I've just tried this the 2nd time & I sense a calmness, my breathing is doing calm. I'm going to be going this at least twice a day, morning & before bed. If it helps me then I'll be including this in my daily exercises. I'm less dizzy. That's strange. For something I've been dealing with for many years, in a simple ear exercise, that nobody can advise me, what this vagus nerve does for ur nervous system. I know it looks small,but try it out. It is working. Many years of trying different things & nothing worked.n I can just scream And cry. Thanks for this
*To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. *
EDIT: Wow, I wrote this comment 3 years ago and cannot believe lots of people would relate. Thank you and sending love and healing to you all all. Also wanted to share in case it may help someone: as a way to cope and function better now, I wear loop earplugs. I can no longer tolerate yelling and have become sound sensitive, easily overstimulated when there's lots going on around me so I wear the loop earplugs which help me ground and focus on the task, the conversation at hand. I am so grateful for you and this video 🙏❤ As a child, I used to "play" with my ears a lot, it was very soothing and I would do it after getting yelled at, as I cried or when I got scared of my dad - which was almost everyday. I look back at the little girl who was constantly scared and hurt, and realize how she did her best to soothe herself and her body - regardless of people calling her weird for doing it. Im crying writing this cause Im overwhelmed... and I am grateful to be able to heal and get better at the same time 😭🙏❤
Mifaly: Glad for your access of your intelligence as a girl! I had similar- sought good, calm hugs with people,as a soothing help for the abuse I endured probably daily.
I am a Nurse and these easy massage techniques for vagus nerve stimulation IMMEDIATELY worked! They worked so well I could fall asleep! I had immediate sensations of calm that just flowed down both sides of my body. I feel like Im buzzing all over with calm, yoga has the same effect but this was immediate relief for me. I am Going to use this technique on my disabled and special needs patients. Immediate parasympathetic nervous system calm and reset, ❤thank you😢
I'm not Sukie but I'm really happy this worked on you too! You seem so sweet and like such a good nurse. Thank you for all your work, I don't know how often it is voiced but your effort is very appreciated ❤
Pushing airwax inside your patients ear canal while simultaneously putting them at risk for ear infections/penetrating their tympanic membrane seems like a great idea. For the record, the auricular vagus branch is sensory, NOT parasympathetic/sympathetic. Its main fibers are not even within reach as it descends ventral to transverse cervical processes. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is pseudo medicine. Stick with approved EBM when caring for patients.
I was thinking the same thing. I work in physical therapy and combining some sort of massage like this with the breathing techniques I instruct will work wonders!
I spent 30 minutes doing these ear pulls and rubs and had the best nights sleep I've had in months! Next day I was walking on clouds and stress free all day. Thanks Sukie!
Finger odor is a known side effect of the treatment. Sukie must have forgotten to mention it. You're looking for an older cheese kind of smell, like gouda or similar. If the smell is sour or musky like armpit you're probably applying too much pressure. Give it another try and good luck!
Wow! I had been in horrific anxiety for 5 days and I did this and it stopped. I was ready to go to the ER then I found this video. I am forever grateful. I have shared this video with others who have had excellent results in relief of anxiety. This is a complete life saver. Anxiety is hellish. Again I am so, so grateful!
Lori... ANXIETY is HELL ON EARTH. I'm 70 yo, a retired man, who has Battled Anxiety Demons since I can remember (probably age 7 , starting with Nail Biting). I have Chronic Pain and Stiffness which has also Evolved and Manifested into Fibromyalgia. Suukie's massages help, but don't stop there... Look into Health Supplementation / Vitamins to help address the nervous system.
Anything physical is merely a temporary relief to what is mainly a cognitive problem. I’ ve been there. Getting all worked up wanting not to be anxious only exacerbates the problem.
Asian Guy, is spot on about Anticipatory Anxiety. GAD which is the acronym for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is all encompassing "disease". After many years of suffering from anxiety which started off "light" at age 7 or so. Nail biting, looking at my watch in the 3rd grade to see the time so we could leave (Catholic Elementary school with Nuns), and evolving slowly but Surely into GAD as a young adult. If you experience traumas ( I did, having a Mentally ill Mother who after years of anxiety / and depression [the depression was the worse edge of the "SWORD"], culminating in her suicide when I was 24 & married), the traumas are Etched into your Mind, lurking and waiting to emerge at just the right Moment ..... Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I could a Novel about it and trials and Tribulations of it... In fact, writing daily is a new therapy approach to this disease (watch Therapy in a Nutshell on YT (Dr. Emma), Terrific advice there. God Bless you all and may yiou find peace. PS: Health Supplementation is Vital to combat GAD !!
I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder, from being a police officer for 23 years. My anxiety can creep up on me and suddenly I’m in a full blown anxiety attack. Watching this video and the one prior to this, made me realize that I’m not crazy, when people say, “what do you have to be anxious about, you’re retired…” It seems that it’s a program running in the background and that’s what I need to work on. Doing these exercises helped me to calm down just now, while having an attack. I pledge to myself, that I will work on this, watch and do the exercises here, and see how it will eventually stop the anxiety completely. Thank you so much for what you do, to help people.
Thanks for doing the job! Hope you're feeling better. I have it from domestic violence in my youth and later in "love." I'm now in a relationship with myself learning to speak kindly to myself, honoring my instincts and feelings, letting go of wanting to fix everyone else. I hope you can honor your experience and body because your probably had to ignore that to do that job for so long. God bless you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
How are you able to function and carry out your job requirements. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Please make sure you practice meditation daily for an hour or longer
Many instinctual movements around the ears and over eyebrows,calms a child , I would do to my son ,he went to sleep, I never knew why then, but after seeing this video,and your comment, I know why ,
I have had trouble yawning for 2 days and my resting heart rate laying in bed was 101. My sister told me it was probably my vagus nerve. Researching a resolution, i found your video and I'm absolutely grateful to you. I first tried your video about moving your eyes and I fellt so calm doing it. Then i tried this one. Pushing the skin behind my ears made me burst into tears. My husband was watching and looked concerned. I told him I have no clue why I was crying. But it was so relieving to me. The yawning issue was so much less today and my heart rate has gone down. I'm going to keep trying this as I feel it has helped so much. Thank you!!
I've been struggling with anxiety for over 10 years. I've come a long way in my healing process, but doing this I had a very similar response. I've had a few tougher weeks and I just started crying and the tears just keep coming and coming. My mind is quite clear, there are not many thoughts, just a lot of tears.
@@gioplease6848 I do that as well. I also gently pull their hair away from their skull. Not a hard pull. Just gently. It relieves pressure of the muscle in the head. Then I massage the scalp. I have put people to sleep during massages before by doing this.
@@nese3520 How long after the application of the (self)treatment did you feel that way? You may have overstretched, or too long, or had too much stress releaed in one session, akin to trauma-shock nausea. Ppl, jump in here to debate and clarify. We all need to share info on results, and techniques.
As a child who worried a lot, I often rubbed inside my ear with my finger and rubbed my thumbs around each other. It’s fascinating how your body must instinctively know what you need to do to calm yourself!
@@eeg122 hi, I used a flow headset but discontinued after 4 months. Helped me intiatially but afterward I was, nt so sure,. Not much info about long term usage. Hoped I helped somewhat
Wow 30 mins ago I went into a full blown panic attack, my heart racing, shaky, sweaty,etc. I felt like going to the hospital but I thought I would try a few things first. So I found some different suggestions on the internet of corse all different breathing exercises , which helped just a little bit. I came across this video which was something I have never heard of and thought I will give it a try. I am absolutely impressed. Honestly I can't believe it. I am starting to think " was I really having a panic attack?" I have never recovered from a panic attack this quickly. It is hard to believe that a little over 30 mins ago I was ready to go to the hospital and now I am completely back to myself. WTF!! AWESOME
I did this last night in bed before falling asleep and I came back here to say I honestly had the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. I’m 34 weeks pregnant so it’s a bit harder than usual to get a good nights rest, the couple of times I did wake up I fell straight back asleep and have not felt so calm in ages. I woke up feeling amazing! Thank you so much
I came home one day in an agitated state after lunch with my mother. I am prone to anxiety. I saw this and opted to try it out instead of a regular meditation. I became so relaxed that I almost fell asleep! This does not happen to me, I can live in my head and be a real skeptic. What an amazing and simple exercise to discharge anxiety. Thank you so much. Please keep releasing videos like this one.
You may have saved me from a life of anxiety! I suffer constantly from this feeling of catching my breath like going down a roller coaster. I did your ear exercises and the neck stretching video and got major relief! Anxiety is really difficult to live with. These exercises are simple but amazing results. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I have that feeling too with my anxiety. Try to ride the rollercoaster, trick your brain like you would love this feeling and day by day it will start disappearing slowly. Your anxiety won't have this feeling associated with flight or fight so it will stop eventually.
i had tightness in my chest and spiked heart rate, i did this and it made me fall asleep, relaxed me and my heart rate went to normal and felt calm, thank you more than words can say 😊
Fabulous! I am a great believer in massage but never realized the ear potential. Was surprised by the amount of heat they generated and the overall relaxation I felt.
