My initial thought is that Attention is active, while Awareness is passive. Historically, I've always been an ACTION person. When I was in pain, I took action - in the form of seeking a diagnosis (google, bloodwork, google, xray, google, purchasing gadgets, google, chiropractor, google, meditation, google). Becoming indifferent and more passive in every area of my life has set me free and was centered on reducing my penchant for trying to force things. I'm not suddenly Jeffrey Lebowski or anything, don't get me wrong. I have a very active mind and excess physical energy, but now I am enjoying other actions: exercise, reading (fiction no less), watching tv, sitting and staring at my backyard. Awareness allows you to witness yourself and your experience but continue living normally. Y'all.... stick with it. This works.
Yes, a superb distinction between the two. On Monday I had high symptoms but I managed to be aware of them rather than ruminating on them. This also linked well in my brain with your recent video "How do you know when you are near full recovery"
Somehow managed to drive through mad central London traffic en route to new physiotherapist (broken arm). Chest pain, leg pain. Did what one of the TMS "family". suggested and immediately said the thought "it's TMS, pain went. Driving through areas where I spent my care free late teens, drinking and partying (in the 80s) reminiscing, but sad by how much my life has changed. Made me determine to be forward and find the old me (no anxiety/agoraphobia. Did have a panic attack in the therapy room but after a little cry was able to continue. Only pain was from the therapist doing elbow manipulation etc. Great therapist kept assuring me there was no danger, it is safe, it's just your tendons and muscles being stretched. So I told my brain the same and the pain lessened. Thank you for your help. Videos appreciated very much.
You are not broken. You have an amped up nervous system - that’s all :-) Change your story tomorrow - before your feet hit the floor say ‘I’m not broken’ (then smile) 😎. Then give yourself a vision for how your day will go - think ‘I will get up, greet any sensations with an ‘oh, it’s you again, come along’ and then go about your day. Whatever you tell your brain, it will believe. You got this 👌🏻
Good stuff. Not easy…but simple. I knew you’d find the words. Awareness without freaking out. Attention is almost always freaking out. Keep up your important work. You’re the best in the business, Dan.
Thank you, Dan. I’m really glad I found your videos. Working towards getting my balance back while having pppd, plus two recent brain surgeries. I know it’s possible and these videos help. One thing that came to mind after seeing this video is something I once heard. When you look up at the clouds, you are aware of them, but you don’t cling and over-think about them. No judgment, worries, expectations. They float on by and you’re off doing or thinking about something else.
Yes that makes sense! Thank you Dan.. I keep trying to get the awareness out of my brain bc I feel the sensations with certain movements and I kept telling myself no.. don’t go there. I guess it’s just another way of looking at it 😊 👍🏼
Hey Marly.. don’t think it’s possible to get the awareness out of your brain.. that seems a natural response to me. What you have to do is not going : the attention - path with your pains / sensations..🌻
Hi Inge.. yes exactly, that’s what I meant .. that I kept trying to get it out of my brain but that is almost impossible..😐 I kept trying to get the attention out of my brain, but working on transitioning to awareness.
Hi Dan I have noticed that when I am busy the Simptoms are not there because my attention is else where . Thankyou Dan love this video ☺️ 🏵️ . Take care and have a lovely day and everyone else too 🤗🏵️🌻
I am not sure as there could be many causes of the epilepsy, but in the end, what's the downside of teaching your brain you are okay and safe? ruclips.net/video/g5xWR6eBlb8/видео.html
Hi dan.. Question.. If i lift my right leg up wether standing or sitting down.. I can immediately feel a tight pain in my right lower back.. What im asking is if i can bring on the pain just like that.. Over many years is it still likely to be tms.. Thanks
yes it can be. There used to be many body movements I could make that would cause me to hurt more. All that means is that your brain has learned that lifting your leg like that is "dangerous". But it's a perceived danger, not a real one.
Most with chronic pain are chronically fearful. The two often go hand in hand. My getting started page has some explanations on how pain works. www.PainFreeYou.com/start - especially watch the video on Perceived Danger Pain.
Great video dan 🙌🦄 and really reassuring, actually takes some of the self imposed pressure off reminding myself it's fine to be aware and notice the symptoms !! That's not the problem , it's the attention -very important distinction, thank you 🙏 In relation to thus topic, I know your not big on alot of fixing activities which I agree with too. But recently I've been listening to a somatic 20min tracking exercise each day-they say giving the symptoms some attention in a safe space for a short amt of time can be useful in teaching ur brain not to react to them with so much fear, over time? What are your thoughts on somatic tracking ? 🙏🙌🦄
I know Dan has consistently said that he supports other methods if they are helping you with your TMS. But he believes that his approach is all you truly need to get better. Foundational knowledge is key. 😌
My initial thought is that Attention is active, while Awareness is passive. Historically, I've always been an ACTION person. When I was in pain, I took action - in the form of seeking a diagnosis (google, bloodwork, google, xray, google, purchasing gadgets, google, chiropractor, google, meditation, google). Becoming indifferent and more passive in every area of my life has set me free and was centered on reducing my penchant for trying to force things. I'm not suddenly Jeffrey Lebowski or anything, don't get me wrong. I have a very active mind and excess physical energy, but now I am enjoying other actions: exercise, reading (fiction no less), watching tv, sitting and staring at my backyard. Awareness allows you to witness yourself and your experience but continue living normally. Y'all.... stick with it. This works.
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Thanks for sharing your insights. Good stuff.
Great stuff!
Very good
Yes, a superb distinction between the two. On Monday I had high symptoms but I managed to be aware of them rather than ruminating on them.
This also linked well in my brain with your recent video "How do you know when you are near full recovery"
Excellent.
