Why Expecting Symptoms to Change First Is a Bad Strategy

[@bukharihz7280]

Hi Dan, I am from Pakistan. Sciatica struke me in March, 24. After spending 3 months almost bedridden, I was ready for surgery. Then God showed me dr john sarno. I healed. But after a month pain came back all along.. It was a longest span of pain. I knew its my brain but I was not healing. And then I stumbled upon your videos. After a week, I was healed and I am pain free up till now. I owe a big thanks to you. How you have helped me so far from the world, it's incredible.

[@Archiebean]

This really changed things for me. I actually have relaxed now. Thanks Dan.

[@davec1028]

Dan's approach is simple and it really works. My pain is almost gone. I just don't let the pain bother me anymore. I don't sweat abt it because I know it's TMS. I have to be honest with you., it's not easy when the pain is at full strength. His approach does work and you have to be patient and consistent. My pain has gone way done and I believe I should be pain free soon. Just don't worry abt the pain. Simple concept but it's not easy to implement but it is possible. You just have to right state of mind. For me, the breakthrough occurred when I first started noticing the pain going down, which builds more and more confidence and indifference to the pain. Hope you guys find the strength to follow this simple concept because it has helped me a great deal. I am seeing the light of the tunnel, thanks Dan

[@PainFreeYou]

Love it Dave. Thank you for sharing your progress. You will make it thru.

[@davec1028]

@@PainFreeYou thanks Dan! I know it will. I will keep you posted. I appreciate everything you have done.

[@DKH712]

Ive just had the best christmas in years. For me symptoms even got worse when I started this mind-body/perceived danger journey because I finally stopped trying to stop symptoms from happening in the first place. Symptoms are still here and still pretty intense. It just doesnt matter as much i guess? And i don't really need to 'recover' from flare-ups, they're just kinda there in the background

[@anjash6169]

Thank you Dan for this message. I think it’s so good to know that it will take some time and to come to realisation that the message your brain receives for years it’s not gonna be a quick fix. Enjoy the snow Dan. It’s really cool, love it!❄️❤️

[@PainFreeYou]

You are so welcome

[@anjash6169]

@@PainFreeYou 🥰I would love to!

[@1STBUCKLEY]

So much stress last few months, mentally and physically drained. Xmas day I gave up and went to bed at 1pm. No food no present opening, I just slept and slept. Burning upper stomach ribs n ffwd stinking thinking. Mooched about boxing day and today I managed to get out for a bit. Self care atm. 2025 I dig deep. I want a life back. Will be buying the book. 🙏

[@nadiagaribaldi3561]

I feel you. 2025 is the year.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are in the right place. Dig in.

[@anjash6169]

Yep, know where you talking about we had a renovation downstairs for 9 weeks, what makes me feel that way. I’m really sorry you feel that way but I’m also proud of you! To make the decision not the give up. A right mindset and no stinking thinking😊. Send you a hug.

[@cosmichealth3907]

What name of the book?

[@nickyathos8162]

Yes the name of the book please

[@SarahLabbett]

I'm doing everything I've always done but my symptoms are still here. The snow looks lovely

[@PainFreeYou]

Doing normal things and continuing to live your life is not a solution by itself. How are you conveying safety to your brain consistently? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScg2CfoqiEpdE

[@christianperi]

While I will say that I do actually have something physical going on that I have been rehabbing, being bothered less by it and telling myself to not be as bothered and to just continue my physical therapy has helped.

[@sciencetest8]

I just found your videos about a week ago, and was skeptical at first , but I've come around. I don't have any serious sensations- I just learned to substitute the word symptoms to sensations from Dan- but I have health anxiety which has stolen everything from me for the last 7 years. I've lost family, friends, walking 8km a day, hobbies, and everything that meant anything to me. Six years of therapy plus countless trials of medications has done nothing for me. Listening to Dan -from my bed - talk about not waiting to feel perfect before you do things makes s lot of sense. . He made me realize that is exactly what I do- wait until i feel good before i do things Having health anxiety brings on many scary physical sensations, but after a while you become unsure if they are real or not. I honestly lost my train of thought, but hope i was able to relay my message. Sorry about the jumbled sentences, but i would honestly love seeing some feedback- no matter how insignificant.

