Gigi's mother is a STAR - the unsung heroine perhaps of this saga - her humour and patience with her scientific daughter [university I know best superiority] rejecting her mother's suggestion to look at a podcast is absolutely typical of the programmed attitude in society, which permeates every aspect of life. It is almost tribal, save the hospital systems and staff. Look at how shunned the late Dr Sarno MD was by other MDs for going against the perceived truth of his highly trained colleagues. Thank you Dan for this success story. Like Gigi I was 'fed to' an EDS specialist for maybe research funding, as I had little sign of hypermobility. Like Gigi others explain symptoms under this blanket. This brings hope. thank you both.
Gigi's story is incredibly inspiring, heartbreaking that she suffered so badly at such a young age. Incredibly happy that she is feeling great and I love that she is now helping others!
My tms trained therapist who was trained & referred to me by Dr. Sarno urged me to not talk about symptoms. That's allllll I focused on for years. So listening to Dan & nicole helped me SO much to realize that. It was a huge help for me. Dan's voice alone is so soothing, not to mention his content . Thank you all for all you do
Thanks Dan and Gigi! That was the 1st TMS success story I've come across for Ehlers Danlos (EDS). Maybe I really can now lift myself out away from the lingering doubt I've had regarding my own diagnosis 💕💕
Gigi is great and very specific about how to deal with all this.I was dealing with my back as a TMS issue 25 years ago and have done great reading Sarnos three books. The symptoms switched up on me during the Pandemic and sent my right shoulder and left elbow into unexplained pain. Im working on it and its tough but as she said baby steps will slowly make a difference and there is no specific time table. I still go to the gym and workout through the pain since Im not structurally damaged and this is my way of telling TMS that I know whats going on so leave me alone.
Thanks so much to you and Gigi for doing the vidio, iv got nearly all the symptoms she mentioned, over the last 3 years different ones kept on coming, on top of my usual symptoms, when you keep getting worse instead of getting better and being told theres nothing that can be done, its very frightening, it's taken till now for my doctors to consider looking into things, I'm sure after all the scans ultrasounds cameras and neurologists, I'll be no better off, it's so reassuring to here someone else say they had all these symptoms, your vidios were the first thing that took the fear away, but listening to Gigi mention all her symptoms, made me realise I can have all these symptoms with out it being anything else but TMS, what a relief, I was pleased that you asked how did your symptoms start to improve, that was something I was wondering about, I'm so lucky to have found your vidios, I hate to think what I'd have done next, iv tried every alternative method I could think of, I new it would be something to do with the subconscious, but once I'm out of a bad situation I dont hold grudges or look back, I carnt visualise my past or bring the feelings back so I knew that wouldn't work
Thanks, I think we all will, listening to each others progress and the videos, will get us there, I'll keep offering every one up and hope it helps us on our way 🍀
Oh Gigi! What a journey you had! So sorry you had to go through that hell of pain, at such a young age.So proud you are totally at the other side now and helping other people heal.. I so recognize the severity of your pains and your testimony will give so much hope to people.. you definitely did to me! Thanks Dan for all the interesting thoughts you brought up during this talk! 🙏so much to both of you! Wishing you a super- fantastic future Gigi! Talking about your past pains as a blessing now is amazing! 🙏❤️🤗
Extremly informative! POTS is still a medical mystery. Thats great Gigi could beat all of these symptoms. We in medical science should study and research mind-body-symptom axis more often.
Check out Dr. Schubiner. UnlearnYourPain.com - a real doctor who is doing great work in this field. There is also an association of medical doctors doing work together in this space. PPDAssociation.org
Thank you for the excellent interview. Many of her symptoms match my own. It is so remarkable to again listen to someone who is obviously, a very smart young woman but who came to realize its not whats written in the medical papers & Drs claim, more often than not, but the mind. But we have to start somewhere. How wonderful she now is dedicated to bringing relieving methods to others sharing her own trials. Ok, her website wasn’t coming up but now it is-awesome🧐😃
Could relate to sooooo much!! Very informative and encouraging! I agree my pain I can c it was a blessing! I just also found much information and we keep on trusting. My doctor today told me he was impressed with my progress and told me he is looking forward to seeing me in 6 months because he will c me even better!! We are the driver of OUR bodies!!! Thank you both!!!
My Oncologe told me 20y ago I had a few months to live after finding a agressive tumor....it was the beginning of stressfull years.... with lots of medicatie issues and anxiety disorder...still not dead but still anxiety
Wow - wild story you've had. Bravo for you in no accepting their prognosis. It's understandable to have anxiety after that experience. You are doing great.
Gigi, I loved listening to you and you will be a great TMS therapist!! I don't think your age is going to be a problem getting clients. Build it and they will come💗 Dan, you deserve to get paid more for all your time, teaching and daily diligence to people you probably won't ever meet.I have seen many people that have youtube channels that have a donate button.
Boy did you both nail it - what I fear most is the nerve non-comfort and what I’ve made the least progress on is - you guessed it - that! How to dial the fear down bit by bit - messages of safety over and over again? emotional work has been up and down for me - tends to trigger me
thanks again for this helpful relatable podcast. Hearing and seeing this makes me think back to all the times I tried something new for the pain. I must have tried at least 50 to 100 things. And very often it helped a little bit at first. The pain became a little less and and I would get a little hope. But soon it wouldn’t do anything anymore. This has happened so many times, I thought I must be very susceptible to the placebo effect. Now I'm starting to understand how it works. Thank you.--
This explains how pain or symptoms work. More perceived danger = more pain or symptoms. Less perceived danger - less pain or symptoms. ua-cam.com/video/tnU6KBAv5fg/v-deo.html
I have a question re: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). If you have EDS then you are hypermobile and at risk of dislocating joints so you need to be aware and careful. However people with EDS are NOT necessarily condemned to a life of pain? Do you think that the symptoms that are being blamed on the EDS are most likely going to be TMS? If nothing structural has been found, if there is no physical reason WHY you might have all these extra symptoms, can we assume it's TMS? I would be very grateful if anyone can shed light on this question. Thank you!
