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I am a 59 year old Hispanic male. I suffer from trauma. You are a Godsend. I continue to get more useful information to understand my trauma from you than I have received from any MD or Therapist. Sometimes the clinical info you share is over my head. But, I’m pretty smart. Through repetition and multiple viewing of your videos, I eventually start processing and understanding what you are sharing. You are a breath of fresh air, helping me understand my full spectrum of lifelong trauma. I wish I had known you and the info you effectively share over 50+ years ago. Eternally grateful.
Wishing you're supported in this and have been able to continue on your way to full well-being. I figure someone who can actually study, understand, and apply information like this -let alone in possibly not native language- has got to be pretty smart. I don't know what all you're working with, but generational trauma and trying to heal systemic made trauma, can be especially tricky because it's not really possible to remove oneself from the situation. This is under acknowledged in most mental health fields. There are a few other channels on here that I think are especially helpful for hands on understanding and applying. If you're looking for more resources I'm happy to share. Either way, best of fortune to you in your continued way to where you're wanting to be.
@joe so great for you to want to work on your own self! This is awesome! Especially, in our culture, the thought that working with a therapist, psychologists, is for crazy people, is so much more reason to seek mental health wellness. The ignorance must stop with someone. Let it start with ☝️person. I'm so proud of you! Keep up the awesome job! 🙏🙌
Me too Joe, but I’d like to check out more about the courses that this channel are running… Only obstacle I have to doing that, is that I’ve sustained short term memory loss from trauma and anxiety, so I can’t remember any new information. It’s quite frustrating, as I’ve lost the ability to spell; articulate and my vocabulary is down to basic words… Trying to live a stress free life in order to heal, is near impossible in this age we’re living in. I’d love to go bush to get away, but that’s near impossible as well… This is not a sob story, as I’m actually a positive person. I hope all goes well with you, and that you find peace as you walk through this life. God bless 🙏
It'd be interesting to see research on how the vagus nerve in humans is affected by feeding them GMO and artificial foods, which constitutes the standard American diet because this greatly changes the gut microbiome as well
Our nation is a superpower poisoning our people with the SAD standard American diet. All the violence, insane behavior....it’s chemical poisoning of a nation. GMO, pesticides,fragrances,air freshener,antibiotics,antibacterial crap, vaccines, food preservative, food colorings. It’s mind boggling!
I eat a low histermine diet , consisting of 2 basic food groups , my vagus nerve immediately kicks off when I’m unconsciously in a “ stressful situation” but can also be affected by the small intestine being compacted ✌️
@@DocSnipes I'm interested in learning more. I was abused for a decade by a much older sibling (not sexually). I've always believed that the abuse changed the outcome and direction of my entire life. I carry it with me always.
Your presentation skills, and what you present are exceptional. I worked for years for criminal BigPharma pushing sometimes deadly prescription products which physicians love because they're really poorly educated, and trained. I'm a bioengineer, and I knew more than most doctors about human physiology, nutrition, and all the good research on alternative treatments not involving often dangerous, sometimes deadly, super expensive, often quite ineffective prescription products. I avoid physicians because most don't know much beyonx what we brainwashed them with, and we owned them with HUGE budgets. Thanks for your work.
I've been telling my Dr the meds have caused brain damage I'm not the same person I was before I literally lose my mind without he laughed said I was paranoid yeah .I know but big one misdiagnosed three times 11 years running with new pills soon .....
Great information, I think it would be really amazing if you could also add freeze as one of the reponses. Often people are familiar with fight and flight responses but there is a third response "FREEZE" much like the reaction of a deer and headlights. People with neurological disorders or functional disorders often present with this characteristic which is definitely another stress response. I really wish more people would talk about this. My son went through freezing episodes for years before we found out he had functional neurological disorder and we thought he was having seizures, turns out they would non epileptic seizures. Just thought It was worth mentioning. :)
Wow! When I was around puberty, I had a strong freeze response when I was attacked by a dog. Freeze was my response a lot. I'm now 37, and I developed seizures in the last 3 years.
The freeze response is usually programed into the child by a primary caregiver who regularly sets up a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-dont environment.
It is impossible to describe what I have endured- absolutely impossible. I look forward to seeing this- I have researched much, because I became disabled due to trauma.
I am in the same boat, Linda. I make progress, then I fall back. Normal life doesn’t exist for me. Stephen Porges’ book A pocket guide to the polyvagal theory was very helpful to me in understanding, as have the interviews with Dr. Porges here on YT. currently reading COmplex PTSD by Pete walker, which is not about the nervous system specifically, but has helped me see myself. Good luck. Never give up.
@@JanetSmith900 Hello. Thank you for the titles. Yes, same here- my daughter always reminds me that healing is not linear, when I am frustrated. I have read much about Complex PTSD, which is a completely different animal than PTSD. I used to think that I could completely heal, as I always believe that there is a solution- but, if I can live my best life, then that is good. I think that understanding what is happening is more than half the battle. Take care.
Just know, you are now more aware of greater purpose in your life. Bringing greater compassion to all who walk beside you. Peace to your days your of value!
I can relate to not having the language/words to describe.... 36 years of traumatic experience unrelenting like waves during a hurricane. So many things events people near death moments restarts success and tragedies, each one would talk months in therapy to process... there are dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens of stories to comprehend. Each time I go to therapy to process my trauma A NEW CRISIS HAS EMERGED and the therapy was limited to day to day survival processing. Im so tired of trying to make it make sense. In trauma healing I am learning that I can focus on the now, and move forward into healing, starting with copings skills and understanding the why and how they work. I can heal without getting closure, apologies, validation, explanations, or justice. I can just be. Much love to you. one day at a time.
Reading the word of God through Christ Jesus, meditating on His word (prayer and listening)- what He says about me, His healing power and unfailing live for me plays such a huge part in this. The peace He gives is dunomos and surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds...His word transforms us by the renewing of our minds which is Christ Jesus. So grateful for His faithfulness, goodness; and He knows my beginning and end.
I've had an issue for a long time now and no doctor could figure out what it was....until I met an Indian doctor who told me I needed to see a specialist chiropractor and the problem was associated with the vagus nerve, which I had never heard of. So if anyone reading this knows of anyone who has a problem with ongoing burping/flatulance, especially at night when lying down, then the answer is the vagus nerve. I am not sure seeing the specialist chiropractor made much of a difference, just a dent in my pocket book, but I had an answer finally. I'm still living with the issue but it is good to know what is causing it. Right now in this war, I don't have faith in doctors or hospitals so will put up with it until medbeds are available on mass. Found this very interesting - thankyou.
The vagus nerve is brilliantly explained here -- thank heaven I stumbled on Doc Snipes' video and not someone else's! You learn here how every square inch of the body is connected to the brain and all our organs to each other, too! Our bodies are so worth helping with everything we do and eat and think about and even with every person or organization we expose ourselves to! Boy, if learning this doesn't make you want to start eating whole foods and drinking pure water, and and start moving, etc., etc, I don't know what will! Thank you, Dr. Snipes for this wonderful series!!!
I needed to see this because my IBS got triggered by heat stress (it's been unbearably hot and humid where I live) and I didn't know the vagus nerve affects all the way to our gut!
I went to "the best" psychologist in my state for 3 years and he missed this. I described this to him so closely. I'll be watching the whole series now to see if there is any relief from the flight or flight triggers.
I thought I knew enough about the vagus nerve to assist myself in relaxing it. This video takes it to a whole new level. This is so informative. Thank you.
Me too ✋ @ Dr. Snipes this is helpful to me as I practice deep breathing exercises. This is helpful to me and I shall start to be more mindful about avoiding toxic people. This can help me not have to continue being triggered daily. Thanks because I was thinking that it had no physical impact on me.
