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Someone told me to get a quartz face roller. Rolling my face and neck is so relaxing. I started putting it in the freezer and it's even better. I try every little trick or tip to release anxiety and stress. You never know what will work for you and there's nothing to lose. Thank you for these. Glad I found your channel.
THANK YOU, DR. SNIPES! I think you may have guided me to finding my healing. After decades of therapy, where CBT helped me make rational decisions, I've still experienced physical symptoms that I've described to people "It's like my body is in permanent lock down, it's ALWAYS wired, even when I'm outwardly relaxed and happy. Could the childhood trauma of 60 years ago still be in my body?" And then I saw your title, and that is the first time that I've ever even had someone validate the possibility of chronic embodied trauma. I look forward to watching your videos, and look forward to getting clues that might help find an appropriate professional I can directly work with.
Thank you for sharing your own personal experience with trauma and how you’ve managed it. Many lecturers can come across as a tad condescending and paternalistic but you’ve detailed some very helpful and empowering strategies here. People might also find it useful to look at the enteric nervous system and how this relates to trauma-related anxiety. It’s essentially a second brain in the gut. See also gut-brain axis. Totally agree with your advice: i) to do yoga. Been doing Iyengar for years and it works. Journaling might also be useful for some people as it’s an easy way to review your progress and identify who your triggers are. ii) definitely yes to finding opportunities to laugh/sing if at all possible. That might well sound impossible for some who find themselves “locked-in” to ruminations about their traumatic event/incident. Everyone is different but it’s vital to give yourself a break even if it’s only momentarily.
Interesting. I have found practicing Qi Gong to be helpful. I may start exploring yoga. I also sing, and play music - during a time of deep grief, I found playing music deeply therapeutic. I am addicted to humour, a good laugh at some impromptu joke does wonders. ,
12:00- Also, breathing techniques such as Wim Hof style breathwork has been one of the most healing modalities for happiness, health, and strength for me.
I didn't get on with the Wim Hof breath - not because it wasn't effective, but because the sensation of activating the stress response was not something I could push myself to do every day - despite the benefits I felt after. Years of being in a severely hypervigilant state led me towards more gentle methods. The cold showers, however... I started them again a couple of weeks ago, starting with hot water and then turning it to cold. Now I look forward to having a full shower starting with cold. It's the weirdest thing. Initially I had to mentally prepare for it, then realised the sensation was exactly the same as the excitement of being dared to run under a waterfall when travelling, and so I began to dare myself and laugh in anticipation of my response. But I agree, Wim Hof's techniques are very transformative!
Thank you so much, Doctor Snipes, learning about the vagus nerve and the vagal tone is the piece I needed to learn about without knowing I needed it. I have watched the series of three videos and I have learned enough to deal with my physical tensions, with the way I respond to stressful situations at home and in general, to learn to reprogram my nervous system in order to live the quiet life I have always dreamt of. Thank you so much for making this information readily available. May life bless you and your family for generations to come. Much love!
I have cptsd I’ve been going to therapy for a while now. I started watching your channel abt two weeks ago and you have been extremely helpful. More helpful than my therapist. Please continue making content on mental health. It’s just as important as physical health. You’re amazing and we appreciate your help 🫶
I cannot thank you enough, you have no doubt saved lives doing this work! What you're doing is the healing of humanity. Everyone who watches your videos gains understanding and skills that they share with others, and it ripples out through society. Just, Thank you.
@@chaznonya4 FWIW something that worked for me during the worst life storms was saying to myself ‘in this moment I am safe’ or end with OK. Another is ‘evevn if it’s not OK it will be OK.’ Sml but with some focused breathing and closed eyes it helped. Also if needed find a bathroom and sit for few min alone to do them. With time you can do it in crowded areas. When we get through tougher times or memories it leaves us stronger and with more self respect and awareness. Life is hard and you’re not alone by far.✌️
What a treasure of a toolbox you shared with us! Thank you. I really can't thank you enough. Already I feel calmer - simply from learning these tools. My future looks brighter because I don't have to worry about triggers and the sense of helplessness they can elicit. Also, I don't have to worry so much about people who can't afford or in any way access a good therapist, because anyone with internet (which, of course, is not everyone,) can watch your videos. Fortunately, I have a truly awesome therapist even though I'm a low income person. But I know my case is more an exception than the rule. God bless you!
You’re most welcome! What ade you planning to do first to release trauma? Other videos that might help can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma God bless you!
@@DocSnipes Thank you, Dr Snipes! To answer your question about what I plan to do first to release trauma - I felt wonderfully comforted by massaging my tragi and behind my ears. Also, humming and singing are a natural way for me to release trauma, since I already really enjoy those activities, just for the love of music. I've used all of those tools since I watched your video and they work well for me to help me release the tightness and constriction I sometimes feel from trauma. I plan to keep using these tools and explore others from your videos. Thank you for sharing so much wisdom and know-how!
Awesome video. I shake sometimes lately and wonder why. I'm under a lot of stress lately. Both my husband and i lost our jobs from the pandemic. My brother and father in law died from covid. I try to be positive. Thank you. God bless you.
It is a traumatic event for you hun. I am the same for the past year. Went to emergency rooms countless times. I just started a treatment for this panic/anxiety and hopefully I am recovering because it’s been hell.
Wow....I love your strength to share your past trauma. I noted in other of your older videos that your body is still dealing with trapped old emotions. You do really good work helping others with your knowledge and own troubleshooting experience. Thank you!!
