Powerful Strategies to Undo PTSD: Rewiring the Traumatized Brain

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  • Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes talks about how to rewire the traumatized brain. PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses, and it's wreaking havoc on the nervous system. If you're looking for ways to heal your nervous system, then this video is for you! We're going to discuss some powerful strategies to undo the damage that PTSD has done to the brain. These strategies will help you regain control of your life and start living your best life possible!
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    00:35:24 - Tools for Preserving Neurons and Increasing Neurogenesis
    00:42:32 - Grounding and Coping Techniques for Anxiety
    00:49:23 - Managing Anxiety and Triggers
    00:56:25 - Recognizing What is Important in Life
    01:02:57 - Recovery and Healing

КОМЕНТАРІ • 802

  • @DocSnipes
    @DocSnipes  8 місяців тому +5

    👌More videos can be found on this topic at: ua-cam.com/play/PLcB3trehXswg6FS0YzaQLwvX7jj1avd_F.html&si=T0Xm154Gm21Rrv-P
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    • @wandawilliams9081
      @wandawilliams9081 7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you❤️

    • @SuslynD.
      @SuslynD. 6 місяців тому +1

      Only if we allow it. We are all given the power to be. It is our given right.

  • @EdnasHouse
    @EdnasHouse Рік тому +214

    Anyone who is reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, overthinking and doubt exit you mind. May peace and calmness fill your life ❤️

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +13

      Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness

    • @susanbangura9188
      @susanbangura9188 11 місяців тому +5

      Thank you! Wishing you the same.

    • @merilee
      @merilee 10 місяців тому +5

      Very kind and I'm grateful🌟 many blessings your way! 😊

    • @julietastes181
      @julietastes181 10 місяців тому +5

      Thank you very much, living with such a brain is exhausting.

    • @wandawilliams9081
      @wandawilliams9081 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you praying the same for you💜

  • @GodsChosenMekAmoR
    @GodsChosenMekAmoR Рік тому +359

    Thank you Dr. Snipes. I was pretty normal with minimal life experiences until marrying a narcissist. I’ve been in two years of therapy and this stuff is like a rabbit hole. I just come to understand that just like my faith I’ll keep growing every day. Thank you for what you do. I am fighting to stay healthy in an unhealthy world.

    • @leewest8159
      @leewest8159 Рік тому +34

      Hope you got divorced by now. Complete Recovery is possible.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +36

      Thanks for watching and being part of the channel. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

    • @GodsChosenMekAmoR
      @GodsChosenMekAmoR Рік тому +45

      @@leewest8159 Thank you. One year anniversary coming in November and Two years as no contact as possible (we share children) With God it became possible and I'm thankful to be FREE to do my work!

    • @fairplayer7435
      @fairplayer7435 Рік тому +21

      @@GodsChosenMekAmoR Well done for pressing on with your work, and looking at God for support.

    • @nocando89
      @nocando89 Рік тому +15

      Wish you all the best. I was/am in a similar scenario.

  • @mattlehnardt8035
    @mattlehnardt8035 Рік тому +157

    and a narcissist will see you working on calming down, feeling better, and improving, and they will sabotage it every time.

    • @helenacummings2745
      @helenacummings2745 11 місяців тому +9

      Yep

    • @biggooeyyy
      @biggooeyyy 10 місяців тому +5

      nailed it

    • @indigodreams9757
      @indigodreams9757 10 місяців тому +12

      Stay away from them they will only make it worse

    • @Iwillsurvive95
      @Iwillsurvive95 10 місяців тому +33

      I used to blame my narcissist for everything, which actually showed how normalized his behavior was to me that I mimicked it (your vibe is your tribe right). When you get help and grow, you'll even stop blaming the narcissist, because the truth is you had the right and ability to set boundaries and walk away and not let them ruin your life (though it FELT like you couldn't or there were serious factors like safety, children etc). The victim narcissist relationship is a dance, when they tango and you say wow I danced years of my life away with this clown, no one outside of a actual hostage torture situation can MAKe you deny your own needs to please them. They're manipulative these narcs and we made the decisions to give in to them and hate ourselves for it but eventually you will learn you had the power the whole time and when they want to sabotage you, you have the power and choice to cut them off, set a boundary, or just do whats right for you even if it *gasp* disappoints the narcissist. Best wishes for your recovery. Take back your power.

    • @Ms.SimoneRenee
      @Ms.SimoneRenee 10 місяців тому +3

      My mother!