Somehow managed to drive through mad central London traffic en route to new physiotherapist (broken arm). Chest pain, leg pain. Did what one of the TMS "family". suggested and immediately said the thought "it's TMS, pain went. Driving through areas where I spent my care free late teens, drinking and partying (in the 80s) reminiscing, but sad by how much my life has changed. Made me determine to be forward and find the old me (no anxiety/agoraphobia. Did have a panic attack in the therapy room but after a little cry was able to continue. Only pain was from the therapist doing elbow manipulation etc. Great therapist kept assuring me there was no danger, it is safe, it's just your tendons and muscles being stretched. So I told my brain the same and the pain lessened. Thank you for your help. Videos appreciated very much.
You are not broken. You have an amped up nervous system - that’s all :-) Change your story tomorrow - before your feet hit the floor say ‘I’m not broken’ (then smile) 😎. Then give yourself a vision for how your day will go - think ‘I will get up, greet any sensations with an ‘oh, it’s you again, come along’ and then go about your day. Whatever you tell your brain, it will believe. You got this 👌🏻
Good stuff. Not easy…but simple. I knew you’d find the words. Awareness without freaking out. Attention is almost always freaking out. Keep up your important work. You’re the best in the business, Dan.
Agree completely
He’s simply the best! ( song from Tina Turner)😜👍
Wow - thanks Kurt. Truly humbled by your feedback. I appreciate you.
You know how this PDP makes us feel and behave so well, thanks for explaining things so well, and making it easy to follow 🙆♀️😊
Happy to help!
Thank you, Dan. I’m really glad I found your videos. Working towards getting my balance back while having pppd, plus two recent brain surgeries. I know it’s possible and these videos help. One thing that came to mind after seeing this video is something I once heard. When you look up at the clouds, you are aware of them, but you don’t cling and over-think about them. No judgment, worries, expectations. They float on by and you’re off doing or thinking about something else.
That is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!
@@NicoleFitnessRUclips You’re welcome, Nicole. :)
You got this!
Excellent analogy & ties in with my calm reassurance to indifference. Always ❤️ the simplicity of your videos 👏
Thank you kindly!
Yes that makes sense! Thank you Dan.. I keep trying to get the awareness out of my brain bc I feel the sensations with certain movements and I kept telling myself no.. don’t go there. I guess it’s just another way of looking at it 😊 👍🏼
Hey Marly.. don’t think it’s possible to get the awareness out of your brain.. that seems a natural response to me.
What you have to do is not going : the attention - path with your pains / sensations..🌻
Hi Inge.. yes exactly, that’s what I meant .. that I kept trying to get it out of my brain but that is almost impossible..😐
I kept trying to get the attention out of my brain, but working on transitioning to awareness.
@@marly1869 brilliant ! My brain 🧠 misunderstood 😜👏👏👏
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Yep - awareness is fine. Attention feeds it. The video clarifies the difference.
Thanks for clear explanation Dan!
My pleasure!
Thankyou for this! It made perfect sense and the comparison with children was really helpful for me. Now I really get it! 🎉
Same! Great analogy! It clicked just now!
You are so welcome!
Hi Dan I have noticed that when I am busy the Simptoms are not there because my attention is else where . Thankyou Dan love this video ☺️ 🏵️ . Take care and have a lovely day and everyone else too 🤗🏵️🌻
Wonderful!
Thank you Dan! 🙏😊
My pleasure!
GREAT analogy Dan, thank you, very easy to put into practice.
Thanks Jim.
Another great & informative video.
Thanks.
Great explanation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
GOOD STUFF DAN....THANKS AGAIN! 👍
You bet
One of your best!!!
Thanks Pam
Dan, how much emotional detachment from the pain do you think is possible when it's raging?
Can these strategies help with partial epilepsy?
The brain is creating the physical symptoms afterall
I am not sure as there could be many causes of the epilepsy, but in the end, what's the downside of teaching your brain you are okay and safe? ruclips.net/video/g5xWR6eBlb8/видео.html
Awareness is unconditional,
Neither for nor against
Hi dan.. Question.. If i lift my right leg up wether standing or sitting down.. I can immediately feel a tight pain in my right lower back.. What im asking is if i can bring on the pain just like that.. Over many years is it still likely to be tms.. Thanks
yes it can be. There used to be many body movements I could make that would cause me to hurt more. All that means is that your brain has learned that lifting your leg like that is "dangerous". But it's a perceived danger, not a real one.
@@PainFreeYou great thanks I'll go with that....
Do you think it’s possible to have chronic pain and chronic fear ???
Most with chronic pain are chronically fearful. The two often go hand in hand. My getting started page has some explanations on how pain works. www.PainFreeYou.com/start - especially watch the video on Perceived Danger Pain.
@@PainFreeYou thank you for taking the time to not only read my question , but also for responding to it.
Great video dan 🙌🦄 and really reassuring, actually takes some of the self imposed pressure off reminding myself it's fine to be aware and notice the symptoms !! That's not the problem , it's the attention -very important distinction, thank you 🙏
In relation to thus topic, I know your not big on alot of fixing activities which I agree with too. But recently I've been listening to a somatic 20min tracking exercise each day-they say giving the symptoms some attention in a safe space for a short amt of time can be useful in teaching ur brain not to react to them with so much fear, over time? What are your thoughts on somatic tracking ? 🙏🙌🦄
I know Dan has consistently said that he supports other methods if they are helping you with your TMS. But he believes that his approach is all you truly need to get better. Foundational knowledge is key. 😌
I have heard some say it's benefitting them. I don't teach it because it was not part of my recovery. If you find it beneficial, I'm all for it.
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