I hope you know how much you help people with your expertise and how well you convey the information. It’s life changing. Learning to be in charge of my thoughts n reactions is empowering. Thank you. 🌻
Very Useful Information. Just send this to My Sister. She will faint if She get in Pain. Or if she smells something that's not good. Thanks again. She's been having this for years.
This was so good! I learned a lot of these techniques and incorporated them very effectively for decades but oh my my my how I need them now. Thanks a MILLION for the reminder! You have helped me on my healing journey.
Great Videos Doc Snipes. Asa 72 YO, Male, now retired, I have been anxious person for as long as I can remember. Starting with nail biting at age 7 or so, which evolved into anticipatory anxiety (like looking at my watch as e approached the end of the school day - in the 3rd Grade), and then evolved into full blown Panic/Anxiety Attacks circa 1986 (after the birth of our second child). A few years before (while my wife was pregnant with our first child in 1982) I started to experience "heart Palpitations" / Stomach issues of Burping . etc.. After a series of tests were done including a GI series of the gut, nothing negative was found. When I asked my doctor - "What's the Story, Doc? He responded "Aren't you the fellow buying a house? . I said, No Doc, my wife is Pregnant!. he said.....That's Your problem !! Meaning, It's Your Nerves affecting your Stomach / Heart. He didn't talk about the Vagus Nerve. But the recent surfacing of the vast importance of the Vagus Nerve is fascinating and allows me to understand what is happening. I have had "traumas" in my childhood, too numerous to mention / dicuss here, but watcjhing this and other Psych vidoes helps me to more fully understand the impact of those traumas on my Well Being via the Vagus Nerve!
Thank you for your 3 part series on the vagus nerve and its role in anxiety and stress. I had been using many of the techniques you suggest and they have been very helpful. Thankfully, I am no longer in the situations that caused my anxiety issues and my lifestyle is generally very peaceful and I am healthy. But I still have occasional flashbacks or experience generalized anxiety - like fear of experiencing pain/anxiety as opposed to actually experiencing it. So, that is where your information has helped me. Now I understand precisely why these techniques are important and helpful with past stressors and reprogramming my responses. I am very grateful🙏🏼
Stay blessed. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Oy!!! It’s bad enough that the trauma has been stored in my body, but every time I’m triggered the current experience gets added to my existing trauma!?!!!?!?😖😖😖😩😩😩 Jeez!!! I’m so proud of myself!! Everything you have said I have been doing for myself for years! Hi exciting! I’m much closer than I thought!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your channel has helped me become more self aware and feeling like there is hope with your tips and words of encouragement.
It is really nice to be able to have these videos tonight rather than going over election results.. I think the main thing for me is to be able to validate how important it is for me to be able to relax..
Thank you, I just found few of your you tube clip, regardless of watching and taking many courses, I could not understand before in a way that you taught it, you have a very special niche around these subjects, keep up with your amazing educational programs
Too much responsibility stresses me out! I can see that now. I maybe could get back into where I was as a child (I have some very good memories) and not have to save the world, just enjoy myself and learn what I like to learn with someone helping me. I can let them worry about everything else, or let it take care of itself, knowing (somehow) it will take care of itself..
Thank you very much for these wonderful videos. I very much appreciate them. God bless you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge for free to all people. 🙏
When is the last time you truly allowed someone to embrace you totally and in return done the same...the truth my shock most of you because there is something very specific that has to happen and happens in return that allows truma to be released very few ever truly let go out of fear or embarrassment ... Real connection is rare and powerful.
Awwww. That’s awesome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
It's awesome that we are on the same wavelength.....some of the answers you've explained has been the same words outta my mouth..lol...for me it's a natural feeling that iam surprised not everyone has.... Your my new fav...😇....very interesting knowledge of understanding you behold grasshopper.....look forward to more of your presentations....👍
You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Great video! I wonder how many people smoke to control stress. It creates a break and slows down the breathing. It's much healthier to identify alternative ways to do the breath work. Great video.
Totally with you on the masks - different reason. I'm PTSD (c-ptsd,rather). Frontline healthcare "hero" (now zero) who was treating covaids just fine and effectively before it had a name, then the mask mandate happened and THAT was when my entire staff and I fell ill with severe illness, and that was just the beginning of a HORRID horrible journey (that bore fruit, indeed, due to my faith and pain to purpose and finding purpose in pain)...so when I see people walking around with the masks in fear, it reminds me of being neglected by the healthcare system. When I was in critical shape, and wasn't admitted because I refused the vent.....trauma sandwich. Thank you, good video
You’re most welcome. I appreciate you watching. Other videos that might help can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
I have no idea what happend tonight, but it felt like some trapped tension got released from my body and I've never been more present. I can feel at peace.. hard to explain.
I wake up with stress at the moment due to my situation -- so I am going to start earlier on the vagal tone work to start better and hope to have a better day and before bed too
I managed to heal myself from horrific child abuse without the use of torturing animals. What is wrong with people, I find it utterly sickening that people who are allegedly healers relish torturing small furry animals. Just go to Brad Yates for emotional freedom technique EFT. He is a brilliant and generous and emotional freedom technique practitioner was over 600 videos to heal anything from emotional pain/anxiety, grief, shame and everything else without inflicting unnecessary, unscientific torture on innocent sentient beings. If we torture our own pets with gratuitous violence, we are imprisoned.. Why are there different rules for scientists in labs with white coats, behind closed doors inflicting horrific suffering. Sick 🤢
It's like a group trance, to collectively ignore this. I appreciate the information we have learned - but I don't believe it's worth the price. If every one of us had to spend time in the rooms where these things are happening, I suspect most people would feel the same, that it's not worth it.