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks for your comment. All sensations and symptoms are real. However, they are often created by a brain falsely perceiving danger. To dig deeper: DansFastStart.com Safety is the solution to Health anxiety. You are in the right place. Keep listening. Implement. Expand your life.

[@sciencetest8]

@PainFreeYou thank you for the response. Had a peek at the link you provided, and looking forward to viewing the videos. Nothing has worked in the past, so I am eager to try your. approach. I want to live again.

[@joannerowell4410]

​@@sciencetest8. Dan is right, when your brain feels safe the scary thoughts Don't have the same impact. I had health anxiety most of my life. My dad died when I was 11 and I lost confidence that my world was safe. I am nearly better now by teaching my brain that my thoughts are not reality. Best wishes to you for recovery.

[@christieharrison9126]

Genius Dan! I love this way of explaining it. I hope you had a fab white Christmas Dan. Don't worry, I will be ordering the book as soon as possible here in the UK :)

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gordon.5556]

Hi Dan, hope you had a great Christmas. Thanks for all you're videos. All the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PainFreeYou]

Same to you!

[@gaylewilliams4828]

Hi Dan, this morning I thanked my hyperactive brain for being so vigilant and now it was time to relax and have a holiday....what a difference that has made. I feel frèe to be me. You don't need my long history (I am 79) its all been said. I found your utube channel after Raelan interviewed you a couple of months ago. I am so grateful for your no nonsense approach. THANK YOU XO

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful!

[@rosenichiporuk8974]

I actually did the same thing. Thanked my brain for doing so well and told it now we are going to enjoy the holidays. I had an amazing Christmas! Thank you Dan and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too!

[@clintsturgill7087]

You are AWESOME! You have to live life! Symptoms will come along with the ride! So go have a life! I use mindfulness! For me it helps! I will see you Saturday!

[@annamachalska762]

How to live a life if you are trying but the sensations are forcing you to do less for example fatigue, brain fog. It is so hard to push forward with that. It is like you want to think but you really can't because ur brain won't let you.

[@PainFreeYou]

Do your best to create safety and not focus on the fog. When the brain feels safer, the fog will lift.

[@333mylifeandme]

Hi Dan Merry Christmas. 🙏♥️🎄 I’m currently in a chronic fatigue crash. After years of dizziness and anxiety and traumatic events I got hit with ‘post flu thing’ in 2021 and didn’t really fully recover. Being anemic I took a leap and got an infusion a month ago and as bad luck would have it, I reacted. I’ve had a 10 day long heavy menstrual period over Christmas. Drained. I have children and family to entertain and expectations on me. I put so much pressure on myself to be ok 🫣. The last three days have been so so bad for me. Barely able to move. Laying on the floor listening to meditations. But I’m telling myself ‘go back to Dan. Rest. Dial down the fear on these symptoms and trust they’ll go again rather than feel like I’ll never recover.’ Here I am and here you are helping me again. How can I thank you enough? Being scared and having you help is a god send. I’m clinging on here. I need to start the work with you all over again. You mean everything to me as it’s a lonely place being in this. Just thank you 🙏♥️

[@PainFreeYou]

You are soooo welcome. You are absolutely describing perceived danger as the cause of the symptoms. Trusting the body and teaching the brain is the way to go. My fast start playlist of videos will allow you to dive deep. All you need is in these videos: DansFastStart.com

[@333mylifeandme]

@ oh Dan. Bless your heart for replying. I am going to screenshot this so that I always look at it. I’m going to spend tomorrow watching your suggestions. 🙏 this has made my Christmas 🎄 merry Christmas Dan and a happy new year to you! Can’t wait for the book! I’m in the UK. I’ll get a copy somehow 🙏♥️

[@walpoleandworcester]

I remember when I had so much pain years ago in my left hand. I even went to a hand doctor and physical therapist and they couldn’t find anything besides a thickened A1 pulley. All the other scans were normal but the pain persisted for a long time. I used to worry so much and blame myself, but letting go of a lot of that fear and ruminating thoughts did help wonders in the end. It was definitely amplifying the pain even more. Long story short, I stopped being afraid of typing and doing hand exercises and it eventually resolved on its own.

