Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety
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- In this video I show you three vagus nerve exercises to rewire your brain from anxiety. I also share what anxiety actually is (and the surprising reason why it’s good for you) as well as what to do when anxiety hits.
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Timestamps:
0:00 How To Reprogram Your Brain From Anxiety
1:23 What Causes Anxiety
2:38 What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
4:30 What To Do When Anxiety Hits
5:17 Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety
5:28 Vagus Nerve Exercises: Neck Mobility
7:36 Vagus Nerve Exercises: Rib Cage Mobility
11:42 Vagus Nerve Exercises: SCM Stretch
-- Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety --
If you’re someone who frequently struggles with anxiety -- or even just worried thoughts -- you might think your brain is broken.
Not true.
Anxiety is actually a survival mechanism.
It tells you when you’re in danger -- or at least when your nervous system believes it is.
Anxiety tells you to step away from a high cliff edge so you don’t fall to your death. It warns you when a person has bad intentions (usually we call this intuition).
But we can experience anxiety in situations where we are actually safe -- and that’s when it becomes a problem.
In these cases, your nervous system has gotten “stuck” in danger mode. The whole world suddenly looks like it’s out to get you.
Cue the anxiety!
This is a big problem because “danger” can look like making new friends or business connections.
It can mean putting yourself out there for a promotion or going for a big new client.
It can shake your confidence -- literally, by giving you the jitters -- before your big competition.
Anxiety can tell you to stay small, play it safe, keep to your lane -- when what you really want is to reach for the stars.
Most anxiety treatments focus on changing your thoughts -- thinking positively, using affirmations, etc.
Or, they might suggest taking a deep breath (hard to do when your diaphragm is frozen in fear -- and yes, this happens).
What we really need are methods to jolt your nervous system out of danger mode and back into safe and happy mode (assuming you’re not actually in physical danger, of course).
This doesn’t happen at the thought level -- it happens in your biology.
In your autonomic nervous system, to be exact.
Your vagus nerve is part of your autonomic nervous system and functions to help your body deal with stress.
This video gives you three vagus nerve exercises to rewire your anxious brain and bring you back to a centered state.
#VagusNerveExercises #PolyvagalTheory #AnxietyRelief #SukieBaxter
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As always, check with your doctor before implementing any new exercises into your routine, especially if you have any pre-existing injuries or health conditions. If you feel any adverse effects, stop immediately and consult your physician. Check out this video next! --> Vagus Nerve Reset To Release Trauma Stored In The Body th-cam.com/video/eFV0FfMc_uo/w-d-xo.html
Thankyou will try, so pretty and productive , a Lovely delight
how many time a day can you do this exercise?
You may want to caution those with a history of stroke not to do any extreme head/neck positions. Ischemic strokes can be caused by arterial dissection, which occurs when a small tear forms in the innermost lining of the artery wall. Extreme neck positions and manipulations -for example, sitting reclined in a ‘shampoo chair’ at a salon, or having chiropractic neck manipulations- have been linked to an increased risk of stroke.
Hey just stumbled across your channel. My autistic son suffers with anxiety and vertigo. Looking at the exercises I’m wondering if there is a connection between the two? Thanks for any insight.
link in youtube एक Vagus Nerve देगा Complete Health | Yoga Science for Physical Mental Wellness | Yogaguru Dheeraj
As a board certified physician with many years of experience, i appreciate these exercises. All doctors see anxious patients. All doctors need to know non-pharmacological interventions such as these.
Hi Gene, I was impressed by your desire to utilize some non-pharmacological interventions. Just to let you know, most licensed psychotherapists (such as myself) use a multi-modal approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders and therefore will teach/practice 'somatic' and body centered interventions with their patients (such as those in this video) in addition to traditional relaxation training and the more 'cognitive components' of psychotherapy. Most therapists are also happy to collaborate with the patient's medical doctor, and you may find that referring to a therapist may increase your ability to provide complete care which (based on your comment) is important to you. If you are interested I'd be happy to give you some info to help you form such professional relationships in your area. Very warmly, Sara
I would rather have a heart attack than take some medications.
@@sunoftheyek8261 - Then you've probably never had a heart attack, is my guess...
Doctors need to throw the pharmaceuticals out.
@@themacocko6311 - What a great idea! Instead we'll go back to the Middle Ages and deal with a host of diseases by using remedies that contain such ingredients as eye of newt or tongue of dog & maybe a splash of cat pee for flavoring! Macocko, your idea sounds a little Makookoo, here... these medications are often lifesavers, when used appropriately; you abjure them at your peril.
Exercises start at 5:29, exercise #2 is at 8:06, exercise #3 is at 11:47
Thank you
Thanks this reduced my anxiety.
Laughing out loud . Thanks for helping me activate the vagus nerve😂
Thanks . I was getting anxious waiting for her to get to the point
@@lionelmerbles9375 I did too 👍
Finally !!! Months of searching - diet, meditation, exercising, healing, coping skills etc... a few minutes into your exercises and the misery actually began to dissipate. The language of gratitude can not adequately express my appreciation of your gift.
How often are you doing these?
Haha. Meditation done correctly can solve any anxiety within 2 mins without needing to do crazy head bends as if you were the actor of some horror movie 😅😅😅
@@noedits5543 head is pretty far up your rear end there
@@noedits5543 a few simple exercises to de-escalate our anxiety prior to meditation, helps to get into the meditative state more quickly.