EDS is a complex situation. There are different types. Some that are just hyper flexible joints, some that affects internal connective tissues and organs. If your EDS is more mild, then I do believe the pains can be all created by a brain perceiving danger. I worked with someone who was told she would need all sorts of surgery and couldn't use her arms at all. 6 months later, she went to a rock climbing gym and climbed the walls up to 30 feet high. There is NO downside to teaching your brain that your body is already okay and that the hyper mobile joints do not need to hurt. Fear drives pain intensity. ua-cam.com/video/tnU6KBAv5fg/v-deo.html
@@PainFreeYou Thank you so much for your speedy, full and informative reply! Very impressive 😊. I totally agree - TMS and Sarno work helps ALL medical conditions to some extent. Thank you so much for your incredible ongoing work Dan. People all over the world are benefiting from all that you do and I'm sure are profoundly grateful, like me! Xx
Great interview! Thank you both for sharing your experience and wisdom with the journey. Gigi you are a brave and amazing person, I’m sure you are and will help many people.. 😊💜
Wow thank you Dan and Gigi for this amazing interview ❤️ 🙏 really resonate with so much of this and truly grateful for the hope and encouragement this interview has given me
My cardiologist told me he suspects I have EDS because I’m tall and thin. My joints aren’t hyper mobile, so he mentioned my tissues inside my body and blood vessels could be affected by it. Gigi mentions in this video that there are different types of EDS. She has the joint mobility version. My question is, if I have the type of EDS that affects my tissues inside my body and/or my veins, can I still heal and treat this as TMS or is it an actual physical problem that can’t be treated with this approach? I also have been told I have POTS, dysautonomia, and adrenal fatigue. Now I’m afraid if I have EDS that affects my inner tissues and veins that it’s the cause of the POTS and dysautonomia and that I will be stuck this way for the rest of my life. I watched this video to get some hope and clarity but it actually triggered me and has me more fearful. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
What hard evidence does your cardiologist have that you have EDS? If none, then disregard it completely. It's a suspicion. He may be 100% off base. What does he base this OPINION on? I strongly recommend against self diagnosis or accepting a doctors opinion as your truth without HARD PROOF. POTS, dysautonomia, and adrenal fatigue are medical labels based on the presence of symptoms. They are also very very common symptoms of TMS / Perceived Danger symptoms. There is ZERO downside to trusting your body and TEACHING your brain that you are not sick. Your body is not failing you. Your brain is terrified. And accepting a doctors "opinion" as fact is just scaring you more. Ask for proof. If no proof, don't accept their opinions. Watch the fast start playlist over and over and IMPLEMENT. DansFastStart.com
@@PainFreeYouI found out two days ago that I have venous insufficiency in my legs, causing blood to pool. I’m scheduled for genetic testing this coming week to find out if I have EDS. Any words of advice would be appreciated. I still want to believe this is TMS 😢
Ask the doctor for PROOF that this venous insufficiency is the cause of the various symptoms you listed in your first comment. Recommendation? Don't panic. Do the assessments: IsThisPDP.com@@IndialienJones If the assessments show TMS / Perceived Danger as the cause, then that is it. Going into the genetic world of scary diagnosis may not be necessary if your symptoms behave like TMS/PDP. How many of the FIT assessment questions do you answer as "true"?
@@PainFreeYou I know you get a billion questions a day so it’s impossible to remember but we’ve chatted about this a couple times. I scored below 30 on the assessment and I answered yes to a single question on the FIT assessment. My main concern right now is that I’m worried I have vascular EDS. They say since it’s genetic, there’s no cure. And apparently it’s the worst type of EDS. It leads to life threatening complications of organs bursting, aneurysms, etc. Having my cardiologist tell me he suspects I have some form of EDS and then finding out I have venous insufficiency is making it very difficult not to believe that it’s vascular EDS. Veins are connective tissue. EDS is a connective tissue disorder. So when you put both of those together, it paints a picture of vascular EDS. If the genetic test comes back saying I have vEDS, so you think that will be my definitive answer? Btw, not sure if you remember but I joined a group call a few weeks back and I commented on your drums in the background. I’m a drummer too. 🙂 Thank you, Dan. Seriously, man. You’re a saint.
Great discussion topics for the group coaching versus youtube comments. I cannot comment on the medical diagnosis of your venous insufficiency or the prospect of EDS. My take is that there is literally no downside at remaining calm, trusting the body and teaching the brain we are okay. I cannot with certainty, but a terrified brain does not operate the body efficiently. What is the cause of the venous deficiency? What is the solution? From my quick research, it does not appear life threatening. I would recommend you not self diagnose yourself with vascular EDS. Let the doctors determine that conclusively before you become even more fearful about something you have no proof of. Let's talk in group. @@IndialienJones
I find it being a huge problem to go to a doctor and find out if my symptoms are serious or not. I have sooo bad experience from earlier contact with doctors. So my brain continue to have doughts, not being completely convinced that it is TMS. It is like I am trapped and can’t move on and be sure it is TMS. 😢
Ann - the best way to see if you have TMS is to determine if your symptoms behave like TMS. There are two assessments on my getting started page. If they indicate TMS, then it's TMS. TMS behaves much differently than structural problems. Both assessments are here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start
Yes, all of this can be challenging. If you haven't already, I would suggest you go through the resources on my getting started page. It can lay the foundation of knowledge, figuring out your situation and mapping out the path forward. www.PainFreeYou.com/start
I also had this symptom and it progresses to the point of feeling something like electric shocks in my limbs alongside with pins and needles. It was particulary bad in my legs and hands to the point of not being able to walk normaly and not being able to hold a pencil in my hand... But I had an MRI and there was nothing - just a compression on my trigeminal nerve, which was treated with surgery and meds and it was not related to feelings in my hands and legs. I managed to stop it with learning about it, but man, it was hard time and also really scary.
