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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.✌️
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. ,
Just stumbled across you. Keep doing what you do!! I wasn't taught any of this. I have no doubt you are going to be the one who actually helps me. I have lived a very traumatic life. My body now handles my fear and worries by attacking itself in odd and strange ways. No way any doctor can explain. I have learned my body does this when I'm under stress from my traumas. I have done everything to help myself but I havnt learned how to release, realize or relax. I'm going to watch you, I know your going to make a difference in my life. ♥
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!
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 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 really like how you summed up what we were learning about at the end. When teachers leave something open-ended, I often don't get what they are talking about to bring everything together. I understand what people are saying by what they say afterward because it brings together a collection of thoughts into a meeting of the minds that is satisfying and becomes a positive learning experience. I get the feeling that the teacher is intending to empower me with the experience and I relax and am able to enjoy the subject matter. Bad teacher move too fast and do not care about my struggle. But that is not you! Instead you are a good role model. It is like the good mother who does back and forth with a small child who enjoys the interaction. I forget what that is but you probably know a lot more about that than I do. I could also read parenting books about it. Adults still want to do that as learning is very much of an interaction with a caring attachment figure who sees and responds to you as a person.
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: ua-cam.com/users/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!
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!!
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.
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. 🌻
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 🫶
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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
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.
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.
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
Yay!!! Feel the Freedom!!! Feeling better excellence ALIVE WELLNESS SATISFACTION COMFORTS SECURITY CONFIDENCE LIFE!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE EFFORTS 👍👍👍👍
You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ua-cam.com/users/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....👍
This is wonderful how the Most ahigh gave us little idiosyncrasies that we can do that promote wellbeing and healing. Who would have thunk it that yawning, and smiling and cold showers and singing, humming and things like that would cause a positive reaction to the vagus nerve that is needed for health and well-being. I whistle, I sing and I hum. As a massage therapist I am already aware of how massage therapy stimulates the vagus nerve for overall wellbeing, but these other things are new to me. I had nobodea that doing these little things throughout my life since childhood were contributing to my trauma healing!
@@DocSnipes Of course my favorite tip is anything massage related😊😊. A fade and scalp massage can be verrrrryyyy relaxing. When you do a face massage a specific way you can even access and stimulate the lymphatic system. Face massages can put you to sleep. I think anyone suffering from any kind of trauma should get a massage once a month as just one resource to use to start untrapping trauma in your physical body. The only other alternative is deep stretching. Oh another great addition is having a water fountain in the bedroom or in the house. The sound of running water over the rocks is very peaceful and soothing. You are right that no one thing is the magic bullet, especially because by nature humans need variety because of complacency, which stunts any change or growth.
UA-cam must have thought I wanted to see this and I was introduced to you tonight and took 30 minutes learning self improvements that I didn’t know 30 minutes ago so for that THANKS 😊
You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video! I am grateful to be of help. If you’re interested in videos on trauma, you can find them at: ua-cam.com/users/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 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. 🙏
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..
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.
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 .
Very enlightening, so much much good info in your Serie Doc .I have high cortisol from years of on and out of trauma and i work as a nurse assistant. I researched so many things to get better i was diagnosed with PMDD. IM 52 I found the adaptogenes and yes the probiotic, medication ,some heerbs but recently cold shower 5mns at the end of my shower the pressure points of lymph nodes a gentle massage with the breathing does wonders to set my right and last im improving my exercise but i must say truly im still fragile for any encounter with pressure can make me weak ,no matter how i fight it .I do struggle to let go ,and it get hard with a photographic memory. I try to push it away from my mind then past things come back then i hate myself for being so weak .But at least now i do understand why i do react or have episodes or what make my body better .For years i did not know why so it is a big relief. Just like your say not to associate the instant with the old very important. I appreciate all 3 parts .thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s clear you’ve been through a lot, and it’s incredible to see all the steps you’re taking to support your health and well-being. The techniques you’ve mentioned, like cold showers, lymphatic massage, and breathing exercises, are all powerful ways to reset your system, and it’s great that you’re finding some relief with them. One tip that might help with those moments when past memories resurface is to practice “anchoring” yourself in the present moment-using grounding techniques like noticing what you can see, hear, or feel around you. It can remind your body and mind that you’re safe now. Another strategy is self-compassion, where instead of pushing the memories away, you gently remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can with everything you’ve faced. Have you found a particular practice that helps you feel the most grounded during these challenging moments?