So true
I have no idea how or why that worked. But I don’t even remember the last time I felt so relaxed.
For the past several years I have not been able to stand for more than a minute without feeling like I am going to pass out. I have been EMS to the hospital 4 times in the last 3 months. Last time I passed out in a Dr.s office. They have done heart test after heart test. I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. I found your video today. I did the 3 exercises. They work!!! I have spent the last several hours up and cleaning my house. Tomorrow I plan on going outside and walking. Thank You, and GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Such a amazing testimony. May you continue to recover. Blessing sent to you.
Awesome!🤗🤗🤗🤗
How wonderful!
If you have orthostatic hypotension it would help to avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and sugar. Also, get a good adrenal supplement eg. adrenal tonic from Standard Process or Adrena Calm from Apex Energetics.
Wonderful testimony!!!
It baffles me how ENTITLED some people in the comments are. Instead of being grateful for this invaluable, informed, FREE information and a literal step-by-step guide. Thank you Sukie! Please don't listen to the negative comments.
People are looking for somewhere to vent their displaced anger.
You're being judgmental and self-righteous, as well as arrogant, telling this woman how she should feel about negative comments (as if she actually needs your help). Congratulations on being the most entitled person in the room.
I haven't seen a single one?
At the time of me viewing that video (2nd day of it being uploaded) the video had only a few, mostly negative comments. I did not mean one single person specifically and frankly I have no idea which specific comment everyone is talking about. Trying to be mean to me it’s not going to change the nature of my initial comment that was meant to support Sukie. Be blessed everyone!
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Thank you. You just saved me. I have been palpitating for over 20mins😢 thank you. I don't have money for all this treatments😢. Thank you very much. God bless you.🙏
That is unbelievable. I have had migraines and neck tension for over 20 years. I have just done these exercises and my neck feels brand new 💗
After 44 years of living with body tension and anxiety that couldn't be solved with any drugs and never released even after heavy exercise, this is the first relief I have felt almost immediately. I wept like a baby before finishing the 4th exercise. Such relief. Incredible.
So happy for tou Emily 💓
I listened to some tedx talk where the speaker tells that many people w/ anxiety when they try breathing exercise start crying because they have grief stored in their bodies.
Keep it up, Emily. God bless you and keep you.
@@unknownmr5718 A yoga teacher told us Pigeon pose may release tears bc of released tension held in pelvis.
♥️🕊
First exercise starts at 5:28 for those needing immediate relief.
Thank you
Yes, thankyou!!
Thank you so much
Thank you!
Thank you hahaha i just have no patience to listen to alot of talk, 2 minutes tops over that i fall asleep
I’ve had anxiety for 30 years and chronic anxiety for the last 5 years now, and not one single doctor said anything about the vagus nerve. The only thing that helped me was to jump in a cold shower and I never understood why. It affected my whole life. I can never predict an attack so I can’t get a job. I can’t just run and have a shower in the middle of hosting dinner, or 5 times a day at work. I’ve never had anxiety explained like this and it seems to all make sense now. I tried the exercises and they very much calmed me. I’m waiting to try it when I have a bad attack but you have given me hope!
I don't know you, but I am happy for you!
The results are immediate. My breathing got deeper, I feel lighter like something that was there is gone. Thank you.
I have PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer daily. I tried the first 2 and I am in awe and tears. I know it helped me. Thank you for the tool
I'm the same suffer from ptsd and GAD. I've got temporomandibular disorder too my heart reaches to you hun x
Cannabis, yoga and a close walk with God is helping to manage my anxiety. I finally got off all my meds now that I don't have sick care insurance.
These sound like nerve issues caused by viruses to me, at least that is my own experience. I strongly recommend you take a look at th-cam.com/users/MedicalMediumAnthonyWilliam (Anthony William). You can get all the information you need for free and if you really want to you can buy one or more of his books. His information helped me and countless others to improve our health condition. Hope you get better soon. I am in no way affiliated with Anthony William and this is also just a hint from me which does not replace any doctor's advice...
@@sterlingray3982 is that medical cannabis or cbd ?
@@jasonstone1996 The CBD gummies with Delta 8.
The last 5 days I’ve had attacks on my bathroom floor, causing nausea and vomiting, at the same time every morning for hours at a time. I just found this video, and I’m crying because I haven’t had relief all week. Thank you so much for this. ♥️
Yep and the thoughts racing, ears ringing but when you come down from it feels amazing to feel normal again. The mornings can be the worse but it will subside.
I suggest checking out the channel true sounds..they have a lot of helpful videos on trauma
Sounds true*
Pregnant?
Been there 😕 it’s the worst. Hang in there it’ll pass ❤️
I did the excercises along with you. They brought me to tears, and at the end, still lying on the floor, I lay weeping for a few minutes. I have been through a great deal of emotional trauma for years, and still dealing with it. I think you really helped me today. I'm so grateful. 🙏❤
just want to say i’m so happy for you! 🫂❤️🙏
I feel you
I felt the same ..
Years of different kind of traumas... ❤️💖 Light and Love
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Does anyone know any good source to get them? I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels, would love to give shrooms a try.
Yes, dr.sporesss
Dr.sporesss is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
Honestly, this is more useful to me than 10 years of counselling. Telling the same old stories turned me into a vegetable, this is more like it. Less talk,more action.
