Try THIS to calm your nervous system

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 347

  • @bloomwiththestars
    @bloomwiththestars 3 місяці тому +212

    I have had a rough day and couldn't get centered with just breathing or affirmations. Almost as soon as I started with the first ear, tears began welling up and they released when I moved to my other ear. I got clarity about what's going on internally and I'm so grateful.

    • @brianlittrell797
      @brianlittrell797 3 місяці тому +18

      It's amazing to me that pulling gently on one's ears can make someone cry and bring clarity and gratitude. Feels like I'm in a cool fairytale.

    • @Anthony7Darkside
      @Anthony7Darkside Місяць тому +2

      I’m calmer and stopped feeling less itchy

  • @nutwaffle2913
    @nutwaffle2913 3 місяці тому +127

    I had a triggering incident two days ago that I haven't been able to calm myself down from completely. I've meditated, exercised, hummed, tapped, etc. - nope. But the finger in the ear did the trick in less than a minute? Oh my gosh. This one's going in my quiver forever. Thank you!

  • @brianlittrell797
    @brianlittrell797 3 місяці тому +164

    It also helps a lot if you make your exhalation longer than your inhalation. This calms the nervous system. The longer you do this the stronger the calming effect and the better you will feel.

    • @Yearofthetiger24026
      @Yearofthetiger24026 3 місяці тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @annehedonia156
      @annehedonia156 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, it helps blow off excess CO².

    • @brianlittrell797
      @brianlittrell797 3 місяці тому +4

      @@annehedonia156 It sends a signal to the brain and body that you are safe and it literally creates a feeling of peace and calm if it is done for long enough. The longer the time period the more powerful the effect.

    • @Yearofthetiger24026
      @Yearofthetiger24026 3 місяці тому +7

      @@annehedonia156 It's interesting you say that because I have learned the opposite from my respiratory physio. The CO2 levels are too low and cause multiple effects physiologically, including anxiety and the oxygen in the blood not able to be released to the organs efficiently. And when your brain gets used to these lower levels of CO2, trying to correct your breathing can cause the sensation of air hunger. I was taught breathing exercises to correct a dysfunctional breathing pattern. And this also improved my asthma.

    • @MessagesFromAurora
      @MessagesFromAurora 2 місяці тому +3

      yes!! improves blood pressure too 😊

  • @larsstougaard7097
    @larsstougaard7097 3 місяці тому +57

    I'm all ears 👂 will try it

  • @stevensawyer5924
    @stevensawyer5924 3 місяці тому +406

    You have two left ears.😂
    Thank You!😊💛

    • @marmaladesunrise
      @marmaladesunrise 3 місяці тому +11

      😅

    • @rogueerised979
      @rogueerised979 3 місяці тому +9

      Didnt even notice😮

    • @kingdomforahorse2175
      @kingdomforahorse2175 3 місяці тому +33

      Thank you for a sense of humor… my laughter calmed me down! 😂

    • @suzannenichols6900
      @suzannenichols6900 3 місяці тому +19

      Does it matter which year you start with? Because you mentioned the left ear twice.

    • @stevensawyer5924
      @stevensawyer5924 3 місяці тому +14

      @@suzannenichols6900 I truly believe she meant to say, "right ear" to start.🙏✌️

  • @Gpacharlie
    @Gpacharlie 3 місяці тому +214

    I accidentally hit pause on the video and realized I had held my breath for almost two minutes. I was much more calm after I started breathing again.

  • @v.a.n.e.
    @v.a.n.e. 2 місяці тому +55

    I immediately felt anxious after realization that this approach requires two left index fingers.

  • @PriyaMomma
    @PriyaMomma 3 місяці тому +70

    A lot could be learned from babies/toddlers. I’ve seen them do this naturally during times of frustration. It’s not always a possible earache/infection, sometimes they are just trying to self regulate.

    • @JustJ-Me
      @JustJ-Me 3 місяці тому

      When I was younger, I knew this little girl who used to suck on her thumb and curl her finger around her ear. I wonder if there's any correlation..

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 21 день тому

      Interesting!

  • @tyson3577
    @tyson3577 3 місяці тому +55

    It works instantly. Literally feel my nervous system relaxing.

  • @cshell9137
    @cshell9137 3 місяці тому +46

    Five seconds into my left ear and my jaw uncleanched, even though I didn't realize I was holding stress there atm! Amazing--Thank you!

    • @Deepa7
      @Deepa7 3 місяці тому +2

      Me too!!!!!

  • @BigIndianBindi-jy1cz
    @BigIndianBindi-jy1cz 3 місяці тому +61

    Before I watch, I'm gonna wonder if this is gonna be the "Humming" technique. Where you hum in a low pitch, and it vibrates in your throat and chest, stimulating the vagus nerve. 'Cause that's something I figured out on my own, and then I learned it was an actual self soothing technique.

    • @MessagesFromAurora
      @MessagesFromAurora 2 місяці тому +4

      ohh cool! thanks for sharing 😊

    • @MA-eb2kz
      @MA-eb2kz 23 дні тому

      I do that naturally too when I'm stressed and ruminating in the middle of the night. It feels like a physical release for the negative thoughts.

