As an ME/CFS sufferer with Orthostatic Hypotension I was super hyper vigilant, I can feel every unusual heart beat, how low my BP is (hospital staff were amazed that I could feel and prove what was happening) however I've gone from it amplifying symptoms and making me so unwell that I virtually couldn't leave my house to just noticing it and letting it all go by not focusing on my body. By practising what you say I have become SO very well insofar as I seldom take painkillers now and my anxiety has gone; my wellbeing has never been so healthy. Thank you ❤
Oh THANK YOU! This is exactly what I need to counter the hypervigilance. I find myself constantly scanning for the dizziness sensation, and this helps me soften the focus on it. I will be practicing this when I catch myself scanning. Hang in there everyone!
Great practice! I love your videos and feel the content you provide is excellent and the fact that it is grounded in scientific data makes it exceptional. Thank you! In terms of somatic practices, please allow me to make a suggestion. Could you Please consider actually having pause in talking to give us the "moment", you tell us to take, to go in our body and do as you are guiding us to do. The continued talking and direction without pause from your direction doesn't allow for really sinking into the experience and allowing the practice to be as effective as it could. Thank you for considering.
This is great advice, I found once my burning sensation in my legs was really bad so I used a a Tens machine on my (pain free) shoulders to divert the attention, but I think teaching your brain in a natural way is way more lasting.
Amazing thank you. I noticed that broadening was much more effective for me also instead of focusing on something in a room or other part of the body I focused on a pleasant memory that helped. What my biggest challenge is and I’m putting it out there because I’m certain others think it as well is the constant worrying that this isn’t TMS and something else is wrong which for me 5 years ago had a bad injury head neck that to this day no one can tell me what actually happened causing this debilitation. With no understanding of symptoms it’s pure mindful hell. It’s rare any success stories on anyone in the mind body field has someone discuss post injury they just say the body heals it and TMS is left
Jim, I get confused because to heal we need to "feel it" and focus on it and allow it to exist. But then we are told to take our attention away from it and don't focus too much. Could you tell me how to balance this and how to do both things?
Yes. To add to what Jim said: as we focus on what (to us) is pleasant or neutral, we effectively break the perceived danger cycle and incr stress rxn in our nervous system. If your eyes are moving too fast from stress just stop and breathe slowly or close them and recall something neutral or close by or on your body. Even a light breeze or sun on your skin, soft texture etc. For fun try saying hi to the anxiety and let it in like an annoying uncle : ). If able be curious. Ask why are you here now and what can I learn. The sense of anxiety may get shorter and less intense over time. PS watch video again for help. : )
I worry about focussing on another area of the body in case I transfer the pain there ! Think I'll focus on something inanimate in the room or out the window
As an ME/CFS sufferer with Orthostatic Hypotension I was super hyper vigilant, I can feel every unusual heart beat, how low my BP is (hospital staff were amazed that I could feel and prove what was happening) however I've gone from it amplifying symptoms and making me so unwell that I virtually couldn't leave my house to just noticing it and letting it all go by not focusing on my body. By practising what you say I have become SO very well insofar as I seldom take painkillers now and my anxiety has gone; my wellbeing has never been so healthy. Thank you ❤
That is so wonderful.. very happy for you 🥰
Oh THANK YOU! This is exactly what I need to counter the hypervigilance. I find myself constantly scanning for the dizziness sensation, and this helps me soften the focus on it. I will be practicing this when I catch myself scanning. Hang in there everyone!
Great practice! I love your videos and feel the content you provide is excellent and the fact that it is grounded in scientific data makes it exceptional. Thank you!
In terms of somatic practices, please allow me to make a suggestion. Could you Please consider actually having pause in talking to give us the "moment", you tell us to take, to go in our body and do as you are guiding us to do. The continued talking and direction without pause from your direction doesn't allow for really sinking into the experience and allowing the practice to be as effective as it could. Thank you for considering.
Thanks well noted
This is great advice, I found once my burning sensation in my legs was really bad so I used a a Tens machine on my (pain free) shoulders to divert the attention, but
I think teaching your brain in a natural way is way more lasting.
Very helpful 👍
Absolutely love this. So good for hyper-vigilance
Amazing thank you. I noticed that broadening was much more effective for me also instead of focusing on something in a room or other part of the body I focused on a pleasant memory that helped. What my biggest challenge is and I’m putting it out there because I’m certain others think it as well is the constant worrying that this isn’t TMS and something else is wrong which for me 5 years ago had a bad injury head neck that to this day no one can tell me what actually happened causing this debilitation. With no understanding of symptoms it’s pure mindful hell. It’s rare any success stories on anyone in the mind body field has someone discuss post injury they just say the body heals it and TMS is left
Brilliant, thanks Jim!
Oh wow❤
Thank you so much , this concept seems to resonate so much with me and I feel that it will help a lot..🙏🏼
This is great
God bless you
Love this video ty Jim ❤❤❤
Cheers Jim.
Thank you always
Jim, I get confused because to heal we need to "feel it" and focus on it and allow it to exist. But then we are told to take our attention away from it and don't focus too much. Could you tell me how to balance this and how to do both things?
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Does this work for the sensation of anxiety or not able to take a deep breath?
Yes. To add to what Jim said: as we focus on what (to us) is pleasant or neutral, we effectively break the perceived danger cycle and incr stress rxn in our nervous system. If your eyes are moving too fast from stress just stop and breathe slowly or close them and recall something neutral or close by or on your body. Even a light breeze or sun on your skin, soft texture etc. For fun try saying hi to the anxiety and let it in like an annoying uncle : ). If able be curious. Ask why are you here now and what can I learn. The sense of anxiety may get shorter and less intense over time. PS watch video again for help. : )
I worry about focussing on another area of the body in case I transfer the pain there ! Think I'll focus on something inanimate in the room or out the window
Prob a good idea to try this and break your mind from the worry.