Thank you! I'm surviving hate crime and my body is holding on to trauma. Yesterday I became concerned with the increase in related symptoms and signals. I started practicing QiGong and yoga stretches to release trauma 3 days ago. After practicing I notice the trauma moving or jumping around my body as though the trauma is trapped. Today I found your Utube channel and subscribed. I now have hope learning how to release the trapped trauma. Thank you for your peaceful and calming nature.🌺 God bless~
Dear Terri..Namaste from India..how long we have to do each of them? like holding for 30 seconds is fine? also can I do that while i work from home sitting on chair?
I was placed on hospice care three weeks ago after 5 years of cancer. My anxiety level spiked significantly. Going to incorporate this technique in my self-care routine and hope to stay away from yet another medication. Thank you so very much! 🕊
As a vision impaired person Suki, I appreciate not only the video but your description of the various massage techniques. I can’t see you clearly so your descriptions mean more to me than most.
As a massage therapist or 25 years, I found that many clients particularly enjoyed ear massage, but I didn’t realize why, never having made the connection to the vagus nerve. Thank you!
Yes, Sheri, you are right, an ear massage can yield excellent results. Beyond just the vagus nerve (which Sukie has introduced here), the ear receives the major nerve branches. As you may know from acupuncture, the ear is also considered a microsystem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the auricle as having the highest density of reflex points,[1] and fMRI research has shown that the brain responds the same when the body point or the respective ear point are stimulated.[2-3] In short, the ear offers a window to the brain - an access point for neuromodulation. Massage therapists who apply auricular methods, especially the clinical approaches found in Auricular Medicine, are able to identify, prioritize and treat blockages to healing by priming the nervous system for tissue release and much more.[4-5] We appreciate Sukie’s introduction to simple stimulation techniques - using one of the best tools for insight that every patient already brings you, their ears! It is important to use the right points (using a definitive reference such as the Precise Pocket Atlas by Dr. Beate Strittmatter, MD, referenced below) and distinguishing between active and inactive points. References: [1] Shang, C. Mechanism of Acupuncture - Beyond Neurohumoral Theory. Medical Acupuncture Journal. 2000; 11(2), 61-70. www.acupuncture.com/education/theory/mechanismacu.htm [2] Alimi D, Geissmann A, Gardeur D. Auricular Acupuncture Stimulation Measured on Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Med Acupunct. 2002;13:18-21. [3] Romoli M, Allais G, Airola G. Ear acupuncture and fMRI: a pilot study for assessing the specificity of auricular points. Neurol Sci. 2014;35(1):189-93. [4] Strittmatter, B. Identifying and Treating Blockages to Healing: New Approaches to Therapy-Resistant Patients. New York: Thieme; 2004. V. [5] Strittmatter, B. Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas Based on the Works of Nogier/Bahr. New York: Thieme; 2011.
I too, was having unexplained heightened anxiety today. I always pray about it and your video popped up. I could not hardly believe the change in my breathing and overall feeling of relaxation and an overwhelming relief of the anxiety. I am 68 and have had anxiety/panic attacks since I turned 30. I have been on medication, but this was instant relief! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Susie, this is AMAZING! I just did this for the first time and feel like I need a nap! I've suffered from Recurrent Major Depression for 55 years and NOT ONE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL HAS EVER EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE VAGUS NERVE TO ME. I've been going through an extremely difficult time lately, despite being on my usual meds, taking an additional med to help sleep when needed, exercising and being retired yet NOTHING has helped to rid me of the extreme agitation in my neck, shoulders & head like these simple exercises. So THANK YOU so much for sharing this healing technique. I want to share it with everyone!!
I watched this video while wearing a pulse oximeter and watching the bpm number as I did the exercises. I started with a bpm of 98-102. By the end of the video, bpm was down to a low of 64, but a pretty sustained 70-72. The most remarkable thing was the release of tension in the chest as I breathed as well as the relief from back pain between the shoulder-blades along the spine. I have to admit I watched the first video recommendation with the hand on head exercises as a complete skeptic. As quickly as those produced results, this was even quicker and would be easier to do in public if you're feeling anxious. 99% O2 level and 70bpm as I finish typing this.
I've tried many different exercises and techniques to help calm myself when in fight or flight. This is the only one that has worked. My breathing slowed immediately, and I even started yawning. Thank you 🙏
exactly the same here, so relaxed and yawning. Interestingly I've always massaged my ears when stressed intuitively but never understood why until today. It also works with cats btw...my little furry loves a gentle ear massage...she starts drooling so I'm curious if the vagus nerve in cats works the same as in humans.
My ears were like pulling on a stone when I started and like jello afterwards. Also felt lighter in my chest. What an awesome and simple exercise. Thank you.
Love that I was somehow guided to find you today. I am 61 and have been an 'anxiety victim' for most of my life. I have been consciously working on personal growth and seeking out knowledge of the amazing body and mind I have been 'living within' ..of which I realise now, I knew so very little about. I feel kind of a little more 'alive' with vibrant yet calming energy after these simple exercises. Very grateful for you sharing your knowledge 🙏. I shall be making this part of a daily morning habit.
I was about to sleep but I had anxiety attack. I tried meditating but took me a while to slow down my breaths. I encountered your video about neck stretches and this one, instant relief!! Thank you ❤
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
Perfect video at the perfect moment. I’ve been stuck in an activated trauma state for a week now and this just released me. I cried halfway through as my nervous system began to relax. And again at the end as I was so grateful for this release. And I’m so grateful to you. I cannot express how much I appreciate you right now. From the bottom of my soul, thank you. 🙌✨♥️
My ears got intensely warm but not in an uncomfortable way. It felt like circulation of blood and energy flooded those areas for the first time in who knows how long. Amazing!!!
I've dealt with severe issues from benzo/ssri wd/damage for the past 5 yrs and the past 2 weeks have been hell on earth from anxiety and panic. My body was so exhausted. I did the ear things for 3 mins and I literally feel safe and calm for the first time in weeks. Thank you
@@andreak8202 Sorry you're dealing with that. First off, if you don't know Jesus Christ, get to know Him. He is real, and He's literally the only reason I've survived the past 5 years of my life. I'd be dead for sure if not for the encouragement, comfort, and strength He's given me. I pray that you'd get to know Him and if you haven't already given your life to Him and made Him your Lord and Savior, that you would. I could go on for hours about the supernatural stuff that has happened, despite the hell I've gone thru, the past 5 years. Other things,.. stress management. Accept the fact that you have to and can take it easy on yourself while you recover. Don't be hard on yourself. Give yourself time and grace. Get outside and try and get 10-15min of bareskin sun a day. Get your feet in the grass and earth/ground as well for that length of time. Make sure you're hydrated. Eat as clean and healthy as you can. Get the wifi out of the house so that your adrenals/nervous system don't have that slamming you 24/7. Low emf atmosphere will help. Don't read the horror stories of people who took a very long time to heal. As true as it is that it can take a long time, most don't suffer that long. Take up hobbies that give you purpose and enjoyment if you can. Keep your self talk as positive and life building as you can. And realize that when you're done with this, you will enjoy and appreciate the life you have so much more than you ever could before realizing this type of pain. I pray that helps you and for a quick and easy recovery. God bless.
@@andreak8202 Not to mention too, don't be tempted to go back to the psychiatric drugs for any reason. They are toxic and horrible. The only reason I've suffered as long as I have was from years in the past of c/ts, tapers, reinstatements, and multiple drugs. Getting off and staying off is what will lead to the freedom and health you want, even if it takes a bit.
I have EDS, dysautonomia, and mast cell reaction disorder. I've always intuited that most of my dis-ease manifestations are related to the over use of my parasympathetic nervous system. This has been the most gentle and by far the most effective way to let our bodies know there's no threat. It's definitely the lessis more concept. I like to compassionately and lovingly think words and send them through my fingertips. It's fascinating how quickly I felt muscle spasms just relax all over my head, neck, diaphragm, back, traps, sternum and even my hips. I'm even significantly less bloated (when I have migraines I tend to have bloating up under my ribs and entire abdomen. I'm looking forward to learning more from you. This info has been here and it's been kept till the right time. It's time! It's the most powerful relief I've found. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.
I work with women who have been severly traumatized and this really worked for me today I am breathing easier and can feel a major difference in my body. I am following your videos and will use these techniques with the women I work with mentoring them through trauma. Thanks!!!!!
In addition to the other virtues of these videos-your calm, clear, knowledgeable, and supportive tone and approach-the video production itself is very well done. Particularly helpful to have the zoomed-in inset along with the main image.
I have auffered from severe TMJ for over 20 years, and I had IMMEDIATE relief after doing these exercises! The first thing that has truly EVER worked! I'm also a DV survivor, so I also found relief for my entire nervous system that I wish I would have known years ago as a trauma survivor. So - thank you..I'm grateful for the work that you do.
I’ve had chronic dizziness for almost 2 years that feels it comes from one side of my neck/head. They assume it’s from tight neck and shoulder muscles. It dominates my life. When I did this on that side (where I always feel heat and pain behind my ear even) everything was SOOOO STIFF, the skin behind my ear on that side wouldn’t even slide at all. Doing it once I could tell a chance in my sinus on that side! I’m hoping with continuing this, maybe my dizziness will go away!!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 So glad I found you and your videos!