@@SpectrumOfChange Absolutely and if we had to kill our own steak we and our pets would be eating lentils. Christmas is a huge animal sacrifice it is horrific! The human race is hardly evolving at all in fact mostly devolving! So sad for the animals.
I have the same thing with masks and people’s intensity/fear and randomly attacking verbally and even physically for not wearing one. I’m thankful to honor my process and never wear one and still have to work through seeing people wearing them. Thx for sharing
It’s less about masks etc. They are symbols and tools for good and bad. Humanity’s biggest lesson is illusion of division fed for centuries and to respect freedom to choose (sovereignty) and think even/esp if we disagree. Compassion/cooperation vs judgement/competition. We share ~98-99% DNA and must learn to get along to survive. ✌️
Doc Snipes, I have been monitoring heart rate dip during sleep, that is some how connected to vagus nerve and circadian rhythm. It occurs for about 20 minutes for me between 5am and 6:30am. I also monitor HRV with elite app to see parasympathetic and sympathetic balance. Can you make an educational video addressing these areas? There is no one in my area, that is into any of these things, that I can go to. Thanks
Try playing a French horn if you want get some deep breathing. One thing anyone can do isa buy a brass mouthpiece [trumpet, French horn, trombone, etc.] and put to lips and buzz lips to mouthpiece. It really stimulates a relaxation response, especially if you're highly anxious. The larger the mouthpiece,[trombone e.g.] the greater the relaxation response since it takes more deep breathing.
Thanks for watching and for recommending another tool for deep breathing. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
I m gaining so much invaluable help from your videos.,having been through acute burnout that urged me to take the very huge decision of quitting my job,though I continued in the afternoons ,as I cdnt cope with mornings ,to work privately. I'm still struggling and wondering if I'm ever going to recover from my layers of trauma before I die .
Thank you so much. One question, I can barely even lightly touch my tragus, it's extremely painful. It's been that way for over a year now. No doctor seems to know why. Could be coming from jaw joint? Does anyone else out there have this problem? Wishing everyone a calm and happy vagus nerve!
SO, normally my husband would never go to anyone that didn't have a true drs. License or title and would insist that the professionals rendering services must accept Insurance. However after 2 years of suffering with intense neck pain and dizziness, and trying "everything" which included a series of shots, chiropractic visits and even 2 small surgeries, he sought the help of a kinesologist. She worked with muscles , which support bones and he felt relief after the first visit! He followed up with 2 more visits and is virtually pain free currently. Don't be afraid to stop outside of your comfort area as he did through ultimate desperation. Good luck! 👍
Very helpful video, Dr Snipes! I'm currently in DBT but haven't as of yet anyway, learned or have been told of these techniques to calm the vagus nerve. I will definitely be implementing several of these. Oh, I grind my teeth too and awaiting my night guard ☺️
Dr. Snipes videos are very valuable to me professionally and personally and I so appreciate all of her efforts to educate us. It might be just me, but I must listen to these videos in short doses as it seems the microphone might be too sensitive. It appears to pick up just about every sound near Dr. Snipes such as those from equipment and from Dr. Snipes shifting and even mouth sounds from her speaking. I’ve seen other creators deal w/ this so, maybe others have been bothered by this too & adjustments might be attempted? Otherwise, I will continue to watch in short sessions.
@@DocSnipes was only asking because you sat in this video certain neurological conditions might effect benefit of these exercises. Were you thinking of something specific or generalizing?
Can stress put a damper on my creativity? How do I work through having no creativity anymore? Is this about the inner child? I have yet to access the "Inner Child" stuff you linked me to so I will do that first. As long as I have no one pushing me, I can make my own decision and grow in my confidence and self and not just in knowledge.
I have past childhood trauma, and live with constant depression and Anxiety. I did a hair mineral test, that showing I have high toxins in the body. That and poor gut health. I don't even know how too heal! I got covid last December, and my mental health got worse. I'm so depressed and spend most day's crying in bed. I think my vagus nerve is badly damaged 😢 tried alot of these vagus nerve techniques, even brought a vagus nerve stimulation device. Literally become more suicidal after using it! Definitely believe trauma and toxins mess up the vagus nerve.
I'm truly sorry you've had to endure so much, and it sounds truly awful. You can find more videos on trauma at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma Also, feel free to use my AI for any questions you might have: AllCEUs.com/DocSnipes-AI
Thank you for these very nice tips. Is the reason the intention of releasing trauma has to do with activating the vegal nerve/tone, because that is how someone can feel safe enough to release it? Thank you. I hope that made sense!
As someone with anxiety and panic attacks….I would always I would start to yawn repeatedly when one was coming on…like my body was trying to say something
Went to a an outpatient therapy years ago and took this test that told me my trauma level and all the negative things I could have likely done. It was interesting but not sure how they factored all that
I am sorry to hear that, but glad they were assessing for it I'm not sure what test they gave, but research has shown a correlation between certain issues and particular types of trauma. ruclips.net/video/eCo0sDFaauU/видео.html Here is another if you are interested ruclips.net/video/ndWSIkFLq-g/видео.html
Supplements and herbs might help in coping with trauma symptoms but, just like any other medication, they can cause sides effects (adverse reactions). That’s why I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, herb or medication.