God I hear you, I can’t tell my story to one more doctor or therapist
Wow...great reply
10 types of trauma mini therapist also say is mindfulness no other tools I’m done with that
@@alexlillie yes my husband took her training he's an LPC less talk!!
If you were just telling the same old stories it sounds like your therapist didn't pont out resistance.
This is the first time I have EVER heard someone say anxiety has a physical aspect to it. I've been told it was all in my head and if I could think it through I could fix it OR a pill could fix it. On my own I've learned to handle it over the years. When I discovered the vagus nerve, it was an eye opening, ah-ha moment, because one of my symptoms when anxiety was triggered flashed though that pathway like an arrow to my solar plexus. When I put 2 and 2 together it was a light bulb, life changing moment. Never have I considered there was actual exercises I could do that would help to physically release the iron fist that wouldn't let me get anxiety under control. I could feel it a bit the first time when I half heartedly went through the 3 simple exercises. And then later I did them paying more attention. It's amazing that I can physically squeeze the nerve that has been so in control of so many terrible moments in my life. At the very least it's a start. And to think I almost dismissed this video and scrolled on by. I'm looking forward to learning more. You have my undying gratitude ♥️
Know how you literally feel your stomach flip when you get bad news? That's your vagus nerve in action! Direct connection between your brain and stomach. There is so much research occurring around the vagus nerve and we are going to learn much more in the next few years. Did you know that some scientists now believe that Parkinson's actually starts in the gut and travels to the brain via the vagus nerve? It's facinating
So does doing it the 2nd, 3rd time etc help more each time. That fist of iron as you call it is literally keeping me from breathing, it’s hell. And drugs r not the answer, but it’s all I have right now.
@@ursulamackinnon119 I do it 2,3,4 or more times. Throwing the center of my chest in and out like I'm pumping on the center of my hurt (not heart; the spot that 'hurts'). I don't know why it helps other than it 'unsticks' it.
@@lindachandler2293 which exercise do u mean, the one where u pull on the rib cage?
@@ursulamackinnon119 I'm sorry! I confused you! I watched her video about manipulating where all that bundle of nerves come together in the center of the chest and took it a step farther. I had forgotten that what I added to her exercises wasn't actually in her video. Again I'm so sorry I confused you. I do do her stretches, but I go a step farther. When something embarrasses me or makes me sad, I get a very distinctive feeling that starts where the bundle of nerves comes together in the solar plexus or heart area. It is an almost electric feeling that runs out my arms and up to my jaws; it is instantly accompanied by intense feelings of sadness or dread. To physically counteract that feeling instead of just letting it control me, I fold in on myself like I had been punched in the solar plexus. After seeing her video I did a lot of research and learned to counter act that feeling by sucking in a huge gulp of air and throwing my chest out, then I immediately blow it out, bowing my shoulders and letting my chest sink in. I might have to do it 3, 4 or 5 times. I'm as she says physically affecting that part of my body. After I do those quick motions to make that part of my body 'get distracted' I do her more simple stretches, which brings things more back into balance. I sure hope I haven't been even more confusing.
Just finished telling my bf I don't think there's anything that could help me today when he asked what he could do. This saved me today, so thank you. ❤
Thank you so much, Suki! I’ve been experiencing some uncertainties and it’s been giving me extra anxiety, which among other symptoms, has been tension in my shoulders and the back of my neck. While I did these, the tension eased after each exercise.
I learned from you about it being not just thought based, but that these anxiety symptoms can also be from emotions.
I love you!
Almost 22 years of anxiety and fear/panic and I did these and felt like I had just taken my anxiety medication. In tears. Thank you for all that you do😭
What type of anxiety?
I am looking for friends
What medicine do u take
There are many like me i m also dealing with this
@@alia.8697 general/situational/panic from other underlying trauma
i was in the middle of having an hours long panic attack, couldn’t stop hyperventilating and throwing up and have been frantically googling things for relieve and these exercises have genuinley helped a bit so thank you SO MUCH 💜
Me too. Have so many emotional issues going on and it’s manifested into trouble breathing and dizziness all day. I honestly thought I was going to have to go to the hospital but decided to try this and feel 80% better. The nervous system is an untapped gold mind in mental health
Bless you 🙏🏾
subliminals
@@kolsen5420 did u get the jab u may have a bad reaction from jabbed or boosted
Hi! I'm about to tell you a bunch of stuff you might already know and I'm not sorry because it's important!😂
As a rule of thumb, those are only supposed to last about 30 minutes, so you may have been having back-to-back attacks. If that's common for you, I hope you speak to a physician or psychologist as medication may be necessary, I know it was for me. It's wonderful to know drug free ways to cope, but your quality of life matters and is important for you and those who love you.
Doesn't have to be anything that could potentially really impair you, or a ton of meds a day either. Sometimes a mild antidepressant alone can help a great deal (yes, really!) or even a mild prescription antihistamine less sedative than benadryl. If insurance is a problem sometimes local behavioral health centers have either a sliding scale or will work on getting you help with insurance while also providing care until it comes through.
I apologize for the unsolicited advice, but it might help someone if not you and your comment reminded me of myself and what I wished I had known WAY sooner. No one should have to suffer and I wish you good health overall! 🙂
Tilting the head and looking up in the opposite direction is really releasing stuff!!! I set a stop watch and just let it happen, it’s amazing how much my body would fight it or lose focus and wouldn’t even look in the correct place. I just relaxed into it and let it happen. 6 minutes later I’m releasing toddler age trauma I had completely forgotten about.