Thank you both, this was really interesting and helpful. I also liked how you homed in on the getting rid of labels, I know you’ve said this before but it sunk in more today. Definitely playing whack a mole myself atm. Thank you for giving hope & good luck with your new career xx
Thankyou for this. I hsve been doing the work a long time the fear is gone unless in humid environments. One thing i find that is limiting my progress is rhe visible issues related to the autonomic issues ie. Purple discolored feet and legs hands. Feet very purple and mottled so dont wear thongs or shorts etc I find this is my only let down to completely heal. Anyone able to give hope that acyronosis can be cured through this work ? Thankyou
My 12 yo has severe POTS, hEDS, SIBO, allodynia, constant nausea, fatigue, sleep issues - sleep apnea and UARS, large tonsils, large lymph nodes in her neck (3cm), brainfog of course.....can this all be her brain creating it for no reason?! She has possibly got some brainstem compression and she does have a syrinx in her spinal cord so I feel unsure.
The answer is in doing the assessments. Answer the 19 questions of the FIT assessment for each symptom. If one or more "true" answers, this approach will work.
@@PainFreeYou OK I've had a look and maybe this will work. Her nausea is a terrible symptom but it comes and goes - and I've noticed that sometimes, I can sort of distract her out of it by going outside for a walk (well she drives an electric scooter) or going to the stable to see the pony which I lease so she can get out of the house into nature. Her allodynia has good days and bad days but is always present. Fatigue levels change throughout the day. The only thing that NEVER changes is her postural heartrate - it's always ridiculous. She used to have chronic daily headaches for YEARS starting at 2 yrs of age - they have been gone nearly 3 yrs now as well as her abdominal pain. I've been talking to her about "sensations" and about how maybe her brain is creating all of this unnecessarily - this is what we fought for years - we fought against a system that said it was all in her head and I caused it...and now we are saying that system that attacked us was right?!
@@stephaniew4168 There is nothing attacking anything. When a brain perceives danger, it sounds an alarm. The brain is working FOR her, not against her. It's just operating on misinformation and fear. (danger). Correct the misinformation, teach the brain safety and these symptoms can go away. Success Stories: PainFreeYouSuccess.com
Not everyone speaks about that. It's also not relevant as everyones entire life, experience and history with trauma and fear is different. I have seen people get well in weeks and others like myself made every mistake possible and it took me 12 years from when I first heard about Sarno before I crossed the finish line. People get well when they understand the cause of the symptoms as TMS/Perceived Danger. Accept that is the cause of THEIR symptoms and successfully neutralize the fear. Everyone will be different.
What does one do when they are not perceiving the pain as danger and have learnt the mental side of not attaching self to it or being afraid but then all lf a sudden if its hot and you go outside and BP drops and collapse from autonmic dysfunction amd vascualr eds complications be cured with this approach. When its such a phsycical response but with bo focus or fear attached amd have gratitude and dont let limitations in way but body gives out on you. How does one not get stuck in a loop after when do the work but system keeps literally causing such critical issues of Dystaunomoia where black out and cant shut down the flight or fight mode due to the body reacting in such a way we dont have control. All we can control is how we respond and not let anxiety kick in or lesrn to surrender and let go but when thst doesnt work and u wake to ambulances called when do we start to worry that we cant heal . I have always felt in my heart i will be healed but 20yrs on and now going on in 40s i am confused what is very dangerous to not take seriously and try to keep manipulating the mind to cope and try to trick it into healing itself. I nearly died overseas as humidity with Dystaunomoia shut my whole system down amd i couldmt breathe. Its like saying to someone with a plastic bag over their head who is suffocating to not fear. It takes alot of mental power but at same time if body isnt working correctly and shuts down then yes it can be life or death. So this is where i am finding it hard to balance as had scenarios where i have nearly died and if didnt have control of my mind to calm it as much as possible i believe is what kept me alive thru those specific experiences with this
Please help me! I have chronic throat mucus and globus. Those make me difficult to breathe ….frequently. I’ve been to numerous doctors with no clear diagnosis. My throat is red with mucus and ent said it’s reflux related but no medication is helping and Gi said no acid found on the ph test. Is this TMS ???? I’m easily stressed out and anxious person. It’s been four years Please help me
I don't know, but you can reach out to Gigi at: www.thepainpractitioner.com/ But I help people with dizziness. My program is here: www.PainFreeYou.com/join
@@PainFreeYou I've been with the steady coach for about a year and saw your interview...a while back.. I've also been following you for a good while too. I'll check it out. Appreciate all you Dan.. Thsnk you for taking the time to reply..I just took a look at your program Dan and I know you say pain free but are there other people in these groups that have other main symptoms like the dizziness...balance issues? Thank you again
I want to do many things with my life and I’m not sure whether I need to reword the brain first or if doing the things that might make me happier will do the job….I’ve tried both routes so far but the pain and manic fear always returns
I have followed your channel since maybe November and I was totally bedridden in ME/Cfs, fibromyalgi aso and I got better and have bin able to take small walks almost every day, since Januari.Untill a month ago when I started to get problem with my bladder..I tried not to think about it but 2 weeks ago it got worse and I started to feel pain and I thought I have UTI ..so I have got antibiotika and it worked emidiately but then after a couple of days it came back and I got more antibiotika..but it got much worse..I thougt it was something wrong with the pills and I got another brand. I have noe taken pills for 4 days and it is just getting worse ..so now I wounder if this is tms also?? Gigis story is similar to mine..what person did she mansion..Howard something..And the doctor scared me and said that it whas dangerous and because I have pain in my kidneys I have to get rid of the bacteria..I took a test and it was negative but tje doctor think it is bacteria anyway.But I feel calmer now..Sorry for writing so long storie..thank you for the video ❤ Where can I find Gigi?
