Hey there doc. I was a healthy 29 year old, just got my dream job, proposed to my fiance, we got our own place out here in SoCal. Best time of my life. And for the last 4 months I’ve had terrible dizziness out of nowhere. Seen a few specialist with diagnosis ranging from vasovagel syncope, BPPV, Vestibular migraines. Watching your videos are the only thing keeping me going sometimes. Dealing with dizziness, lightheadedness, brain fog, brain zaps, insomnia. Imbalance. I had my first good week last week where I almost felt normal and now I’m having a down. Pardon the long message I just want to say thank you so much for everything you do. Your material really is guiding me through the recovery process. My dream is to be just like those on your recovery videos! 🎉
I've been living with dizziness for 7 months, mine are a bit on/off. I'm going to try this somatic walking while taking my walk. Walking used to be my favorite physical activity…now I’m terrified of going for a walk! Walking in forests scares me less, linear streets dizzy me a lot.
@@stellaplaytime7533 It's starting to get better! I realize that my symptoms are triggered by my mindset. If I'm anxious or afraid of the symptoms, they will definitely increase, or if I focus on the symptoms it will be worse. If I remain indifferent and calm the symptoms diminish and go away.
6:13 pm 12/18/2023 I did this exercise for the first of many times to come. The symptom i concentrated on was my floaty, dizzy feeling in my head. I didn't see a shape or color, just felt the presence. At first I felt disappointed that the feeling was in my head. Then ad i listened i tried to express to my brain that I appreciated its attempt to protect me from the stressful incidences in my life. I also tried to let my brain know i was ready for it to create another neural pathway, that would return me to normalcy. I also let my brain know we'd be doing this exercise again tomorrow. Thank you Dr. Yo, you're a Godsend. Christa
Not at this point, beyond trying to support your body in the best way you can with good quality nutrition and sleep. Vitamin D has been shown to be beneficial if your levels are low, and most my clients also take magnesium. Many of my clients have tried alternative supplements with high degrees of variation in their success.
I’m not a qualified medic but I did find that a month long course of B6 supplements helped a lot, along with hands-on somatic therapy. I’ve also found ginger to be very good… fiery ginger beer or even just chewing small pieces of raw ginger… perhaps it was just the heat that brought me to my senses but I did read a scientific study where they compared ginger with diazepam and found that it has a similar calming effect on the nervous system but without the depressive side effects. I think you can find the study easily by searching something like “ginger vs diazepam”. Also, very low amounts of alcohol can help, like a conditioner… but of course high amounts can be detrimental and make the symptoms of dizziness and imbalance a lot lot worse! I was doing so well, hadn’t had a dizzy spell since early November… then I went out with a friend a few days ago, drank just two drinks too many and I’m all dizzy again now, still, 5 days later 🤪
i also don't know if this has to do with pppd but when im in the sun i start to feel weird like woozy, off, foggy, lightheaded and i was never like this before this and would always stay in the sun and sunlight but now im very sensitive to it and dont know why because i never had this and can't even go out when its sunny. please share something if anyone feels like this
omg me too! it's like you just described what i feel perfectly i used to live the sun and sunbathing but now i just feel like i will pass out after a tiny while in the sun - also feel like i cant think clearly
I’ve often wondered if others felt this way too. I’m so sensitive to light now and being in sun does make me feel woozy and off. I used to love being in the sun but my since pppd I’m very intolerant of the light.
yes exactly i don't know how to get over that because i wanna to enjoy summer as well but i feel i need to stay inside in an ac place and keep myself cool rather than hot because of what i may feel after
I have so many questions: like the “sensations”, are they the things we are feeling (dizzy, visual weirdness, head pressure, etc? Why are they there? Are they a response to emotions? Are they trying to protect me from something? I feel really confused about that. @The Steady Coach do you have any input? And is anyone here reading “the way out” by Alan Gordon?
Deep breath Suzanne. There are different ways of understanding this and many of us in the mindbody world have different ways of explaining it. The thing to know first is this thing is driven by fear and continued focus on symptoms. Start there.