I spent more than 10 years trying to stay conscious about 50% of the time. I was tested and told I had a severe case of vassodepressor syncope. I lasted about 2 minutes on the tilt table test. There was nothing they could do to help me. My blood pressure would drop, I would pass out and convulse. I wouldn't be aware of it once I was out but those around me said it appeared rather a violent reaction. I lost my job and my confidence. About 7 years ago it just suddenly seem to stop and today looking back it doesn't seem real that I went through that. I have a bit of residual anxiety but for the most part I'm fine. Strange thing the Vegas nerve.
I’m excited for this as a Massage Therapy instructor and LCDC/Mental Health professional…. I always talk about the mind, body connection and how bodywork can have an impact on a persons wellness holistically. I just taught the Control Systems (nervous and endocrine system) and specially discussed Vegas nerve massage. Thank you for this series, I will incorporate it into my classes 🙏🏻
Now I see a connection! Thank you! I had always had a slight problem with vasovagal syncope - feeling faint and panic attacks. One day I had a bad migraine headache. I tried to go to work, but it was debilitating. The first doctor told me I had trigeminal neuralgia and put me on codeine. I couldn't drive, so my mom had to drive me to work and my second opinion doctor who said it was trigeminal neuralgia and said codeine or headaches. That was my only choice. While my mom drove me home, she took me to her chiropractor. I didn't tell him the diagnoses, just let him look. He said my trigeminal nerve was being pinched. One adjustment. And the headache was eased. In fact it was gone for over a decade.
At the age of 43 I had a hysterectomy, quite fit and at a good weight plus low normal blood pressure. During surgery my BP dropped drastically and my heart stopped when they opened the abdomen. They revived me and completed the surgery. Later, the anesthesiologist explained what happened and described it as a vagal/vagus nerve response. Asked about any prior incidents. I had prior incidents of passing out during a cervical biopsy, I assumed due to pain, and also in at least two other procedures. No doctor ever explained what this might be. I was advised by my surgery doctors to avoid all voluntary surgeries or any procedures on the internal organs. I did have a colonoscopy where I passed out during that. I now do cologuard and my heart is fine at age 71. Most people do not know they have this condition. Comments?
My Mom & I have had problems with anesthesia due to the CYP 450 enzyme in the liver. Apparently, CYP450 is responsible for detoxing poisons out of the liver in Phase 1. We also have MTHFR issues & low blood pressure. Most doctors don't have a clue about CYP450 functions.
Amazing story! I was Dx with a vagus problem after a series of fainting, but was never warned it could be stimulated in surgery! Really makes me wonder if my many surgeries were truly uneventful.. 🤔
Having migraines recently (Prof Dr Najeeb) this is very encouraging. vagus nerve relationship to the Trigeminal nerve and migraine and facial muscles and brain schemas and response. Autonomic system, HPA axis and vagus nerve. Let's listen to our body and communicate with our mind to vagus, Trigeminal, hpa axis, communicate safety, rub our ears to relax ears/Trigeminal nerves, and trigger positive safe self- state schemas intentionally. Very good Dr Snipes. Wheatbags and long warm showers and rest. I notice with triptans for migraines they allow me to sleep and reset my brain-frequency wise . Triptans block the awful body pain of a migraine. It's like a reflection of nerve-pain message, and it blocks it like a mirror is stopped. Triptans block the Migraine body reflection messages. I can't explain it better. The body is relieved that is does not get the pain reflection images. Can anyone relate?
Triptans only work for a couple of hours for me. They work fantastically! But only 2 hours. When i take the second one pill nothing happens and that is the maximum dose. Unfortunately triptans don't work for me and my migraine attacks always take 3 days and nights
@@pibkaveronica7622 thanks for the tip! I will finally start with botox treatment against migraine in august. My insurance wouldn't cover it, i first had to try triptans and blood pressure medication. Now that these things didn't work i try botox and if that doesn't work i will get gepant 🤞
Have had migraines for 30 years… since my teens. Triptans are the only thing that’s worked, but not always, and I have migraines so often I would have to take them daily and risk a stroke. Sometimes the migraine is just too strong and the triptan isn’t enough. 2400-3000mg daily of ibuprofen keeps it tolerable, but is horrible for my liver. Gepants haven’t worked and I go in for Botox in three days. Hoping it helps. Wishing everyone here some relief 😔
Have you ever tried acupuncture? I did, after 12 sessions over a month’s time, I am migraine free! The doctor is a third generation acupuncturist. Wonderful man!
Thanks for your videos. Have been dealing with full on trauma and anxiety since early childhood. No one ever helped as a child. I've tried everything as an adult. The Australian government and people just take advantage of people with my issue and I've had so much trouble finding help and getting financial assistance, even though my doctor of nearly 20 years has backed me up. I get bullied, taken advantage of and ripped my pay because they believe I'm stupid due to my trauma. No government departments follow through. I'm owed over 50k in wages. I go through periods of intense fear where I'm frightened to even leave the house and socialize. It's ruined my life and I've everything. There's no support at all and I get treated like crap by people in this country including the government. They call me a liar. Nobody understands. I feel so alone, no body to talk to but I am able to contact dead people and there are a few that support me. It's a horrible experience and its broken me. Taken away my faith in life, love, people. I go to other worlds to deal with it. Disassociate. Not many people who understand or give support or help and no one seems to know what to do even though they say they do. I've spent thousands and thousands of therapy and gotten nowhere. Just feel ripped off and defeated. I can't fight it anymore and I don't know how to beat it or make the feeling go away. Nobody gives a shit. It's a horrible and lonely experience
I'm from the US but this all sounds incredibly familiar. The societal alienation from having these sorts of "invisible" disabilities is far more destructive than the disability itself imo. We're social animals. Isolation can create mental health issues even without the strain of preexisting trauma. The fact that we're treated like garbage and subjected to constant gaslighting from peers and even from doctors is enough to crush the hope of the most irrationally optimistic person, and then we're blamed for having a bad attitude if we attempt to point out the mistreatment. All of our avenues for help are gatekept by people who clearly carry subconscious biases against those whose lives didn't turn out as well as their own. Because how could they feel good about their own achievements if they were to ever admit to themselves that we're all just products of circumstance.
Hey Doc, as someone working intensively with a trauma therapist to recover from some extreme trauma during my childhood, I find this video to be crystal clear and very helpful. Thanks for the pictures and the examples that put things in layman's terms, like the vagus nerve being a sort of email system for the body. Thank you!
@@DocSnipes OMG, thank you for responding! The first thing I'm hoping to do become more aware of my involuntary responses to stimuli. I've already been working on it, but all my life I've had a tendency to ignore signals that I need to eat, sleep, or use the bathroom, and I've let overstimulation in the "outside world" turn me into a recluse. No surprises there, right? So, I'm hoping to educate myself more , then start some exercises that will help get some of this trauma out of my body. I'm ready! 😁
Wow! Makes sense why a lot of different factors can still give me the same awful migraine. I had heard about the vagus nerve and was able to get control over migraines by fasting and doing cross body stretches every day, but that doesn't always work. Thank you for making this, I can't wait to watch the next two parts.
I had to learn how to walk, talk and eat with a fork all over again at the age of 21. Struggled with Aphasia and psoriasis for over a decade. If I had to go through that all over again, I would not want to survive. But I did that time. Traveling in my own lane, living my own dream and watching the world go round.
You know what, hon? At 21, I was miserable and in a deep hell inside. I couldn't get off the couch. Deep depression from the abuses I suffered growing up. I was programmed by my mother - to fail . I needed help. I cried out to Jesus = knowing that He was real. I innately knew He existed. There was no doubt.. Finally, on June 6th, 1977 He revealed Himself to me and addressed me. His Holy Spirit came into my heart and in less than 3 minutes I was completely changed. I walked away from that experience with real hope for the future and full of peace inside along with Joy.
