We Don't Have To Convince Our Body of Anything

[@deniserouthierledoux8133]

Hey--this guy is awesome!!

[@PainFreeYou]

Wow - thank you.

[@wimkrol2233]

I have been on my TMS journey for a year now. Since I know that my body is not the problem I am happier than ever. I dare say that I have now elevated indifference to an art form. I've gotten really good at it. In addition, I do what I feel like every day. I am in control of my life. Every day. But… despite all this I still have pain every day. It's much better than ever, but the pain isn't gone. While I don't pay attention to it. That frustrates me and makes me sad. I'm doing so well. Why is it still not gone? I am convinced that I am on the right path. I will never leave this road again. I think after more than 25 years of pain I need more time. I became a world champion in staring at my symptoms with fear. That's definitely over. I have patience and courage. Thanks for all the videos Dan. I can't tell you how enormously valuable they are to me. I hope to be a success story someday.

[@Inge508]

Great attitude Wim! Of course you are gonna improve pain wise in the future ! Just don’t get sad and frustrated, keep going ! 🤗🌻

[@wimkrol2233]

@@Inge508 Thank you Inge. Love you!

[@Inge508]

@@wimkrol2233 🤗 You said you will never leave this road and that you are on the right path! I think the same way for you, for me , for everyone on this channel ! Don’t focus on the outcome Wim! Just walk your recovery - walk and enjoy all small and big changes ! Let go of the sadness and frustration ! Celebrate how far you have come already ! You can be very proud of yourself !👍👏😘

[@LilyOscar333]

Wim you will be a success story soon… well done 👏

[@wimkrol2233]

@@Inge508 Thank you coach Inge 😉 you're a wonderful person 😘

[@wimkrol2233]

I am overwhelmed by all your positive and cordial responses. It almost makes me cry. I am always very hard and strict with myself. TMS huh? You are right. When I look at where I am now, I can say: I am a success story. Not yet pain free, but already very far on my journey. They don't say ‘count your blessings’ for nothing. Thank you all very much. You give me a great day. Love you all 🙏🙏

[@Inge508]

❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

Love you too Wim. If you got this far, you can make it to a "Pain Free YOU".

[@wimkrol2233]

@@PainFreeYou Thanks Dan.

[@victoriamat6384]

You’ve got this Wim! That day will come when you least expect it!

[@wimkrol2233]

@@victoriamat6384 🙏😘

[@1STBUCKLEY]

This morning I managed to drive up the road, park up and go into the shop and buy a baguette. Shopkeeper said long time no see lol drove back home, parked up, windows open and coughing fit ensued, ran out of water and panic started as airways felt irritated. Tried calming for five minutes but then had to leave my car & go in my house for water. Started beating myself up for leaving the situation. Calmed myself down had a drink and now having a talk to myself, congratulating myself for the task I DID complete. Great video

[@Inge508]

Voilà, one task completed equals one victory ! And now you start building on ! You can do it!💪👏👏👏🍀🍀🍀🤗🌻

[@1STBUCKLEY]

@@Inge508 thanks. Sometimes we just don't acknowledge our achievements. Sometimes writing on here makes it real for me .🤔

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks R B.

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

@@1STBUCKLEY no self judgement RB. You are doing great - set realistic goals for yourself so that the habit of self criticism isn’t as likely. Getting the baguette was like getting extra credit! Woo HOO!

[@Inge508]

Loved the video Dan! Shifting from body- problem to brain- stuff is huge! My husband says now:you are physically okay, case closed . All you have( and it’s not your fault) is a Nervous Nervous System and we are gonna tackle that by messages of calm and safety ! My head sometimes scares me but my head is ok too! I have to repeat it over and over! Inge: head and body is fine and you are Abnormally Normal ! That’s what I do! Lovely sunny warm day here, despite what I feel head wise / body wise I am gonna enjoy it fully ! Thanks Dan! Sending sunny vibes to you and everyone ! ☀️☀️☀️🌻🌻🌻🤗🤗🤗

[@LilyOscar333]

Inge you have a great attitude and you will be a success story soon 🙏 I have some pain today but telling myself I am ok.. no pills 💊 and carrying on with my daily jobs.. My sleep is not good at the moment which is not helping. I want to be a success story too.. 🙏 Have a good day 🌻💐💕

[@Inge508]

@@LilyOscar333 i feel you Lily ! Also dealing with poor sleep and pain but not taking anything just talking positive to my brain 🧠 ! Great job Lily that you try to stay away from the meds! I hope things will calm down and you soon feel better! Sending you a healing hug 🤗! Did you feel it?? Good!! Keep going dear!💕💕💕

[@LilyOscar333]

Thank you 🙏 Inge .. I felt the hug 🤗 Feel better already 💕💐🌻

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Just knowing others are feeling similar stuff is calming. I remember back in the day that I thought I was a bit weird🙄

[@victoriamat6384]

My mind likes to play tricks on me too even though I’ve seen small wins! We’ve got this though!