What if your HRV(cortisol) is always high, never recovers significantly, even worse at night unless I fast 24 hours or more. I do not feel stressed at all, eat healthy, exercise, watch these numbers closely, watch alcohol, etc, but no change. Started CBT and do have CPTS, but seems to be no rhyme, reason, supplement, breathing exercise, that does anything at all...except fasting/IF, but even then still have high levels at the beginning of the night. I get a bit of recovery about 3 am, if I do an evening fast. No doctor, naturopath, therapist etc has any insight. I'm about to say "screw it".
i have a lot of trauma stored in my body. PTSD so bad i wake up every 1-2 hours at night gasping. I also have a hiatal hernia so my stomach is pressing up against my vagus nerve. wouldn't this be an issue? I feel like my vagus nerve is overstimulated because of this. :(
Yes, that can add to the trauma and can interfere in the recovery process. Still, you can release trauma from your body. What tools from the video are you planning to use for that?
Practice the 4 square breathing: breath in for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds and 4 seconds in between breaths. Vagal tone improvement: be aware of the moment. Right now I’m safe and I’m okay. Chew gum and Blow bubbles and relax, Love and kindness exercises. Send love and kindness to yourself. Exercise helps: interval training helps heart rate and vagal tone. Lift weights. Probiotics help with vagal tone. Omega 3’s Cold showers Looking to your left for a minute and right for a minute resets the vagal nerve Massage over the eyebrow. Temple massage gently Ear (the flap in the front massage it) Massage on front of the ear on the skin gently. Tens unit : can stimulate the vagus nerve. Half smile exercises. Hum Laughing Sing Head turn: lay down hands behind your head. Look at the ceiling, look to the side until you yawn. Do both side. Head tilt: ear to the shoulder, hold it firmly a minute: stretching to improve vagal nerve. 🫁🎤👀🏃♀️💆♀️🩶👂🏼 Gotta go do my exercises 👋🏼
Hey there Doc Snipes, love your scientific approach to practical problems. Thanks for your work and sharing it here :) What do you think one of those EMS/TENS can do for you regarding releasing trauma?
I'm a bit confused about the biology. Does the vagus nerve receive sensory stimulation directly from the external environment or does it respond to sensory information received from via the sense organs eg eyes, ears, smell etc. Is the vagus nerve a sensory organ or associated with introceptive function?
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Someone told me to get a quartz face roller. Rolling my face and neck is so relaxing. I started putting it in the freezer and it's even better. I try every little trick or tip to release anxiety and stress. You never know what will work for you and there's nothing to lose. Thank you for these. Glad I found your channel.
Good for your face/skin too so double benefit
THANK YOU, DR. SNIPES! I think you may have guided me to finding my healing. After decades of therapy, where CBT helped me make rational decisions, I've still experienced physical symptoms that I've described to people "It's like my body is in permanent lock down, it's ALWAYS wired, even when I'm outwardly relaxed and happy. Could the childhood trauma of 60 years ago still be in my body?" And then I saw your title, and that is the first time that I've ever even had someone validate the possibility of chronic embodied trauma. I look forward to watching your videos, and look forward to getting clues that might help find an appropriate professional I can directly work with.
I would wager that to find trauma, one needs only to look at those of us with disease, disorders, and chronic pain, and dig a little. 😊
Thank you for sharing your own personal experience with trauma and how you’ve managed it. Many lecturers can come across as a tad condescending and paternalistic but you’ve detailed some very helpful and empowering strategies here.
People might also find it useful to look at the enteric nervous system and how this relates to trauma-related anxiety. It’s essentially a second brain in the gut. See also gut-brain axis.
Totally agree with your advice:
i) to do yoga. Been doing Iyengar for years and it works. Journaling might also be useful for some people as it’s an easy way to review your progress and identify who your triggers are.
ii) definitely yes to finding opportunities to laugh/sing if at all possible. That might well sound impossible for some who find themselves “locked-in” to ruminations about their traumatic event/incident. Everyone is different but it’s vital to give yourself a break even if it’s only momentarily.
I appreciate you watching and sharing
Interesting. I have found practicing Qi Gong to be helpful. I may start exploring yoga. I also sing, and play music - during a time of deep grief, I found playing music deeply therapeutic. I am addicted to humour, a good laugh at some impromptu joke does wonders. ,
I’m really enjoying your videos on cptsd. You are a wonder teacher. Just listening to you offers hope and calms me down. Thank You!!
Wonderful.
12:00- Also, breathing techniques such as Wim Hof style breathwork has been one of the most healing modalities for happiness, health, and strength for me.
Ooga booga comment if Ive everseen one
@@jojowisa1270 May you be in happiness and peace :)
I didn't get on with the Wim Hof breath - not because it wasn't effective, but because the sensation of activating the stress response was not something I could push myself to do every day - despite the benefits I felt after. Years of being in a severely hypervigilant state led me towards more gentle methods. The cold showers, however... I started them again a couple of weeks ago, starting with hot water and then turning it to cold. Now I look forward to having a full shower starting with cold. It's the weirdest thing. Initially I had to mentally prepare for it, then realised the sensation was exactly the same as the excitement of being dared to run under a waterfall when travelling, and so I began to dare myself and laugh in anticipation of my response. But I agree, Wim Hof's techniques are very transformative!
@@NothingByHalves
It’s not appropriate or safe for all.
@@jojowisa1270
You need help.