Our Creator loves us! When a person seeks and longs for help from Him, He will enter your lives if you acknowledge Him and surrender your life over to Him. It's been 45 years since then and He has been with me ever since. You can think I'm making it up. But Jesus is the only One that can change your Life. He's always been here! He waits to see if anyone is seeking Him to know Him. That's what He wants from everyone! A personal relationship with your Creator.
Wow, I always wanted to learn about this. I have so many clients with bowl issues. Also I love the shorter videos. I learn easier in bits...thanks for all your teachings!
@@DocSnipes it is my belief that this correlates the chakra system. The vagus nerve can partly function to increase calm with deep breathing into the pit of the stomach. This is why meditation increases energy throughout the chakra system whiich correlates woth the nervous system.its not a coincidence. Science cna explain it better physiologically but spirutual teachings talk about the felt sense of peace when the vagus nerve is on a deeply parasympatethic state
@@deadinside8781 Doctors are dangerous. You only go to one if there is no other option. Doctors very rarely heal, they treat your symptoms with drugs that do damage to your organs (slow death).
Thankfully I've had little trauma in my life, but I do have an easily triggered vasovagal reflex. This video series is wonderful in helping me understand what is actually going on. Thanks!
There's something so comforting about your voice. Your videos on trauma have been getting me through PTSD episodes when I'm scared at night. Still need to make my rescue pack!
This is so interesting! I'm currently looking into prolotherapy, which is supposed to help correct cervical instability, which typically causes vagus nerve dysfunction.
I am disabled, I have M.S and Neuropathy… I was hit by a truck when I was 3 years old , Oh , and I have Trigeminal Neurolgia that is in remission , But I know that it’s a trauma stored in my body , I tried to release it throughout the years , but I have not managed to heal my nerves system .. Thanks for the info , yes , must stay away from Stress completely…
Interesting points. Looking forward to watching the other parts of this. I have almost the whole alphabet of chronic conditions that are causing issues with my vagus nerve and a few others such as sciatic and pudendal. Thank you for your video.
This has helped my Understanding very much as I have Daily Migraine Headaches and stomach issues that have been Plaguing me for the past 4 years very Badly making changes to my diet and fasting has helped. Great explanation Subscribed and Thumbs up. Thank you very this Video.
Your videos are very informative and making sense of many things I am seeing in myself at this point in recovery. Awareness has increased of many things, more than I realized. This morning was the first time of being able to picture these memories from a more distant vision and have them affect me much less. Never thought much of the "third eye " connection but it makes so much more sense then I thought. Where the nerves meet and the response to smiling or frowning. Thank you for your educational videos.
Very useful video. Two people I know have this disfunction. One had a trauma. They don't know how to de-program the built reflexes that keep them in the fight or flight. You are tense in your speech, it feels like your body is tense in the stomach or chest
I came on TH-cam as I'm experiencing a bit of trauma and wanted to get my mind off things. This popped up I didnt even search for it. I've never heard of the vagus nerve but this is so very helpful to me right now. Blessings to you from South Africa thank you so much
@@lcwathome821 I do sessions with a telehealth psychologist and psychiatrist, it’s through my health insurance, but it’s through a local drs office that only does telehealth and hires drs from all over the state. I feel like I got extremely lucky because I tried MANY others first before finding her. It took about a year.
@@Julie-ns3vh thank u. I am untechy..I tried teleconference before and it was nit in NY tech ability..most everything is 100 % tech..anyway thank u. So happy u got the help u need! Blessings 👑
@@lcwathome821 thank you so much:) I had to get used to it. I would just keep reaching out.. someone I know decided to start counseling and has to wait until August. It’s very discouraging. It was like that for me too and I had to keep pushing and going.. I’ve had 5 counselors at least that were not a fit or I couldn’t afford. If you keep looking you will eventually find help:)
I experienced some of these symptoms during my stressful marriage. When it became difficult my stomach would start turning and with in minutes need to go to the bathroom quickly Also my face started to numb in certain areas. I can relate to this so much..
I had a dysfunctional upbringing inasmuch as my mum had OCD and probably a personality disorder. I was a sickly child and had a lot of infections, so my mum’s OCD revolved around keeping me healthy. Unfortunately, food became her main tool. I began to dread mealtimes, then I started to feel nauseous as mealtimes approached, then I developed panic attacks, but this was in the 70’s and I didn’t understand what these terrible feelings were, I finally found out in my early 20’s when I was listening to a phone in on the radio. I was treated for Anorexia Nervosa in Hospital, but I wasn’t dieting, it was stress not vanity causing my symptoms. So, are these symptoms caused by this nerve???
In case anyone here is new to this subject here I TH-cam, Caring Medical Channel covers tons of vagus nerve implications and issues. And they always address cervical instability. Caring Medical also is big with prolotherapy. Good vagus info here. Really appreciate the education content on vagus nerve. Thx!
This information is so important. Thank you for sharing. I'm struggling with anxiety and trying to learn vagus nerve hacks and how to reset my parasympathetic nervous system.
@@starbright1256 Definitely look up vagus nerve exercises. Meditation and understanding how anxiety is formed by our parasympathetic nervous system really helped me understand it and actively try to regulate. Belly breathing and, exhaling longer and slower than your inhale helps. 💯❤️
Subscribed. I feel like i hit the jackpot finding your channel on my feed. Just reading the titles alone of your currently posted videos- I’m sooo excited to explore and learn. Thank you so much for your work & effort to share, yay!🙌💖✨
Thank you for sharing about the VN. I was an elementary school teacher and never learned about this whatsoever and yet it goes through your whole body. I like the exercises you recommend because the ear can be rubbed in certain areas to relax and release the tension instead of bottling it up inside you. The feet is a great example as well and also your hands. These are essensial strategies to keep oneself in real health and well being. Learn to become intimiate with your body! Blessings. I want to watch this video again.
As a four-year-old I witnessed a trauma that affected my life and family greatly. It was very scary it was really traumatic I lost my father in the event and moving forward as a child I would rub or play with my ear usually while I would suck on my bottom lip at the same time. I don’t know why I did it, I was compelled. I did it so often I would get in trouble as a child for playing with my ears. And because I played with my ears So very much the cartilage in my ears is pliable. Curious if this was an auto pilot way of Trying to stimulate the vagus nerve in order to process the trauma experienced. I imagine I had to have suffered PTSD from the experience, but In the 80s that wasn’t a broad concern at the time.
So sorry for your childhood trauma. I definitely believe you were innately healing yourself through your vagus nerve. God created the body to heal itself. It's Unfortunate that we put God in a box of just religion, because first He's our Creator. He also created many natural herbs, and food to heal our bodies and minds. Best Wishes on your continued journey of healing. God Bless❣
From around the age of 24 to 40 I was a functioning opiate addict, a pill head started slow Like many opiate addicts it began from a car accident. But once my body experienced that euphoria, I was hooked! It took over my life. Now I have 3 years of recovery and 2 years of clean time. I have been in therapy for the first time in my life approaching the year mark this August ‘22 .. it has been life-changing on top of a life-changing experience. Therapy is what brought me to this video in the first place. I wanted to thank everybody for their support I was shocked when I came back to respond to the comment above me,, It makes a difference so thank you, From one light out here in the Internet to all of you 🕯
i had an osteopathic consultation in adult life when the practitioner asked me if i had ever come close to drowning. I had as a child and I was told that the diaphragm still showed the effect of that trauma.
I suffer from complex Ptsd I hate having to live with it. It’s a on going battle. I’m optimistic that I can start feeling better and I think this is the right place 🙏💯🤓
This vagal nerve response pertaining to the Neuro pathway influences on facial expressions and effects on mood is something I previously learned via research dealing with people who get Botox injections and low mood response.
The igive button app will donate to your preferred charity, they have a browser app too. I chose The Beagle Freedom Project ( they rescues and find homes for animals who have suffered animal testing) I believe a lot of trauma survivors love animals and have probably witnessed abuse to them. I do love all Doc Sniper videos, she's very detailed and educated and is generous to share her information on this platform and I really appreciate it and I know research is an important part if research but it's so sad to me.