I could remember several years ago i suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol for over 11 years. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need!
YES very sure of Dr.benshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Thank you for saying anxiety does not come from thoughts. There's been many times I've been thinking positive thoughts and feeling fine , then this horrible feeling of anxiety would flood my body for no apparent reason . It would out of the blue .
Exactly , like at night i feel normal then in the morning and during the day I have horrible thoughts
The effectiveness of these three exercises was simply staggering.
Thank you for bringing these to us
Glad you like them, Nick!
Yes oh my goodness I was panicking, watched this, and bam no more panic.
I got as totally agree!
What kind of blows me away, Nick is I've got 20 years of massage therapy experience and a Master's degree in Psychology and yet I never put together how the neck muscles affect our psychology. This is mind-blowing to me. I really can't believe I missed the obvious connection LOL! and now I can't wait to learn more about this whole science behind this. I guess you can teach this "old dog" some new tricks. Lol. I will be back for MORE of this information and can't wait to share this with family and friends. Have a great day and nice holidays
@@AliciaHostetler SWEET! Love your name, by the way. I absolutely adore ravens. We have them around my apartment complex and they completely fascinate me. Have a great day.
@@ApexImportExport Yeah I think I was trying too hard at first. And then when she mentioned NOT to I was able to relax and be a lot more into it. Then it was really powerful. I can't wait to do this again and share it with friends and family. Hope you also have a great day. 😊
This is a gamechanger for me. With the mental side I came to an end and in my body things felt stuck. With this excercises I feel a release starting. Thank you ♥️
Greetings Sukie! I hope all is well. I’ve struggled for years with worry, anxiety, fear and panic attacks. I just stumbled across your posts. They are GREAT and have provided me with a sense of relief after only a few practices of your suggested exercises. Thank you for your commitment in holistically helping. Peace. Blessings.
I am a person trying to cope with the daily struggle of living with trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. These exercises and your explanation of the theory are so appreciated. I am grateful to have access to them for free; and I greatly admire you for making this available to all who are in need.
THANK YOU Sukie!
You’re welcome Stacey! Thanks for watching!
i hope this helps i have CPTSD
This comment alone is about to help me not skip through this video and pay attention thx 🙏😇
If you need some more methods, another free one is EFT tapping. Very easy and can/should be done many times. Brad Yates has numerous videos on different subjects. Just watch, tap where he taps and repeat the phrases, simple as that. It's supposed to allow people to release or reprogram what isn't working for them, affecting the subconscious mind (where programs are stored). Some of them we don't even know about, but they are there and playing constantly.
Heads up stacey. Im wishing you all the best. Life is simply beautiful.
I don't think you talk too fast. I think your presentation is perfect. I liked the music too. And I'm feeling better already. One happy subscriber. Thank you.
Same here! You rock!
Not too fast for you, too fast for somebody else. You like the music, somebody else finds it distressing.
How about not treating yourself as the measure of everything?
@@amjan shut up
Psychedelic are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety...it saved my life
When you've experienced psilocybin, the visions, the feeling that others feel become relatable and real, but when you haven't they could sound weird
Please does anyone know where I can get them? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety level. I would love to try shrooms.
I just finished weaning off all these terrible psych meds that made me crazy and worse.It’s hard for me to imagine that, but watching all these studies has given me hope.
Psychedelic is the answer to most severe anxiety and depression...The use of magic mushrooms completely helped ne get over depression and makes ne feel like myself...I used antidepressants for some years but it only made me feel like a zombie but with immediate use of mushroom 🍄 in few months I feel like I'm living a whole new Life.
Tripping on mushrooms is the best experience I've had so far
Really unbelievable results. I feel lighter and calmer immediately. Do daily in your stretch routine. Sukie has been so helpful to me💚
I've only recently realized that there was childhood trauma that I needed to work through in my life. However, I've had a lifetime of living in a body that is constantly alert, on edge and trying to contort itself into the fetal position at all times. Two months ago I had a hernia surgery and the moment I came to I felt a brief instant of calm and living in a relaxed body which was immediately followed by extreme body contractions and muscle spasms. As soon as I heard you reference this in your video I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for. I was right! After only 2-3 weeks of doing your exercises everyday I had a release in my sacrum last night while laying in bed. I didn't move for 20 minutes because I was afraid it would all come back. Then my entire body just let go. I'm not tense, alert and on edge at all times. I'm not involuntarily holding my breath. I did some research and my hypothesis is that I was locked in the freeze response and stored the trauma in my S1, S2, S3 area. Your video has helped me move that trauma and changed my life! I'm already trying to spread the word and cannot wait to learn more!
What an incredible insight. I'm so glad for you.
❤
Dont be your thoughts, Rather be an observer of them. Thoughts are like clouds, they come & go, often bringing anxiety etc.....But your true self/ divine being, is infinite. So dont get all caught up in thoughts of the ego mind, practice this and over time your anxiety will evaporate ...-OM- Much Love
Sounds great! Feeling happy for YOU that you got.rid of this trauma
Like yours, my changes have been extraordinary... affecting me all the way back to my mother's womb. I'm loving learning more.
I am really really really happy that someone decided to make this information available and not try to charge money for it.
need this so much🙃
We pay yes with:
Our interest, our applying it, our healing and our gratefulness..