[@minarose7609]

expressing my gratitude for having access to your daily videos 🙏

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure 😊

[@karimsabry9502]

This is pure TMS gold Dan! If ever a video nailed the way out of pain, this is it! Congratulations!

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you Karim.

[@paulamorphett9131]

Hi Dan this was me this past four days away further up north to the lovely county side in a log cabin 🏚️ absolutely beautiful country side and lovely walks in the woods , even enjoyed the thunder storm last night my Simptoms popped up but I stayed carm and they vanished . Your daily videos have help so much and still have alot of work to with this brain of mine . Lovely and hot hear too 😊 washing out and sat listening to the birds with a cup of tea . Have a lovely day and everyone else too 🏵️☺️❤️🌻

[@Inge508]

Great to read you had a lovely time out Paula!😍

[@paulamorphett9131]

@@Inge508 Thankyou Inge ❤️🏵️😊

[@PainFreeYou]

Fantastic. Love hearing about your trip to the log cabin.

[@paulamorphett9131]

@@PainFreeYou Thankyou Dan never thought I would make it ,had lots of pain in my neck and shoulders tensing up 😟 but after a couple hour been there they had eased and the nerves had settled . Thankyou for that you do to help us all 🙂🏵️🦋

[@cc34945]

It does come down to loss of control. And I've been a control freak for years.

[@CaptainInsano20]

Yes, I feel this. Desperately trying regain what was lost. And the frustration/rage of not being able to causes symptoms. So what's the answer? Let things go? Accept we cannot achieve perfection?

[@Inge508]

@@CaptainInsano20 for me learning to let go is essential to recover ! Controlling everything gives stress to the nervous system and keeps the alarm 🚨 going.. unlearning perfectionism is very healthy ! Nothing can ever be perfect but by wanting it we keep the rage and the frustration going.. just my idea.. All the best with your healing ❤️‍🩹

[@PainFreeYou]

Trying to control the uncontrollable is one of the most frustrating parts of this. But trying only delays recovery.

[@PainFreeYou]

What's perfection? Who says that is achievable or desirable. I'm completely free of chronic pain. I'm darn happy about that. You can get there too. Fighting and frustration isn't the way.

[@kathyholmes827]

Carnt wait for the pain free me, with all your dedication and daily support, I'm sure I'll get there, might take me a while, 🤗

[@PainFreeYou]

Nah - try not to tell yourself it will take a long time. Your brain may actually listen and believe you. :-)

[@kathyholmes827]

Yes big mistake,😯 thanks

[@arthurlockwood8735]

This is what all therapist said. But you say it in a good way. I'm English so sorry some of your. You say it in a USA. Acsunt don't get it. From Lancashire England UK pendle witches. County. Thanks 🇬🇧😂

[@osekievit6753]

THANKYOU

[@lauriewingerter3628]

Brilliant advice and love your explanations! ❤

[@donnablatman3283]

Yes! I'm going to be a PainFreeYou! Thanks, Dan!

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes you are!

[@LilyOscar333]

Thanks Dan .. I have some pain today but following your advice .. no pills and getting on with living.. My sleep is a mess at the moment which is not helping. Have a good day. 🐈‍⬛🌻

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Broken sleep the worst thing whilst trying to figure stuff out imo. Wishing you lots of deep sleep nights.

[@AvaGreenFeather]

Thank you Dan! 🙏😊

[@PainFreeYou]

Welcome!

[@beverlyallison4768]

Thanks for this video.

[@PainFreeYou]

You're welcome.

[@bookitwithwendy21]

Another great video Dan this one really really hit home

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad to hear it

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Being well is the default position.

[@PainFreeYou]

YES

[@Xrusha_]

Really needed this today! Thank you! I have just gone back to working after 2 years and it is SO hard. My back is flared up like crazy. Really love your advice about increasing the bandwidth a little at a time. I guess the only thing is when the pain is that bad I fear like I might make it worse by pushing myself too hard. How do you find the balance?