Did you have acyronosis and did thst cure. No matter how much i work on pots and read sarnos book and done dnrs etc etc and still no luck. Do jave co ompression disorders as well but its the blue purple constant legs and feet all mottled looking like a on deaths bed body is getting worse. I cover legs and feet and shower in dark so i dont see it as often or focus on it as brings me down but would love to be able to wear shorts again one day
I've had and have most if these drs leave you screaming.ime hypomobile but very few dislocations just means more nervous people so more fear response this lady's fine brilliant.my brain just can't seem let go if I keep still keep talking to myself at times it may lower diffarant up and about though,or using my arms I suppose it's common is it?.the chest pain was terrible for 18 months but moved in my shoulders people talk about it moving but mine may move over years not weeks.is this also common?it always has one symptom constant and others diffarant times this gives me great hope thankyou dan.tms always gives you questions or but your symptoms are diffarant to create more worry.
There is no common behavior for pain and how long between pain moving. ALL of it is created by the brains perception of danger. Did you do the assessments on the start page of my website? If not, please do. That will give you the answer whether or not your symptoms are TMS/PDP and if so, that means you CAN get well. www.PainFreeYou.com/start
I wonder if this is a “developed world” problem? I’m from a developing world, though I grew up in the States and I can’t imagine those who don’t have the luxury to feel all these symptoms (because they have to survive to work and eat), don’t get TMS symptoms? (I have a bunch of unexplainable symptoms myself)
It's an interesting question for sure. I don't know the answer. A big part of me believes chronic pain is a universal problem regardless of location and socioeconomic status.
@@Truerealism747 Agreed. And the most useful tool in reducing fear is accurate knowledge of the actual cause of the pain. Perceived Danger Pain explains so much: ua-cam.com/video/tnU6KBAv5fg/v-deo.html
The best place to start is my Getting Started page. It will give you the knowledge of what to understand and lay out a path to recovery. Free options available. www.PainFreeYou.com/start
Which country are you in.my thoughts are with you TMS as and homeless feal very sorry in our society s can not help shamefull must be a way.godbless keep watching
Gigi's mother is a STAR - the unsung heroine perhaps of this saga - her humour and patience with her scientific daughter [university I know best superiority] rejecting her mother's suggestion to look at a podcast is absolutely typical of the programmed attitude in society, which permeates every aspect of life. It is almost tribal, save the hospital systems and staff. Look at how shunned the late Dr Sarno MD was by other MDs for going against the perceived truth of his highly trained colleagues. Thank you Dan for this success story. Like Gigi I was 'fed to' an EDS specialist for maybe research funding, as I had little sign of hypermobility. Like Gigi others explain symptoms under this blanket. This brings hope. thank you both.
Gigi's story is incredibly inspiring, heartbreaking that she suffered so badly at such a young age. Incredibly happy that she is feeling great and I love that she is now helping others!
I agree - she is very inspiring.
My tms trained therapist who was trained & referred to me by Dr. Sarno urged me to not talk about symptoms. That's allllll I focused on for years. So listening to Dan & nicole helped me SO much to realize that. It was a huge help for me. Dan's voice alone is so soothing, not to mention his content . Thank you all for all you do
You are very welcome.
Love these Dan. Gigi is beyond her years in intelligence and maturity. Keep these TMS pelvic pain related success stories coming!
Eds is a beast! Caused me so many issues post operative bleeding, bruising easily, fragile tissue, slow wound healing, rectal prolapse etc
Thanks Dan and Gigi! That was the 1st TMS success story I've come across for Ehlers Danlos (EDS). Maybe I really can now lift myself out away from the lingering doubt I've had regarding my own diagnosis 💕💕
Hi. Have you had any success so far with this?
@@darrandavies7983 hi Darran, I believe I can recover but I haven't yet worked out how. Working on it! 😀
@@lynnecarruthers3875 how are you now
@@Truerealism747 working on it! 😊
@@lynnecarruthers3875 that great I keep fighting it fought to hard yesterday and rebuild strength fight again.
Gigi is great and very specific about how to deal with all this.I was dealing with my back as a TMS issue 25 years ago and have done great reading Sarnos three books. The symptoms switched up on me during the Pandemic and sent my right shoulder and left elbow into unexplained pain. Im working on it and its tough but as she said baby steps will slowly make a difference and there is no specific time table. I still go to the gym and workout through the pain since Im not structurally damaged and this is my way of telling TMS that I know whats going on so leave me alone.
How are you doing
Thank you both. That was an incredible talk! Such inspring and empowering! Wish all of you the best on your personal path to recovery !