Thank you so much, Doctor Snipes, learning about the vagus nerve and the vagal tone is the piece I needed to learn about without knowing I needed it. I have watched the series of three videos and I have learned enough to deal with my physical tensions, with the way I respond to stressful situations at home and in general, to learn to reprogram my nervous system in order to live the quiet life I have always dreamt of. Thank you so much for making this information readily available. May life bless you and your family for generations to come. Much love!
Thanks for watching. 😀
I have cptsd I’ve been going to therapy for a while now. I started watching your channel abt two weeks ago and you have been extremely helpful. More helpful than my therapist. Please continue making content on mental health. It’s just as important as physical health. You’re amazing and we appreciate your help 🫶
Thanks for watching.
I cannot thank you enough, you have no doubt saved lives doing this work! What you're doing is the healing of humanity. Everyone who watches your videos gains understanding and skills that they share with others, and it ripples out through society. Just, Thank you.
So kind of you, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
@@DocSnipes what they said. I can't thank you enough. Some of these stretches I was doing instinctively but now I feel like I'm going to be ok.
Absolutely I always share what I learn ie, video links to help humanity--so many people need this now .
@@chaznonya4
FWIW something that worked for me during the worst life storms was saying to myself ‘in this moment I am safe’ or end with OK. Another is ‘evevn if it’s not OK it will be OK.’ Sml but with some focused breathing and closed eyes it helped. Also if needed find a bathroom and sit for few min alone to do them. With time you can do it in crowded areas. When we get through tougher times or memories it leaves us stronger and with more self respect and awareness. Life is hard and you’re not alone by far.✌️
What a treasure of a toolbox you shared with us! Thank you. I really can't thank you enough. Already I feel calmer - simply from learning these tools. My future looks brighter because I don't have to worry about triggers and the sense of helplessness they can elicit. Also, I don't have to worry so much about people who can't afford or in any way access a good therapist, because
anyone with internet (which, of course, is not everyone,) can watch your videos. Fortunately, I have a truly awesome therapist even though I'm a low income person. But I know my case is more an exception than the rule. God bless you!
You’re most welcome! What ade you planning to do first to release trauma? Other videos that might help can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
God bless you!
@@DocSnipes Thank you, Dr Snipes! To answer your question about what I plan to do first to release trauma - I felt wonderfully comforted by massaging my tragi and behind my ears. Also, humming and singing are a natural way for me to release trauma, since I already really enjoy those activities, just for the love of music. I've used all of those tools since I watched your video and they work well for me to help me release the tightness and constriction I sometimes feel from trauma. I plan to keep using these tools and explore others from your videos. Thank you for sharing so much wisdom and know-how!
So grateful you're addressing this topic so thoroughly . Please consider touching on the relationship to chronic illness
Awesome video. I shake sometimes lately and wonder why. I'm under a lot of stress lately. Both my husband and i lost our jobs from the pandemic. My brother and father in law died from covid. I try to be positive. Thank you. God bless you.
Bless you as well. Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
@@DocSnipes thank you. Love you.
It is a traumatic event for you hun.
I am the same for the past year. Went to emergency rooms countless times.
I just started a treatment for this panic/anxiety and hopefully I am recovering because it’s been hell.
We are in a war that many are not cognizant that their goal is to reduce the population and it starts with mainstream media brain washing
@@anatino thank you for sharing
I’m very thankful for the information that you share. This visceral help is on a whole new level.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow....I love your strength to share your past trauma. I noted in other of your older videos that your body is still dealing with trapped old emotions. You do really good work helping others with your knowledge and own troubleshooting experience. Thank you!!
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
@@DocSnipes Thank you for helping people understand themselves better.
I hope you know how much you help people with your expertise and how well you convey the information. It’s life changing. Learning to be in charge of my thoughts n reactions is empowering. Thank you. 🌻
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Looking foreward to hearing you, Doc Snipes.🌹🙏❤️
Ty!
Very Useful Information. Just send this to My Sister. She will faint if She get in Pain. Or if she smells something that's not good. Thanks again. She's been having this for years.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
This is the best learning I’ve done in a while. Should be required learning. Yay more excuses for bubble gum!
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
Lol
This was so good! I learned a lot of these techniques and incorporated them very effectively for decades but oh my my my how I need them now. Thanks a MILLION for the reminder! You have helped me on my healing journey.
So grateful thank you. These have been more effective for me than the therapy I am paying for
Too kind. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Great Videos Doc Snipes. Asa 72 YO, Male, now retired, I have been anxious person for as long as I can remember. Starting with nail biting at age 7 or so, which evolved into anticipatory anxiety (like looking at my watch as e approached the end of the school day - in the 3rd Grade), and then evolved into full blown Panic/Anxiety Attacks circa 1986 (after the birth of our second child). A few years before (while my wife was pregnant with our first child in 1982) I started to experience "heart Palpitations" / Stomach issues of Burping . etc.. After a series of tests were done including a GI series of the gut, nothing negative was found. When I asked my doctor - "What's the Story, Doc? He responded "Aren't you the fellow buying a house? . I said, No Doc, my wife is Pregnant!. he said.....That's Your problem !! Meaning, It's Your Nerves affecting your Stomach / Heart. He didn't talk about the Vagus Nerve. But the recent surfacing of the vast importance of the Vagus Nerve is fascinating and allows me to understand what is happening. I have had "traumas" in my childhood, too numerous to mention / dicuss here, but watcjhing this and other Psych vidoes helps me to more fully understand the impact of those traumas on my Well Being via the Vagus Nerve!