I really believe that it brings her clients. Would I live on the same continent, i would see her absolutely!! because there is so much to discover, to experience. We see here only the tip of the iceberg..
She makes money from views
@Woman 💥Thank goodness I found this video because I’m struggling at the moment with 😷 Pandemic anxiety that in turn is causing brain fog💭 👀
I felt calmer after the first exercise! Dealing with some nausea from a lingering stomach bug and my anxiety is thru the roof from not being able to eat. This felt grounding. Thank you!
This helps so much. My body and mind have been in a constant state of anxiety since I was little. Hypervigilance that never takes a break, daily intrusive thoughts that counselors dismiss with "as long as you're aware that you're not in danger, you'll be okay." Knowing that there are effective exercises I can to help my mind, other than just taking medicine really makes a difference.
I agree 100% !!
Doing the second exercise made me very emotional how could a simple stretch do that to me ,just proves how much our body and minds are connected ,
Check out EFT tapping too, some people cry when doing it (shows that energy is moving). Brad Yates has many videos on different subjects.
@@w1975b Thanks!
Watched this video a couple of weeks ago as I'm struggling with anxiety. I did these exercises today when I started to have a panic attack and it stopped the panic in just 30 seconds. I felt a huge sigh of relief and weight lift off my chest. Literally works like magic when you use this along with breathing exercises.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE. Jesus has a one step.plan. COME TO ME HE SAID
Of course thoughts can lead to emotional issues. AS A MAN THINKS SO IS HE..
Troubled thoughts are like oceans waves that can can one to.toss and turn..
This is why Gods word says RENEW the spirit of your mind. JESUS is the only.one who can re NEW. Re wire a troubled mind. Talk to Jesus....God promises cast all your cares and axities upon God for He cares about you...
Pray in Jesus name JESUS NAME IS THE PASSWORD. The key!
@R only sinful fools say yes to hell TIME TO SAY HEAVEN YA!
Which breathing exercises did you use?
0:41 reprogram the brain
From being stuck
1:51 anxiety is an emotion (but it comes from thoughts, thoughts affect emotions)
2:11 parts of the body that don't respond to thought based therapies (if you don't know about other therapies)
2:46 what anxiety feels like.
4:04 you're not getting old
Muscle tension is dictated by nervous system by your brain.
4:53 help autonomic nervous system to become better at regulating.
5:18 exercise come from the book Accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve by Stanley Rosenberg.
5:31 exercise
11:12 set a time or wait for a shift.
@SukieBaxter I want to thank you for your channel. I had a stroke when I was 11 lost my peripheral vision. At the time 1980, the mental health long term trauma was not even looked at. 44 years later, I just lost my job, performance issues, but I realized cognitive issues, depression, anxiety, I have been dealing with all my life and thought this was life.
I have been working on ways to reprogram my mind and it’s ways of operating and your channel has really helped me out. I just wanted to thank you for how you have helped. There IS help out there, don’t live your life in mental torment. This channel along with others creates a fantastic library of help and support!!! Thank you Sukie
I'm totally shocked by my emotional reaction to this. Like WTH??? That means something for sure. Crying is a form of release, a form of healing. Something to this Ms. Sukie! God Bless You
Hi - is crying also good after the exercise ?
I'm glad i'm not the only one who cried! That shocked me too! Here's to healing!
The Indian practice of Yoga is superb for this very reason. Has lifted me from a lot of anxiety twice over in life.
Can you recommend any videos?
@@sexyredapple1999 there are too many videos by both Indian and western teachers and practitioners. I think it is better to study them by benefit and choose the easy ones: www.yogajournal.com/poses/yoga-by-benefit/ Look for anxiety and breathing benefits. Then search youtube for videos of that specific pose. Make a playlist of your own. The Jacobson PMR is the best overall relaxation pose and it is called Shavasana (dead body pose) in Yoga.
@@actsrv9 thank you
@@sexyredapple1999 yoga with adrienne
@@sexyredapple1999 th-cam.com/video/Nw2oBIrQGLo/w-d-xo.html
These are super helpful. I have no idea why my eyes watered up after completing the second exercise. Felt like an emotional release.
I am now 54 and suffered with paralysing anxiety and panic attacks in my 20s saw Doctors left and right and tried all medications , no body explained how and what anxiety is like you did in this video. I haven't had panic attacks for a very long time but I don't think anxiety has ever left me. Thank you
I haven’t been able to sleep at nights at all... been searching like crazy for relief!! WOW THANK YOU SOO MUCH I YAWNED AND CRIED AND FELT SOO MUCH BETTER AFTER THIS!!
Hi, I’m 39 and started having panic attacks and anxiety since the pandemic. Panic attacks are really terrible and anxiety feels like drowning, never thought they could be so horrible. These exercises really worked to calm me down. Thank you for your channel and advice, peace 🌺
Wow developing a panic disorder in your late 30s that sucks. I think most of the people watching know that feeling though
Turn your TV off.
It’s amazing the power of these exercises! Not only stimulated by the diaphragmatic movement and nerve connections, but also electrical frequency changes in the brain
I take HPMEOPATHY MEDICINE and Cured Completely from The anxiety and PANNIC ATTACK issues
@@fazeelan is it true???