I have the same issue!!! It is very debilitating! Vertigo and drs said nothing could be done. Meditation and Yoga helps as well as sleep but i need to do this now! Glad it popped up on my youtube
@@RamonaMcKean it has improved a lot. Doing vagus exercises, facial/jaw and neck massage myself that I learned from an amazing esthetician has helped a lot, along with nervous system/limbic system retraining. Ive come to the conclusion its jaw/neck muscle trigger points & tension, that stress makes worse
@@operamom3303 Im so sorry youre dealing with it as well. I hope you find something to help you as well. Ive definitely had to be my own advocate, unless you have bppd, drs are clueless about dizziness. Facial/jaw/neck massage and upper trap trigger points have helped the most. As well as calming my nervous system. Im finally walking more, going in stores again when it was debilitating before
I can not believe how much this has helped me relax the tension I have been feeling in my body. I was in a car accident and afterward the inside of my body felt like it was shaking although physically visually I was not. This has helped calm the internal jitters. I also have to say I loved seeing your cat walk through the video. So adorable. Thanks so much for sharing this incrediably helpful video.
I was in an accident too and it’s like my whole nervous system was thrown out out of wack. Meditation and deep breathing along with staying away from all negativity has helped. This technique will be incorporated to my routine
I used to have a lot of anxiety and only now watching this I notice that I've always unknowingly/instinctively touched those exact areas of my ear or around the ear as a way of relief. The body knows what to do, it was definitely programmed into us.
I watch many videos/?binge watch; sports; fitness;,spiritual; mental health. I have seen many presenters share their knowledge/passion in their area of expertise. I am bowled over by many aspects of this presentation. You have an extremely soothing/calming voice. As a physician; I appreciate your accurate medical knowledge. Spot on, techniques, sadly not included in med school curricula. Your aura is delightful, compelling. It gives me a reason to wath your instructional tutorial again. I can tell that this is not a once and done thing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and desire to help. I'll be back.
Absolutely amazing! My stress level was through the roof, my sinuses felt full and my brain was foggy. After going through this massage with you, a large sense of calm has come over me, my sinuses are much less stuffy and the brain fog is gone! Thank you so much for this wonderful tool!.... Now I understand why my dog likes his ears massaged so much!
OMG..I can relate. My body feels like it's in a state of muscle tension and tightness. Sinus pressure in my face, tight scalp, etc.. I wake up almost every night with racing heart..i do suffer from anxiety. Sometimes breathing exercises help but other times I reach for half muscle relaxer...which helps me to get back to sleep. I have a glass of wine or two during the day which helps. Listening to music, meditation and reading helps as well. Glad to come across this video. I pray it help release built up tension and muscle tightness. I know it will take time due to I have been tensed up for years. But my body will get back to a relax state sending you all Positive Energy 💕
This massage made me feel sleep, like I felt my eyelids getting heavier. It's a pleasant feeling, like I began to feel things softening in my ears and around them. Thank you for this video! And to everyone watching It, I hope It brings you place and relief.
So surprised that a simple ear massage can soothe oneself in such a way. Thank you Ms. Baxter for sharing this technique. And by the way your voice itself is so calm and makes one feel better.
Today I discovered this channel. Sukie seem like such a compassionate individual. I felt safe and connected while watching her videos. Thank you, Sukie!
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Thank you SO much! I suffer from PTSD and anxiety attacks. These techniques are so powerful at calming me especially since I feel anxiety in my throat mostly (I suffered anaphylaxis hence the PTSD). I also have bad sinus which contribute to throat irritiaton which is massively triggering for me. This honestly has been the most beneficial thing for me to learn. I am SO grateful 🙏 💛
Omg! I can’t get over how much this relaxed me!! Before I started there was a lot more tension on my right ear. After doing these stretches I got soooo sleepy and relaxed! It’s like all stress and anxiety left my body! I also noticed I was breathing more easily and my stomach started rumbling but not from hunger. I’m going to start doing these every day! Thank you!!! ❤️
Holy flying cow. This works as advertised! Very rare to find actual useful information on the internet nowadays. We need more people like you and less "influencers" or "angry over achievers". Thank you, Sukie 🙏
If only you knew how much this has helped me! For years I thought something was wrong with me medically. After doing this exercise and your other video I feel like I can relax and take deep breaths! Thank you thank you!
This is amazing! I have constant anxiety and muscle tension. I've had years of TMJ problems that resulted in surgery. I've been on Xanax and migraine medications. This is the first exercise that I have done that I can feel relaxing my body from the lower thoracic area up to the top of my head better than anti-anxiety medication! Thank you!
I have several rare autoimmune disorders. When I eat I get super cold, plus I have chronic anxiety. I followed your video, by the time I was done I was warm and calm. Thank you so much❣️
Hi Sukie, these exercises are incredibly powerful. I am nine days into a covid infection, as well as having unmedicated ADHD. The combination is not fun as far as my anxiety and breathing goes. I was absolutely beside myself with panic when I gave these exercises a go. I felt instantaneous relief. Enough to be able to sleep. Now I'm back here again the very next day, as I think I'll need these daily as I heal. Thank you so much for being one of the people in the world who helps others without asking anything in return. I appreciate it so much.
Really wonderful ... I m suffering with trigeminal neuralgia...no specific treatment known...but I got relaxed after doing this...thanks a lot...first time I got smone whom I can relate...very nice ...do u consult online.🙏
I have been having anxiety episodes for the past 7 months. Every 4 weeks I have endured a very full on physical experience of heart palpations.. I have had medical echogram shows heart is healthy. I was told possibly go on "heart meds" to reduce beats however I just didn't sit well with this. I was diagnosed having "anxiety" stored and trauma stored away for a long period of time in my life. That does make sense.. I feel like a motor running in the background that goes into overdrive at any given time. I was told about the vagus nerve not long ago by a homeopath . I found YOU as well.. I am trying to help myself as I can't keep going on like this... Its not nice, its uncomfortable when these heart palpations just come especially when I am in bed trying to rest or sleep... I am doing the exercises.. I need to commit to this... I want a happy and healthy life moving forward.. Thankyou so much, I will keep engaging in your videos... God Bless you...
Omg, this was amazing. Had no idea ears could hold tension, so was very surprised when my ears felt soft and loose after doing the massages. I certainly feel calmer then I did before this video. Thank You so much for your time and effort to share this with us ❤️
A simple life saver. It feels like I just took a weight off my neck and my mind is clearing up and my body is loosening up. amazing, this should be like in health class in middle school so maybe teenagers would stop freaking out.
@@nataliesmith9947 I still feel like there's a stigma around mental health, even with more people trying to recognize it. If they taught us these things, probably in middle and high school, we'd have more skills to handle the stresses of life and kids could learn about mental health. They probably won't be interested, but it could be taught again in high school. What really pisses me off is that none of my psychiatrists worked on these things with me as a kid. I'm 33 now, and have dealt with OCD since I was 5. They would ask me some questions, then talk about my SSRI. I don't even remember the questions, but it wasn't even beneficial talk therapy. I hated going there as a kid, so talk therapy probably wasn't the best anyway, unless the doc had a good personality... and none of them did until I was an adult lol. If they could've done more activities with me, like breathing or this kind of stuff, or games or something that are calming, it would have been sooo much better. Sorry I got off topic and rambled on! This stuff is super important though, especially if you have kids or work with kids, like yourself.
I am 36 years old and new to anxiety and what comes with it. I've had digestive issues for months and over the past week heart palpitations started and panic attacks which I assume were caused by my gut. Still unsure at this moment but these ear massages instantly gave me relief. Thank you!
Thank you thank you thank you! I’ve struggled with physical anxiety symptoms half my life and they’ve recently resurfaced. These exercises instantly made the heart racing and chest tightness go away. So grateful.
This stuff consistently opens up my whole body; I have so much more mobility in my neck and I just feel much looser. I don't understand what's going on but that doesn't really matter to be honest.
Love this! I have a hearing disease, which I've had operations for. I use hearing aids. I also have extreme and continuous tinnitus. This technique released the tightness around and in each ear, relaxed me, slowed my breathing and heart rate. Calming the vagus nerve seems to give me ability to be present with my condition as an observer from a distance...as if it's not happening to me. Great addition to my contemplative daily practices (yoga, meditation and resonance breathing). Assists alot with anxiety and relieves depression from chronic pain and trauma. Thanks, Suki! I'm determined to be my own "healer" without medication.
Yes! I'm hearing impaired as well, as well as I was suffering from CPTSD, and the accompanying mental health conditions.. 2 months ago is when I started practicing body mind and Spirit activities, including vagal nerve stimulation, and stretching the psoas muscle .. released decades worth of trauma in a pretty frightening experience, but since then I am literally changed at my core and no longer react from a place of fear...
@@amyrogers7047 Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm so happy it helped you! Would you mind sharing why the release of trauma was a frightening experience? I'm just beginning with vagus nerve excersises and would like to understand what to expect :)
@@krisnovo5375 hi message me, the reason it was frightening is because I didn't know what was going on and thought I was having a seizure.. I was doing a lot of dangerous work that I was not ready for yet I learned, that's why it was so sudden and violent.. it is not recommended, I was just stumbling around on UA-cam and Google. Yes, let's definitely share experiences! This is powerful stuff! ❤️
@@amyrogers7047 Hi Amy! Thank you for your openness! Indeed, this is a very important topic ❤ I am not sure how to private message someone here. Can we perhaps exchange emails? Or IG novo.kris
I watch all your videos for the vagus nerve and you’re so amazing. I’m glad people take the time out of their life to help someone. I do construction work and you’re motivating me to create handy man videos for homeowners. So they don’t have to pay costly repairs.