I am sorry you had traumas in your childhood and I glad my videos are helping you. Thank you so much for sharing and for watching my videos
Thank you for your 3 part series on the vagus nerve and its role in anxiety and stress. I had been using many of the techniques you suggest and they have been very helpful. Thankfully, I am no longer in the situations that caused my anxiety issues and my lifestyle is generally very peaceful and I am healthy. But I still have occasional flashbacks or experience generalized anxiety - like fear of experiencing pain/anxiety as opposed to actually experiencing it. So, that is where your information has helped me. Now I understand precisely why these techniques are important and helpful with past stressors and reprogramming my responses.
I am very grateful🙏🏼
Hello Dr! Just saying thanks! You're giving practical advice and priceless information!!!
Thank you so much for your support.
This channel is blessing.. Thanks a lot..
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I awaken stressed everyday, for no reason. Now I know why. Thank you!
I am sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching. You can find other videos that might at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
New to Doc Snipes' channel. So grateful to have found you. This is helpful to so many people.
So glad! Thanks for watching.
God Bless You! Keep doing these amazing videos !
Stay blessed. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Oy!!!
It’s bad enough that the trauma has been stored in my body, but every time I’m triggered the current experience gets added to my existing trauma!?!!!?!?😖😖😖😩😩😩
Jeez!!!
I’m so proud of myself!!
Everything you have said I have been doing for myself for years!
Hi exciting! I’m much closer than I thought!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
how are you doing with the vagal tone work are you improving?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your channel has helped me become more self aware and feeling like there is hope with your tips and words of encouragement.
Welcome. Thanks for watching!
It is really nice to be able to have these videos tonight rather than going over election results.. I think the main thing for me is to be able to validate how important it is for me to be able to relax..
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Thank you, I just found few of your you tube clip, regardless of watching and taking many courses, I could not understand before in a way that you taught it, you have a very special niche around these subjects, keep up with your amazing educational programs
Thanks for watching and your kind words!
Too much responsibility stresses me out! I can see that now. I maybe could get back into where I was as a child (I have some very good memories) and not have to save the world, just enjoy myself and learn what I like to learn with someone helping me. I can let them worry about everything else, or let it take care of itself, knowing (somehow) it will take care of itself..
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Thank you for this. Soon I hope to truly research this and utilize for myself, my study group, and my clients. 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Bless this lady.
Thank you for watching the video
Thank you very much for these wonderful videos. I very much appreciate them. God bless you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge for free to all people. 🙏
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
When is the last time you truly allowed someone to embrace you totally and in return done the same...the truth my shock most of you because there is something very specific that has to happen and happens in return that allows truma to be released very few ever truly let go out of fear or embarrassment ... Real connection is rare and powerful.
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Thanks Dr,your priceless knowledge has really helped me...thank you so much
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your clarity in explaining this..I have fibromyalgia ..I truly believe it’s related to the vegus nerve…
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
That's the fastest I've ever relaxed my shoulders in a long time. Holy cow
Awwww. That’s awesome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
It's awesome that we are on the same wavelength.....some of the answers you've explained has been the same words outta my mouth..lol...for me it's a natural feeling that iam surprised not everyone has.... Your my new fav...😇....very interesting knowledge of understanding you behold grasshopper.....look forward to more of your presentations....👍
Thanks for watching.
I love your channel alot ❤️
Thank u for helping us ❤️❤️
God bless you and your family ❤️❤️
Love from Egypt ❤️❤️
You are so welcome! Thanks for viewing in Egypt. 😀
Thanks!
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I wish you were my psychologist! You are the best! Thank you so much
You’re so welcome. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching. How are you planning to start healing the wounded inner child?
Thanks for continuing to Love learning-I see why your a doctor :) (what a blessing).
Have you any knowledge on ADHD and hyper mobility?
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I love your talks. very helpful to me. i will put them into practice. thank you.
You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video.
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Great video! I wonder how many people smoke to control stress. It creates a break and slows down the breathing.
It's much healthier to identify alternative ways to do the breath work.
Great video.
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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent information Dr. Snipes!
Thanks so much!
Thank you lady for explaining everything so easy for me to understand
Going through several of your videos
Thanks you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Thank You for this, somethings I was doing intuitively, others I plan to incorporate into my often stagnant routine ✌🏾💖
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Amazing info, put in a very easy to understand way. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
Totally with you on the masks - different reason. I'm PTSD (c-ptsd,rather). Frontline healthcare "hero" (now zero) who was treating covaids just fine and effectively before it had a name, then the mask mandate happened and THAT was when my entire staff and I fell ill with severe illness, and that was just the beginning of a HORRID horrible journey (that bore fruit, indeed, due to my faith and pain to purpose and finding purpose in pain)...so when I see people walking around with the masks in fear, it reminds me of being neglected by the healthcare system. When I was in critical shape, and wasn't admitted because I refused the vent.....trauma sandwich. Thank you, good video
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Awesome!!! Thanks so very much!!
It helps me a lot. My bonus is that you look like my aunt. And that allows even more information to absorb 🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Thanks for watching.
I have no idea what happend tonight, but it felt like some trapped tension got released from my body and I've never been more present. I can feel at peace.. hard to explain.
I appreciate you watching.
great info on this video, thank you for sharing so much so thoroughly! I really wish this kind of info was around when I was younger.