So grateful you have taken the time to share your knowledge and out these wonderful exercises on a video for all to benefit xx
Finding you has been such a blessing. I lost my Mom and ever since having horrible anxiety . These exercises really help! 💕🙏🏼
I am 44 years old women and I just got back from my doctor. Blood pressure 160/100 all due to anxiety. I lost a friend and started having panic attacks and anxiety. I was prescribed blood pressure and anxiety medication. I just came across this video and did the exercises. I’m hoping it will start to help because I’m scared of taking medication. Did not realized anxiety can cause such shift in blood pressure.
Hope you’re doing better now 💕 wishing you the best and sending you prayers! God bless and God’s got your back
Did the exercises help with the high blood pressure and anxiety?
This actually kind of worked. I don't have much faith in things....but this was good. I was wearing my Fitbit while doing this. My starting heartrate was 76 bpm, and dropped to 58 bpm by the time I was done with these exercises. I could just feel it as well, even without the Fitbit measurements. Thank you.
You obviously have faith in technology
This is nice to see because you don't want to be at 76 bpm for sure. Great!
@@ryanmillians2952 Well, I have faith in technology that works. My Fitbit, as it turns out, is extremely accurate, particularly with BPM. Thanks.
76 bpm is very normal
@@km3470 No, I agree. 76 bpm is very middle of the road,, it's fine. But it DID drop after doing this routine.
Tears just started flowing right away , my system needed this so much thanks you . I am sharing this with my husband and best friend
I’m a heavy equipment field service technician.I stumbled upon this video, I have heavy tension in my neck muscles often leading to pinched nerves and tension headaches, I must say it feels much better and I can look over my shoulders without feeling like a nerve is being pinched. Glad I found this!
not gonna lie - i burst into tears on the first rib hugging exercise. i needed this today.
There is a reason for that; I have a very involved discussion that I could clarify with the practitioner using ten syllable exotica from The Merck Manuals such as HPA Axis & FFF as an aspect of Adreno-cortical excitation vis-a-vis the Endorphin
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Glancing at the notes they are correct
Why the tears on the rib hug?
@@liljemimah88 idk - i felt a surge of emotion, my eyes filled up and i let myself cry it out. i felt very relieved and relaxed afterward :)
@@ryankelly288 what were you upset about?
@@liljemimah88 nothing in particular, but it felt good to let the emotion out.
This was so calming. After years of struggling with C-PTSD it's such a blessing whenever I stumble upon something that produces real results. Thank you! 🙏💙
Same here , narcissistic abuse destroyed my mind. Trying to find something useful
@@Markovnikov90 that's so sad :( same here btw
@@meepmorp99 I'm so sorry Sarah , keep fighting that something good it's waiting for you
Have you tries the Audio book "from surviving to thriving"? Changed my whole view of my illness from hopelessness to hope.
@@DC-ik6el By Pete Walker? If so, yes I just started reading that book! It's been very helpful
Thank you so much for posting this. I’ve been stuck in fight or flight for almost two months and it’s been incredibly difficult to cope. My mom also deals with anxiety and she told me about somatic exercises, so this morning when I woke up shaking from anxiety again, I ended up finding this and I cannot believe how much relief I got just from the first stretch. I did all of them and I feel world better than I did just this morning.
I just discovered your work and I am grateful. The exercises are effective and easy to do. I hope you are still pursuing this path in some way. You have a gift. Thanks again.
I’m glad someone finally has a channel related to polyvagal theory methodology.
To be frank it was the Channel I didn't know I was looking for. LOL! But thankful that I found it.
There are many.
Methodology is the study of methods. If you mean method, just write "method"
@@philipsweetin7535 I don't quite agree with your definition. I mean methodology, as in a framework or system of approach based on underlying principles or beliefs. "Method" is far too constrained in this context.
@@philipsweetin7535 Quoting you: "If you mean method, just write "method"" If you want to write a sentence it ends with one of these.
My wife taught me these from your video and from the book, she is also my caregiver now through the VA I’m a permanent and total disabled combat vet now due to chronic ptsd from service over seas and childhood abuse, so it’s a lot of the mental stuff, I can’t do a lot of normal people things anymore or be certain places, but let me tell you these exercises especially the seated neck one, the first one helps so much. I actually rewatch your video sometimes for guidance or when my wife is up we do it together, we are very great full for this stuff anything natural like this is greatly appreciated thank you and I hope everyone else here is finding help and feeling better! Thank you 🙏
Thank you for saying this. I've been dealing with alot of deep seeded trauma from childhood and in my adult years as well and just recently health trauma. I've been in a state of complete panic and fight or flight the last 1.5 weeks and stumbled across this video this morning and felt immediate relief with even the first exercise. Incredible. I have nothing against medications as some people really need them but for me personally I'm trying to avoid it as they've worked against me in the past. I'm all about the natural path. Again, nothing against medications. This just works better for me and am so thankful for this video, who would have thought that trauma is trapped in your body and not just your mind! Wish more people talked about this.
Also wishing you well and so glad you are doing well and have a great, supportive partner 😊
Thank you so much for these exercises! I already feel better than when I started. It’s crazy how much exercise and diet plays into healing our mental health.
This was amazing I not only felt relief from tension and anxiety but it almost felt like a rush of happiness or peace..
Yoga has saved me from constant anxiety! I'm not even 30 days in, and my life switched 180 degrees. It really is a nervous system problem and takes time to get out the negative energy that I have created over time. I also had to cut out caffeine. I have decreed my caffeine down to a quarter on the amount of caffeine i used to have.