That’s awesome!!! Would you be willing to share your Channel? I UA-cam everyrhing before I call a handyman to see if I can do it myself and/or have an idea of what’s involved. Handymen Rock!!!!😊 Thank you!
I had plastic surgery on my ears when I was 13. My ear cartilage is very thick and scarred. I felt such a marvelous release of tension doing these exercises. Thank you.
This is AMAZING!! I've had horrible jaw pain for years that affects my neck as well and this not only completely releases the tension in my jaw but in my whole face as well! My eyes, my cheeks, literally everything is released and relaxed. Thank you so much!
This was so effective! I personally experience quite a bit of tension throughout my scalp and my jaw due to anxiety and TMJ, which has had a direct impact on my ears. I was looking for a good video that would stimulate the vagus nerve so that way I could manage my symptoms better. This was SO amazing! Some of the massages provided my jaw and ears with immediate relief. Thank you so much! 🙏
If you watch babies, they often rub their ears with their fists when they are tired (the infant's equivalent of stress) and that, combined with a facial expressions says "I've had enough". We were born with the reflex to do this massage, but somehow have managed to forget it and have to have it taught back to us. Thank you for doing it so well!
I really love these exercises! I yawn, swallow, get wet eyes which is very relieving. I have the strongest effect with them in comparison to other Vagus nerve exercises. And I really appreciate your calm and clear way of explaining them!
As soon as I started massaging my right ear, I felt overwhelming drowsiness and started taking deep breaths automatically, not by trying to breathe like that on purpose. That was a huge surprise!
This was amazing. I was feeling very hazy, disassociated and stressed and couldn't figure out how to stop it. This immediately made everything sharper, I feel much calmer and more present. Thank you, I will keep learning from your practice
Muslims are required to perform similar step five times a day, every day as part of their daily ablution before praying. I wouldn’t be surprised if this practice was performed by all prophets of god before praying. This is amazing, thanks for sharing.
I have Tim and tinnitus. My ears were ringing pretty good when I cane across this video. It relaxed me and lessened the ringing. Great exercises thank you
I’ve been in a near constant state of fairly intense anxiety for the past few weeks. After doing these exercises I feel a bit more relaxed. I believe my body and mind are conditioned to feel anxiety after so long and that it will take time for me to un-learn this state of anxiety. I will keep trying.
As a certified craniosacral therapist, in practice for 20 years, Sukie Baxter does an excellent job sharing Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress and Anxiety Relief. I felt immediate ease and relaxation in my jaw and throat and stomach. I plan to use this self massage a few minutes nightly as I am falling asleep.
The first night in a month and a half that I slept all night long without waking up for panic attacks. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ♥️
@@nittyasandran6313 u can consult a doctor else...i did the same i took some medicines now i feel better... don't worry much its normal try to distract yourself stay busy whole day do what u love❤️
@@niksa5512 doc said its anxiety as well..been on medication for few months..went for 2nd opinion.. That dr asked me to stop all my medication n try to control it by myself. I Feel like lost..not easy to come out from this. 😭i have GERD n reflux.. Omg! Feel burning sensation..so many at a time😭
I took care of a little girl who had a lot of medical issues that landed her in the hospital during her infancy and toddlerhood. She had the set habit of sucking her thumb while holding onto her parent's/caregiver's earlobe. She also held onto her own earlobe when putting herself to sleep. It was a habit that lasted for years. I thought it was an odd habit that I didn't see in most other children, but now your video helps me understand her so much better! Hospital stays as a young child can be traumatizing, so she learned how to self-soothe her nervous system in this way from infancy! Thank you for helping SO MANY people cope better with trauma and stress!
Wow! This works immediately. I could feel a tingly sensation that moved from chest, to stomach to pelvis and an overall sense of calm within minutes. This is powerful stuff. Thank you so much for posting.
I wasn’t sure if it was anxiety or a heart attack but this video calmed me down immediately. You are fantastic!!! Blessed to have people like you in this world and on UA-cam.
this is so amazing. i always touch my ears a lot when i get stressed, usually trying to massage the insides/earlobe. knowing the exact spots that actually make me feel relaxed is insane. i'm glad i was sitting on my chair because it felt like i would just fall asleep. absolutely love the work you're doing, sukie, it's so much appreciated 💖💖
I was having a heart palpitation from Rohmheld syndrome and followed you in this video and it went away. I’m actually emotional that this worked for me. Thank God for you!
Right!!! Wow. I have had crazy palpitations for the last few days and thought this was me done for the next few weeks. But just stumbled across this, tried it. And the palpitations are gone. What the!!! 😮
Can I massage both ears at the same time to save time? Answer --> ua-cam.com/users/shorts7dc4gMhZAUc
Could we get a shot of where you are sapplying massage.
TL;DR : Sure! But, not really... :)
Omg, I nearly fall asleep, so calmed and relaxing. I suffer from imsomnia and this exercise is wonderful. ❤
Hi Susie, had to retry it and do it systematically following your instructions. The energy in the body started going downwards. So it realy helps.
I've just tried this the 2nd time & I sense a calmness, my breathing is doing calm. I'm going to be going this at least twice a day, morning & before bed. If it helps me then I'll be including this in my daily exercises. I'm less dizzy. That's strange. For something I've been dealing with for many years, in a simple ear exercise, that nobody can advise me, what this vagus nerve does for ur nervous system. I know it looks small,but try it out. It is working. Many years of trying different things & nothing worked.n I can just scream
And cry. Thanks for this
*To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. *
Thank you! 😇
thank you
Thank you so much. I send you love ❤
Thanks
Thank you
EDIT: Wow, I wrote this comment 3 years ago and cannot believe lots of people would relate. Thank you and sending love and healing to you all all.
Also wanted to share in case it may help someone: as a way to cope and function better now, I wear loop earplugs. I can no longer tolerate yelling and have become sound sensitive, easily overstimulated when there's lots going on around me so I wear the loop earplugs which help me ground and focus on the task, the conversation at hand.
I am so grateful for you and this video 🙏❤ As a child, I used to "play" with my ears a lot, it was very soothing and I would do it after getting yelled at, as I cried or when I got scared of my dad - which was almost everyday. I look back at the little girl who was constantly scared and hurt, and realize how she did her best to soothe herself and her body - regardless of people calling her weird for doing it. Im crying writing this cause Im overwhelmed... and I am grateful to be able to heal and get better at the same time 😭🙏❤
Sending a big hug to that beautiful little girl who was scared . Keep on taking care of your self, you deserve it!
@@jayneelinor thank you 🙏❤
Mifaly: Glad for your access of your intelligence as a girl! I had similar- sought good, calm hugs with people,as a soothing help for the abuse I endured probably daily.
I’m so happy that you’ve started to grow into such a well adjusted person ❤️
@@Medietos thank you
I am a Nurse and these easy massage techniques for vagus nerve stimulation IMMEDIATELY worked! They worked so well I could fall asleep! I had immediate sensations of calm that just flowed down both sides of my body. I feel like Im buzzing all over with calm, yoga has the same effect but this was immediate relief for me. I am
Going to use this technique on my disabled and special needs patients. Immediate parasympathetic nervous system calm and reset, ❤thank you😢
I'm not Sukie but I'm really happy this worked on you too! You seem so sweet and like such a good nurse. Thank you for all your work, I don't know how often it is voiced but your effort is very appreciated ❤
Pushing airwax inside your patients ear canal while simultaneously putting them at risk for ear infections/penetrating their tympanic membrane seems like a great idea.
For the record, the auricular vagus branch is sensory, NOT parasympathetic/sympathetic. Its main fibers are not even within reach as it descends ventral to transverse cervical processes.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is pseudo medicine. Stick with approved EBM when caring for patients.
I was thinking the same thing. I work in physical therapy and combining some sort of massage like this with the breathing techniques I instruct will work wonders!
YOUR COMMENTS AND THE LANGUAGE THAT YOU USE CLEARLY CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE NOT A NURSE!!!
@@medplaylistThen why are on you this channel if you don't believe in what she's doing. We don't care for your input
I spent 30 minutes doing these ear pulls and rubs and had the best nights sleep I've had in months! Next day I was walking on clouds and stress free all day. Thanks Sukie!
Only made my finger smell
Finger odor is a known side effect of the treatment. Sukie must have forgotten to mention it. You're looking for an older cheese kind of smell, like gouda or similar. If the smell is sour or musky like armpit you're probably applying too much pressure. Give it another try and good luck!
@@chrisdorrell1need to clean behind your ears.
Awesome,i was gonna ask how long u should do this to have a really calming effect
😢 i just watch it right now and hoping changes will happen
Wow! I had been in horrific anxiety for 5 days and I did this and it stopped. I was ready to go to the ER then I found this video. I am forever grateful. I have shared this video with others who have had excellent results in relief of anxiety. This is a complete life saver. Anxiety is hellish. Again I am so, so grateful!
Did it cause random numbness and tingling ?
Lori... ANXIETY is HELL ON EARTH. I'm 70 yo, a retired man, who has Battled Anxiety Demons since I can remember (probably age 7 , starting with Nail Biting). I have Chronic Pain and Stiffness which has also Evolved and Manifested into Fibromyalgia. Suukie's massages help, but don't stop there... Look into Health Supplementation / Vitamins to help address the nervous system.