Hi Dr. Yonit I understand what to do about symptoms/bad days but I wanted to ask you what should we do on the Good days (during PPPD recovery) when the symptom volume dial is way lower. An example is the somatic tracking, on the good days you can’t really focus on a sensation when the volume dial is super low. What should our attitude be on these good days? What tips would you give for someone on their good day who might still have a bad day coming up since the recovery process has its ups and downs. Also how should we address that slight fear someone might have of the symptoms coming back the next day? Not sure if you have any vids on what to do during the Good days. Thanks for everything you do.
Yes, as Maya says- LIVE JOYFULLY! This is a great topic for a future video! My general thought would be not to fly around like a bat out of hell (lol)- still respect the fact that your nervous system is still going through ups and downs even when you feel better. Focus on doing things that you truly value and love, not just things that you sometimes have more trouble doing.
does anyone else also experience this like i feel if i put one leg on another while sitting in a chair or if i half lay on one arm where my body is not straight i also start to feel woozy and off and the sypmtoms like in pppd? like i always feel i need to have both feet planted on the ground and sit straight without leaning towards any side or it will make me uncomfortable
Yes, this is one of the tools used, but I would highly recommend checking out my free course as I discuss all of my recommendations in detail. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Hi Dr.! Quick question, when we go through the ups and down, on the day that we feel the symptoms more should we still continue to try to walk, go out, do our regular routine or should we relax and rest? Thank you
This is a great question Habil! I like the idea of pacing, which means you stay active even on not so great days, but you can do that with self compassion and develop a sense of what amount of pushing is right for you. We talk about it in this interview! th-cam.com/video/ZjPuec-XRUc/w-d-xo.html
Hello Dr Yonit, thank you so much for all your amazing advice which I am studying, I have chronic VM and so not only dizzy but my heart rate goes up when Im bad and I become out of breath. Im trying to do these exercises on better days, Im gathering these will also VM? Many thanks.
Hi Mindy, I am not taking new one on one clients right now except for people from my coaching group. Please see my website thesteadycoach.com for options.
Hi can low blood pressure be a symptom of chronic dizziness. I have low blood pressure when im mostly sitting and lying down when i stand its normal but im always dizzy no matter what i do
@@TheSteadyCoach ok that makes sense because my cardiologist said im always dizzy because my blood pressure is always low and its not always low and im always dizzy.. but thanks i need to look it up.
I really hate floating when walking, is it normal that sometimes I think I’m fixed and it is barely noticeable and sometimes I think I had no improvements and it’s worse ? I really don’t know I had improvements or no because of flare ups
The ups and downs are a completely normal part of recovery. Over time, they will happen less often and with less intensity. My measurements for whether someone is recovering is whether that person is less fearful of the symptoms and less preoccupied by them when they do happen, whether the person is avoiding less, and often if the person can look back on the symptoms and say that they understand why they happened.
Hey there doc. I was a healthy 29 year old, just got my dream job, proposed to my fiance, we got our own place out here in SoCal. Best time of my life. And for the last 4 months I’ve had terrible dizziness out of nowhere. Seen a few specialist with diagnosis ranging from vasovagel syncope, BPPV, Vestibular migraines. Watching your videos are the only thing keeping me going sometimes. Dealing with dizziness, lightheadedness, brain fog, brain zaps, insomnia. Imbalance. I had my first good week last week where I almost felt normal and now I’m having a down. Pardon the long message I just want to say thank you so much for everything you do. Your material really is guiding me through the recovery process. My dream is to be just like those on your recovery videos! 🎉
I've been living with dizziness for 7 months, mine are a bit on/off. I'm going to try this somatic walking while taking my walk. Walking used to be my favorite physical activity…now I’m terrified of going for a walk! Walking in forests scares me less, linear streets dizzy me a lot.
How are you going now?
@@stellaplaytime7533 It's starting to get better! I realize that my symptoms are triggered by my mindset. If I'm anxious or afraid of the symptoms, they will definitely increase, or if I focus on the symptoms it will be worse. If I remain indifferent and calm the symptoms diminish and go away.