Great video, I'll have to find the ones on the vagus nerve. But, these are good exercises to make habit. Hadn't heard of Probiotics either. Toolbox for improving my days so that as I encounter stressors, it's routine to do. Thank you for making this video.
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..
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.
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: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
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
@@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?
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.
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 ☺️
Hi Doc Snipes, Your videos are very helpful, Thank You. I used to have some major stress and I think one of the things that did some good to me was taking cold showers just before going to work... so just give it a second chance, it works!!! :)
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!
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 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. ✌️
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! 👍
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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
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.
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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.✌️
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. 😊
SO many great ideas here COMBINED with the “why do it”. For those of us who need to know why it works and how it works, this video was pure gold.
Thanks for watching!
If you don't like cold showers, another great option is infrared sauna's, the warmth is so comforting.
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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. ,
Just stumbled across you. Keep doing what you do!! I wasn't taught any of this. I have no doubt you are going to be the one who actually helps me. I have lived a very traumatic life. My body now handles my fear and worries by attacking itself in odd and strange ways. No way any doctor can explain. I have learned my body does this when I'm under stress from my traumas. I have done everything to help myself but I havnt learned how to release, realize or relax. I'm going to watch you, I know your going to make a difference in my life. ♥
I appreciate you watching. Other videos that might help can be found at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
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!
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It’s not appropriate or safe for all.
@@jojowisa1270
You need help.
So grateful you're addressing this topic so thoroughly . Please consider touching on the relationship to chronic illness
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.
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 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 really like how you summed up what we were learning about at the end. When teachers leave something open-ended, I often don't get what they are talking about to bring everything together. I understand what people are saying by what they say afterward because it brings together a collection of thoughts into a meeting of the minds that is satisfying and becomes a positive learning experience. I get the feeling that the teacher is intending to empower me with the experience and I relax and am able to enjoy the subject matter. Bad teacher move too fast and do not care about my struggle. But that is not you! Instead you are a good role model. It is like the good mother who does back and forth with a small child who enjoys the interaction. I forget what that is but you probably know a lot more about that than I do. I could also read parenting books about it. Adults still want to do that as learning is very much of an interaction with a caring attachment figure who sees and responds to you as a person.
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: ua-cam.com/users/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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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🙏🏼
New to Doc Snipes' channel. So grateful to have found you. This is helpful to so many people.
So glad! Thanks for watching.
So much important information here! Thank you! Sharing with people who need it!
Thanks for sharing!!
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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Thank You Madam, you are godsend, for a person who is struggling with anxiety and heavy burning feet - I try to keep reminding myself its safe
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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.
Thanks Doc Snipes very helpful video and tips. Your a such a great visual supportive presenter. Thanks again.
This channel is blessing.. Thanks a lot..
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Hello Dr! Just saying thanks! You're giving practical advice and priceless information!!!
Thank you so much for your support.
You are simply amazing doc snipes! Thanks for all you do...
Ty and Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.
Your approach and the way you articulate is very inviting and relaxing. Great info and video.
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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.
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!
Hi Dr. Snips I love your channel! 💕 it’s helped me a lot on my healing journey. 😊🤗
So welcome. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
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!
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: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Yay!!! Feel the Freedom!!! Feeling better excellence ALIVE WELLNESS SATISFACTION COMFORTS SECURITY CONFIDENCE LIFE!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE EFFORTS 👍👍👍👍
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent information Dr. Snipes!
Thanks so much!
I love your talks. very helpful to me. i will put them into practice. thank you.
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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!
My EMDR therapist said that I need therapy for the rest of my life. I find your videos helpful
Thank you so much for your video but most of all thank you for your time because it's the most valuable asset that you have
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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.
This is wonderful how the Most ahigh gave us little idiosyncrasies that we can do that promote wellbeing and healing. Who would have thunk it that yawning, and smiling and cold showers and singing, humming and things like that would cause a positive reaction to the vagus nerve that is needed for health and well-being. I whistle, I sing and I hum. As a massage therapist I am already aware of how massage therapy stimulates the vagus nerve for overall wellbeing, but these other things are new to me. I had nobodea that doing these little things throughout my life since childhood were contributing to my trauma healing!
Thank you so much for watching. What is your favorite tip from the video?