[@ritamead6318]

That's amazing!

[@PainFreeYou]

Fear and attention keeps pain going. You did it just right. Love the success.

[@pattyboucetta1897]

Merry Christmas Dan! 🌲 ❤

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks Patty. Same to you!!! Merry Xmas.

[@mikeshields2530]

Excellent analogies again, thanks for making things clear and easy!

[@PainFreeYou]

My pleasure!

[@AndreaWondergem]

I need to apply this to my empathetic reactions to my husband's health problem.

[@anitagrainger429]

Thank you Dan , I have just started going out after 4 months , to calm my Anxiety that gets set of by my cns , using breathing techniques helps .

[@mkem2532]

Breathing helps me a lot too. When I feel tension rising up my neck I just take some deep breaths and it goes away. When it’s a deeper issue I use a little boost oxygen I hope from Amazon and that helps more

[@Maude.Lavoie]

I hope your book will be available in Canada when it is published! I look forward to it! 🎉😇❤️⭐️

[@PainFreeYou]

It will be available in all markets where Amazon operates. So yes. Canada should be available.

[@WTK880]

Couldn’t wait to get my hand on your book Dan

[@thelaceygirl]

Definitely buying your book!! Merry Christmas Dan 🎄🩵

[@BAB2K11]

Was thinking about this just yesterday before going to bed. How I expect my mornings to be terrible and then they are. I expected today to be better and it wasn’t so bad!

[@PainFreeYou]

Perfect - keep expecting the best.

[@HefinaHughes]

Nadolig llawen (merry Christmas) from. Wales, UK. Thank you for your videos which are a daily tonic, giving free medicine, to us all. 🎄💕

[@tominnc315]

Im an Audible guy so ill be on it. Congrats

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Beautiful scenery, encouraging message thank you

[@michellemoore9030]

Looking forward to your book Dan ❤

[@mariannistor3238]

My hair started shedding like crazy and i am only 25 years old due to my body being in flight or fight mode... i still need this hair for at least 5 years man...

[@dream12magic]

Thanks, Dan! You're so kind!

[@Samsomani77]

Vos bless you 😊

[@mandypansmith7011]

Looking forward to your book

[@cindygaudet1390]

No I haven’t, and yes still wonder and worry (less worrying,maybe more concern). My problem is I don’t want to be on the meds but feel I must and then I think well then my body is saying she’s taking that med. I do feel I understand, but fear.. thoughts.. are my nemesis. And yes I do live uh lol except eating things that burn. I have to learn to stop my stinking thinking. Oh my birthday is new yrs eve,my gift will be your book! Yes had a great calm, quiet Christmas and video chatted with grandkids. Thanks Dan I will get this, feel am less anxious and lot of yrs to get this chronic worry gone but I am not giving up.

[@Skatamska]

Sometimes my muscles switch from painful to itching. A physical therapist once told me that’s a sign of healing.

[@Jupiter_in_suburbia]

I am crying uncontrollably everyday. Is this telling my brain it’s in danger?

[@briechilli4496]

I cry daily, I cry from exhaustion.

[@computerfastrepair]

Great video. Hey Dan , takes forever to train that darn sub conscious mind huh lol smh. It's like a habit but in this case it doesn't take 21 days to break a habit

[@PainFreeYou]

Consistency matters most.

[@DeborahMcCarthy-m2u]

This is my first time commenting. I’ve greatly enjoyed listening to you for the past year or so. I do have a question, I suffer from chronic pain from a TBI, many triggers for pain daily, do you think your philosophy applies to me?

[@PainFreeYou]

It certainly can apply to you. Has the TBI healed already? A way to evaluate your symptoms is to do the FIT assessment on this page: IsThisTMS.com - if yes, you can absolutely get well. There is zero downside to teaching your brain you are okay. Only benefit. DansFastStart.com is a great place to dig in and begin.