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
I wake up with stress at the moment due to my situation -- so I am going to start earlier on the vagal tone work to start better and hope to have a better day and before bed too
I appreciate you watching
I managed to heal myself from horrific child abuse without the use of torturing animals. What is wrong with people, I find it utterly sickening that people who are allegedly healers relish torturing small furry animals. Just go to Brad Yates for emotional freedom technique EFT. He is a brilliant and generous and emotional freedom technique practitioner was over 600 videos to heal anything from emotional pain/anxiety, grief, shame and everything else without inflicting unnecessary, unscientific torture on innocent sentient beings. If we torture our own pets with gratuitous violence, we are imprisoned.. Why are there different rules for scientists in labs with white coats, behind closed doors inflicting horrific suffering. Sick 🤢
I agree. Thank you for saying that
It's like a group trance, to collectively ignore this. I appreciate the information we have learned - but I don't believe it's worth the price. If every one of us had to spend time in the rooms where these things are happening, I suspect most people would feel the same, that it's not worth it.
@@SpectrumOfChange Absolutely and if we had to kill our own steak we and our pets would be eating lentils. Christmas is a huge animal sacrifice it is horrific! The human race is hardly evolving at all in fact mostly devolving! So sad for the animals.
Love that energy of urs ! ✨️
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I need this,my life is dependent on it🙏
Thanks for watching!
I have the same thing with masks and people’s intensity/fear and randomly attacking verbally and even physically for not wearing one. I’m thankful to honor my process and never wear one and still have to work through seeing people wearing them. Thx for sharing
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
It’s less about masks etc. They are symbols and tools for good and bad. Humanity’s biggest lesson is illusion of division fed for centuries and to respect freedom to choose (sovereignty) and think even/esp if we disagree. Compassion/cooperation vs judgement/competition. We share ~98-99% DNA and must learn to get along to survive. ✌️
Wow! This is great information I’m so excited to try these things!!! Thank you so much
Welcome
Doc Snipes, I have been monitoring heart rate dip during sleep, that is some how connected to vagus nerve and circadian rhythm. It occurs for about 20 minutes for me between 5am and 6:30am. I also monitor HRV with elite app to see parasympathetic and sympathetic balance. Can you make an educational video addressing these areas? There is no one in my area, that is into any of these things, that I can go to. Thanks
Try playing a French horn if you want get some deep breathing. One thing anyone can do isa buy a brass mouthpiece [trumpet, French horn, trombone, etc.] and put to lips and buzz lips to mouthpiece. It really stimulates a relaxation response, especially if you're highly anxious. The larger the mouthpiece,[trombone e.g.] the greater the relaxation response since it takes more deep breathing.
Thanks for watching and for recommending another tool for deep breathing. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
I m gaining so much invaluable help from your videos.,having been through acute burnout that urged me to take the very huge decision of quitting my job,though I continued in the afternoons ,as I cdnt cope with mornings ,to work privately. I'm still struggling and wondering if I'm ever going to recover from my layers of trauma before I die .
Best wishes to you in your recovery. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Thank you Dr.🤍
Welcome 😊
Thank you so much. One question, I can barely even lightly touch my tragus, it's extremely painful. It's been that way for over a year now. No doctor seems to know why. Could be coming from jaw joint? Does anyone else out there have this problem? Wishing everyone a calm and happy vagus nerve!
SO, normally my husband would never go to anyone that didn't have a true drs. License or title and would insist that the professionals rendering services must accept Insurance. However after 2 years of suffering with intense neck pain and dizziness, and trying "everything" which included a series of shots, chiropractic visits and even 2 small surgeries, he sought the help of a kinesologist. She worked with muscles , which support bones and he felt relief after the first visit! He followed up with 2 more visits and is virtually pain free currently. Don't be afraid to stop outside of your comfort area as he did through ultimate desperation. Good luck! 👍
Very helpful video, Dr Snipes! I'm currently in DBT but haven't as of yet anyway, learned or have been told of these techniques to calm the vagus nerve. I will definitely be implementing several of these. Oh, I grind my teeth too and awaiting my night guard ☺️
The night guard is a God send. When I forget mine I have tooth and jaw pain and a "stuffy ear" the whole next day
Doc wishing you and everyone a wonderful, peaceful and safe weekend!
Same to you!
Im on my limits about 7 years already, thx for helpful info doc.....
Dr. Snipes videos are very valuable to me professionally and personally and I so appreciate all of her efforts to educate us.
It might be just me, but I must listen to these videos in short doses as it seems the microphone might be too sensitive. It appears to pick up just about every sound near Dr. Snipes such as those from equipment and from Dr. Snipes shifting and even mouth sounds from her speaking.
I’ve seen other creators deal w/ this so, maybe others have been bothered by this too & adjustments might be attempted? Otherwise, I will continue to watch in short sessions.
Thank you for watching the video, Jacey. What did you find most useful from it?
Thanks for being able to explain things so well! 😎
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
This was so helpful! Thanks! 😁
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Can’t wait to watch
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Hi Dr. Snipe. Thanks for your great videos. What neurologic conditions might render the vagal tone exercises less effective?
I think that is probably a question for your personal medical doctor. Thanks for watching.
@@DocSnipes was only asking because you sat in this video certain neurological conditions might effect benefit of these exercises. Were you thinking of something specific or generalizing?
Can stress put a damper on my creativity? How do I work through having no creativity anymore? Is this about the inner child? I have yet to access the "Inner Child" stuff you linked me to so I will do that first. As long as I have no one pushing me, I can make my own decision and grow in my confidence and self and not just in knowledge.