  • @Conscious58
    @Conscious58 3 місяці тому +47

    This is so useful! Dr. Lepera gets the award for simple hacks (& short, helpful videos) that anyone can implement at any time, any place!! EASY! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

  • @yaeljul
    @yaeljul 3 місяці тому +39

    This works. I now know why I instinctively would pull down on my ears when very nervous. This is the relief I was looking for. Thanks for sharing the proper technique. I’ll be sharing with my kids!!!

  • @elizabethrowland8096
    @elizabethrowland8096 3 місяці тому +6

    I love your two left ears, Dr. Nicole! 😉🫶🏼

  • @brendareed5050
    @brendareed5050 3 місяці тому +3

    my ears got warm.

  • @stellabella5269
    @stellabella5269 3 місяці тому +20

    It really works and its long lasting!
    💙🙏💙

  • @victorianathanson1986
    @victorianathanson1986 Місяць тому +2

    0:48 thank you it works and it is so simple

  • @mariejonah77
    @mariejonah77 3 місяці тому +27

    Funny thing. My dad has always done this with his ears unknowingly 😂😂 i see him doing it as a habit and think the body and mind are so ingenious. We've been doing acupressure forever and we didn't even realize it❤

    • @misspeach3755
      @misspeach3755 2 місяці тому +2

      Now that you say it, my Dad used to do it, too, and it always bothered me! (He grew up in war times and must have a lot of unhealed c-PTSD.)

    • @mariejonah77
      @mariejonah77 2 місяці тому

      Yes, so many things make sense with all the research now a days.​@@misspeach3755

    • @MessagesFromAurora
      @MessagesFromAurora 2 місяці тому +1

  • @CharlesBudde-vx6vi
    @CharlesBudde-vx6vi 2 місяці тому +2

    Honestly, amazing. Indicators include, stomach relaxing after about 45 seconds. Definite 'drop'. Wonderful.

  • @pamelaparrish7002
    @pamelaparrish7002 3 місяці тому +22

    It works!🤗
    And I have BAD post-viral PoTS/Dysautonomia AND PTSD/GAD, post COVID!! It works!!! Thank you, dear one! Your videos have been so helpful for me! Glimmer sparkle!!!💗💗💗

    • @iamnoob7593
      @iamnoob7593 3 місяці тому +3

      i have chronic fatigue syndrome , pls help

    • @ruebdogg
      @ruebdogg 3 місяці тому

      @@iamnoob7593 Look up The Gupta Program

  • @jpdubdub
    @jpdubdub 3 місяці тому +11

    Got me a yawn with just the finger. Longer didnt make a difference but nice, yawning calms

  • @summerhill93
    @summerhill93 3 місяці тому +9

    Really neat! I love your short videos, they are outstanding!!

  • @jcharris6557
    @jcharris6557 3 місяці тому +11

    The technique immediately helped.
    Thank you.
    I appreciate any good tools for my tool box.

    • @Lindaheal
      @Lindaheal 3 місяці тому +1

      As already said this is great, and works even better with an exhale twice as long as inhale. I love how quickly this calms me down.

  • @natashabell7385
    @natashabell7385 3 місяці тому +5

    More tricks like this please

  • @JCA51698
    @JCA51698 3 місяці тому +3

    When doing this thing, make sure your feet are firmly on the floor. Try not to cross your legs. This helps you ground yourself.

  • @mikeyllo
    @mikeyllo 3 місяці тому +6

    That actually felt amazing! It's a weekend, but I pictured myself turning my work camera off during a meeting just to do this to get centered before continuing to engage.

  • @christinep.
    @christinep. 3 місяці тому +4

    I'm an older woman and I don't have anxiety, but I learned years/decades ago that pushing or squeezing just above my nose, kind of between my eyebrows kind of had this effect. A friend of mine who was a therapist told me I was activating or stimulating my parasympathetic nervous system. When I would get stressed at work I would do it, and it does have a calming/relaxing effect. I tried this right now (although I'm experiencing no stress) and I think it would work the same for me. Great tip!

  • @Zar2244
    @Zar2244 2 місяці тому +2

    Good tip, will try this one

  • @fredamariebrown4727
    @fredamariebrown4727 24 дні тому

    It SO WORKED! Even after just the left ear, I noticeably felt calmer. Thank YOU! :)

  • @joesphbegley3088
    @joesphbegley3088 2 місяці тому +3

    You’re pulling my leg !

  • @amybastock8370
    @amybastock8370 3 місяці тому +3

    Wow! Thank you. It really works! God bless you for all you do. ❤

  • @helenarubio3371
    @helenarubio3371 3 місяці тому +3

    I absolutely love this ear trick. I do breathe but never knew this combination of the two. Thank you!

  • @michaelackroyd6277
    @michaelackroyd6277 28 днів тому +1

    WoW says it all ,it works!!!! Thank you for a new tool

  • @sharongarrett4356
    @sharongarrett4356 2 місяці тому +3

    THAT is exactly how I wear my hair when Idgaf anymore. Thanks for your work!