  • @leeboriack8054
    @leeboriack8054 10 місяців тому +5

    High quality vitamins, healthy food, strenuous exercise, quality sleep and quality friendships are an important combination.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @ilovevideos12341
    @ilovevideos12341 Рік тому +91

    I am now inspired to go back to the University and get a Masters, and then Doctorate. I graduated with a BA in 1995, despite having much trauma throughout my life and it has never stopped. My ability to remain at least half way productive and civil is a miracle. Thank you Dr. Snipes

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +7

      That’s awesome, Betty! You’re So welcome! Best of luck to you!

    • @jamesbutler5908
      @jamesbutler5908 Рік тому +3

      Well done,onwards to victory, life is not about finding yourself but about recreating yourself.....

    • @DeborahOlander
      @DeborahOlander Рік тому +12

      If you haven't yet, may I suggest you read Pete Walker's "CPTSD from Surviving to Thriving " and Bessel Van Der Kolk's " The Body Kerps Score." Of the 2, Pete Walker's work and Internal Family Systems ( Parts Work) have been most helpful for residue of childhood emotional abuse and other ongoing life abuses. At 55 I'm finally healing 💖

    • @saphone9758
      @saphone9758 Рік тому +1

      Don't go to grad school. Believe me!

    • @profnkb
      @profnkb 11 місяців тому +1

      I had a delay in starting my Master's degree for similar reasons many years ago I'm so glad I did it. Work is a place I can excel and be sane in the Masters provided me with the opening to do the work. I would go so far as to say that finding success in my work helped me with the healing process. Sometimes it can be lonely when people see you at successful and don't know your real story and that something I'm working on. At any rate more power to you and good luck!

  • @almaa1877
    @almaa1877 Рік тому +24

    It’s currently 4:44am and I’m in bed crying. Bc I’m terrified. I’m scared. I’m constantly on edge I feel like I’m always waiting and up until now I didn’t know why I felt like that and your video made me make the connection to the causes. I recently went through a traumatic experience that triggered my childhood trauma. Thank you for this.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +2

      You’re so welcome. I am so deeply sorry you are going through that. Other videos that might help can be found at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

    • @almaa1877
      @almaa1877 Рік тому +1

      @@DocSnipes thank you will def check it out :))

    • @missamericausa
      @missamericausa Рік тому +3

      ✝️✝️✝️✝️

    • @kathyadair8552
      @kathyadair8552 10 місяців тому +2

      Keep reminding yourself to *Breathe* long, slow deep breaths.
      HOLD for 4 or 5 Counts.
      And Exhale for even longer.

  • @fairplayer7435
    @fairplayer7435 Рік тому +64

    I was watching this video when it triggered a particularly painful memory of being robbed some years ago. I never felt so alone, especially since my older brother came by to see what happened and didn't even give me a hug. I felt like my inner child was abandoned again, but today I managed to speak to him (my inner child) again about the incident. We held hands and I reassured him that it was not his fault, that he is now safe and we walked forward in tears of relief and self acceptance.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching.

    • @Dani-cg9hn
      @Dani-cg9hn Рік тому +7

      @fair I'm so sorry this happened to you. And now, I'm so glad for you. Yea it's a step at a time. Great job 👏👏Good for you! I pray, going forward you feel loved and safe, every day of your life because you are not ever alone, in Jesus name, amen. You are so brave. Take great care of yourself. Blessings

    • @stardustsparkles22
      @stardustsparkles22 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Dani-cg9hnI agreed with your response and your prayer.💛

  • @OglesbyEnterprises
    @OglesbyEnterprises Рік тому +7

    Thank you. The info is helping me.
    My Black mother knew I needed help as a child and never got me help. She would tell me them "white ppl" hate me and say I'm bad. Now, in my early retirement having to deal with my Autism and ADHD, ECPTSD (Extreme Complex PTSD).
    I was gifted not "bad" black girl, but a wise and smart girll turned woman. My mother is a Malignant Narcissist Parent Rejector. My father was the same and a womanizer who cares more about his other kids han his first born until they said I was Autistic and ADD, at that time - I'm a gen x black kid from Chicago. I'm blessed I'm still alive. Going back in time, lil Black kids had it rough in Chicago. I was greatly abused, esp by Chicago political policies.
    Doc Snips I thank you so much! I get more help from ge vids than the docs I see, smh. ❤

  • @mattlehnardt8035
    @mattlehnardt8035 Рік тому +40

    52:30 we have to process trauma/grief where those emotions and feelings got created, most likely when we were young, so we have to take that into consideration that those things are still in there to a degree in processing as an adult. Big boys DO cry.

    • @wendi2819
      @wendi2819 Рік тому +2

      Ahhhhhh. Those were healing tears. A catharsis, if you will. I hope you feel better.