What i did with the same impact (totally unexpected) is cutting the carbs. All carbs. VLCHF diet. Of course yoga. Yoga and yoga. but the change of diet had a huge impact.unbelievable..
That’s great!
Congratulations!
what yoga please? any videos
Good point on caffeine!!!
It’s miraculous exercises. All the anxiety was gone within 10 min. of exercise. Very practical n very effective.
ohh. the exercises caused anxiety in me... or maybe triggered it.... how much anxiety did you start with?
The real trick is not that the angles or the strain or your hand/neck movement. Anything that brings you back to the present moment will releive your anxiety.
Thank you for this remarkable video Sukie. I have practiced your exercises for two days now and the benefit has been profound. Was not aware of anything about vagus nerve, but I now realize how I've been physically carrying my stress around. (for 70 years) Your exercises have given me an amazing release of my a stress, and a new outlook. Thank you!!
This video is pure gold to me! I've been having a lot of anxiety and stress from work, which I've been going to therapy, doing journaling, mindfulness exercises, even taking supplements, but they never could help me return to a fully calm state. Fortunately, I found this video and it instantly helped so much, more than I could ever anticipate. Thank you!
Finally! Someone admits anxiety isn't changed by changing one's thoughts! I've heard it from so many doctors and therapists and I'm so tired of repeating myself to no avail and still living with pain... I have all the symptoms you said and more, I feel like this will be of great help in the long run! Thank you so much!
I had panic attacks for 3 years from 2015 to 2018 and the only way I got better was changing my thoughts. Learning not to think everything I think about is true. Once I realize that anxiety won't kill me it slowly went away... I know it sounds stupid but being comfortable with being uncomfortable gave me so much power..
Have you over come , what helped
Thoughts play a vital role one have to be very much aware to watch every thoughts and not to identify just let them pass and when one don't identify or get drawn by every thoughts then emotion become less powerful and overtime ceases one have to be very patient and consistent with this process
Agree with you 100% about the just change your thoughts BS! There's so many books that instruct to do that, and mindfulness methods and breathing methods, and on and on. The brain needs the rewiring and the cause behind the tension needs to release! There are programs for rewiring too, but they say to think happy thoughts, pleasant thoughts, and on and on. It's in the body, and these are very interesting techniques. On the first side bend one, I started rapid breathing and something was happening. I'm going to go back to it. But my neck really hurts on the left side from bending to the right, even bending just a little bit. Doing that has made it a lot more painful. Thank you Sukie, you're very knowledgeable.
Changing thoughts can absolutely decrease anxiety and stress. I have anxiety which gives me an upset stomach. In moments where I am mindful, the anxious thoughts and stomach issues go away. When I start getting anxious and focusing on my stomach, the pain comes back. Its all about how we think. Where the mind goes, energy flows.
Wow, after the exercises I felt weirdly sleepy, super relaxed and at the same time very present and clear. It also calmed down my mind and my tourette's which is so cool, thank you!
Super cool! I’m so glad to hear it.
me too!! i was looking to see if this makes anyone else tired :)
The entire experience for me was like the most intense EMDR session I ever had and at the end I actually had to deal with the fact that I have spent decades in a state of constant physical stress and anxiety using EMDR to process on the emotion of sadness and loss. I literally cried harder than I ever have and at the same time felt more at peace than I can ever remember. Having suffered from a traumatic brain injury that was left undiagnosed for 30 years there is a huge amount of social and relational stress that has built up in my body. I've spent the last 2 years in therapy using EMDR which has been absolutely phenomenal but I have found that there were things that I could not penetrate and it seems like this is something that is going to help me to move into those areas and realize more success. It was interesting how similar these exercises impacted me compared to EMDR. I proceeded to sleep for a couple of hours after using the exercises for the first time just like I would experience with EMDR.
@@carlanwray8718 that's great! and yes, seems like it could be helpful with insomnia (one of my issues) since it apparently makes you a bit sleepy too.
I noticed the same thing. I found myself going from anxious to calm and drowsy. Felt great!
I am a chiropractic massage therapist with 25 years of experience,and can't wait to share this with patients! I admire your videos immensely!
This really helps!!! I yawned so many times and felt the tension leave my body. Feeling a little light headed since my body is not use to being so calm! Thank you!!’
These exercises really relaxed my super tense neck muscles. I can still feel the difference hours later!!! Such a relief 🥲 😮💨
Wow, I was literally having terrible general anxiety for no reason, usually nothing works. After doing the ear massage one and then this, it has reduced by 70-80%.
I’m so grateful, honestly. Thank you so much.
Yes, I can relate to the for no reason
Imagine pouring tears after thinking about something only slightly sad even though you are not thinking that it’s sad.
It’s like that but with anxiety, and the reactions she mentioned seem lighter than mine have been. All just because of working too much and needs not being met.
These exercises definitely made me feel calm and relaxed. My legs have stopped fidgeting like crazy. Will keep doing these exercises for sure.
I'm glad you appeared under recommended for me. Before I started, I had a horrible tension headache, and I swear these exercises helped to relieve my pain, and I feel nothing now. New subscriber & thank you💙
I am so grateful for this video, your time and expertise. First time trying this, I feel so deeply relaxed. The surge of emotions, the dizziness of being relaxed. My resting heart rate has dropped from consistent 65-70bpm to 55bpm right after these exercises. I am astounded and grateful
I’ve been struggling with bad anxiety I’ve tried mediation breathing exercises , drinking tea , everything and this is the first thing that actually pulled me out of an anxiety attack. I 100% recommend thank you for sharing these exercises!!!