May I ask how you are now please ❤
6:13 pm 12/18/2023
I did this exercise for the first of many times to come. The symptom i concentrated on was my floaty, dizzy feeling in my head. I didn't see a shape or color, just felt the presence. At first I felt disappointed that the feeling was in my head. Then ad i listened i tried to express to my brain that I appreciated its attempt to protect me from the stressful incidences in my life. I also tried to let my brain know i was ready for it to create another neural pathway, that would return me to normalcy. I also let my brain know we'd be doing this exercise again tomorrow. Thank you Dr. Yo, you're a Godsend. Christa
Excellent, Christa! You can do this!
Thanks for sharing what you were saying to your brain.
Your videos are amazing and extremely effective. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I’m extremely grateful
You're very welcome! Thank you for trusting me!
Love this. I tried this one seated with my feet walking in place.
❤
Also I felt much calmer to do this one with 25% slower of an audio 😊
Excellent tip with the pacing!
Thanks 🙏
You're welcome!
Dr Yo. Are there any supplements you recommend to take to calm the nervous system and improve balance?
Not at this point, beyond trying to support your body in the best way you can with good quality nutrition and sleep. Vitamin D has been shown to be beneficial if your levels are low, and most my clients also take magnesium. Many of my clients have tried alternative supplements with high degrees of variation in their success.
I’m not a qualified medic but I did find that a month long course of B6 supplements helped a lot, along with hands-on somatic therapy.
I’ve also found ginger to be very good… fiery ginger beer or even just chewing small pieces of raw ginger… perhaps it was just the heat that brought me to my senses but I did read a scientific study where they compared ginger with diazepam and found that it has a similar calming effect on the nervous system but without the depressive side effects.
I think you can find the study easily by searching something like “ginger vs diazepam”.
Also, very low amounts of alcohol can help, like a conditioner… but of course high amounts can be detrimental and make the symptoms of dizziness and imbalance a lot lot worse! I was doing so well, hadn’t had a dizzy spell since early November… then I went out with a friend a few days ago, drank just two drinks too many and I’m all dizzy again now, still, 5 days later 🤪
Works for me!
How often should you aim to do this? I’ve just had my first attempt….it was a challenge but I will keep going. 💪
Typically 1-2x a day when someone is just getting started!
Just did this and i felt worse focusing on it but i guess this is to show my brain im ok
i also don't know if this has to do with pppd but when im in the sun i start to feel weird like woozy, off, foggy, lightheaded and i was never like this before this and would always stay in the sun and sunlight but now im very sensitive to it and dont know why because i never had this and can't even go out when its sunny. please share something if anyone feels like this
I too don’t like heat and too bright light anymore…😢
omg me too! it's like you just described what i feel perfectly i used to live the sun and sunbathing but now i just feel like i will pass out after a tiny while in the sun - also feel like i cant think clearly
I’ve often wondered if others felt this way too. I’m so sensitive to light now and being in sun does make me feel woozy and off. I used to love being in the sun but my since pppd I’m very intolerant of the light.
yes exactly i don't know how to get over that because i wanna to enjoy summer as well but i feel i need to stay inside in an ac place and keep myself cool rather than hot because of what i may feel after
th-cam.com/video/1g4nelB4MUg/w-d-xo.html re light sensitivity
th-cam.com/video/StYWlDFkFjM/w-d-xo.html re heat
I’m not sure what you mean by protective parts. Is that the thoughts or is it the muscle tension I feel in the upper back while doing this?
This is brilliant thank you! I’ll do it everyday. Music/sound is a bit creepy though 😟
Yeah sorry about that, newer videos have no music!
Please 🙏🏼 can you do a 20 minute sitting one xx
Have you seen this one? th-cam.com/video/bcCcsNxftq4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach no I haven’t thank you xx
I have so many questions: like the “sensations”, are they the things we are feeling (dizzy, visual weirdness, head pressure, etc? Why are they there? Are they a response to emotions? Are they trying to protect me from something? I feel really confused about that. @The Steady Coach do you have any input? And is anyone here reading “the way out” by Alan Gordon?
Deep breath Suzanne. There are different ways of understanding this and many of us in the mindbody world have different ways of explaining it. The thing to know first is this thing is driven by fear and continued focus on symptoms. Start there.
could this sensations makes me fall? or is it just the feeling
is a vestibular weakness in one ear that has been persistent for over 2 years also neural circuit dizziness?