    • @jamesbankhead117
      @jamesbankhead117 11 місяців тому +2

      Perfectly said, thats why God gave man the ability to cry…..BIG BOYS ABSOLUTELY CRY! The ones who never show emotion are the ones that I have always been very leery of.

  • @ShadaeMastersAstrology
    @ShadaeMastersAstrology Рік тому +99

    Ma’am you are truly doing God’s work here:) You’re one of a kind ❤️ I’d love to teach others as you are, especially amongst single mothers from backgrounds of abuse and neglect who are struggling with stress and are unaware of positive habits to recover.

  • @AlanCarson726
    @AlanCarson726 Рік тому +115

    This was really good, thank you.
    I loved how you mentioned exercise for creating new neurons and the importance of a healthy diet.
    Therapy with physical exercise and a healthy diet is a potent combination.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +8

      Thanks for watching!

    • @AlwaysLisaLisa
      @AlwaysLisaLisa Рік тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @mrrondon
      @mrrondon 10 місяців тому +1

      What would you consider a healthy diet?

    • @Jefe228
      @Jefe228 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@DocSnipes♥️

    • @samarareis3428
      @samarareis3428 8 місяців тому +1

      I’ve always been active in sports but now that I feel more depressed i really don’t have the energy to go to the gym or anything

  • @idajj.1625
    @idajj.1625 Рік тому +89

    You are such a magnificent communicator, thank you so much for your so necessary work. Blessings to you Dr.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +5

      You are so welcome

    • @loriellen2726
      @loriellen2726 Рік тому +4

      I have to reiterate what many have expressed; Doc Snipes, you are the best lecturer/teacher/communicator that I’ve ever had the blessing of hearing! Your passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and empathy, combined with the content of your lessons, is priceless! Thank you, sincerely, to you and all who make this possible. 🤗

  • @kristind4593
    @kristind4593 Рік тому +28

    I love how you simplify things so that it highlights how easy improving our health can be when we are not intimidated by what can seem like overwhelming information.

  • @Vpopov81
    @Vpopov81 Рік тому +15

    best thing for sleep make sure you are tested for sleep apnea. brain cant heal if you cant sleep well bc of apnea. If you snore go get tested.

    • @meagiesmuse2334
      @meagiesmuse2334 Рік тому +2

      Yes, and there are a whole bunch of other sleep disorders as well, like delayed sleep phase onset, hypopnea, alpha-delta sleep anomaly, idiopathic CNS hypersomnia, or narcolepsy, for just a few examples. Anyone who wakes up feeling worse than when they went to bed should probably have a sleep test.

  • @CynthiaSchoenbauer
    @CynthiaSchoenbauer Рік тому +13

    Every time I listen to this content about trauma I feel more and more of a sense of control. I was treated like an object by my father. Everything he did was to trap me, not set me free in life. I understand why I had a problem with claustrophobia because this relationship with my father traumatized me. I felt my only option was to be as good at it as I could, but I was being used and drained when he was supposed to be the one to save me with empowerment. "Life is not Fair" was his famous "advice". I am "tracing" a lot of my anxiety to this.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +2

      I am so sorry that happened to you and I am so grateful for you watching videos and supporting the channel. How will you start rewiring the traumatized brain?
      I’m not sure if I’ve sent you the videos on trauma. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

    • @terigarrison
      @terigarrison Рік тому +2

      @@DocSnipes thank you for your kind responses to everyone. In deep Trauma from a severe injury so grateful to have found your Channel. Blessings

  • @nicolewasilewski4282
    @nicolewasilewski4282 Рік тому +5

    Im so glad I came across this. I really needed validation, education and suggestions. At 42 years old after a lifetime of severe Trauma i feel like im lost at sea and fighting for my life feels like its killing me.
    This all makes So much sense.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching the video. Here are more videos on releasing trauma: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

  • @scottmoot2969
    @scottmoot2969 Рік тому +3

    Several times in my life I saved someone from danger, that's a blessing. The other 99.99% of life imaging every danger is not.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Saving someone from danger is an admirable thing to do. Thank you for watching the video

  • @sherrilawrence662
    @sherrilawrence662 Рік тому +12

    Your content is some of the best most accurate and useful on utube, much love and gratitude

  • @PDazzleLovesU
    @PDazzleLovesU Рік тому +6

    I've been trying to figure out how to start healing from past trauma and of course, I visited UA-cam. Many of the other videos I found essentially advised me to see a therapist. Though I believe there is value in therapy, I want to get started now and do some exploration on my own. Your video was informative and empowering. Thank you so much for this information. I will definitely be subscribing to your channel.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @jirei808
    @jirei808 Рік тому +10

    This was incredibly helpful after being diagnosed with PTSD for a nonconsensual invasive medical procedure, more than two years after the incident. I feel like I was robbed of my life, especially since I'll never get those first two years with my child back, but it's good to feel hopeful about getting better and getting back to enjoying life. There are next to no resources in my rural area, so online tools like this have been essential. Thanks for posting!