Anything physical is merely a temporary relief to what is mainly a cognitive problem. I’ ve been there. Getting all worked up wanting not to be anxious only exacerbates the problem.
Asian Guy, is spot on about Anticipatory Anxiety. GAD which is the acronym for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is all encompassing "disease". After many years of suffering from anxiety which started off "light" at age 7 or so. Nail biting, looking at my watch in the 3rd grade to see the time so we could leave (Catholic Elementary school with Nuns), and evolving slowly but Surely into GAD as a young adult. If you experience traumas ( I did, having a Mentally ill Mother who after years of anxiety / and depression [the depression was the worse edge of the "SWORD"], culminating in her suicide when I was 24 & married), the traumas are Etched into your Mind, lurking and waiting to emerge at just the right Moment ..... Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I could a Novel about it and trials and Tribulations of it... In fact, writing daily is a new therapy approach to this disease (watch Therapy in a Nutshell on YT (Dr. Emma), Terrific advice there. God Bless you all and may yiou find peace. PS: Health Supplementation is Vital to combat GAD !!
Somehow these techniques are not working for me. Maybe my vagus nerve isn’t accessible in the same way
I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder, from being a police officer for 23 years. My anxiety can creep up on me and suddenly I’m in a full blown anxiety attack. Watching this video and the one prior to this, made me realize that I’m not crazy, when people say, “what do you have to be anxious about, you’re retired…” It seems that it’s a program running in the background and that’s what I need to work on. Doing these exercises helped me to calm down just now, while having an attack. I pledge to myself, that I will work on this, watch and do the exercises here, and see how it will eventually stop the anxiety completely. Thank you so much for what you do, to help people.
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Bless you Amanda. Praying for you.
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Thanks for doing the job! Hope you're feeling better. I have it from domestic violence in my youth and later in "love." I'm now in a relationship with myself learning to speak kindly to myself, honoring my instincts and feelings, letting go of wanting to fix everyone else. I hope you can honor your experience and body because your probably had to ignore that to do that job for so long. God bless you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Thank you for your service! May God bless and heal you!
How are you able to function and carry out your job requirements. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Please make sure you practice meditation daily for an hour or longer
When I was a kid my dad use to do this massage for me and I fall asleep ❤️ thanks dad you are my hero
Wow what a good dad!!
Many instinctual movements around the ears and over eyebrows,calms a child , I would do to my son ,he went to sleep, I never knew why then, but after seeing this video,and your comment, I know why ,
Great dad.
I have had trouble yawning for 2 days and my resting heart rate laying in bed was 101. My sister told me it was probably my vagus nerve. Researching a resolution, i found your video and I'm absolutely grateful to you. I first tried your video about moving your eyes and I fellt so calm doing it. Then i tried this one. Pushing the skin behind my ears made me burst into tears. My husband was watching and looked concerned. I told him I have no clue why I was crying. But it was so relieving to me. The yawning issue was so much less today and my heart rate has gone down. I'm going to keep trying this as I feel it has helped so much. Thank you!!
I've been struggling with anxiety for over 10 years. I've come a long way in my healing process, but doing this I had a very similar response. I've had a few tougher weeks and I just started crying and the tears just keep coming and coming. My mind is quite clear, there are not many thoughts, just a lot of tears.
Man! I'm a massage therapist and didn’t realize how subtle and relaxing these small stimulation could be! Wonderful work!
I like to massage my clients ears and foreheads and eyebrows
Me too!🤦🏾♀️ I'm also a massage therapist. I do pressure points but never thought of doing this. I will now. Man this technique made me so nauseated.
Yes will definitely be doing this one on my clients wow my breathing is alot easier through my sinuses..
@@gioplease6848 I do that as well. I also gently pull their hair away from their skull. Not a hard pull. Just gently. It relieves pressure of the muscle in the head. Then I massage the scalp. I have put people to sleep during massages before by doing this.
@@nese3520 How long after the application of the (self)treatment did you feel that way? You may have overstretched, or too long, or had too much stress releaed in one session, akin to trauma-shock nausea. Ppl, jump in here to debate and clarify. We all need to share info on results, and techniques.
As a child who worried a lot, I often rubbed inside my ear with my finger and rubbed my thumbs around each other. It’s fascinating how your body must instinctively know what you need to do to calm yourself!
Totally, Lisa, our bodies are so smart. We just have to trust them to tell us what we need.
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Thanks for this where did you learn this
@@one497 what brand name headset are you using? I would like to look into that.
@@eeg122 hi, I used a flow headset but discontinued after 4 months.
Helped me intiatially but afterward I was, nt so sure,.
Not much info about long term usage. Hoped I helped somewhat
@@one497 I'll do some research. TY for the reply.
I was in the middle of an anxiety attack, and this made that go away instantly. I was left feeling grounded and at peace.
Thanks for sharing god bless you
That's so great! Going to try right now and hope it helps. This could change everything.
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Yes....I was feeling one coming on....and it just left!! SO APPRECIATIVE...thankyou!!!
Thank you,!
Wow 30 mins ago I went into a full blown panic attack, my heart racing, shaky, sweaty,etc. I felt like going to the hospital but I thought I would try a few things first. So I found some different suggestions on the internet of corse all different breathing exercises , which helped just a little bit. I came across this video which was something I have never heard of and thought I will give it a try. I am absolutely impressed. Honestly I can't believe it. I am starting to think " was I really having a panic attack?" I have never recovered from a panic attack this quickly. It is hard to believe that a little over 30 mins ago I was ready to go to the hospital and now I am completely back to myself. WTF!! AWESOME
same here, wow that was amazing
Wonderful!
Helped me as well !
I did this last night in bed before falling asleep and I came back here to say I honestly had the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. I’m 34 weeks pregnant so it’s a bit harder than usual to get a good nights rest, the couple of times I did wake up I fell straight back asleep and have not felt so calm in ages. I woke up feeling amazing! Thank you so much
This is great! I am going to teach this to my students!
Aw god bless you and your little chickpea , I hope he be born healthy and happy
That's so awesome. Thank you for sharing with us.
@@dawnrowe867 wow what a great teacher you are this should be mandatory for kids they're so full of anxiety due to this current culture we live in
How is the little one now? My sister is due any week now
I came home one day in an agitated state after lunch with my mother. I am prone to anxiety. I saw this and opted to try it out instead of a regular meditation. I became so relaxed that I almost fell asleep! This does not happen to me, I can live in my head and be a real skeptic. What an amazing and simple exercise to discharge anxiety. Thank you so much. Please keep releasing videos like this one.
This actually helped, I encourage anybody who stumbled across this video to try it
Wow, this exercise relieved about 50% of my anxiety just now. I would have never thought that it could be so potent!
You may have saved me from a life of anxiety! I suffer constantly from this feeling of catching my breath like going down a roller coaster. I did your ear exercises and the neck stretching video and got major relief! Anxiety is really difficult to live with. These exercises are simple but amazing results. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I have that feeling too with my anxiety. Try to ride the rollercoaster, trick your brain like you would love this feeling and day by day it will start disappearing slowly. Your anxiety won't have this feeling associated with flight or fight so it will stop eventually.
@@sindexxx thank u so much for saying this 🤍
Try 1500mg three times a day of organic ashwagandha. It helped me a lot
@@_cheesebol5636 hey, may i ask you that how yoy doing now with your anxiety?
@@shiwanirajwar7042great question
i had tightness in my chest and spiked heart rate, i did this and it made me fall asleep, relaxed me and my heart rate went to normal and felt calm, thank you more than words can say 😊
Fabulous! I am a great believer in massage but never realized the ear potential. Was surprised by the amount of heat they generated and the overall relaxation I felt.
Thank you! I'm surviving hate crime and my body is holding on to trauma. Yesterday I became concerned with the increase in related symptoms and signals. I started practicing QiGong and yoga stretches to release trauma 3 days ago. After practicing I notice the trauma moving or jumping around my body as though the trauma is trapped. Today I found your Utube channel and subscribed. I now have hope learning how to release the trapped trauma. Thank you for your peaceful and calming nature.🌺 God bless~
I been going g throught the samething for 3 .month
I too, got sleepy. Was relaxing for me.
Dear Terri..Namaste from India..how long we have to do each of them? like holding for 30 seconds is fine? also can I do that while i work from home sitting on chair?
I was placed on hospice care three weeks ago after 5 years of cancer. My anxiety level spiked significantly. Going to incorporate this technique in my self-care routine and hope to stay away from yet another medication. Thank you so very much! 🕊
Holding so much space for you during this time 💜
How are yòu doing?
Thinking of you. 💕
Sending lots of love 💕
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I have migraines for 30 years and doing these exercises instantly release the tension in my head and face!!! Thank you, Sukie!! ❤❤❤
As a vision impaired person Suki, I appreciate not only the video but your description of the various massage techniques. I can’t see you clearly so your descriptions mean more to me than most.
As a massage therapist or 25 years, I found that many clients particularly enjoyed ear massage, but I didn’t realize why, never having made the connection to the vagus nerve. Thank you!