I never heard of the vagus nerve and about trauma being trapped in the body I've always known was connected electrum is not a psychological matter it's an actual physical matter this is going to be interesting to listen to
Thank you for your video. I am living with stress trauma for over 50 years. This stress trauma impacts our entire body as you presented in your video. My stress is from (multiples of 'things') all piling on top of each other. I attempt to cope, though many times have fallen into depression. I start climbing back out of depression when I can, up the rungs of the ladder of my life and out of these holes being dug by others I fall into and have to climb out of those too. I inadvertently have dug holes that people are happy to push me into as well. My digestive system can get so stuffed up, I am violently physically sick and go on medication to try to stop this happening. The toileting went to alarmingly un-natural. You spoke of this in your video a bit. At the time last year 2021, I wondered if these new symptoms to me, were linked to the stressful situation I found myself in. Then I read an article on an Emergency Doctor and how sick her body was becoming. I had clearly developed what she was talking about. (I sadly did not keep this link). I have tried to remove myself where I can, or from whom I can, for my remaining self preservation, currently a new tactic of mine in 2022. My heart has also been damaged by the hurt caused and stabs in pain when stress levels are higher. I also realise regardless of what you try to do for some people, it's not good enough while others have assaulted me without any accountability. Thank you again for your video. NSW Australia
@Harley “GuitarGuy” I dont want to read them nor would I ever read anything he produced and that is my choice. I dont have to take drugs to know they are dangerous to health and wellbeing. Like RH he and his writings are dangerous I believe, to people's health and wellbeing. NSW Australia
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I Repent for any trauma that was done to me, spoken to n about me. I Renounce it Bind n Rebuke it, Out of My Soul, GET OUT! U CAN'T BE USED ON ME, AGAINST ME NOR AGAINST MY KIDS, GRANDBBYS DECENDANCE..U can NOT Stay..IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST..
My first bladder cystoscopy, the one whereby my bladder cancer was diagnosed, caused me to become flushed, faint and nauseated. I told the urologist that my bladder must have pushed against my vagus nerve.
@@DocSnipes you deserve great comments .With this information anyone is able to achieve great things.I am very thankful to you .I was a neglected child ..with many traumas .I told the doctor that I get sick because of trauma .My intuition told me that .You verified that truth for me .I have suffered for 30 years. But you have set me free .
So welcome. I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: th-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
That is so informative!! I was thinking what is happening to me and why I’m getting this stress in my brain that caused the buzzing in my ears.. omg! This is exactly what you said about it.. I’m so speechless! I was thinking to go and see a neurologist for this .. I had a St scan an MRI .. now I’m going to a dentist to fix my TMJ because my jaw gets so tight, that I’m wearing a retainer at night and nothing his helping How can I fix this Vagus nerve 🙏 Thank you so much !
I will definitely let you know, for now .. I still have this buzzing inside my head when I get stressed out..I’m trying so hard to stop biting on my teeth.. one thing that stops my tinnitus is when I do the humming because it relaxes my brain and adding the breathing to it Waiting for my TMJ to settle as my dentist is still working on it ❤️
Vagus nerve affects vital organs…that is not good if experiencing uncontrolled stress regularly…major contributor to dis-ease…geez…the facial expression triggers…deactivate unhealthy reactions and activate healthy responses…this info is invaluable…
The effect of the microbiome is interesting. A diverse plant based diet with live culture yogurt produces a healthier gut microbiome. In working with children who’ve experienced early childhood trauma this diet could be beneficial, along with ear and facial massage, and modifications to the sensory environment, avoiding sensory overload.
My Tai Chi instructor sent his class this video and it is fascinating seeing the Opthalmic Zone in reference to the Third Eye. It does line up perfectly with what we are being taught about our bodies' energy stores, the dantian, with the OZ corresponding to the upper dantian. I just love how different cultures from India and China throughout human history were discovering and learning about what makes us human; literally, figuratively, spiritually, naturally, medically, physically, mentally, etc. Thank you, Doctor! *So I also wonder how ear piercings affect these nerves/clusters. I was straining to see if Doctor Snipes had holes in her earlobes, but could not even in 4k lol
Gee thanks , thanks very much you have help my life dramatically , I'm so lucky and great full for your care and love . Bless you , may you live a happy , pain free life .
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I am a 59 year old Hispanic male. I suffer from trauma. You are a Godsend. I continue to get more useful information to understand my trauma from you than I have received from any MD or Therapist. Sometimes the clinical info you share is over my head.
But, I’m pretty smart.
Through repetition and multiple viewing of your videos, I eventually start processing and understanding what you are sharing. You are a breath of fresh air, helping me understand my full spectrum of lifelong trauma. I wish I had known you and the info you effectively share over 50+ years ago. Eternally grateful.
Wishing you're supported in this and have been able to continue on your way to full well-being. I figure someone who can actually study, understand, and apply information like this -let alone in possibly not native language- has got to be pretty smart.
I don't know what all you're working with, but generational trauma and trying to heal systemic made trauma, can be especially tricky because it's not really possible to remove oneself from the situation. This is under acknowledged in most mental health fields.
There are a few other channels on here that I think are especially helpful for hands on understanding and applying. If you're looking for more resources I'm happy to share.
Either way, best of fortune to you in your continued way to where you're wanting to be.
What a great testimony! I do too!
@joe so great for you to want to work on your own self! This is awesome! Especially, in our culture, the thought that working with a therapist, psychologists, is for crazy people, is so much more reason to seek mental health wellness. The ignorance must stop with someone. Let it start with ☝️person. I'm so proud of you! Keep up the awesome job! 🙏🙌
Me too Joe, but I’d like to check out more about the courses that this channel are running… Only obstacle I have to doing that, is that I’ve sustained short term memory loss from trauma and anxiety, so I can’t remember any new information. It’s quite frustrating, as I’ve lost the ability to spell; articulate and my vocabulary is down to basic words… Trying to live a stress free life in order to heal, is near impossible in this age we’re living in. I’d love to go bush to get away, but that’s near impossible as well… This is not a sob story, as I’m actually a positive person.
I hope all goes well with you, and that you find peace as you walk through this life.
God bless 🙏
It'd be interesting to see research on how the vagus nerve in humans is affected by feeding them GMO and artificial foods, which constitutes the standard American diet because this greatly changes the gut microbiome as well
Our nation is a superpower poisoning our people with the SAD standard American diet. All the violence, insane behavior....it’s chemical poisoning of a nation. GMO, pesticides,fragrances,air freshener,antibiotics,antibacterial crap, vaccines, food preservative, food colorings. It’s mind boggling!
Yes yes yes ....could not agree more
It’s not our standard diet..we are being force fed this poison.
I eat a low histermine diet , consisting of 2 basic food groups , my vagus nerve immediately kicks off when I’m unconsciously in a “ stressful situation” but can also be affected by the small intestine being compacted ✌️
We have Nixon administration to blame for this when farming was changed by Agriculture Head creep of all creeps Earl butts .
I've been looking into my childhood trauma and I have heard we store trauma in our body. I am grateful to have found your video.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
@@DocSnipes I'm interested in learning more. I was abused for a decade by a much older sibling (not sexually). I've always believed that the abuse changed the outcome and direction of my entire life. I carry it with me always.
@@josephdockemeyer6782 So very sorry to hear this. I wish the very best for you!
@@josephdockemeyer6782 Same
@@Rhawn246 Thank you. I'm an empath and introvert. Still don't have a relationship with the aforementioned sibling.
Your presentation skills, and what you present are exceptional. I worked for years for criminal BigPharma pushing sometimes deadly prescription products which physicians love because they're really poorly educated, and trained. I'm a bioengineer, and I knew more than most doctors about human physiology, nutrition, and all the good research on alternative treatments not involving often dangerous, sometimes deadly, super expensive, often quite ineffective prescription products. I avoid physicians because most don't know much beyonx what we brainwashed them with, and we owned them with HUGE budgets. Thanks for your work.