Ask Dr. Yo: can I recover from chronic dizziness (PPPD, MdDS, VM) if I have ear damage or weakness?
th-cam.com/video/y6UQmNSnVFo/w-d-xo.html
Hi Dr. Yonit I understand what to do about symptoms/bad days but I wanted to ask you what should we do on the Good days (during PPPD recovery) when the symptom volume dial is way lower. An example is the somatic tracking, on the good days you can’t really focus on a sensation when the volume dial is super low. What should our attitude be on these good days? What tips would you give for someone on their good day who might still have a bad day coming up since the recovery process has its ups and downs. Also how should we address that slight fear someone might have of the symptoms coming back the next day? Not sure if you have any vids on what to do during the Good days. Thanks for everything you do.
Yes, as Maya says- LIVE JOYFULLY! This is a great topic for a future video! My general thought would be not to fly around like a bat out of hell (lol)- still respect the fact that your nervous system is still going through ups and downs even when you feel better. Focus on doing things that you truly value and love, not just things that you sometimes have more trouble doing.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you yes it’s a good topic for a video
@@TheSteadyCoach pppmp😊😊😊😊
Why do symptoms not only increase with the heart rate increase with excercise.but also with a cool down as well?
Dr Yo are there any supplements for heat intolerance? Thank you for your wonderfully generous videos ❤
Unfortunately no, beyond understanding that it's a false alarm! th-cam.com/video/StYWlDFkFjM/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you 🙏
does anyone else also experience this like i feel if i put one leg on another while sitting in a chair or if i half lay on one arm where my body is not straight i also start to feel woozy and off and the sypmtoms like in pppd? like i always feel i need to have both feet planted on the ground and sit straight without leaning towards any side or it will make me uncomfortable
Yes similar explanation for why people notice trampoline walking.
Dr Yonit. I have daily dizziness for 2 months. Will this help?
Yes, this is one of the tools used, but I would highly recommend checking out my free course as I discuss all of my recommendations in detail. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Hi Dr.! Quick question, when we go through the ups and down, on the day that we feel the symptoms more should we still continue to try to walk, go out, do our regular routine or should we relax and rest? Thank you
This is a great question Habil! I like the idea of pacing, which means you stay active even on not so great days, but you can do that with self compassion and develop a sense of what amount of pushing is right for you. We talk about it in this interview! th-cam.com/video/ZjPuec-XRUc/w-d-xo.html
Hello Dr Yonit, thank you so much for all your amazing advice which I am studying, I have chronic VM and so not only dizzy but my heart rate goes up when Im bad and I become out of breath. Im trying to do these exercises on better days, Im gathering these will also VM? Many thanks.
Absolutely. Nearly everyone has multiple symptoms- ones that seem unrelated to dizziness.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you most appreciate the reply.
Can you make a video on relapse?
I know you’ve been waiting for one, it’s on my list!
hi dr.yo is there any way to work with you personally 1 on 1?
Hi Mindy, I am not taking new one on one clients right now except for people from my coaching group. Please see my website thesteadycoach.com for options.
another thing ive noticed is that i cannot use my phone while in a moving car i start to feel off and need to close my phone
Motion intolerance is definitely increased with NCD.
Hi can low blood pressure be a symptom of chronic dizziness. I have low blood pressure when im mostly sitting and lying down when i stand its normal but im always dizzy no matter what i do
It can be, autonomic dysregulation often occurs with chronic dizziness and this can impact blood pressure. I’ve seen it in some clients.
@@TheSteadyCoach ok that makes sense because my cardiologist said im always dizzy because my blood pressure is always low and its not always low and im always dizzy.. but thanks i need to look it up.
I really hate floating when walking, is it normal that sometimes I think I’m fixed and it is barely noticeable and sometimes I think I had no improvements and it’s worse ? I really don’t know I had improvements or no because of flare ups
The ups and downs are a completely normal part of recovery. Over time, they will happen less often and with less intensity. My measurements for whether someone is recovering is whether that person is less fearful of the symptoms and less preoccupied by them when they do happen, whether the person is avoiding less, and often if the person can look back on the symptoms and say that they understand why they happened.