthomas1489]

I dont think i have ever had a regulated nervous system. I wonder what it is like.

[@IreneLyon]

You're not alone April. It can take some work, but it's possible! Here are a few places to start if you're interested. Some free resources... irenelyon.com/free-resources/ And a paid resource... irenelyon.com/free-resources/ So great having you here exploring :) Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@ireen7626]

I love your video's! your words are so true! It is not a coincidence that you get traumatized.

[@angelmeade6927]

Thank you

[@andrewg3768]

There is a waiting list on the trauma series!

[@IreneLyon]

The next one is happening March 2019! Hopefully you signed up for the one that happened this past April? Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator.

[@Allanwify]

Irene - You are gold.

[@IreneLyon]

This knowledge is gold!! Happy to share it :)

[@elhadjdiallo633]

Hey miss thanks alot .... Yoyr episide sounds accuratevabd effective .... I wish you all the best in life .....

[@analozada9475]

Is called distal risk factor...all the trauma I endured since conception and birth, manifested later in life as a form of panic disorder. I wish I knew this before having to take medication that harmed me more than anything. I’ve done CBT but doesn’t help much, cuz I feel is suppressing, and not dealing with the real problem. I want to heal my brain and have a normal life like I once did. What would you suggest is the best therapy/ies for panic disorder and PTSD? Thank you in advance! 🙏✨

[@IreneLyon]

Hi Ana, I'm glad you're finding these videos and hope they're giving you hope. I would suggest working with a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Ideally one who has also trained with Kathy Kain. Here's Irene's referral page in case someone's in your area. irenelyon.com/sep-referral-list/ And here's a link to find other Somatic Experiencing Practitioners. sepractitioner.membergrove.com/ Also, Be sure to check out the Healing Trauma Series irenelyon.com/healing-trauma-youtube Plus Irene has a 12 week training that starts soon that will also provide great education and tools on how to be your own healer. Here's the link to that. www.smartbodysmartmind.com/ Let me know if you have any more questions! Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@richardlynch6927]

I think I was born anxious plus having a very abusive childhood and of course this played through life . Over the years I’ve experienced much grief , heartbreak . Three years ago I ended up in hospital where my body completely shut down , I had complete paralysis, speech difficulties , temporary blindness and deafness . Three years later I’m up and about walking talking , hearing and seeing , although I’m unable to work due to fatigue .I have a condition called Functional Neurological Disorder which is an umbrella term for many symptoms which effects the nervous and brain function . At the moment I’m very stuck because now anxiety behaves a different way now to the point I’m exhausted and have seizures which are titled NEAD . Any guidance would appreciated . Be blessed

[@IreneLyon]

Hi Richard, Seth here with Team Lyon. Yes, everything you describe is not unusual in the world of nervous system dysregulation and trauma. I highly suggest getting into this work! It really can help. This is a good page to check out for guidance on how to begin... irenelyon.com/new-here/

[@sarapalmer2069]

Irene, How common is it for this to present as buzzing in the head? It was only this that made me realise the problem. I’ve had 5 months of cranio sacral treatment and some noise is still present

[@IreneLyon]

Hi Sara Palmer, Jen here from Team Lyon. It can be fairly common, and if you have concerns, it's always a good idea to get checked out by a medical professional (if you haven't already done so).

[@katinahockney9387]

I can identify with this

[@IreneLyon]

[@reg8297]

Sometimes if a person has been exposed to extreme abuse trauma events thru put there hold life there entire system can remain in a state of hyper viligance due to the amount of years they were exposed to abuse events so sometimes no amount of counselling can put that person's system back into homeostatic state

[@reg8297]

One very good video to watch that explains this fact is on KZbin complex trauma

[@IreneLyon]

Complex trauma can be a challenge to work with, but I feel (and have personally found) that through this nervous system work (specifically through Somatic Experiencing and Kathy Kain and Stephen Terrell's work) that people in this state can find better regulation, more capacity and tools on how to be with the states they find themselves in. They may not ever be in a homeostatic state but they do find they can live better lives. Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@IreneLyon]

Do you have the link to the video you're suggesting?