Thanks for watching and sharing.
because the badly trained physicians are sabotaging dumb fools*
I've been telling my Dr the meds have caused brain damage I'm not the same person I was before I literally lose my mind without he laughed said I was paranoid yeah .I know but big one misdiagnosed three times 11 years running with new pills soon .....
@@areuarealman7269 pvagus
Great information, I think it would be really amazing if you could also add freeze as one of the reponses. Often people are familiar with fight and flight responses but there is a third response "FREEZE" much like the reaction of a deer and headlights. People with neurological disorders or functional disorders often present with this characteristic which is definitely another stress response. I really wish more people would talk about this. My son went through freezing episodes for years before we found out he had functional neurological disorder and we thought he was having seizures, turns out they would non epileptic seizures. Just thought It was worth mentioning. :)
I relate totally to what he has
Wow! When I was around puberty, I had a strong freeze response when I was attacked by a dog. Freeze was my response a lot. I'm now 37, and I developed seizures in the last 3 years.
The freeze response is usually programed into the child by a primary caregiver who regularly sets up a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-dont environment.
There is also fawn... Fight, flight, freeze, fawn.
I freeze .or zone out..stare without or numerous thoughts for a long period of time.
It is impossible to describe what I have endured- absolutely impossible. I look forward to seeing this- I have researched much, because I became disabled due to trauma.
I am in the same boat, Linda. I make progress, then I fall back. Normal life doesn’t exist for me. Stephen Porges’ book A pocket guide to the polyvagal theory was very helpful to me in understanding, as have the interviews with Dr. Porges here on YT. currently reading COmplex PTSD by Pete walker, which is not about the nervous system specifically, but has helped me see myself. Good luck. Never give up.
@@JanetSmith900 Hello. Thank you for the titles. Yes, same here- my daughter always reminds me that healing is not linear, when I am frustrated. I have read much about Complex PTSD, which is a completely different animal than PTSD. I used to think that I could completely heal, as I always believe that there is a solution- but, if I can live my best life, then that is good. I think that understanding what is happening is more than half the battle. Take care.
Just know, you are now more aware of greater purpose in your life.
Bringing greater compassion to all who walk beside you.
Peace to your days your of value!
Oh my! What happened I wonder and I’ll pray for you❤
I can relate to not having the language/words to describe.... 36 years of traumatic experience unrelenting like waves during a hurricane. So many things events people near death moments restarts success and tragedies, each one would talk months in therapy to process... there are dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens of stories to comprehend. Each time I go to therapy to process my trauma A NEW CRISIS HAS EMERGED and the therapy was limited to day to day survival processing. Im so tired of trying to make it make sense. In trauma healing I am learning that I can focus on the now, and move forward into healing, starting with copings skills and understanding the why and how they work. I can heal without getting closure, apologies, validation, explanations, or justice. I can just be. Much love to you. one day at a time.
Reading the word of God through Christ Jesus, meditating on His word (prayer and listening)- what He says about me, His healing power and unfailing live for me plays such a huge part in this. The peace He gives is dunomos and surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds...His word transforms us by the renewing of our minds which is Christ Jesus. So grateful for His faithfulness, goodness; and He knows my beginning and end.
Thanks for watching
I've had an issue for a long time now and no doctor could figure out what it was....until I met an Indian doctor who told me I needed to see a specialist chiropractor and the problem was associated with the vagus nerve, which I had never heard of. So if anyone reading this knows of anyone who has a problem with ongoing burping/flatulance, especially at night when lying down, then the answer is the vagus nerve. I am not sure seeing the specialist chiropractor made much of a difference, just a dent in my pocket book, but I had an answer finally. I'm still living with the issue but it is good to know what is causing it. Right now in this war, I don't have faith in doctors or hospitals so will put up with it until medbeds are available on mass. Found this very interesting - thankyou.
Look up sterling Cooley he talks about the nerve
you're a real human. the work you're doing is incredibly important and crucial. if not the most.
Thanks for the kind words! Thanks for watching.
@@DocSnipes This is most precise explanation because it’s not just brain but the whole being responsive to threats
This is phenomenal!
This is so needed by millions!
Thanks for watching. 😀
Meditation and staying present is the key to deactivate autopilot and have higher self in control of the journey 😃
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
Meditation doesn’t get you in heaven it just separates you from the father in Heaven. God Bless you.
The vagus nerve is brilliantly explained here -- thank heaven I stumbled on Doc Snipes' video and not someone else's! You learn here how every square inch of the body is connected to the brain and all our organs to each other, too! Our bodies are so worth helping with everything we do and eat and think about and even with every person or organization we expose ourselves to! Boy, if learning this doesn't make you want to start eating whole foods and drinking pure water, and and start moving, etc., etc, I don't know what will! Thank you, Dr. Snipes for this wonderful series!!!
I needed to see this because my IBS got triggered by heat stress (it's been unbearably hot and humid where I live) and I didn't know the vagus nerve affects all the way to our gut!
You should research natural serotonin. Serotonin can help treat or get rid of ibs. It is like a chemical for the nerves power.
I went to "the best" psychologist in my state for 3 years and he missed this.
I described this to him so closely. I'll be watching the whole series now to see if there is any relief from the flight or flight triggers.
Thanks for watching.
This is Spot on , I released a lot of tension in my body the last three years , and triggered panic attacks never had them before
You should consider using acupuncture and qi gong to help you with this
I thought I knew enough about the vagus nerve to assist myself in relaxing it. This video takes it to a whole new level. This is so informative.
Thank you.
Thanks for watching.
Me too ✋ @ Dr. Snipes this is helpful to me as I practice deep breathing exercises. This is helpful to me and I shall start to be more mindful about avoiding toxic people. This can help me not have to continue being triggered daily. Thanks because I was thinking that it had no physical impact on me.
I spent more than 10 years trying to stay conscious about 50% of the time. I was tested and told I had a severe case of vassodepressor syncope. I lasted about 2 minutes on the tilt table test. There was nothing they could do to help me.
My blood pressure would drop, I would pass out and convulse. I wouldn't be aware of it once I was out but those around me said it appeared rather a violent reaction. I lost my job and my confidence. About 7 years ago it just suddenly seem to stop and today looking back it doesn't seem real that I went through that. I have a bit of residual anxiety but for the most part I'm fine. Strange thing the Vegas nerve.
Wow, that's crazy. Thanks for sharing.
@@windywednesday4166 Dear, it's called Vagus nerve
@@kathidori8504 ?
@@kathidori8504 Dear, you corrected the wrong person. 🤣🤣🤣 ....😘 And, you missed the SARCASM!
@@nokateno 😂😂😂
I’m excited for this as a Massage Therapy instructor and LCDC/Mental Health professional…. I always talk about the mind, body connection and how bodywork can have an impact on a persons wellness holistically. I just taught the Control Systems (nervous and endocrine system) and specially discussed Vegas nerve massage. Thank you for this series, I will incorporate it into my classes 🙏🏻
That is fabulous. You might also be interested in th-cam.com/video/h3Ft23j-ZeI/w-d-xo.html
Now I see a connection! Thank you! I had always had a slight problem with vasovagal syncope - feeling faint and panic attacks. One day I had a bad migraine headache. I tried to go to work, but it was debilitating. The first doctor told me I had trigeminal neuralgia and put me on codeine. I couldn't drive, so my mom had to drive me to work and my second opinion doctor who said it was trigeminal neuralgia and said codeine or headaches. That was my only choice. While my mom drove me home, she took me to her chiropractor. I didn't tell him the diagnoses, just let him look. He said my trigeminal nerve was being pinched. One adjustment. And the headache was eased. In fact it was gone for over a decade.