    • @user-wd2vd6py4h
      @user-wd2vd6py4h 8 місяців тому

      LOOK INTO EMDR; YOU CAN DO IT ONLINE ; BEST WISHES

  • @daniellapawl6508
    @daniellapawl6508 Рік тому +7

    No one has been able to articulate like you have (for me). Everything you speak is right on point. Thanks.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      You’re so welcome. I am glad I was able to help. How will you undo the effects of trauma?

  • @glitchard3685
    @glitchard3685 11 місяців тому +3

    The line of 'anxiety is an indicator that there MIGHT be a threat. Not that there IS one' ... Thats huge. Thats already changing a lot on how I feel about my own struggles with anxiety.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad it helps. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @ericarichardson2983
    @ericarichardson2983 Рік тому +22

    I became agoraphobic for a long time. Eventually came out of it through CBT, but couldn’t point to any specific experience that would have caused it. Now I realize why 🖤 thanks!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @gh5208
    @gh5208 Рік тому +5

    This video should be mandatory CEUs for all health providers and particularly now for Mental Health Professionals and Students.
    Some 'textbook smart' Providers do NOT 'get' this and often re-traumatize by invalidating.
    This video should be a required certification, annually, like CPR is.
    May save some lives.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      I appreciate you watching. What was your favorite strategy from the video?

  • @reginanavarro8403
    @reginanavarro8403 Рік тому +13

    This information was so very helpful! I saw myself in almost every slide. Lifelong trauma from first my father then a traumatic marriage. It’s been y years and I’m still healing, I’m finally able to take my body under control. Currently recently diagnosed with high cortisol, thyroid issues and always on progesterone cream. Like I said your video was just what I needed, you explain so clearly. Thank you

  • @Evelyne888
    @Evelyne888 Рік тому +15

    Wow. You just explained how I felt for the last decades. Thanks for your channel!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @k-rosebouvier3359
    @k-rosebouvier3359 Рік тому +13

    You've come along to capture my attention at just the perfect time and I'm so grateful. Thank you!

  • @Doug_MacArthur
    @Doug_MacArthur Рік тому +28

    I enjoy watching a notable portion of the videos you release if they happen to pertain to different areas of adversity and struggle in my life as well as the odd, idiosyncratic topic that just sounds intriguing and makes me want to understand the various ailments and trauma that people experience on a daily basis. From all the videos I've seen of yours thus far (fairly new youtube subscriber), they all are presented in a professional, concrete/easy to understand way and showcase scientific, empirical and/or academic based material, but I feel like videos like this one in particular shine above the rest (not discounting how good the other ones are) because there are so many disparate topics all combined into one deep-dive that shows how they are all actually interconnected. Not to mention all the easy to implement suggestions you offer that can change one's life in strides if followed consistently and over a long period of time. The main purpose of me commenting is for no other reason than to show my appreciation for your hard work as well as utilize the archive system youtube has in place for comments so that it's easier to find important videos across several youtube channels that I would like to go back to if I ever need to refresh on certain topics :)

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +9

      Awesome! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

    • @deannag5007
      @deannag5007 Рік тому

      Great comment Doug MacArthur. I like her videos and advice too. They provide great knowledge and understanding.

    • @allisontork
      @allisontork 11 місяців тому

      J S

  • @scallywag325
    @scallywag325 Рік тому +2

    I have a TBI and PTSD from a head on collision. Even though I had 2 years of therapy, It has altered my personality and mental state.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      I am sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching the video.

  • @johnwill8795
    @johnwill8795 Рік тому +4

    Doctor, I'm a drug and alcohol counselor in Texas. Excellent presentation! Enjoyed it a great deal.

  • @onepanwonders3579
    @onepanwonders3579 Рік тому +2

    Great teaching! Very thorough.
    God bless you for giving all of us this channel. Much appreciated!
    Thank you.♥️

  • @dee0731
    @dee0731 Рік тому +3

    Thanks!

  • @briannaeilert4422
    @briannaeilert4422 Рік тому +5

    I want to thank you so so much!!! For all the love and care and dedication you put into your work to help others. You are amazing and the world needs more people like you. Ty so much!!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      You can email support @ docsnipes.com. Also, Silver UA-cam members get access to my DocSnipes Telegram group. Ty for being here!!