Another great one Dan, what an amazing young lady Gigi is and hasnt she done well ❤❤
One of the most helpful interviews I have watched. Thank you Dan and Gigi.
You are very welcome.
Thanks so much to you and Gigi for doing the vidio, iv got nearly all the symptoms she mentioned, over the last 3 years different ones kept on coming, on top of my usual symptoms, when you keep getting worse instead of getting better and being told theres nothing that can be done, its very frightening, it's taken till now for my doctors to consider looking into things, I'm sure after all the scans ultrasounds cameras and neurologists, I'll be no better off, it's so reassuring to here someone else say they had all these symptoms, your vidios were the first thing that took the fear away, but listening to Gigi mention all her symptoms, made me realise I can have all these symptoms with out it being anything else but TMS, what a relief, I was pleased that you asked how did your symptoms start to improve, that was something I was wondering about, I'm so lucky to have found your vidios, I hate to think what I'd have done next, iv tried every alternative method I could think of, I new it would be something to do with the subconscious, but once I'm out of a bad situation I dont hold grudges or look back, I carnt visualise my past or bring the feelings back so I knew that wouldn't work
You will get there Kathy! Keep going!🤗💪🍀🍀🍀
Thanks, I think we all will, listening to each others progress and the videos, will get us there, I'll keep offering every one up and hope it helps us on our way 🍀
Oh Gigi! What a journey you had! So sorry you had to go through that hell of pain, at such a young age.So proud you are totally at the other side now and helping other people heal.. I so recognize the severity of your pains and your testimony will give so much hope to people.. you definitely did to me! Thanks Dan for all the interesting thoughts you brought up during this talk!
🙏so much to both of you!
Wishing you a super- fantastic future Gigi! Talking about your past pains as a blessing now is amazing!
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Thanks for your kind words. Yes, Gigi is quite the success.
I TRULY appreciate you both talking about building your business. SHOWS GREAT INTEGRITY!!
Our pleasure!
What an awesome testimony. Thank you Gigi for sharing. Thank you Dan for your devotion to making these videos. God bless you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Extremly informative! POTS is still a medical mystery. Thats great Gigi could beat all of these symptoms. We in medical science should study and research mind-body-symptom axis more often.
Check out Dr. Schubiner. UnlearnYourPain.com - a real doctor who is doing great work in this field. There is also an association of medical doctors doing work together in this space. PPDAssociation.org
@@PainFreeYou thanks! Definitely really interesting.
Thank you for the excellent interview. Many of her symptoms match my own. It is so remarkable to again listen to someone who is obviously, a very smart young woman but who came to realize its not whats written in the medical papers & Drs claim, more often than not, but the mind. But we have to start somewhere.
How wonderful she now is dedicated to bringing relieving methods to others sharing her own trials. Ok, her website wasn’t coming up but now it is-awesome🧐😃
The link to Gigi's website should work now. www.thepainpractitioner.com/
This is SO empowering!! So humble at the end with wanting to help over money. It’s been such a big barrier in my healing journey. Thank you 🙏😊
Glad you liked the video.
Amazing success story, Gigi is a legend
Could relate to sooooo much!! Very informative and encouraging! I agree my pain I can c it was a blessing! I just also found much information and we keep on trusting. My doctor today told me he was impressed with my progress and told me he is looking forward to seeing me in 6 months because he will c me even better!! We are the driver of OUR bodies!!! Thank you both!!!
Awesome.
❤You are so Appreciated for having these awesome people tell their story... Gives us hope..
You guys are incredible human beings! Thank you so much for this video 💗
Thanks for watching!
It will and it does get better! I needed to hear that.
Yes it will. Hang in there. Keep implementing. You can do this.
THANK YOU BOTH so much for this interview! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!
Thanks for listening
The walking in treacle is so relatable. Great success story!
Thanks for your help today - I hope to be on your channel one day😀
You got this!
My Oncologe told me 20y ago I had a few months to live after finding a agressive tumor....it was the beginning of stressfull years.... with lots of medicatie issues and anxiety disorder...still not dead but still anxiety
Wow - wild story you've had. Bravo for you in no accepting their prognosis. It's understandable to have anxiety after that experience. You are doing great.
You are a beast!!! I wish I had half your strength 💪
❤ Thank you Gigi for sharing your story.. gives us hope that we can and will get better..
WOW! Gigi you are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your story! And as always, Thank goodness for Dan!! 💕
Thank you so much!
Wonderful post. I and many im sure can relate. Very encouraging.
Glad it was helpful!
Gigi, I loved listening to you and you will be a great TMS therapist!! I don't think your age is going to be a problem getting clients. Build it and they will come💗
Dan, you deserve to get paid more for all your time, teaching and daily diligence to people you probably won't ever meet.I have seen many people that have youtube channels that have a donate button.
You're not the first person to mention the donate button. I may have to look into that. Thank you.
@@PainFreeYou Personally I that stuff turns me off and cheapens the message by creating a grifting presence. . I wouldn’t.
Gosh such a good listen, wish there was support like this in Australia
I have global clients in my group coaching program. (including Australia) It's all run via Zoom. Details here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start
Join the weekly coaching calls! We have people from all over the globe 🌎!
@@PainFreeYouthe time zone is an issue.
This was wonderful! Thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job Gigi!!! Welcome to the other side!! 😊
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Gigi, thank you so much for sharing your story with us. As you now know, hearing stories like yours is so extremely helpful to so many. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Most relatable success story yet!
Indeed
Thank you Gigi❤️!
Great interview, insightful understanding of the experience of TMS and and the recovery. Thankyou Gigi and Dan ☘☘
Glad you enjoyed it.