I always thought the vegus nerve was the one that made you go all in at the craps table but that's the Vegas nerve.
go to the corner for 10 minutes
At the age of 43 I had a hysterectomy, quite fit and at a good weight plus low normal blood pressure. During surgery my BP dropped drastically and my heart stopped when they opened the abdomen. They revived me and completed the surgery. Later, the anesthesiologist explained what happened and described it as a vagal/vagus nerve response. Asked about any prior incidents.
I had prior incidents of passing out during a cervical biopsy, I assumed due to pain, and also in at least two other procedures. No doctor ever explained what this might be. I was advised by my surgery doctors to avoid all voluntary surgeries or any procedures on the internal organs. I did have a colonoscopy where I passed out during that. I now do cologuard and my heart is fine at age 71.
Most people do not know they have this condition. Comments?
I had never heard of that. It is very interesting. Thank you for sharing that.
My Mom & I have had problems with anesthesia due to the CYP 450 enzyme in the liver. Apparently, CYP450 is responsible for detoxing poisons out of the liver in Phase 1. We also have MTHFR issues & low blood pressure. Most doctors don't have a clue about CYP450 functions.
Also look into cervical instability issues (c1, C2).
when I was 6 I had maligant hyperthermia
Amazing story! I was Dx with a vagus problem after a series of fainting, but was never warned it could be stimulated in surgery! Really makes me wonder if my many surgeries were truly uneventful.. 🤔
Having migraines recently (Prof Dr Najeeb) this is very encouraging. vagus nerve relationship to the Trigeminal nerve and migraine and facial muscles and brain schemas and response. Autonomic system, HPA axis and vagus nerve. Let's listen to our body and communicate with our mind to vagus, Trigeminal, hpa axis, communicate safety, rub our ears to relax ears/Trigeminal nerves, and trigger positive safe self- state schemas intentionally. Very good Dr Snipes. Wheatbags and long warm showers and rest. I notice with triptans for migraines they allow me to sleep and reset my brain-frequency wise . Triptans block the awful body pain of a migraine. It's like a reflection of nerve-pain message, and it blocks it like a mirror is stopped. Triptans block the Migraine body reflection messages. I can't explain it better. The body is relieved that is does not get the pain reflection images. Can anyone relate?
Triptans only work for a couple of hours for me. They work fantastically! But only 2 hours. When i take the second one pill nothing happens and that is the maximum dose. Unfortunately triptans don't work for me and my migraine attacks always take 3 days and nights
@@Amanda-vl5ud try gepants or MAB for migraines
@@pibkaveronica7622 thanks for the tip! I will finally start with botox treatment against migraine in august. My insurance wouldn't cover it, i first had to try triptans and blood pressure medication. Now that these things didn't work i try botox and if that doesn't work i will get gepant 🤞
Have had migraines for 30 years… since my teens. Triptans are the only thing that’s worked, but not always, and I have migraines so often I would have to take them daily and risk a stroke. Sometimes the migraine is just too strong and the triptan isn’t enough. 2400-3000mg daily of ibuprofen keeps it tolerable, but is horrible for my liver. Gepants haven’t worked and I go in for Botox in three days. Hoping it helps. Wishing everyone here some relief 😔
Have you ever tried acupuncture? I did, after 12 sessions over a month’s time, I am migraine free! The doctor is a third generation acupuncturist. Wonderful man!
Thank you, you just helped me solve a response I have had for many years due to a trauma I experienced as a baby. Fascinating stuff!
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
I've always raised my brows when I'm really happy. I've been faking smiles after I watched this video. It works. Love it. ❤️
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Thanks for your videos. Have been dealing with full on trauma and anxiety since early childhood. No one ever helped as a child. I've tried everything as an adult. The Australian government and people just take advantage of people with my issue and I've had so much trouble finding help and getting financial assistance, even though my doctor of nearly 20 years has backed me up. I get bullied, taken advantage of and ripped my pay because they believe I'm stupid due to my trauma. No government departments follow through. I'm owed over 50k in wages. I go through periods of intense fear where I'm frightened to even leave the house and socialize. It's ruined my life and I've everything. There's no support at all and I get treated like crap by people in this country including the government. They call me a liar. Nobody understands. I feel so alone, no body to talk to but I am able to contact dead people and there are a few that support me. It's a horrible experience and its broken me. Taken away my faith in life, love, people. I go to other worlds to deal with it. Disassociate. Not many people who understand or give support or help and no one seems to know what to do even though they say they do. I've spent thousands and thousands of therapy and gotten nowhere. Just feel ripped off and defeated. I can't fight it anymore and I don't know how to beat it or make the feeling go away. Nobody gives a shit. It's a horrible and lonely experience
I'm from the US but this all sounds incredibly familiar. The societal alienation from having these sorts of "invisible" disabilities is far more destructive than the disability itself imo. We're social animals. Isolation can create mental health issues even without the strain of preexisting trauma. The fact that we're treated like garbage and subjected to constant gaslighting from peers and even from doctors is enough to crush the hope of the most irrationally optimistic person, and then we're blamed for having a bad attitude if we attempt to point out the mistreatment. All of our avenues for help are gatekept by people who clearly carry subconscious biases against those whose lives didn't turn out as well as their own. Because how could they feel good about their own achievements if they were to ever admit to themselves that we're all just products of circumstance.
So sorry to hear of your bad experiences. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
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Hey Doc, as someone working intensively with a trauma therapist to recover from some extreme trauma during my childhood, I find this video to be crystal clear and very helpful. Thanks for the pictures and the examples that put things in layman's terms, like the vagus nerve being a sort of email system for the body. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I appreciate you watching the video and sharing your thoughts. How will you use the video to release trauma?
@@DocSnipes OMG, thank you for responding! The first thing I'm hoping to do become more aware of my involuntary responses to stimuli. I've already been working on it, but all my life I've had a tendency to ignore signals that I need to eat, sleep, or use the bathroom, and I've let overstimulation in the "outside world" turn me into a recluse. No surprises there, right? So, I'm hoping to educate myself more , then start some exercises that will help get some of this trauma out of my body. I'm ready! 😁
Dealing with a narcissist in a relationship
I think I’m dealing with this. I hate life 😑
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Wow! Makes sense why a lot of different factors can still give me the same awful migraine. I had heard about the vagus nerve and was able to get control over migraines by fasting and doing cross body stretches every day, but that doesn't always work. Thank you for making this, I can't wait to watch the next two parts.
I truly believe a traumatic episode can influence the Rest of your life. It has mine ,
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I had to learn how to walk, talk and eat with a fork all over again at the age of 21. Struggled with Aphasia and psoriasis for over a decade. If I had to go through that all over again, I would not want to survive. But I did that time. Traveling in my own lane, living my own dream and watching the world go round.
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
You know what, hon? At 21, I was miserable and in a deep hell inside. I couldn't get off the couch. Deep depression from the abuses I suffered growing up. I was programmed by my mother - to fail . I needed help. I cried out to Jesus = knowing that He was real. I innately knew He existed. There was no doubt.. Finally, on June 6th, 1977 He revealed Himself to me and addressed me. His Holy Spirit came into my heart and in less than 3 minutes I was completely changed. I walked away from that experience with real hope for the future and full of peace inside along with Joy.
Our Creator loves us! When a person seeks and longs for help from Him, He will enter your lives if you acknowledge Him and surrender your life over to Him. It's been 45 years since then and He has been with me ever since. You can think I'm making it up. But Jesus is the only One that can change your Life. He's always been here! He waits to see if anyone is seeking Him to know Him. That's what He wants from everyone! A personal relationship with your Creator.
There isn't any trauma HERE with me.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Wow, I always wanted to learn about this. I have so many clients with bowl issues. Also I love the shorter videos. I learn easier in bits...thanks for all your teachings!