  • @JA99
    @JA99 Рік тому +20

    Thank you. I was diagnosed with dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tacychardia syndrome as a result of Covid pneumonia. I am still struggling 8 months later and it has been a very dark time for me. This makes me feel like a like at the end of tunnel and relief is possible. All my doctor's just say it will never go away and I'm going to have to just learn to deal with it. They give such bleak diagnosis because they can't just give me a pill and make it better. I will definitely start doing these things you suggested. 🙏

    • @Dani-cg9hn
      @Dani-cg9hn Рік тому +6

      @JA remember this: drs are limited by their own learning experiences and training. And, science is new almost every day.
      So don't ever ever give up. This comes from someone who in 1/4 of time, has recuped what most people do in 15-20 years thank God for helping me find videos like these that teach us and guide us through our struggles. Then when visiting drs you know the questions to ask. If a dr I went, was not to my satisfaction, I looked for another one.
      Especially when it comes to the brain and the mind, there is not much training in medical school for the unseen and unpredictable. So drs cannot treat it.
      Document 📄 taking notes about your eating, sleeping, emotional patterns with daily life activities, and medication time and frequency if taking any.
      Document your thoughts, and behavior. If needed and if possible. That when you look back in 6 months or 1 year, you see your progress. Best regards.

    • @JA99
      @JA99 Рік тому +2

      @@Dani-cg9hn thank you! Great tips and I am so glad you have recovered! 🙏

    • @movingmountains4784
      @movingmountains4784 Рік тому +2

      I am praying in Christ Jesus Passover Power by His Holy Spirit for your healing please grab some olive oil and ask Christ Jesus to anoint it with His power to heal and anoint your forehead...and start taking a spoonful daily until healed. Bless you!

    • @coolbeans6148
      @coolbeans6148 Рік тому

      Holy crap, i might have that.
      Ive been suffering for years with weird problems with hearth, breathing, and other regulatory functions.
      I had walking pneumonia very a very long time. How does pneumonia cause nerve damage like this though?

    • @user-cb8sg9py7r
      @user-cb8sg9py7r Рік тому +1

      I have the same thing but also chronic fatigue after childbirth. The names of these conditions do not reflect how deathly they feel. Its hard to be normal. Know there are many out there feeling same...

  • @DAZEY_iz_healing
    @DAZEY_iz_healing Рік тому +3

    Dr Snipes, thanks so much for your content! I share your content with those in my life who are trying to heal! The way you explain everything is so easy to rest and digest! 😁

  • @dee0731
    @dee0731 Рік тому +3

    Doc Snipes you have been a great, great blessing in my life and I am forever grateful to God for using you in my life for healing hallelujah 🙌🏻✝️🕊🌞

  • @yasmina.ibrahim5907
    @yasmina.ibrahim5907 Рік тому +3

    WOW! This is the best video on strategies I've ever seen. Thank you so much Dr.Snipes

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching and for being here. What is your favorite strategy from the video for rewiring the traumatized brain?

  • @tmalbrough8605
    @tmalbrough8605 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for your wisdom and your willingness to share with others. So many people are suffering from traumatic experiences. This presentation is empowering and inspiring. I am praying for complete healing for those who are working hard to rewire their brains.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching the video

  • @JelMain
    @JelMain Рік тому +8

    Try checking with Bessel van der Kolk's people - we've moved on A LOT from here.
    Firstly, the progression of basic trauma into (C)PTSD
    Secondly, a general model of healing, draining the reflex reaction in the amygdala. The empirical methods all do the same thing:
    1. Focus the subject on the trigger causing the issues
    2. Drop them into cognitive suppression (ie meditation). The cognitive suppression frees a limbic process which autonomously drains the response associated with the trigger. It no longer then causes an issue, a trigger simply gets no response.
    2a. As a personal experiment, a Kinetic Shift session did as expected, I then used Reiki (a fancy name for a healing gift) to flood it with agape. I now get a warm hug back!

  • @Bit_1980
    @Bit_1980 Рік тому +9

    I needed this information desperately today. Thank you! 😊💜🙏

  • @HustleHabit
    @HustleHabit Рік тому +8

    Thank you for doing this. The focus on recovery is appreciated.

  • @kristinaasimova601
    @kristinaasimova601 Рік тому +7

    Great video as always. And it’s nice we can see you better in this video!