[@annadrake1774]

Why isn't there some kind of surgery on our brains to stop the access release of adrenaline and cortisol...? Like can we have surgery on our brains to turn off these responses...?

[@teamlyon3109]

Hi Anna Drake, Seth here from Team Lyon. Great question! Yes, I can understand the appeal of a surgical approach but there are a lot of problems with that. For one, we really don't want to mess with the structures of the brain unless absolutely necessary, and also it's not the brain that is the problem. It is the autonomic nervous system that is sending the inaccurate signals of threat TO the brain, which then signals the endocrine system to release the appropriate chemicals, and that signalling system is WAY too complicated to be able to address surgically. Fortunately none of this is needed, as with somatic trauma work we can rewire these pathways so that they are no longer signalling threat, when no threat is there - that is the fundamental issue. Finally, we NEED our stress responses to survive in real, honest-to-god survival situations. We just don't want them firing away when there is no actual danger, hence the need for somatic trauma work.

[@annadrake1774]

@@teamlyon3109 thank you for clarifying!!

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Safety is my problem. I have no Safe place to Be. This I think must be very important. My children treat me as badly as their father did..so even though he divorced me I cannot get away from the abuse. It just continues.

[@teamlyon3109]

This can certainly be a challenge kathleen. You've shared elsewhere that you've made great progress in time. Doing the work of growing nervous regulation is more difficult but not impossible when we live in a less safe setting. I'll link to one of Irene's recent videos that may give you some ideas of how you can start to access some experiences of safe social engagement in your current setting. Four Ways to Spark Up our Social Engagement Nervous System without Socializing: to kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXMmItsqrVrb9E

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Team Lyon I thought I was making progress but I just keep learning More. The Unworthiness thing and the Safe Place are two things I have got to have corrected before I can get well. Forgiveness is just not enough. I just keep having to relive the Trauma with every abuse my children keep giving me. I had my husbands children and they hate me as much as he did and the meanness goes on. There is Nothing I can do to please them. If this has been my karma for something..I can’t go on. How do you know when karma is served? I don’t understand because I have never had anything but good intentions for my family. I was a very responsible mother and loved them..helped them and gave them freedom and encouragement to be themselves. I cooked and baked and sewed for them and supported my husband and children in all their activities. This is such a puzzling thing to me. I so appreciate your help finally understanding better what I must do to get better. I have been in pain for 30 years now. I am so weary.

[@pabloravizzoli345]

How does someone become a somatic experiencing practicioner? Is this part of the physical therapy world?

[@teamlyon3109]

Hi Pablo Ravizzoli, Jen here from Team Lyon. You can become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) by completing a 3-year training program the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute (SETI). Irene is an SEP as am I and may members of Team Lyon. People from a range of helping professions become SEP's - healthcare workers and counselors and bodyworkers (including PT's) and coaches and more. Irene may also be developing a professional training program that integrates SE other modalities. If you're interested in finding out more, you can email [e-mail]. traumahealing.org

[@advaitchoudhary5585]

How to heal trauma from childhood

[@IreneLyon]

Start with this work! Here's some free resources - irenelyon.com/free-resources/ And the 21 day program might be a great place to start. irenelyon.com/tuneup/ It may not always be easy. But it's so worth it! Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@steve7015]

A pretty face and a pretty brain

[@andrewg3768]

When does the original trauma or the nervous system happen then? Are you talking at birth or abuse or what? what about c-ptsd?

[@IreneLyon]

I'm not fully sure what your question is Andrew, can you rephrase it? Nicole - Team Lyon Moderator

[@deinemudder351]

Seems like you talk people into trauma. Stop it.

[@Joanthebrightone]

Said every bully ever

[@deinemudder351]

@@Joanthebrightone Your argumentation is based on a logical error.