Boy did you both nail it - what I fear most is the nerve non-comfort and what I’ve made the least progress on is - you guessed it - that! How to dial the fear down bit by bit - messages of safety over and over again? emotional work has been up and down for me - tends to trigger me
Consistent Messages of Safety. Yes. ua-cam.com/video/5SsKnAgAvnY/v-deo.html
thanks again for this helpful relatable podcast. Hearing and seeing this makes me think back to all the times I tried something new for the pain. I must have tried at least 50 to 100 things. And very often it helped a little bit at first. The pain became a little less and and I would get a little hope. But soon it wouldn’t do anything anymore. This has happened so many times, I thought I must be very susceptible to the placebo effect. Now I'm starting to understand how it works. Thank you.--
This explains how pain or symptoms work. More perceived danger = more pain or symptoms. Less perceived danger - less pain or symptoms.
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I love all these stories of hope. I really loved this story and Helmut’s. As I relate so much, but where do I start??? I need a guide.
Thank you for this interview you wonderful people. So much appreciated ❤️
Our pleasure!
Thankyou Gigi for sharing your success story , you are amazing take care 😊
I have a question re: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). If you have EDS then you are hypermobile and at risk of dislocating joints so you need to be aware and careful. However people with EDS are NOT necessarily condemned to a life of pain? Do you think that the symptoms that are being blamed on the EDS are most likely going to be TMS? If nothing structural has been found, if there is no physical reason WHY you might have all these extra symptoms, can we assume it's TMS? I would be very grateful if anyone can shed light on this question.
Thank you!
EDS is a complex situation. There are different types. Some that are just hyper flexible joints, some that affects internal connective tissues and organs. If your EDS is more mild, then I do believe the pains can be all created by a brain perceiving danger. I worked with someone who was told she would need all sorts of surgery and couldn't use her arms at all. 6 months later, she went to a rock climbing gym and climbed the walls up to 30 feet high. There is NO downside to teaching your brain that your body is already okay and that the hyper mobile joints do not need to hurt. Fear drives pain intensity.
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@@PainFreeYou Thank you so much for your speedy, full and informative reply! Very impressive 😊. I totally agree - TMS and Sarno work helps ALL medical conditions to some extent.
Thank you so much for your incredible ongoing work Dan. People all over the world are benefiting from all that you do and I'm sure are profoundly grateful, like me! Xx
@@MEhealthcoach Thank you for your kind words Katharine.
Great interview! Thank you both for sharing your experience and wisdom with the journey.
Gigi you are a brave and amazing person, I’m sure you are and will help many people.. 😊💜
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow thank you Dan and Gigi for this amazing interview ❤️ 🙏 really resonate with so much of this and truly grateful for the hope and encouragement this interview has given me
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Dan brilliant success story thankyou . Would love to know which book did Celina read please 😊 . Still waiting on yours 😊😊 .
Pretty sure she mentioned Dr. Schubiners "Unlearn Your Pain". But feel free to ask Gigi yourself. info@thepainpractitioner.com.
@@PainFreeYou thankyou Dan it would be a interesting read as yours will be soon hopefully 😊
My cardiologist told me he suspects I have EDS because I’m tall and thin. My joints aren’t hyper mobile, so he mentioned my tissues inside my body and blood vessels could be affected by it. Gigi mentions in this video that there are different types of EDS. She has the joint mobility version.
My question is, if I have the type of EDS that affects my tissues inside my body and/or my veins, can I still heal and treat this as TMS or is it an actual physical problem that can’t be treated with this approach?
I also have been told I have POTS, dysautonomia, and adrenal fatigue. Now I’m afraid if I have EDS that affects my inner tissues and veins that it’s the cause of the POTS and dysautonomia and that I will be stuck this way for the rest of my life. I watched this video to get some hope and clarity but it actually triggered me and has me more fearful. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
What hard evidence does your cardiologist have that you have EDS? If none, then disregard it completely. It's a suspicion. He may be 100% off base. What does he base this OPINION on?
I strongly recommend against self diagnosis or accepting a doctors opinion as your truth without HARD PROOF.
POTS, dysautonomia, and adrenal fatigue are medical labels based on the presence of symptoms. They are also very very common symptoms of TMS / Perceived Danger symptoms.
There is ZERO downside to trusting your body and TEACHING your brain that you are not sick. Your body is not failing you. Your brain is terrified. And accepting a doctors "opinion" as fact is just scaring you more. Ask for proof. If no proof, don't accept their opinions.
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@@PainFreeYouI found out two days ago that I have venous insufficiency in my legs, causing blood to pool. I’m scheduled for genetic testing this coming week to find out if I have EDS. Any words of advice would be appreciated. I still want to believe this is TMS 😢
Ask the doctor for PROOF that this venous insufficiency is the cause of the various symptoms you listed in your first comment. Recommendation? Don't panic. Do the assessments: IsThisPDP.com@@IndialienJones If the assessments show TMS / Perceived Danger as the cause, then that is it. Going into the genetic world of scary diagnosis may not be necessary if your symptoms behave like TMS/PDP. How many of the FIT assessment questions do you answer as "true"?
@@PainFreeYou I know you get a billion questions a day so it’s impossible to remember but we’ve chatted about this a couple times. I scored below 30 on the assessment and I answered yes to a single question on the FIT assessment. My main concern right now is that I’m worried I have vascular EDS. They say since it’s genetic, there’s no cure. And apparently it’s the worst type of EDS. It leads to life threatening complications of organs bursting, aneurysms, etc. Having my cardiologist tell me he suspects I have some form of EDS and then finding out I have venous insufficiency is making it very difficult not to believe that it’s vascular EDS. Veins are connective tissue. EDS is a connective tissue disorder. So when you put both of those together, it paints a picture of vascular EDS.