  • @jonkas4542
    @jonkas4542 Рік тому +3

    Here's a story for you.
    At the age of 21 I woke from a coma for 8 days. I had to learn how to walk, talk and eat with a fork all over again. With writing, I especially struggled with the number 9. Funny thing that I still do 30 years later.
    It took about a half hour to read a paragraph and understand it. Five years later I got it down to about 10 to 15 minutes to read an entire page. Progress. But academics was out of the question. So I went to tractor trailer school, which had light reading that I could handle. At the age of 26 I went to machine shop school. Again, manageable reading. I finally got into the trade. When people would give me verbal instructions to operate machinery, they would get frustrated or even furious when I asked them to repeat themselves three times. I get it. They don't get it that I struggled with processing information. Years went by and I finally got VERY good at a VERY specific skill in the trade. So 30 years later people come to me and ask me questions. My answer is always, "well, let's go look at it and figure it out".
    Seasons and chapters in life. I feel lucky that I made it through a trauma so intense it caused psoriasis from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet for over a decade.
    Bread crumbs I've picked up along my journey in this life:
    If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you're right!
    Belief creates the fact.
    In the darkest skies, the stars are best seen.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing

    • @Shoshana_
      @Shoshana_ Рік тому

      Amen. Just carry on you are the best!❤

  • @sallyann-watson3588
    @sallyann-watson3588 Рік тому +2

    You are wonderful putting all these videos together for us🙏🏻🫶🏻🫂🙌

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching the video. What did you find most helpful from it?

  • @daviddelarosa5188
    @daviddelarosa5188 Рік тому +2

    I just wanna say thank u so much for you’re help !!! There is so much free help online I’m truly thankful for it .

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at:
      ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

  • @adambouhamdan8163
    @adambouhamdan8163 Рік тому +1

    I'm so grateful that I found your channel. I'm learning so much! Thank you.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching

  • @anikalee9012
    @anikalee9012 Рік тому +2

    Thanks you doctor for going through details. Most channel focus on short explanation. I'm so thankful you explain to us fully. I really need this. Many victims who were traumatized need this.🙏

  • @tearthangel373
    @tearthangel373 Рік тому +1

    Love your humor as well! “I’m not picking on anyone’s store”! I needed that laugh

  • @Dragonfighta
    @Dragonfighta Рік тому +3

    Such an excellent channel for describing everything about trauma

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @coolbeans6148
    @coolbeans6148 Рік тому +2

    This video shows how screwed up i am.
    Im a combat veteran with PTSD with a boat load of other terrible things that happened to me.
    Ive been at the point where i cant function like a normal person anymore.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      I am so sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What tips will you use first to start rewiring the traumatized brain? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @MickGoodman
    @MickGoodman Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @artsandbeauty
    @artsandbeauty 10 місяців тому

    I can't get enough of your wisdom. Thank you for explaining the physiological processes behind trauma response. This helps me not only understand but also "register" and remember your precious advice!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  10 місяців тому

      You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @sjade3613
    @sjade3613 Рік тому +2

    Its painful to watch your videos as you physically look so much like a step parent that caused a lot of my trauma. However your voice and wisdom are nothing like her and I have learned so much from you this past year to heal my past (with just audio of course). Thank you Dr Snipes for your contributions to help people, you really are lifesaving.

  • @The_Vanished
    @The_Vanished Рік тому +6

    This is exactly what I theorized within myself. The HPA axis was activated for 40 years straight, this was a very difficult way of life. Painful beyond belief. Thank you @DocSnipes

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      You’re so welcome! Your HPA axis being activated for 40 years sounds awful and I am sorry you’ve struggled with that. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Here are more videos on releasing trauma: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

    • @The_Vanished
      @The_Vanished Рік тому

      @@DocSnipes yes ma’am, you’re quite gracious. Thank you for your amazing knowledge!

  • @judithc2335
    @judithc2335 Рік тому +7

    So very helpful Dr Snipes 🙂 thank you and blessings 🙏🤗

  • @AuthorAngieDeLisi
    @AuthorAngieDeLisi Рік тому +2

    You make me feel safe and empowered thank you for teaching me all this stuff! I love your style beautiful!!!❤

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most helpful from it?

  • @robertengland8769
    @robertengland8769 11 місяців тому +1

    Besides hereditary mental health issues, and a rough life, I've had surgery for subdural hematoma. PTSD is an understatement. Trauma to my brain is both literal and figurative. It's a wonder I'm alive at all. Yes, suicidal ideation is also a factor in this equation.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +2

      I am deeply sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching the video

  • @hobostovepipe2199
    @hobostovepipe2199 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes indeed there is so much to be thankful.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching. Here are more videos on releasing trauma from the body: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

  • @noelfisher1829
    @noelfisher1829 Рік тому +4

    ❤this helps my chat group after sexual trauma assault. Thank you

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      I am so very sorry you’ve experienced sexual trauma assault. That’s awful. Please say “Hi” to the group from me and tell them I grateful to be of help and I appreciate all of you for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Btw Noel, please email me support@docsnipes.com if you would like to give me ideas on a set of videos tailored to sexual trauma that would be helpful.