Yes, Sheri, you are right, an ear massage can yield excellent results. Beyond just the vagus nerve (which Sukie has introduced here), the ear receives the major nerve branches. As you may know from acupuncture, the ear is also considered a microsystem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the auricle as having the highest density of reflex points,[1] and fMRI research has shown that the brain responds the same when the body point or the respective ear point are stimulated.[2-3]
In short, the ear offers a window to the brain - an access point for neuromodulation. Massage therapists who apply auricular methods, especially the clinical approaches found in Auricular Medicine, are able to identify, prioritize and treat blockages to healing by priming the nervous system for tissue release and much more.[4-5]
We appreciate Sukie’s introduction to simple stimulation techniques - using one of the best tools for insight that every patient already brings you, their ears! It is important to use the right points (using a definitive reference such as the Precise Pocket Atlas by Dr. Beate Strittmatter, MD, referenced below) and distinguishing between active and inactive points.
References:
[1] Shang, C. Mechanism of Acupuncture - Beyond Neurohumoral Theory. Medical Acupuncture Journal. 2000; 11(2), 61-70.
www.acupuncture.com/education/theory/mechanismacu.htm
[2] Alimi D, Geissmann A, Gardeur D. Auricular Acupuncture Stimulation Measured on Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Med Acupunct. 2002;13:18-21.
[3] Romoli M, Allais G, Airola G. Ear acupuncture and fMRI: a pilot study for assessing the specificity of auricular points. Neurol Sci. 2014;35(1):189-93.
[4] Strittmatter, B. Identifying and Treating Blockages to Healing: New Approaches to Therapy-Resistant Patients. New York: Thieme; 2004. V.
[5] Strittmatter, B. Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas Based on the Works of Nogier/Bahr. New York: Thieme; 2011.
Same!!
That's the best proof... discovering an effect, a fact without any prejudice... Linking the dots afterwards
Same here!
I can massage my ears but I personally don’t like my ears being touched by others. I will usually tell massage therapist not to touch my ears.
I too, was having unexplained heightened anxiety today. I always pray about it and your video popped up. I could not hardly believe the change in my breathing and overall feeling of relaxation and an overwhelming relief of the anxiety. I am 68 and have had anxiety/panic attacks since I turned 30. I have been on medication, but this was instant relief! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I also got instant breathing relief I'm like wow. I started having unexplained anxiety and didn know what to do
Susie, this is AMAZING! I just did this for the first time and feel like I need a nap! I've suffered from Recurrent Major Depression for 55 years and NOT ONE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL HAS EVER EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE VAGUS NERVE TO ME. I've been going through an extremely difficult time lately, despite being on my usual meds, taking an additional med to help sleep when needed, exercising and being retired yet NOTHING has helped to rid me of the extreme agitation in my neck, shoulders & head like these simple exercises. So THANK YOU so much for sharing this healing technique. I want to share it with everyone!!
Isn't it crazy how trained "pros" miss the simple solutions?
I watched this video while wearing a pulse oximeter and watching the bpm number as I did the exercises. I started with a bpm of 98-102. By the end of the video, bpm was down to a low of 64, but a pretty sustained 70-72. The most remarkable thing was the release of tension in the chest as I breathed as well as the relief from back pain between the shoulder-blades along the spine.
I have to admit I watched the first video recommendation with the hand on head exercises as a complete skeptic. As quickly as those produced results, this was even quicker and would be easier to do in public if you're feeling anxious. 99% O2 level and 70bpm as I finish typing this.
You’re very switched on to have thought of measuring this technique!
Almost exact same results here
Really amazing
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I've tried many different exercises and techniques to help calm myself when in fight or flight. This is the only one that has worked. My breathing slowed immediately, and I even started yawning. Thank you 🙏
Worked like a charm! Thank you. I felt relax and sleepy
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exactly the same here, so relaxed and yawning. Interestingly I've always massaged my ears when stressed intuitively but never understood why until today. It also works with cats btw...my little furry loves a gentle ear massage...she starts drooling so I'm curious if the vagus nerve in cats works the same as in humans.
Thank you for sharing. I noticed my breathing changed within 5 minutes. God Bless you.
@@annaterese7855 How interested. Thank you for sharing with us.
This has been incredible. My neck and jaw immediately relaxed and my throat feels more open. I can even tell that my sinuses are more open. Thank you.
Love watching your video - I am 73 and just been told I have heart failure. Need to be calm and these exercises are very helpful
My ears were like pulling on a stone when I started and like jello afterwards. Also felt lighter in my chest. What an awesome and simple exercise. Thank you.
You are very welcome! I'm glad it had such a powerful effect for you.
@@SukieBaxter is it good to recovery tinnitus?
Love that I was somehow guided to find you today. I am 61 and have been an 'anxiety victim' for most of my life. I have been consciously working on personal growth and seeking out knowledge of the amazing body and mind I have been 'living within' ..of which I realise now, I knew so very little about. I feel kind of a little more 'alive' with vibrant yet calming energy after these simple exercises. Very grateful for you sharing your knowledge 🙏. I shall be making this part of a daily morning habit.
I was about to sleep but I had anxiety attack. I tried meditating but took me a while to slow down my breaths. I encountered your video about neck stretches and this one, instant relief!! Thank you ❤
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Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.
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Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.
Perfect video at the perfect moment. I’ve been stuck in an activated trauma state for a week now and this just released me. I cried halfway through as my nervous system began to relax. And again at the end as I was so grateful for this release. And I’m so grateful to you. I cannot express how much I appreciate you right now. From the bottom of my soul, thank you. 🙌✨♥️
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your Insight.
Thank you for this video!
1:15 pulling your ears away from your head
1:55 vagus nerve
4:00 another way to massage the vagus nerve
Oh wow this is so good and my heart rate was 80 resting now its 70 so I'm relaxed state now
3:14 Vagus Area in Ear 👂 in upper part
I got so relaxed my head fell off!
Thanks
@@zerobudgethealth3308 Can you tell me more. This hurts my left ear when I engage that point. Thank You
My ears got intensely warm but not in an uncomfortable way. It felt like circulation of blood and energy flooded those areas for the first time in who knows how long. Amazing!!!
Have you tried
I've dealt with severe issues from benzo/ssri wd/damage for the past 5 yrs and the past 2 weeks have been hell on earth from anxiety and panic. My body was so exhausted. I did the ear things for 3 mins and I literally feel safe and calm for the first time in weeks. Thank you
Been off my SSRI eight weeks. Any tips? It’s absolutely miserable.
@@andreak8202 Sorry you're dealing with that. First off, if you don't know Jesus Christ, get to know Him. He is real, and He's literally the only reason I've survived the past 5 years of my life. I'd be dead for sure if not for the encouragement, comfort, and strength He's given me. I pray that you'd get to know Him and if you haven't already given your life to Him and made Him your Lord and Savior, that you would. I could go on for hours about the supernatural stuff that has happened, despite the hell I've gone thru, the past 5 years.
Other things,.. stress management. Accept the fact that you have to and can take it easy on yourself while you recover. Don't be hard on yourself. Give yourself time and grace. Get outside and try and get 10-15min of bareskin sun a day. Get your feet in the grass and earth/ground as well for that length of time. Make sure you're hydrated. Eat as clean and healthy as you can. Get the wifi out of the house so that your adrenals/nervous system don't have that slamming you 24/7. Low emf atmosphere will help. Don't read the horror stories of people who took a very long time to heal. As true as it is that it can take a long time, most don't suffer that long. Take up hobbies that give you purpose and enjoyment if you can. Keep your self talk as positive and life building as you can. And realize that when you're done with this, you will enjoy and appreciate the life you have so much more than you ever could before realizing this type of pain. I pray that helps you and for a quick and easy recovery. God bless.
@@andreak8202 Not to mention too, don't be tempted to go back to the psychiatric drugs for any reason. They are toxic and horrible. The only reason I've suffered as long as I have was from years in the past of c/ts, tapers, reinstatements, and multiple drugs. Getting off and staying off is what will lead to the freedom and health you want, even if it takes a bit.
I have EDS, dysautonomia, and mast cell reaction disorder. I've always intuited that most of my dis-ease manifestations are related to the over use of my parasympathetic nervous system. This has been the most gentle and by far the most effective way to let our bodies know there's no threat. It's definitely the lessis more concept. I like to compassionately and lovingly think words and send them through my fingertips. It's fascinating how quickly I felt muscle spasms just relax all over my head, neck, diaphragm, back, traps, sternum and even my hips. I'm even significantly less bloated (when I have migraines I tend to have bloating up under my ribs and entire abdomen.
I'm looking forward to learning more from you. This info has been here and it's been kept till the right time. It's time! It's the most powerful relief I've found. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.
I work with women who have been severly traumatized and this really worked for me today I am breathing easier and can feel a major difference in my body. I am following your videos and will use these techniques with the women I work with mentoring them through trauma. Thanks!!!!!
In addition to the other virtues of these videos-your calm, clear, knowledgeable, and supportive tone and approach-the video production itself is very well done. Particularly helpful to have the zoomed-in inset along with the main image.
I have auffered from severe TMJ for over 20 years, and I had IMMEDIATE relief after doing these exercises! The first thing that has truly EVER worked! I'm also a DV survivor, so I also found relief for my entire nervous system that I wish I would have known years ago as a trauma survivor. So - thank you..I'm grateful for the work that you do.
I’ve had chronic dizziness for almost 2 years that feels it comes from one side of my neck/head. They assume it’s from tight neck and shoulder muscles. It dominates my life. When I did this on that side (where I always feel heat and pain behind my ear even) everything was SOOOO STIFF, the skin behind my ear on that side wouldn’t even slide at all. Doing it once I could tell a chance in my sinus on that side! I’m hoping with continuing this, maybe my dizziness will go away!!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 So glad I found you and your videos!