Hi please reply me anxiety is a feeling you can feel in Ur brain?
I have problems.
@@faisalbi1330 Then get help. What's wrong?
@@ck7024 hi I can't feel emotions feelings.
@@faisalbi1330 If you have never experienced such feelings, this might be a sign for autism (although many - if not all - autistic people do feel emotions, they just have a hard time understanding and communicating them).
If you stopped feeling emotions, this might be a consequence of depression (a common misunderstanding is that depressed people are always sad), in which case you should check out a doctor.
Thank you! If one more person told me to try meditation or mindful breathing, I was going to cry. It never helps enough, and I've felt like a failure because of it. These 3 exercises you posted have done more for me in once session than years of mindful breathing have done.
THANK YOU! Halfway through this I already started to feel the difference. This truly helped me and I am so thankful you shared this with us. After a few miniates after I was so much calmer and felt my anxiety go away. Nothing else was working, this was what I needed. I am forever grateful.
Wow. I had serious emotional and physiological responses to these exercises. As someone that deals with the long-lasting effects of trauma, I was literally in shock because I feel like this will be so helpful to my healing journey. Thank you for introducing me to the vagus nerve. I will definitely be reading the book you mentioned at the beginning.
I find them life changing as well.
Best self help I've ever learned. "Less is more" as a retired personal trainer, I really appreciate how she speaks while demonstrating. This is exactly what my doctor prescribed and I didn't have to leave the comfort of my home! Totally awesome ⭐
And was it???
This is the only exercise that made me breathe deep naturally
This is really helping me on my journey to heal my chronic pain. I understand that there is nothing wrong with my body, and that my anxiety and fear around my pain perpetuate it. This video only helps to solidify my beliefs thank you! Its enlightening to stretch without trying to fix a problem in my body through a lens of intensity and trying to fix whats broken. Instead this has me focus on feeling safe and understanding the tension is not rooted in the body, but in the mind. Im not broken
you seem like a really pleasant person. I feel very warm in my heart listening to you
This is amazing! Did anyone else experience suddenly being able to move their shoulder muscles freely after the exercises? This was insane to me, I hadn't noticed how I could barely move before wow thank you
Loved this Sukie, Thank You. I've been having some vagus nerve problems of late and these should help a lot. I've addd them to my daily yoga practice! Namaste!
I had immediate calming sensations after doing the first exercise. I was shocked. Thank you for this video!
I was having anxiety for over a week without sleeping and finding some rest and comfort. I found your video and did the exercises and it's incredible how much better I feel after doing them, I was even able to sleep. Thank you so much.
Over a week straight without stopping at all? The reason I ask is because this is what has been happening to me. Strange thing is it started happening literally out of nowhere, I've never had it before. So weird for me
@@chadengel1422 how are you feeling now?
I suffer from chronic migraine and intense vasovagal reactions. Definitely have a lot of tension in the neck. These exercises were shockingly uncomfortable, but its really exciting to explore physical relief or reprogramming.
Thank you for this. I had to stop halfway because it released so many emotions and I needed a break but I can tell it helped. I'm going to keep practicing these ♡
This really helped my ongoing anxiety-based neck pain. Thank you!
I think you have saved me from quitting my good but stressful job. thank you!
Thank you! I've been anxious for most of my life, and I actually felt a shift doing this and even feel that my eyes have softened.
I did experience the deep sighs in the sitting exercises. The lying exercises were a little more intense for me emotionally. They brought tears. I felt I had been holding so much subconsciously that I didn’t even realize, living and functioning in anxiety to where it felt normal. Thank you so much for introducing these exercises. They are ones I intend to practice on a weekly basis.
Thank you so much! I’ve suffered from GAD for 30 years - most of my adult life has been spent trying to finally deal with it- but, it was always through thought work in some form or another- this was a lightbulb moment and I feel hope to start a new life
Thank you for this video. I just had a release of emotions from all the stress I've been under in the past year, started to have panic attack 2 weeks ago and again 2 days ago - diagnosed GAD. This helped me feel calmer and reduce the anxiety thoughts I am having.
This has been great for me, easy to follow, easy to do and very effective. Feeling so much more calm and relaxed. Thank you for sharing! 💛
Awesome stuff, got yawns, deep coughs and a cry out of this. Considering buying the book on polyvagal theory, very interesting. Thank you so much!
I heard a pop on my neck @ exercise #2...this released the tension on my neck that I' ve been having for quite some time...I'm so glad I came across your video. Thank you!❤
I was pretty surprised at how calm I felt after just a few minutes of these exercises. Really something to this! Thank you!
Really appreciate these three exercises, felt the tears such a wonderful warm feeling. My eyes were so dry, very tiring, thank you so much. Yvonne
I clicked the like button on this video. And then I went back to the beginning to re-watch, and I selected 0.5 speed because there is soooooo much information, and girl, you cover so much ground in so little time!?!??!?
I have to say that was amazing. I was having chest pains from my anxiety, and I did these exercise, and can tell a big difference. I feel calmer. Thank you so much for sharing this, may God bless you.