Glad it was helpful! I will be adding "chapters" to the longer videos so hopefully that makes things easier
@@lcwathome821 You ask your provider or general practitioner.
@@DocSnipes it is my belief that this correlates the chakra system. The vagus nerve can partly function to increase calm with deep breathing into the pit of the stomach. This is why meditation increases energy throughout the chakra system whiich correlates woth the nervous system.its not a coincidence. Science cna explain it better physiologically but spirutual teachings talk about the felt sense of peace when the vagus nerve is on a deeply parasympatethic state
Thank pso l
@@deadinside8781 Doctors are dangerous. You only go to one if there is no other option. Doctors very rarely heal, they treat your symptoms with drugs that do damage to your organs (slow death).
Thankfully I've had little trauma in my life, but I do have an easily triggered vasovagal reflex. This video series is wonderful in helping me understand what is actually going on. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
There's something so comforting about your voice. Your videos on trauma have been getting me through PTSD episodes when I'm scared at night. Still need to make my rescue pack!
This is so interesting! I'm currently looking into prolotherapy, which is supposed to help correct cervical instability, which typically causes vagus nerve dysfunction.
Hello. I have had prolotherapy multiple times with good results. I have seen other people have good results also. It is an interesting therapy.
This is fascinating! Truly one of the best, most useful videos I've seen. Well done and thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 😀
Wow ! I learnt so much in under 10 minutes. Thank you.
I am disabled, I have M.S and
Neuropathy… I was hit by a truck when I was 3 years old ,
Oh , and I have Trigeminal
Neurolgia that is in remission ,
But I know that it’s a trauma stored in my body , I tried to release it throughout the years , but I have not managed to heal my nerves system ..
Thanks for the info , yes , must stay away from
Stress completely…
Interesting points. Looking forward to watching the other parts of this. I have almost the whole alphabet of chronic conditions that are causing issues with my vagus nerve and a few others such as sciatic and pudendal. Thank you for your video.
This has helped my Understanding very much as I have Daily Migraine Headaches and stomach issues that have been Plaguing me for the past 4 years very Badly making changes to my diet and fasting has helped. Great explanation Subscribed and Thumbs up. Thank you very this Video.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Your videos are very informative and making sense of many things I am seeing in myself at this point in recovery.
Awareness has increased of many things, more than I realized. This morning was the first time of being able to picture these memories from a more distant vision and have them affect me much less. Never thought much of the "third eye " connection but it makes so much more sense then I thought.
Where the nerves meet and the response to smiling or frowning.
Thank you for your educational videos.
Very useful video. Two people I know have this disfunction. One had a trauma. They don't know how to de-program the built reflexes that keep them in the fight or flight. You are tense in your speech, it feels like your body is tense in the stomach or chest
I just want you to know, you are amazing!!! What a gift you are to the world. 🥰
Wow, thank you!
Doc I learn so so so much with you! Thanks for the awesome work/effort you put into your videos!
Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia!
😀I appreciate you joining from Colombia!
I came on TH-cam as I'm experiencing a bit of trauma and wanted to get my mind off things. This popped up I didnt even search for it. I've never heard of the vagus nerve but this is so very helpful to me right now. Blessings to you from South Africa thank you so much
I get a fair amount of traffic from South Africa. It is very nice. Thanks for watching.
@@DocSnipes that's awesome. Thank you for all that you do ❤
You are a doctor . Please go ahead and get graphic for us .
These are all natural functions that we all go thru . 💙💙💙
I’m really excited for this! My counselor regularly mentions the vagus nerve.
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Hi J what kind of counselor do u see..I have s need for a counselor..thanks for ur response
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@@lcwathome821 I do sessions with a telehealth psychologist and psychiatrist, it’s through my health insurance, but it’s through a local drs office that only does telehealth and hires drs from all over the state. I feel like I got extremely lucky because I tried MANY others first before finding her. It took about a year.
@@Julie-ns3vh thank u. I am untechy..I tried teleconference before and it was nit in NY tech ability..most everything is 100 % tech..anyway thank u. So happy u got the help u need! Blessings 👑
@@lcwathome821 thank you so much:) I had to get used to it. I would just keep reaching out.. someone I know decided to start counseling and has to wait until August. It’s very discouraging. It was like that for me too and I had to keep pushing and going.. I’ve had 5 counselors at least that were not a fit or I couldn’t afford.
If you keep looking you will eventually find help:)
I experienced some of these symptoms during my stressful marriage. When it became difficult my stomach would start turning and with in minutes need to go to the bathroom quickly Also my face started to numb in certain areas. I can relate to this so much..
You are a God-send. Thank You !!!
TY. 😀 Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I literally rubbed my pressure points in my ear and legit passed gas! It works!! 🤩
lol
I had a dysfunctional upbringing inasmuch as my mum had OCD and probably a personality disorder. I was a sickly child and had a lot of infections, so my mum’s OCD revolved around keeping me healthy.
Unfortunately, food became her main tool. I began to dread mealtimes, then I started to feel nauseous as mealtimes approached, then I developed panic attacks, but this was in the 70’s and I didn’t understand what these terrible feelings were, I finally found out in my early 20’s when I was listening to a phone in on the radio.
I was treated for Anorexia Nervosa in Hospital, but I wasn’t dieting, it was stress not vanity causing my symptoms. So, are these symptoms caused by this nerve???
People need to know more about bodily communications and fortifying the bodily functions and communications
In case anyone here is new to this subject here I TH-cam, Caring Medical Channel covers tons of vagus nerve implications and issues. And they always address cervical instability. Caring Medical also is big with prolotherapy.
Good vagus info here. Really appreciate the education content on vagus nerve. Thx!
This information is so important. Thank you for sharing. I'm struggling with anxiety and trying to learn vagus nerve hacks and how to reset my parasympathetic nervous system.
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
I too am interested in that.. anxiety is thru the roof constantly 😫
@@starbright1256 Definitely look up vagus nerve exercises. Meditation and understanding how anxiety is formed by our parasympathetic nervous system really helped me understand it and actively try to regulate. Belly breathing and, exhaling longer and slower than your inhale helps. 💯❤️
Always more to learn. Trying so hard to overcome PTSD. Never heard of vagus nerve before. Thanks ever so much.
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting. You've just supplied a missing piece to my puzzle. Thank you so much for this.
You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching
Subscribed. I feel like i hit the jackpot finding your channel on my feed. Just reading the titles alone of your currently posted videos- I’m sooo excited to explore and learn. Thank you so much for your work & effort to share, yay!🙌💖✨
So glad you are here. 🙂👍
Thank you for sharing about the VN. I was an elementary school teacher and never learned about this whatsoever and yet it goes through your whole body. I like the exercises you recommend because the ear can be rubbed in certain areas to relax and release the tension instead of bottling it up inside you. The feet is a great example as well and also your hands. These are essensial strategies to keep oneself in real health and well being. Learn to become intimiate with your body! Blessings. I want to watch this video again.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
As a four-year-old I witnessed a trauma that affected my life and family greatly. It was very scary it was really traumatic I lost my father in the event and moving forward as a child I would rub or play with my ear usually while I would suck on my bottom lip at the same time. I don’t know why I did it, I was compelled. I did it so often I would get in trouble as a child for playing with my ears. And because I played with my ears So very much the cartilage in my ears is pliable. Curious if this was an auto pilot way of Trying to stimulate the vagus nerve in order to process the trauma experienced. I imagine I had to have suffered PTSD from the experience, but In the 80s that wasn’t a broad concern at the time.