@@DocSnipes Of course my favorite tip is anything massage related😊😊. A fade and scalp massage can be verrrrryyyy relaxing. When you do a face massage a specific way you can even access and stimulate the lymphatic system. Face massages can put you to sleep. I think anyone suffering from any kind of trauma should get a massage once a month as just one resource to use to start untrapping trauma in your physical body. The only other alternative is deep stretching. Oh another great addition is having a water fountain in the bedroom or in the house. The sound of running water over the rocks is very peaceful and soothing. You are right that no one thing is the magic bullet, especially because by nature humans need variety because of complacency, which stunts any change or growth.
Thank you for the "why" of techniques and not just the now.
Great teaching and explaining Doc Snipes thank you so much 🙌🏻🌞
Wishing you peace, health, and happiness!
UA-cam must have thought I wanted to see this and I was introduced to you tonight and took 30 minutes learning self improvements that I didn’t know 30 minutes ago so for that THANKS 😊
You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching the video! I am grateful to be of help. If you’re interested in videos on trauma, you can find them at: ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Amazing info, put in a very easy to understand way. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
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 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. 🙏
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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.
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Thanks Dr,your priceless knowledge has really helped me...thank you so much
Thanks for watching.
This is the best learning I’ve done in a while. Should be required learning. Yay more excuses for bubble gum!
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Lol
This is great stuff to learn 😀 please keep them coming because they are important to know I relate to everything. God bless you always.💐💐🎉🎉🥳🥳💞❤️💕👏👍🌻
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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.
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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Wow! This is great information I’m so excited to try these things!!! Thank you so much
Welcome
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. 😀
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?
Love that energy of urs ! ✨️
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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 for this, somethings I was doing intuitively, others I plan to incorporate into my often stagnant routine ✌🏾💖
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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!
This was an extremely useful talk. Thank you
Very Welcome
You have been a great help for me, watched both previous vids. Thank you. Blessed be.♥️♥️♥️
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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.
Pp pool
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Bless this lady.
Thank you for watching the video
This was so helpful! Thanks! 😁
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Very Interesting and helpful video about an important topic about the vagus nerve system.
Glad it was helpful!
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 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.
Very enlightening, so much much good info in your Serie Doc .I have high cortisol from years of on and out of trauma and i work as a nurse assistant. I researched so many things to get better i was diagnosed with PMDD. IM 52 I found the adaptogenes and yes the probiotic, medication ,some heerbs but recently cold shower 5mns at the end of my shower the pressure points of lymph nodes a gentle massage with the breathing does wonders to set my right and last im improving my exercise but i must say truly im still fragile for any encounter with pressure can make me weak ,no matter how i fight it .I do struggle to let go ,and it get hard with a photographic memory. I try to push it away from my mind then past things come back then i hate myself for being so weak .But at least now i do understand why i do react or have episodes or what make my body better .For years i did not know why so it is a big relief. Just like your say not to associate the instant with the old very important. I appreciate all 3 parts .thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s clear you’ve been through a lot, and it’s incredible to see all the steps you’re taking to support your health and well-being. The techniques you’ve mentioned, like cold showers, lymphatic massage, and breathing exercises, are all powerful ways to reset your system, and it’s great that you’re finding some relief with them.
One tip that might help with those moments when past memories resurface is to practice “anchoring” yourself in the present moment-using grounding techniques like noticing what you can see, hear, or feel around you. It can remind your body and mind that you’re safe now. Another strategy is self-compassion, where instead of pushing the memories away, you gently remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can with everything you’ve faced.
Have you found a particular practice that helps you feel the most grounded during these challenging moments?
Great video, I'll have to find the ones on the vagus nerve. But, these are good exercises to make habit. Hadn't heard of Probiotics either. Toolbox for improving my days so that as I encounter stressors, it's routine to do. Thank you for making this video.
You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching!
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 gift
Thanks for watching.
Doc wishing you and everyone a wonderful, peaceful and safe weekend!
Same to you!
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?
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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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
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?
Good info!
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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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Awesome! Thank you so very much Dr Snipes 🙏
Welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for being able to explain things so well! 😎
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
defintly all helpful thank you
I need this,my life is dependent on it🙏
Thanks for watching!
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
Im on my limits about 7 years already, thx for helpful info doc.....
Thank you Dr.🤍
Welcome 😊
Hi Doc Snipes, Your videos are very helpful, Thank You. I used to have some major stress and I think one of the things that did some good to me was taking cold showers just before going to work... so just give it a second chance, it works!!! :)
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!
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.
Thank you ❤️
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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. ✌️
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! 👍
Thank you Dr.
Most welcome!
Great clip thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
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 ua-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
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