  • @PatienceStrengthCompassion
    @PatienceStrengthCompassion 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank-you from the bottom of my heart 🕉🙏☀️

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching the video! Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @veritas3975
    @veritas3975 Рік тому +2

    Thank Dr. for your amazing lessons!!, You are great at explaining complex things and have inspired me to study more and more.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate you watching. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at:
      ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma

  • @cindyaspden3982
    @cindyaspden3982 Місяць тому

    I can't thank you enough for these explanations of what I am experiencing! I love learning, researching, etc but since my trauma of March 8/24, my head has felt like a snow globe and every time I tried to focus on something to try to get weller, I feel as though someone was shaking my snow globe! Shards of snow going every which way. Now I understand why and will be actively and mindfully using your much needed suggestions!! ❤

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Місяць тому +1

      You are so welcome!

  • @A_Fairy007
    @A_Fairy007 Рік тому

    Thank you for breaking this all down

  • @guardiandoorrepair3839
    @guardiandoorrepair3839 6 місяців тому

    This is so helpful and informative! Thank you for taking the time to make this and the other videos! They’re helping me so much with my CPTSD! God bless you!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  6 місяців тому

      You’re most welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate watching the video

  • @FITNESSINSEATTLE
    @FITNESSINSEATTLE 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  4 місяці тому

      You are so welcome

  • @HFTLH
    @HFTLH 5 місяців тому

    This is the information I needed. Looking for healing strategies. Realized I'm in a constant state of stress. Starting to put things together but didn't know how to fix it. Thank you for this comprehensive guide.

  • @MorganLeeModelxo
    @MorganLeeModelxo 3 місяці тому

    This was amazing, thank you so much

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  3 місяці тому

      You’re most welcome

  • @mybeautifuljourney7540
    @mybeautifuljourney7540 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Dr Snipes, this was quite comprehensive for a UA-cam video.

  • @MurodillaLeader97
    @MurodillaLeader97 6 місяців тому

    Thanks. Have a good life. Good luck

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  6 місяців тому

      Thanks, you too!

  • @natasha-iw7xv
    @natasha-iw7xv Рік тому +2

    Excellent video. I have learnt so much to help me and others. Quality preparation and explanations, thank you.

  • @izawaniek2568
    @izawaniek2568 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this brilliant and extremely helpful list of things I can do to rewire my traumatised brain. Life-saving tips. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate you watching. What strategy would you recommend first for healing the traumatized brain?

  • @gennab.3504
    @gennab.3504 Рік тому +2

    I have learned many ways to deal with anxiety from your videos because you cover the problem so well. Thank you.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

  • @theroomnumber5210
    @theroomnumber5210 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, enjoyed your video and it helps educate people.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching! You can find more videos on trauma at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @donnasteffes8060
    @donnasteffes8060 Рік тому +4

    This was exceptionally helpful ( the details are lifesaving) thank you Doc

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome. What is the first thing you are planning to do to rewire your brain?

  • @tearthangel373
    @tearthangel373 Рік тому

    Thank you Doc Snipes for explaining this

  • @PBobs-Lvall
    @PBobs-Lvall Рік тому +2

    ✨Doc, I've been listening to you long before the C💉😅 and I want to say that I love the work that you do by putting the masses on to this information when so many of us suffer from mental disease(s). You awaken us with remedies, knowledge, and the discovery of information about ourselves so that we are aware and can self heal.
    I thank the heavens for your existence- as I am grateful for YOU💚.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video and for being with me for so long. I am grateful for that. Please let me know if there are any videos in particular that would be of use to you. Thank you!

  • @KatWoodland
    @KatWoodland 23 дні тому

    Recommended: Listen at .75x as those of us with “brain damage” need a slower pace and lower tone of voice.
    Thank you for this excellent video Doc!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  22 дні тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing

  • @EthanMallory
    @EthanMallory Рік тому +4

    The touch therapy you recommended for the vagus nerve relaxation instantaneously gave me chills of relief when I tried it. Thank you so much for helping me get through the day!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому +1

      You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @levilabs1781
    @levilabs1781 Рік тому +4

    I love this video, I've re-watched it several times, I think "fear/afraid" could be the "f" you're looking at ~12:27. Thanks so much for you're work, it helps me more than my actual therapy a lot of the time.