So sorry for your childhood trauma. I definitely believe you were innately healing yourself through your vagus nerve. God created the body to heal itself. It's Unfortunate that we put God in a box of just religion, because first He's our Creator. He also created many natural herbs, and food to heal our bodies and minds. Best Wishes on your continued journey of healing. God Bless❣
Prayers sent
From around the age of 24 to 40 I was a functioning opiate addict, a pill head started slow Like many opiate addicts it began from a car accident. But once my body experienced that euphoria, I was hooked! It took over my life. Now I have 3 years of recovery and 2 years of clean time. I have been in therapy for the first time in my life approaching the year mark this August ‘22 .. it has been life-changing on top of a life-changing experience. Therapy is what brought me to this video in the first place. I wanted to thank everybody for their support I was shocked when I came back to respond to the comment above me,, It makes a difference so thank you, From one light out here in the Internet to all of you 🕯
@@earthangel8596 have a blessed day/life!
Self soothe and repetitive motions are a reaction to stress.
thanks fellow being for sharing this awareness and insights with us out loud
Thank you so much for making this much easier to understand. It helps me with myself and clients 😌
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.
i had an osteopathic consultation in adult life when the practitioner asked me if i had ever come close to drowning. I had as a child and I was told that the diaphragm still showed the effect of that trauma.
Thank you for sharing,will follow the rest of this series.
Awesome, thank you!
I suffer from complex Ptsd I hate having to live with it. It’s a on going battle. I’m optimistic that I can start feeling better and I think this is the right place 🙏💯🤓
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Very helpful. I've been learning about the vagus nerve's role in Roemheld Syndrome.
This vagal nerve response pertaining to the Neuro pathway influences on facial expressions and effects on mood is something I previously learned via research dealing with people who get Botox injections and low mood response.
Thank you for watching and for sharing. What tip are you planning to use first to release trauma?
This series is very interesting + helpful, thank you!
The igive button app will donate to your preferred charity, they have a browser app too. I chose The Beagle Freedom Project ( they rescues and find homes for animals who have suffered animal testing) I believe a lot of trauma survivors love animals and have probably witnessed abuse to them. I do love all Doc Sniper videos, she's very detailed and educated and is generous to share her information on this platform and I really appreciate it and I know research is an important part if research but it's so sad to me.
I never heard of the vagus nerve and about trauma being trapped in the body I've always known was connected electrum is not a psychological matter it's an actual physical matter this is going to be interesting to listen to
In 1998 I had a bilateral adrenalectomy
and have suffered many adrenal crisis issues over the years. This video was eye opening. Thank you!
I am sorry you had to go through that. Your determination is inspirational. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Thank you for your video. I am living with stress trauma for over 50 years. This stress trauma impacts our entire body as you presented in your video.
My stress is from (multiples of 'things') all piling on top of each other. I attempt to cope, though many times have fallen into depression. I start climbing back out of depression when I can, up the rungs of the ladder of my life and out of these holes being dug by others I fall into and have to climb out of those too. I inadvertently have dug holes that people are happy to push me into as well.
My digestive system can get so stuffed up, I am violently physically sick and go on medication to try to stop this happening. The toileting went to alarmingly un-natural. You spoke of this in your video a bit. At the time last year 2021, I wondered if these new symptoms to me, were linked to the stressful situation I found myself in. Then I read an article on an Emergency Doctor and how sick her body was becoming. I had clearly developed
what she was talking about. (I sadly did not keep this link).
I have tried to remove myself where I can, or from whom I can, for my remaining self preservation, currently a new tactic of mine in 2022. My heart has also been damaged by the hurt caused and stabs in pain when stress levels are higher. I also realise regardless of what you try to do for some people, it's not good enough while others have assaulted me without any accountability.
Thank you again for your video.
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@Harley “GuitarGuy” RH and his books are also dangerous to people.
@Harley “GuitarGuy” not on your life or mine would I read any of his books.
@Harley “GuitarGuy” I dont want to read them nor would I ever read anything he produced and that is my choice. I dont have to take drugs to know they are dangerous to health and wellbeing. Like RH he and his writings are dangerous I believe, to people's health and wellbeing.
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Do energy work. It all starts In energy field. Then body manifest a issues. Emotion and behaviors are so important.
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fascinating quite compelling. Great information.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I Repent for any trauma that was done to me, spoken to n about me. I Renounce it Bind n Rebuke it, Out of My Soul, GET OUT! U CAN'T BE USED ON ME, AGAINST ME NOR AGAINST MY KIDS, GRANDBBYS DECENDANCE..U can NOT Stay..IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST..
Thank you. I don’t believe I can articulate how helpful this information has been for me.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm so glad TH-cam suggested you to me. Great content. I'm a subscriber now so I hope to see more.
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Good talk, thank you. Please don't hesitate to get more graphic 5:05 we're adults we can handle it. Graphic is good for learning.
the vagus nerve, the OMENTUM, and the MESENTERY are my three favorite cutting edge biology subjects thank you!!! this was really interesting
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
My first bladder cystoscopy, the one whereby my bladder cancer was diagnosed, caused me to become flushed, faint and nauseated. I told the urologist that my bladder must have pushed against my vagus nerve.
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
This is the best information iv ever heard.Thankyou .
So nice of you
@@DocSnipes you deserve great comments .With this information anyone is able to achieve great things.I am very thankful to you .I was a neglected child ..with many traumas .I told the doctor that I get sick because of trauma .My intuition told me that .You verified that truth for me .I have suffered for 30 years. But you have set me free .
Thanks SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE EFFORTS 👍👍👍👍👍
So Welcome!
Thanks Doc I learned a lot and can't wait to learn more ....
My pleasure!
Deeply, deeply appreciate this :)
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom
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This is exactly my issue with Long Covid
Thank you for being so clear
Much love for this💛
So welcome.
Your content is so layman and valuable. Thank you so much.
Welcome. Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
That is so informative!! I was thinking what is happening to me and why I’m getting this stress in my brain that caused the buzzing in my ears.. omg! This is exactly what you said about it.. I’m so speechless! I was thinking to go and see a neurologist for this ..
I had a St scan an MRI .. now I’m going to a dentist to fix my TMJ because my jaw gets so tight, that I’m wearing a retainer at night and nothing his helping
How can I fix this Vagus nerve 🙏
Thank you so much !
I will definitely let you know, for now .. I still have this buzzing inside my head when I get stressed out..I’m trying so hard to stop biting on my teeth.. one thing that stops my tinnitus is when I do the humming because it relaxes my brain and adding the breathing to it
Waiting for my TMJ to settle as my dentist is still working on it
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Vagus nerve affects vital organs…that is not good if experiencing uncontrolled stress regularly…major contributor to dis-ease…geez…the facial expression triggers…deactivate unhealthy reactions and activate healthy responses…this info is invaluable…
Covid nurse. Lots of issues, tons of us have problems. Post Covid too. PTSD lives in all my nerves.
Thanks for contend. Good luck in every path of life
Thank you. I appreciate you watching the video
The effect of the microbiome is interesting. A diverse plant based diet with live culture yogurt produces a healthier gut microbiome. In working with children who’ve experienced early childhood trauma this diet could be beneficial, along with ear and facial massage, and modifications to the sensory environment, avoiding sensory overload.
Thank you for details and support
Thanks for watching.
My Tai Chi instructor sent his class this video and it is fascinating seeing the Opthalmic Zone in reference to the Third Eye. It does line up perfectly with what we are being taught about our bodies' energy stores, the dantian, with the OZ corresponding to the upper dantian. I just love how different cultures from India and China throughout human history were discovering and learning about what makes us human; literally, figuratively, spiritually, naturally, medically, physically, mentally, etc. Thank you, Doctor!
*So I also wonder how ear piercings affect these nerves/clusters. I was straining to see if Doctor Snipes had holes in her earlobes, but could not even in 4k lol
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Gee thanks , thanks very much you have help my life dramatically , I'm so lucky and great full for your care and love . Bless you , may you live a happy , pain free life .
You are so welcome. Great to hear. Thanks for watching.
Best information I’ve seen on the role of the vagus nerve. Thank you.
So glad!
Fascinating, thank you Dr. Snipes! Your great lessons have helped me greatly!
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.