Yes, stress can put a damper on your creativity. Please let me know what you think about the videos on inner child work, after watching them
Good info!
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I have past childhood trauma, and live with constant depression and Anxiety. I did a hair mineral test, that showing I have high toxins in the body. That and poor gut health. I don't even know how too heal! I got covid last December, and my mental health got worse. I'm so depressed and spend most day's crying in bed. I think my vagus nerve is badly damaged 😢 tried alot of these vagus nerve techniques, even brought a vagus nerve stimulation device. Literally become more suicidal after using it! Definitely believe trauma and toxins mess up the vagus nerve.
I'm truly sorry you've had to endure so much, and it sounds truly awful. You can find more videos on trauma at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Also, feel free to use my AI for any questions you might have: AllCEUs.com/DocSnipes-AI
@@DocSnipes Thank you so much for replying x
Very Interesting and helpful video about an important topic about the vagus nerve system.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh those exercises feel good.
Thanks for watching.
Sounds similar to EMDR treatment!!!
Thank you for this gift
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for these very nice tips. Is the reason the intention of releasing trauma has to do with activating the vegal nerve/tone, because that is how someone can feel safe enough to release it? Thank you. I hope that made sense!
thank you
You're welcome
They have found that longer exhales than inhales activates the Vagal Nerve better than the square breathing. Both helpful though.
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As someone with anxiety and panic attacks….I would always I would start to yawn repeatedly when one was coming on…like my body was trying to say something
Could you do a video about gut health, does trauma some how effect our gut when put through all that stress ? thank you
Probiotics are great.
Good question
ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Gut Already have them. 😀
@@DocSnipes my gut has slowed down too much since I have been under all this ongoing stress.
The body is a conscious of the Mind
Great clip thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Went to a an outpatient therapy years ago and took this test that told me my trauma level and all the negative things I could have likely done. It was interesting but not sure how they factored all that
I am sorry to hear that, but glad they were assessing for it I'm not sure what test they gave, but research has shown a correlation between certain issues and particular types of trauma. ruclips.net/video/eCo0sDFaauU/видео.html Here is another if you are interested ruclips.net/video/ndWSIkFLq-g/видео.html
@@DocSnipes thank you for the wealth of information!
What if you have had a right recurrent nerve cut with laryngeal paralysis ? Is it your feeling this would help laryngeal spasm?
Why should you not use the TENS device on the neck?
Thank you for watching. It helps on improving vagal tone.
@@DocSnipes wait but why not use it on the neck?
Doctor what about supplements and herbs?
Supplements and herbs might help in coping with trauma symptoms but, just like any other medication, they can cause sides effects (adverse reactions). That’s why I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, herb or medication.
Your hairstyle looks great Doc Snipes!
Ty very much!
What if your HRV(cortisol) is always high, never recovers significantly, even worse at night unless I fast 24 hours or more. I do not feel stressed at all, eat healthy, exercise, watch these numbers closely, watch alcohol, etc, but no change. Started CBT and do have CPTS, but seems to be no rhyme, reason, supplement, breathing exercise, that does anything at all...except fasting/IF, but even then still have high levels at the beginning of the night. I get a bit of recovery about 3 am, if I do an evening fast. No doctor, naturopath, therapist etc has any insight. I'm about to say "screw it".
I recall being stressed having to tolerate someone humming.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I believe that threat can be felt even in utero.?
i have a lot of trauma stored in my body. PTSD so bad i wake up every 1-2 hours at night gasping. I also have a hiatal hernia so my stomach is pressing up against my vagus nerve. wouldn't this be an issue? I feel like my vagus nerve is overstimulated because of this. :(
Yes, that can add to the trauma and can interfere in the recovery process. Still, you can release trauma from your body. What tools from the video are you planning to use for that?
Practice the 4 square breathing: breath in for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds and 4 seconds in between breaths.
Vagal tone improvement: be aware of the moment. Right now I’m safe and I’m okay.
Chew gum and Blow bubbles and relax,
Love and kindness exercises. Send love and kindness to yourself.
Exercise helps: interval training helps heart rate and vagal tone.
Lift weights.
Probiotics help with vagal tone.
Omega 3’s
Cold showers
Looking to your left for a minute and right for a minute resets the vagal nerve
Massage over the eyebrow.
Temple massage gently
Ear (the flap in the front massage it)
Massage on front of the ear on the skin gently.
Tens unit : can stimulate the vagus nerve.
Half smile exercises.
Hum
Laughing
Sing
Head turn: lay down hands behind your head. Look at the ceiling, look to the side until you yawn. Do both side.
Head tilt: ear to the shoulder, hold it firmly a minute: stretching to improve vagal nerve.
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Gotta go do my exercises 👋🏼
Thank you for watching the video and for sharing
Hey there Doc Snipes, love your scientific approach to practical problems. Thanks for your work and sharing it here :)
What do you think one of those EMS/TENS can do for you regarding releasing trauma?
Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
@Bruce Waynesjustice Turn the caps off buddy.
I'm a bit confused about the biology. Does the vagus nerve receive sensory stimulation directly from the external environment or does it respond to sensory information received from via the sense organs eg eyes, ears, smell etc. Is the vagus nerve a sensory organ or associated with introceptive function?
I would suggest both external and internal via stored subconscious memories and maybe what they call cellular memory it may all be the same thing.
Laughing helping the Vagus nerve release Tension & allow a safe feeling to override the UNSAFE Sensations messages to brain. Correct??