[@PainFreeYou]

Everything begins with knowing with certainty that your body is fine. Focus on safety. Calm reassurance - despite what the symptoms are doing. This video on pain flares can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIGygHSjjcqtjLc

[@ezza1236]

If there is still pain, it just means the body is catching up with the emotional chAnge,

[@PainFreeYou]

In my opinion, the body isn't doing anything. Pain always comes from the brain. The brain decides if pain is required based on it's perception of danger.

[@ezza1236]

You know Dan I play the drums Sometimes I can play without any leg pain But as soon as something changes, example the positioning of my drums or position of the pedal, I get pain that comes back in my leg. How crazy is that lol the mind again

[@PainFreeYou]

Be very clear that a drum in a different spot is not dangerous.

[@ezza1236]

@@PainFreeYou I know you play drums too When I play with a different bass drum I get redness and pain but when I play with another size it’s not there, how can the mind make that happen, some bass drums I can use and some others I can’t

[@PainFreeYou]

@@ezza1236 Your brain believes different bass drums are dangerous so it turns on the pain and redness. How is it possible that a bass drum can damage or injure us? We are not that frail or easily broken.

[@ezza1236]

@@PainFreeYou my brain believe that playing heel up and using my leg to much is causing tendinitis, haha can’t believe how powerful this shit is

[@PainFreeYou]

@@ezza1236 I played heel up my entire life. Never a problem. So have probably 50-80% of drummers. TEACH the brain your ankle is fine. The presence of pain does not mean tendonitis. it just means the brain perceives danger.

[@cassettepat]

I recently bought a book called Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill - he is the leading physician on back pain and I’ve found some use from his methods and concepts Are we saying that he’s incorrect in his practices ?

[@PainFreeYou]

If you have done the assessments and YOUR pain behaves like TMS/Mindbody pain, then a TMS approach is the correct approach. If the assessments indicate you have a body problem, then perhaps his approach can help. What do the TMS assessments say? The pain test score? YourPainTest.com

[@michellem.m.1477]

Dan, would you say that symptoms caused from stress leave lasting damage? I’m talking about gut issues. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PainFreeYou]

No, I don't believe so. Being in the stress response suppresses the digestive system which can allow symptoms to occur. Getting out of that stress response more often with more self care and KNOWING that your body is not broken will allow that suppression of the digestive system to lift and the body can return to balance. You can do this.

[@michellem.m.1477]

@@PainFreeYou that’s so encouraging, thank you 🙏🏻

[@NE-pz4ku]

Not trying to split hairs but Sarno called it the unconscious not subconscious. I think everyone should get on the same page. Subconscious I think is used for like hypnosis to quit smoking or something similar

[@Inge508]

The subconscious mind is most commonly referred too as the nonconscious mind .. ( google).. So I think unconscious is the same.. What’s in a name ? Isn’t the most important that we know that the brain process acts outside of our consciousness ?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Same thing

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

@@Inge508 exactly. The particular definition of subconscious vs unconscious isn’t vital to recovery. Just as Dan repeatedly speaks about not needing to use words like ‘retraining the amygdala’. It’s very simple - the brain is perceiving danger and we need to communicate messages of safety 💕

[@Inge508]

@@NicoleFitnessKZbin very well said Nicole ! Agree 💯 ! Wishing you a good day !🍀💕

[@petras6541]

For the past couple of days, I’ve been experiencing some kind of brain fog, which is a fairly new symptom for me. It’s difficult to develop indifference here, because it feels like it’s impairing my ability to influence my brain and send messages of safety. Do you have any suggestion there?

[@PainFreeYou]

Know it will pass. Hydrate, rest, messages of safety. If you are on meds, that can be a side effect. Ask your Dr. if you are on meds.

[@petras6541]

@@PainFreeYou Thank you Dan! I’m not on meds and I was wondering if by resting, I would tell my bodymind that somethings wrong and signal the opposite of what I intended. But now I’m gonna go ahead with it 😊 And btw it goes away when I’m doing something pleasant, which is why I’m almost sure it’s just PDP.🙏🏼💖

[@dr.amitabhamukherjee3601]

Insofar as the brain is part of the body, doesn't it make more sense to say that we don't need to convince our bodies but only our minds?

[@PainFreeYou]

Good point of clarification