How are you doing now?
I have the same issue!!! It is very debilitating! Vertigo and drs said nothing could be done. Meditation and Yoga helps as well as sleep but i need to do this now! Glad it popped up on my youtube
@@operamom3303 I had vertigo..look up the epley maneuver and the vertigo half summersault maneuver...they're a game changer
@@RamonaMcKean it has improved a lot. Doing vagus exercises, facial/jaw and neck massage myself that I learned from an amazing esthetician has helped a lot, along with nervous system/limbic system retraining. Ive come to the conclusion its jaw/neck muscle trigger points & tension, that stress makes worse
@@operamom3303 Im so sorry youre dealing with it as well. I hope you find something to help you as well. Ive definitely had to be my own advocate, unless you have bppd, drs are clueless about dizziness. Facial/jaw/neck massage and upper trap trigger points have helped the most. As well as calming my nervous system. Im finally walking more, going in stores again when it was debilitating before
I can not believe how much this has helped me relax the tension I have been feeling in my body. I was in a car accident and afterward the inside of my body felt like it was shaking although physically visually I was not. This has helped calm the internal jitters. I also have to say I loved seeing your cat walk through the video. So adorable. Thanks so much for sharing this incrediably helpful video.
The cat presence was very calming
I was in an accident too and it’s like my whole nervous system was thrown out out of wack. Meditation and deep breathing along with staying away from all negativity has helped. This technique will be incorporated to my routine
I thought the cat was great too!
I used to have a lot of anxiety and only now watching this I notice that I've always unknowingly/instinctively touched those exact areas of my ear or around the ear as a way of relief. The body knows what to do, it was definitely programmed into us.
I watch many videos/?binge watch; sports; fitness;,spiritual; mental health. I have seen many presenters share their knowledge/passion in their area of expertise. I am bowled over by many aspects of this presentation. You have an extremely soothing/calming voice. As a physician; I appreciate your accurate medical knowledge. Spot on, techniques, sadly not included in med school curricula. Your aura is delightful, compelling. It gives me a reason to wath your instructional tutorial again. I can tell that this is not a once and done thing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and desire to help. I'll be back.
Absolutely amazing! My stress level was through the roof, my sinuses felt full and my brain was foggy. After going through this massage with you, a large sense of calm has come over me, my sinuses are much less stuffy and the brain fog is gone! Thank you so much for this wonderful tool!.... Now I understand why my dog likes his ears massaged so much!
OMG..I can relate. My body feels like it's in a state of muscle tension and tightness. Sinus pressure in my face, tight scalp, etc.. I wake up almost every night with racing heart..i do suffer from anxiety. Sometimes breathing exercises help but other times I reach for half muscle relaxer...which helps me to get back to sleep. I have a glass of wine or two during the day which helps. Listening to music, meditation and reading helps as well. Glad to come across this video. I pray it help release built up tension and muscle tightness. I know it will take time due to I have been tensed up for years. But my body will get back to a relax state sending you all Positive Energy 💕
This massage made me feel sleep, like I felt my eyelids getting heavier. It's a pleasant feeling, like I began to feel things softening in my ears and around them. Thank you for this video! And to everyone watching It, I hope It brings you place and relief.
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So surprised that a simple ear massage can soothe oneself in such a way. Thank you Ms. Baxter for sharing this technique. And by the way your voice itself is so calm and makes one feel better.
Today I discovered this channel. Sukie seem like such a compassionate individual. I felt safe and connected while watching her videos. Thank you, Sukie!
Incredible relief. My breathing has completely changed slowed down, more rhythmic. Feel sleepy and totally relaxed. Thank you 😊
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Thank you SO much! I suffer from PTSD and anxiety attacks. These techniques are so powerful at calming me especially since I feel anxiety in my throat mostly (I suffered anaphylaxis hence the PTSD). I also have bad sinus which contribute to throat irritiaton which is massively triggering for me. This honestly has been the most beneficial thing for me to learn. I am SO grateful 🙏 💛
Omg! I can’t get over how much this relaxed me!! Before I started there was a lot more tension on my right ear. After doing these stretches I got soooo sleepy and relaxed! It’s like all stress and anxiety left my body! I also noticed I was breathing more easily and my stomach started rumbling but not from hunger. I’m going to start doing these every day! Thank you!!! ❤️
Yes, the nerve dose go to the stomach so you can get weird things igoing on. Cool
Holy flying cow. This works as advertised! Very rare to find actual useful information on the internet nowadays. We need more people like you and less "influencers" or "angry over achievers". Thank you, Sukie 🙏
lol "angry" overachievers 🤣
If only you knew how much this has helped me! For years I thought something was wrong with me medically. After doing this exercise and your other video I feel like I can relax and take deep breaths! Thank you thank you!
This is amazing! I have constant anxiety and muscle tension. I've had years of TMJ problems that resulted in surgery. I've been on Xanax and migraine medications. This is the first exercise that I have done that I can feel relaxing my body from the lower thoracic area up to the top of my head better than anti-anxiety medication! Thank you!
Same!
What is 'tmj'?
@@waynej2608Temporal Mandibular Joint disease (tmj) is degeneration of the jaw joints. It cause loss of mobility, stiffness, pain, headaches etc.
@@cammyshawn Ty.
I have several rare autoimmune disorders. When I eat I get super cold, plus I have chronic anxiety. I followed your video, by the time I was done I was warm and calm. Thank you so much❣️
I’ll be doing this everyday now . Instant relief . My eyes closed almost immediately and I definitely feel really relaxed ! THANK YOU ! ❤
I’ve been doing this everyday (sometimes multiple times a day) for about 3 weeks and it is so healing. I love it. Thank you so much 🙏🏼
so it stopped your anxiety
Hi Sukie, these exercises are incredibly powerful. I am nine days into a covid infection, as well as having unmedicated ADHD. The combination is not fun as far as my anxiety and breathing goes. I was absolutely beside myself with panic when I gave these exercises a go. I felt instantaneous relief. Enough to be able to sleep. Now I'm back here again the very next day, as I think I'll need these daily as I heal. Thank you so much for being one of the people in the world who helps others without asking anything in return. I appreciate it so much.
You are such a good teacher. I just feel so much compassion from you, it's impossible not to feel calmer just listening to you.
I had a migraine brewing when I started this massage. Within minutes the pain and tension has cleared in my head! Thank you xxx
I’m a psychologist lol. I am going to tell ALL my clients about this. Thank you!!!!🙏🏻
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this with your clients! 😊💜
You are a good psychologist!! Trying to learn more and ( Really ) care
Really wonderful ... I m suffering with trigeminal neuralgia...no specific treatment known...but I got relaxed after doing this...thanks a lot...first time I got smone whom I can relate...very nice ...do u consult online.🙏
@@kjulietraven My exact thoughts!!!
Yes, being a psychologist IS a laugh out loud moment, isn’t it! You’re funny!
I have been having anxiety episodes for the past 7 months. Every 4 weeks I have endured a very full on physical experience of heart palpations.. I have had medical echogram shows heart is healthy. I was told possibly go on "heart meds" to reduce beats however I just didn't sit well with this. I was diagnosed having "anxiety" stored and trauma stored away for a long period of time in my life. That does make sense.. I feel like a motor running in the background that goes into overdrive at any given time. I was told about the vagus nerve not long ago by a homeopath . I found YOU as well.. I am trying to help myself as I can't keep going on like this... Its not nice, its uncomfortable when these heart palpations just come especially when I am in bed trying to rest or sleep... I am doing the exercises.. I need to commit to this... I want a happy and healthy life moving forward.. Thankyou so much, I will keep engaging in your videos... God Bless you...
I did this yesterday and I slept offf immediately after. I did it today and I dont know when i started crying.. I felt a huge sense of relief.
Omg, this was amazing. Had no idea ears could hold tension, so was very surprised when my ears felt soft and loose after doing the massages. I certainly feel calmer then I did before this video. Thank You so much for your time and effort to share this with us ❤️
Me too ❤
Same!
A simple life saver. It feels like I just took a weight off my neck and my mind is clearing up and my body is loosening up. amazing, this should be like in health class in middle school so maybe teenagers would stop freaking out.
My neck cracked a lil, after. My neck has alway’s been a problem. Was in best shape of my life, stretching out, through yoga.
@@joycebrannen1943 I'm getting close to the end of chiropractic school. I can help your neck! And not just crack it lol... that's not my philosophy
@@nataliesmith9947 I still feel like there's a stigma around mental health, even with more people trying to recognize it. If they taught us these things, probably in middle and high school, we'd have more skills to handle the stresses of life and kids could learn about mental health. They probably won't be interested, but it could be taught again in high school. What really pisses me off is that none of my psychiatrists worked on these things with me as a kid. I'm 33 now, and have dealt with OCD since I was 5. They would ask me some questions, then talk about my SSRI. I don't even remember the questions, but it wasn't even beneficial talk therapy. I hated going there as a kid, so talk therapy probably wasn't the best anyway, unless the doc had a good personality... and none of them did until I was an adult lol. If they could've done more activities with me, like breathing or this kind of stuff, or games or something that are calming, it would have been sooo much better.
Sorry I got off topic and rambled on! This stuff is super important though, especially if you have kids or work with kids, like yourself.