  • @tessgoyne6350
    @tessgoyne6350 Рік тому +7

    Wow. You are one of my favorites. Your teaching is excellent. I love how you recap throughout the lesson. Thank you for helping us folks.

  • @battlehymnoftheempath3610
    @battlehymnoftheempath3610 8 місяців тому

    This is the most comprehensive explanation of trauma that I have ever seen. Thank you !

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  8 місяців тому

      You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching the video.
      Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

    • @battlehymnoftheempath3610
      @battlehymnoftheempath3610 8 місяців тому

      @@DocSnipes I also like that you actually explain what we can do about the trauma,instead of giving a fatalistic narrative that is repeated over and over again.

  • @Paul-fc6lb
    @Paul-fc6lb 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. This was amazing information.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      You’re so welcome! Glad I was able to help. Thank you so much for watching

  • @meb3153
    @meb3153 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for all the excellent content!

  • @cent6711
    @cent6711 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. Crps from a work injury 21 years ago. First 15 years was excruciating traumatic pain, wanted to die. 25 stellate ganglion blocks later + alot of ketamine & prp injections helped me break away from 18 years of dilaudid. Left me with complex ptsd though. Your thorough explanation of things means alot to me. No doctor has been able to explain exactly why I feel so rattled at times when I'm not even in alot of pain. Thank you again.

  • @sherylchapman4655
    @sherylchapman4655 Рік тому +9

    This is so interesting and helpful!

  • @AJ-mi2zc
    @AJ-mi2zc Рік тому +1

    Hi Doc Snipes, I'm your biggest fan! .. Lots of love ❤

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Awww. Thank you so much, AJ. I am grateful to have you as my biggest fan. Thank you so much for watching videos on the channel. Please consider linking the videos and sharing them. It helps me. Thank you

  • @2strive405
    @2strive405 11 місяців тому

    You are such a wonderfully talented presenter I am so glad that you chose this line of work

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching the video and thank you for your kind words. What would you say it’s your favorite strategy for rewiring the traumatized brain?

  • @maryjanerx
    @maryjanerx 8 місяців тому

    What a great video to come across!!!

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  8 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching it :)

  • @Bianca-vc7td
    @Bianca-vc7td 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much Doc Snipes, for this high value information. It's really helpful.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

  • @iducreyes
    @iducreyes Рік тому +2

    Thank you for being an Angel Doc Snipes

  • @LorraineGrant
    @LorraineGrant Рік тому +2

    @51.30 One day I was feeling anxious, due to being at home, alone and bored for too long (which triggered old memories of loneliness and abandonment). I used my will power to do something practical, using the logical part of the brain. On that occasion it was writing out as many Christmas cards as possible. My reasoning was, 'I have very little spare time and need to get this done'. This method calmed my anxiety.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      I am glad that worked for you. Thank you for sharing it with us. I appreciate you watching

  • @melaniepetersen503
    @melaniepetersen503 Рік тому +3

    This information is incredibly helpful. Thank you, Dr. Snipes.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      You’re so welcome. 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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

    • @melaniepetersen503
      @melaniepetersen503 Рік тому

      @@DocSnipes You presented the neuroscience in a way that was understandable. Thank you!

  • @carrolltonpal
    @carrolltonpal Рік тому +5

    Love your video Casts! Would you please do one on toxic stress, aces, and elementary school children ?

  • @firefly-glow
    @firefly-glow Рік тому +2

    From FLAT to FRANTIC? Fabulous content! Thank you so much.

  • @ProfessorNorris1
    @ProfessorNorris1 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate you, Dr. Snipes.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Awww. Thank you so much. I am grateful to be of help and 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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @barbararussell2958
    @barbararussell2958 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for some great information!

  • @princedjaba4626
    @princedjaba4626 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Doctor. God bless you for saving many lives through your teaching and useful information.

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  11 місяців тому +1

      You’re so welcome. Thank you so much for watching the video and thank you for your kind words

  • @Lifeptsd
    @Lifeptsd Рік тому +1

    Very true. I am trying to fix my self… so just learning

    • @DocSnipes
      @DocSnipes  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. I am grateful to be of help and 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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma

  • @psychshell4644
    @psychshell4644 Місяць тому +1

    The vagus nerve is tied into the acid-base balance part of body. When the nerve becomes irritated in the diaphragm, we hiccup. Our blood pH is normally 7.35-7.45 arterially & in an acute setting, our bodies will increase or decrease respiration to maintain that level. In chronic situations, the kidneys become involved. Chronic stress really is harmful to individuals. Inflammation leads to platelet aggregation & heart attack/stroke.