If the genetic test comes back saying I have vEDS, so you think that will be my definitive answer?
Btw, not sure if you remember but I joined a group call a few weeks back and I commented on your drums in the background. I’m a drummer too. 🙂 Thank you, Dan. Seriously, man. You’re a saint.
Great discussion topics for the group coaching versus youtube comments. I cannot comment on the medical diagnosis of your venous insufficiency or the prospect of EDS. My take is that there is literally no downside at remaining calm, trusting the body and teaching the brain we are okay. I cannot with certainty, but a terrified brain does not operate the body efficiently. What is the cause of the venous deficiency? What is the solution? From my quick research, it does not appear life threatening. I would recommend you not self diagnose yourself with vascular EDS. Let the doctors determine that conclusively before you become even more fearful about something you have no proof of. Let's talk in group. @@IndialienJones
Is Gigi a coach ? Can her link please
I find it being a huge problem to go to a doctor and find out if my symptoms are serious or not. I have sooo bad experience from earlier contact with doctors. So my brain continue to have doughts, not being completely convinced that it is TMS. It is like I am trapped and can’t move on and be sure it is TMS. 😢
Ann - the best way to see if you have TMS is to determine if your symptoms behave like TMS. There are two assessments on my getting started page. If they indicate TMS, then it's TMS. TMS behaves much differently than structural problems. Both assessments are here: www.PainFreeYou.com/start
Im going through the rib and chest pain right now it’s hard!
Yes, all of this can be challenging. If you haven't already, I would suggest you go through the resources on my getting started page. It can lay the foundation of knowledge, figuring out your situation and mapping out the path forward. www.PainFreeYou.com/start
@@PainFreeYou thank you, I’m already learning a lot since listening to this ❤️
I had this two years before went in my shoulders it will love of in time does it crackle in.pop.its hard keep watching videos
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Many thanks!
Me too!!! Tingling and pins and needles around head feet hands everywhere!! What is it???
All of this can result from perceived danger and a highly sensitive nervous system.
I also had this symptom and it progresses to the point of feeling something like electric shocks in my limbs alongside with pins and needles. It was particulary bad in my legs and hands to the point of not being able to walk normaly and not being able to hold a pencil in my hand... But I had an MRI and there was nothing - just a compression on my trigeminal nerve, which was treated with surgery and meds and it was not related to feelings in my hands and legs. I managed to stop it with learning about it, but man, it was hard time and also really scary.
Thank you both, this was really interesting and helpful. I also liked how you homed in on the getting rid of labels, I know you’ve said this before but it sunk in more today. Definitely playing whack a mole myself atm. Thank you for giving hope & good luck with your new career xx
Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou for this. I hsve been doing the work a long time the fear is gone unless in humid environments. One thing i find that is limiting my progress is rhe visible issues related to the autonomic issues ie. Purple discolored feet and legs hands. Feet very purple and mottled so dont wear thongs or shorts etc
I find this is my only let down to completely heal. Anyone able to give hope that acyronosis can be cured through this work ? Thankyou
so your vidios are my saviour, ,over the vidio 🕊🌈🌟
My 12 yo has severe POTS, hEDS, SIBO, allodynia, constant nausea, fatigue, sleep issues - sleep apnea and UARS, large tonsils, large lymph nodes in her neck (3cm), brainfog of course.....can this all be her brain creating it for no reason?! She has possibly got some brainstem compression and she does have a syrinx in her spinal cord so I feel unsure.
The answer is in doing the assessments. Answer the 19 questions of the FIT assessment for each symptom. If one or more "true" answers, this approach will work.
@@PainFreeYou OK I've had a look and maybe this will work. Her nausea is a terrible symptom but it comes and goes - and I've noticed that sometimes, I can sort of distract her out of it by going outside for a walk (well she drives an electric scooter) or going to the stable to see the pony which I lease so she can get out of the house into nature. Her allodynia has good days and bad days but is always present. Fatigue levels change throughout the day. The only thing that NEVER changes is her postural heartrate - it's always ridiculous. She used to have chronic daily headaches for YEARS starting at 2 yrs of age - they have been gone nearly 3 yrs now as well as her abdominal pain. I've been talking to her about "sensations" and about how maybe her brain is creating all of this unnecessarily - this is what we fought for years - we fought against a system that said it was all in her head and I caused it...and now we are saying that system that attacked us was right?!
@@stephaniew4168 There is nothing attacking anything. When a brain perceives danger, it sounds an alarm. The brain is working FOR her, not against her. It's just operating on misinformation and fear. (danger). Correct the misinformation, teach the brain safety and these symptoms can go away.
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She never mentioned how long it took her from starting TMs work to finally getting better?
Not everyone speaks about that. It's also not relevant as everyones entire life, experience and history with trauma and fear is different. I have seen people get well in weeks and others like myself made every mistake possible and it took me 12 years from when I first heard about Sarno before I crossed the finish line.
People get well when they understand the cause of the symptoms as TMS/Perceived Danger. Accept that is the cause of THEIR symptoms and successfully neutralize the fear. Everyone will be different.