I’ve just did three of these vagus nerve videos, I’ve had so many sighs of relief, happy to have come across this, thank you ❤
I just did two! I feel the same☺
I am 36 years old and new to anxiety and what comes with it. I've had digestive issues for months and over the past week heart palpitations started and panic attacks which I assume were caused by my gut. Still unsure at this moment but these ear massages instantly gave me relief. Thank you!
Thank you thank you thank you! I’ve struggled with physical anxiety symptoms half my life and they’ve recently resurfaced. These exercises instantly made the heart racing and chest tightness go away. So grateful.
This stuff consistently opens up my whole body; I have so much more mobility in my neck and I just feel much looser. I don't understand what's going on but that doesn't really matter to be honest.
Love this! I have a hearing disease, which I've had operations for. I use hearing aids. I also have extreme and continuous tinnitus. This technique released the tightness around and in each ear, relaxed me, slowed my breathing and heart rate. Calming the vagus nerve seems to give me ability to be present with my condition as an observer from a distance...as if it's not happening to me. Great addition to my contemplative daily practices (yoga, meditation and resonance breathing). Assists alot with anxiety and relieves depression from chronic pain and trauma. Thanks, Suki! I'm determined to be my own "healer" without medication.
Yes! I'm hearing impaired as well, as well as I was suffering from CPTSD, and the accompanying mental health conditions.. 2 months ago is when I started practicing body mind and Spirit activities, including vagal nerve stimulation, and stretching the psoas muscle .. released decades worth of trauma in a pretty frightening experience, but since then I am literally changed at my core and no longer react from a place of fear...
@@amyrogers7047 Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm so happy it helped you! Would you mind sharing why the release of trauma was a frightening experience? I'm just beginning with vagus nerve excersises and would like to understand what to expect :)
@@krisnovo5375 hi message me, the reason it was frightening is because I didn't know what was going on and thought I was having a seizure.. I was doing a lot of dangerous work that I was not ready for yet I learned, that's why it was so sudden and violent.. it is not recommended, I was just stumbling around on UA-cam and Google. Yes, let's definitely share experiences! This is powerful stuff! ❤️
@@amyrogers7047 Hi Amy! Thank you for your openness! Indeed, this is a very important topic ❤ I am not sure how to private message someone here. Can we perhaps exchange emails? Or IG novo.kris
@@krisnovo5375 Hi Kris. I’m not sure I’ll be of use. Not a social media person. I just felt compelled to share because of not feeling like I belong.
I watch all your videos for the vagus nerve and you’re so amazing. I’m glad people take the time out of their life to help someone. I do construction work and you’re motivating me to create handy man videos for homeowners. So they don’t have to pay costly repairs.
That’s awesome!!! Would you be willing to share your Channel?
I UA-cam everyrhing before I call a handyman to see if I can do it myself and/or have an idea of what’s involved. Handymen Rock!!!!😊 Thank you!
I had plastic surgery on my ears when I was 13. My ear cartilage is very thick and scarred. I felt such a marvelous release of tension doing these exercises. Thank you.
I felt a warm sensation in my feet immediately. I didn't expect that from massaging my ear but I feel better! WOW. Thank you ! 💛
This is AMAZING!! I've had horrible jaw pain for years that affects my neck as well and this not only completely releases the tension in my jaw but in my whole face as well! My eyes, my cheeks, literally everything is released and relaxed. Thank you so much!
Been having palpitations and lightheadedness. Tried this ear massage through the video....and I must say I feel some relief. Thank you.
This was so effective! I personally experience quite a bit of tension throughout my scalp and my jaw due to anxiety and TMJ, which has had a direct impact on my ears. I was looking for a good video that would stimulate the vagus nerve so that way I could manage my symptoms better. This was SO amazing! Some of the massages provided my jaw and ears with immediate relief. Thank you so much! 🙏
If you watch babies, they often rub their ears with their fists when they are tired (the infant's equivalent of stress) and that, combined with a facial expressions says "I've had enough". We were born with the reflex to do this massage, but somehow have managed to forget it and have to have it taught back to us. Thank you for doing it so well!
I really love these exercises! I yawn, swallow, get wet eyes which is very relieving. I have the strongest effect with them in comparison to other Vagus nerve exercises. And I really appreciate your calm and clear way of explaining them!
Found you today. Have long covid and lots of stress. Tried this and i relaxed immediately. Eye watered, kept yawning. Felt so calm.
Ma'am I have no words to thank you I'm literally crying ryt now this video really helped me a lot thank you so so much !!😭❤
As soon as I started massaging my right ear, I felt overwhelming drowsiness and started taking deep breaths automatically, not by trying to breathe like that on purpose. That was a huge surprise!
Interesting- my daughter has the same automatic deep breathing response to different natural treatments she has been trying. Thank you.
This was amazing. I was feeling very hazy, disassociated and stressed and couldn't figure out how to stop it. This immediately made everything sharper, I feel much calmer and more present. Thank you, I will keep learning from your practice
Muslims are required to perform similar step five times a day, every day as part of their daily ablution before praying. I wouldn’t be surprised if this practice was performed by all prophets of god before praying. This is amazing, thanks for sharing.
I have Tim and tinnitus. My ears were ringing pretty good when I cane across this video. It relaxed me and lessened the ringing. Great exercises thank you
I’ve been in a near constant state of fairly intense anxiety for the past few weeks. After doing these exercises I feel a bit more relaxed. I believe my body and mind are conditioned to feel anxiety after so long and that it will take time for me to un-learn this state of anxiety. I will keep trying.
Same! I don't even notice how much I live stressed and tense.
Same! I’m on week two of severe anxiety and panic. I’m obsessively watching all these helpful videos hoping that one day, this will all pass finally.
As a certified craniosacral therapist, in practice for 20 years, Sukie Baxter does an excellent job sharing Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress and Anxiety Relief. I felt immediate ease and relaxation in my jaw and throat and stomach. I plan to use this self massage a few minutes nightly as I am falling asleep.
Any idea why she hasn't posted anything on her channel since a year?
Thanks a lot. Nice idea, anybody can try this, so that if there is any problem can be solved. God bless you.
@Jesse Kawaii hater
@@sephalipanda5463 I was wondering the same thing. Maybe she's busier now?
What does a craniosacral therapist do?
As a chronic pain sufferer I noticed immediate pain relief. Thank u beyond words for that.
The first night in a month and a half that I slept all night long without waking up for panic attacks. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ♥️
U felt some breathing problems too??
@@niksa5512 i do..been a month..heart keeps pounding..n having sleeping difficulty. Make myself more worst
@@nittyasandran6313 its ok its all anxiety...i was in this situation before i litrally felt like i lost myself...its u who can deal with this
@@nittyasandran6313 u can consult a doctor else...i did the same i took some medicines now i feel better... don't worry much its normal try to distract yourself stay busy whole day do what u love❤️
@@niksa5512 doc said its anxiety as well..been on medication for few months..went for 2nd opinion.. That dr asked me to stop all my medication n try to control it by myself. I Feel like lost..not easy to come out from this. 😭i have GERD n reflux.. Omg! Feel burning sensation..so many at a time😭
Learning to be gentle and not rough was then most difficult part of this - good lesson for me ❤
Love this
Thank you
I've been struggling with anxiety over the last 2 weeks and this video was VERY helpful. Thank you SO much!!!
I took care of a little girl who had a lot of medical issues that landed her in the hospital during her infancy and toddlerhood. She had the set habit of sucking her thumb while holding onto her parent's/caregiver's earlobe. She also held onto her own earlobe when putting herself to sleep. It was a habit that lasted for years. I thought it was an odd habit that I didn't see in most other children, but now your video helps me understand her so much better! Hospital stays as a young child can be traumatizing, so she learned how to self-soothe her nervous system in this way from infancy! Thank you for helping SO MANY people cope better with trauma and stress!
I'm pregnant and when I was massaging I felt calm and less nauseated. Thank you!!
Wow! This works immediately. I could feel a tingly sensation that moved from chest, to stomach to pelvis and an overall sense of calm within minutes. This is powerful stuff. Thank you so much for posting.
Your guidance/pace and voice are just awesome. Really felt the tremendous benefits of this massage sequence! This one will be my new go to🦋🌿
I’m thankful for this post! I come back to it regularly. Calming and stress relieving.
I wasn’t sure if it was anxiety or a heart attack but this video calmed me down immediately. You are fantastic!!! Blessed to have people like you in this world and on UA-cam.
Whilst I was doing the ear exercises, I noticed that my tinnitus went away. It felt amazing
Hi rosemary when you did this did ur tinnitus come back
It did come back unfortunately. But those few moments were absolutely perfect
Me too! This is great.
Now that you mention it, so did mine👏🏼🙏🏽
I cut down on sugar and my tinnitus is almost gone!
this is so amazing. i always touch my ears a lot when i get stressed, usually trying to massage the insides/earlobe. knowing the exact spots that actually make me feel relaxed is insane. i'm glad i was sitting on my chair because it felt like i would just fall asleep. absolutely love the work you're doing, sukie, it's so much appreciated 💖💖
I was having a heart palpitation from Rohmheld syndrome and followed you in this video and it went away. I’m actually emotional that this worked for me. Thank God for you!
Right!!! Wow. I have had crazy palpitations for the last few days and thought this was me done for the next few weeks. But just stumbled across this, tried it. And the palpitations are gone. What the!!! 😮