[@DeborahMcCarthy-m2u]

Thank you so much for responding, I was so happy. Has my TBI healed? It’s been over 4 years since my TBI occurred, so can’t say that it is healed, I’ve been told I will always have a TBI. I’ve done your assessments several times over the past year and they say yes to perceived danger and I have applied your concepts. So I do wonder if it’s kinda both , pain from a TBI yet also learned reactions from the brain. Thank you again for responding.

[@PainFreeYou]

@@DeborahMcCarthy-m2u I'm not a proponent of things being "both". The body and brain heals. The brain is also very neuroplastic. I saw my mom recover from a stroke and her brain rewired the ability to walk and move her left arm again. Deciding you are damaged and won't heal is not helpful. That doubt may be why you aren't seeing progress. This video may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScg2CfoqiEpdE

[@opyop3992]

This mostly makes sense, but I am wondering if you know why the pain starts to begin with. I have stabbing pain that occurs, seemingly randomly, out of nowhere. It started happening one day out of the blue while sitting still and then progressed to an all day, every day situation that still occurs with no movement or during sleep.

[@PainFreeYou]

You don't have to figure out the specifics. In general, if the brain perceives danger, pain can occur. This video explains. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-4Z354dttonMk This video is the solution: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScg2CfoqiEpdE

[@jesspuddy3382]

Hi Dan, thankyou for your video. I just wondered if you had any advice, I've been mentally better and living life for a while now but sensations still around. Not sure if I'm there's something I'm not doing or doing wrong x

[@PainFreeYou]

1. Are you clear that TMS/PDP is THE cause of symptoms? Or is there doubt? 2. Are you moving from fear to being more and more unbothered? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScg2CfoqiEpdE

[@jesspuddy3382]

@PainFreeYou hi Dan thankyou for your reply. I have no doubt it is TMS. My belief and acceptance has been pretty strong from the start of finding out about it. I would say I'm living life just as I was before this happened now, no anxiety, no fear, sensations show up and I'm neutral and carry on. I guess I thought with how normal I feel again they would be gone. X

[@SuperFondant-l7l]

I know it's tms and I am not afraid of the Symptoms but I am annoyed by them. I'd love for the brain to realize all this work I am doing to get back to life and love fully every day (and I do) is enough to stop creating them for good. Incredible that it could take so long for the brain to unlock from these old programs. Why should this take months and months and not weeks?

[@PainFreeYou]

Because the brain won't turn off symptoms until the credible evidence of safety outweighs the current perceived danger. Does annoyance and impatience create safety? Or perpetuate the brains belief we are in trouble? The brains job is survival and safety. Symptoms are warnings of perceived danger. DansFastStart.com - watch, take notes, implement, repeat. Your solution is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGScg2CfoqiEpdE Key phrase - unbothered.

[@anjash6169]

I relate to the word annoying( but also many others(so…irritating, frustrating etc). You’re so right Dan we’ve to be more(!) unbothered and calm. And no, I mean less freak outs.😊 Here is a lot, really a lot to learn. That’s the hard part.

[@SarahLabbett]

Hi can we pre order and will it be shipping to the uk ? Thank you

[@PainFreeYou]

The paperback will be available on the 7th of January. You can likely preorder the Kindle version now, but that won't deliver to your Kindle until the 7th. The paperback book should be available on Amazon.co.uk with shipping to the UK.

[@c.h.mastenbroek9683]

Jealous for your snow

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

Ik ook !!! 🫣🤭

[@anjash6169]

So am I! Ik ook dus!❄️😀

[@JackieCraig-p7n]

How do i order your book dan .

[@cindygaudet1390]

Amazon

[@PainFreeYou]

Amazon - January 7th. I'll be making more announcements.

[@marieleak8731]

I think it comes out Jan. 7th.

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Did you take Tylenol for the pain?

[@PainFreeYou]

I probably did from time to time, but not a regular thing for me. Never helped much.

[@ezza1236]

They get worse when you wait and avoid things,

[@elenastoroni3972]

Thanks from 🤍 Dan!! Every minute of your work and voice is precious!! Looking forwars for your book 😃

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks so much!