What does one do when they are not perceiving the pain as danger and have learnt the mental side of not attaching self to it or being afraid but then all lf a sudden if its hot and you go outside and BP drops and collapse from autonmic dysfunction amd vascualr eds complications be cured with this approach. When its such a phsycical response but with bo focus or fear attached amd have gratitude and dont let limitations in way but body gives out on you. How does one not get stuck in a loop after when do the work but system keeps literally causing such critical issues of Dystaunomoia where black out and cant shut down the flight or fight mode due to the body reacting in such a way we dont have control. All we can control is how we respond and not let anxiety kick in or lesrn to surrender and let go but when thst doesnt work and u wake to ambulances called when do we start to worry that we cant heal . I have always felt in my heart i will be healed but 20yrs on and now going on in 40s i am confused what is very dangerous to not take seriously and try to keep manipulating the mind to cope and try to trick it into healing itself. I nearly died overseas as humidity with Dystaunomoia shut my whole system down amd i couldmt breathe. Its like saying to someone with a plastic bag over their head who is suffocating to not fear. It takes alot of mental power but at same time if body isnt working correctly and shuts down then yes it can be life or death. So this is where i am finding it hard to balance as had scenarios where i have nearly died and if didnt have control of my mind to calm it as much as possible i believe is what kept me alive thru those specific experiences with this
Wich podcast gigi listened to, that changed her life?
Please help me! I have chronic throat mucus and globus. Those make me difficult to breathe ….frequently. I’ve been to numerous doctors with no clear diagnosis. My throat is red with mucus and ent said it’s reflux related but no medication is helping and Gi said no acid found on the ph test.
Is this TMS ???? I’m easily stressed out and anxious person. It’s been four years
Please help me
Loved the vido🙈
Does she work with people who have neural circuit dizziness...
I don't know, but you can reach out to Gigi at: www.thepainpractitioner.com/
But I help people with dizziness. My program is here: www.PainFreeYou.com/join
@@PainFreeYou I've been with the steady coach for about a year and saw your interview...a while back.. I've also been following you for a good while too. I'll check it out. Appreciate all you Dan.. Thsnk you for taking the time to reply..I just took a look at your program Dan and I know you say pain free but are there other people in these groups that have other main symptoms like the dizziness...balance issues? Thank you again
@@janiceince1965 Yes, I have all sorts of symptoms in my group.
I want to do many things with my life and I’m not sure whether I need to reword the brain first or if doing the things that might make me happier will do the job….I’ve tried both routes so far but the pain and manic fear always returns
U from USA ?
I have followed your channel since maybe November and I was totally bedridden in ME/Cfs, fibromyalgi aso and I got better and have bin able to take small walks almost every day, since Januari.Untill a month ago when I started to get problem with my bladder..I tried not to think about it but 2 weeks ago it got worse and I started to feel pain and I thought I have UTI ..so I have got antibiotika and it worked emidiately but then after a couple of days it came back and I got more antibiotika..but it got much worse..I thougt it was something wrong with the pills and I got another brand. I have noe taken pills for 4 days and it is just getting worse ..so now I wounder if this is tms also?? Gigis story is similar to mine..what person did she mansion..Howard something..And the doctor scared me and said that it whas dangerous and because I have pain in my kidneys I have to get rid of the bacteria..I took a test and it was negative but tje doctor think it is bacteria anyway.But I feel calmer now..Sorry for writing so long storie..thank you for the video ❤ Where can I find Gigi?
Did you have acyronosis and did thst cure. No matter how much i work on pots and read sarnos book and done dnrs etc etc and still no luck. Do jave co ompression disorders as well but its the blue purple constant legs and feet all mottled looking like a on deaths bed body is getting worse. I cover legs and feet and shower in dark so i dont see it as often or focus on it as brings me down but would love to be able to wear shorts again one day
I've had and have most if these drs leave you screaming.ime hypomobile but very few dislocations just means more nervous people so more fear response this lady's fine brilliant.my brain just can't seem let go if I keep still keep talking to myself at times it may lower diffarant up and about though,or using my arms I suppose it's common is it?.the chest pain was terrible for 18 months but moved in my shoulders people talk about it moving but mine may move over years not weeks.is this also common?it always has one symptom constant and others diffarant times this gives me great hope thankyou dan.tms always gives you questions or but your symptoms are diffarant to create more worry.
There is no common behavior for pain and how long between pain moving. ALL of it is created by the brains perception of danger. Did you do the assessments on the start page of my website? If not, please do. That will give you the answer whether or not your symptoms are TMS/PDP and if so, that means you CAN get well. www.PainFreeYou.com/start
I wonder if this is a “developed world” problem? I’m from a developing world, though I grew up in the States and I can’t imagine those who don’t have the luxury to feel all these symptoms (because they have to survive to work and eat), don’t get TMS symptoms?
(I have a bunch of unexplainable symptoms myself)
It's an interesting question for sure. I don't know the answer. A big part of me believes chronic pain is a universal problem regardless of location and socioeconomic status.
Dr Sarno says it's a thing of on his video in youtube capatlism countries
37 onmpain test
37 is TMS which means you can get well. The path to move forward is laid out on my start page: www.PainFreeYou.com/start
@@PainFreeYou just need to lose the fear thankyou
@@Truerealism747 Agreed. And the most useful tool in reducing fear is accurate knowledge of the actual cause of the pain. Perceived Danger Pain explains so much: ua-cam.com/video/tnU6KBAv5fg/v-deo.html
70k down, jobless, homeless and friendless trying to sort this FYI
The best place to start is my Getting Started page. It will give you the knowledge of what to understand and lay out a path to recovery. Free options available.
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Which country are you in.my thoughts are with you TMS as and homeless feal very sorry in our society s can not help shamefull must be a way.godbless keep watching
@@Truerealism747 atm in South Africa trying to get the help I need. X
@@thewaterprophet6880 wish you all the best as you won't get out of TMS until you are safe