  • @sheyf7562
    @sheyf7562 2 місяці тому +1

    Im gonna try this tomorrow and let you know. I got lots of anxiety and depression because of IBS- C, and it literally takes toll on my mental health without my knowledge. This really affects for daily life and my brain's foggy.😢😢

  • @ashleydugger2912
    @ashleydugger2912 3 місяці тому +1

    In the middle of buying a house and I've been making most of my phone calls on lunch breaks at work... Needless to say I have been crazy stressed out! Clicked on UA-cam to find some relaxing music and saw this... WOW... It works! I felt the tension release from my neck immediately. I will definitely be using this more over the next few weeks.

  • @esthersalve-hindel4336
    @esthersalve-hindel4336 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh my goodness. That was wonderful. So straightforward. Thank you.

  • @sandrakyoutube
    @sandrakyoutube 3 місяці тому +1

    Calms me down almost instantly. Amazing! Thank you❤

  • @msjannd4
    @msjannd4 3 місяці тому +6

    This is great; it really works. Thank you!

  • @maryfields6649
    @maryfields6649 2 місяці тому +1

    WOW!!! This is an answer to prayer. It's so simple and it works!!!

  • @dididahye3586
    @dididahye3586 3 місяці тому +1

    This is insane, i think it actually worked! Such a quick response compared to breathing exercises alone! Thank you!

  • @ethneeontario3508
    @ethneeontario3508 3 місяці тому +1

    I became so relaxed I started seeing a light behind my eyelids.

  • @Lynn-nd8po
    @Lynn-nd8po 3 місяці тому +1

    Definitely helped! Thank you for all you do! ❤

  • @lulua8745
    @lulua8745 3 місяці тому +3

    It really works and it made me cry.😢

  • @Henri96VO
    @Henri96VO 3 місяці тому +2

    Oooh! Totally using this, it helps! Thank you!

  • @earthpearl3790
    @earthpearl3790 3 місяці тому +2

    Wonderfully effective; I feel safer and more okay!!❤

  • @nycgingercat
    @nycgingercat 2 місяці тому +1

    Tried it. Breathing deep always feels good. Thanks.

  • @leanesharpe5141
    @leanesharpe5141 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you ❤ I'm so relaxed its life changing xxx

  • @karenbjerkseth1157
    @karenbjerkseth1157 3 місяці тому +1

    It really works! Thank you kindly.

  • @MessagesFromAurora
    @MessagesFromAurora 2 місяці тому +1

    definitely felt calmer 🥹🙏🏼

  • @kt1048
    @kt1048 3 місяці тому +1

    Worked immediately! Thank you.

  • @cecilec7512
    @cecilec7512 3 місяці тому +3

    It works!!! Thank you!!!

  • @atelier27
    @atelier27 3 місяці тому +1

    That was amazing. I have all kinds of tricks and tools but that really helped faster than anything else. Thank you!!!

  • @Fiawordweaver
    @Fiawordweaver Місяць тому

    I have been riding high on anxiety this week. In April 2024, I titrated down from klonopin.75mg to .5 mg ( 3 years ago I started my titration from 2 mg to 1.5 mg over the course of 2 years. The next titration-One year on 1mg. I didn’t have support so I took it very slow due to the 30 years on 2 mg). The last titration January 2024 1 mg to .75mg. This titration was difficult but at three months I thought I was ready for the next drop. It was too soon. My body didn’t like it and has responded quickly to panic. The trigger this week was my husband being laid off from work due to age discrimination. That sent me over the top to my prior days without medication. Your vagel nerve technique worked.
    Gigantic Gratitude🎉🎉🎉

  • @hannahberlinpetry450
    @hannahberlinpetry450 2 місяці тому

    I wasn’t anxious, but did feel some stress, and I tried this and felt better. Thank you!

  • @embrown1442000
    @embrown1442000 2 місяці тому

    Wow! This is so good. I noticed as well that I've been tugging at and messing with my ears for as long as I can remember. ! think that I've been seeking this reset my whole life without realizing it consciously. Thank you so much!

  • @susyalen6593
    @susyalen6593 3 місяці тому +1

    It works instantly!!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤

  • @bineschiff2270
    @bineschiff2270 2 місяці тому +1

    It works♥️🍀
    Thank you for all you do 🎉🎉🎉

  • @marysaraha1580
    @marysaraha1580 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! This is great… and works. Safety takes over…

  • @browngirl2533
    @browngirl2533 3 місяці тому +1

    WOW WOW WOW!! Worked instantly!! Thank you, ❤

  • @afoster3392
    @afoster3392 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Amazing! Thank you 🙏☀️

  • @reflectionscomplete
    @reflectionscomplete 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you. More of this easy techniques please.

  • @Followtheyellowbrickroad123
    @Followtheyellowbrickroad123 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you ❤

  • @rayna6635
    @rayna6635 3 місяці тому +2

    Lol 😂😂😂
    When I've gotten myself into the pre-rage , or found myself being driven by outside forces to mass confusion which feels like impending melt down,
    I've pulled on my ears!
    I go through stages of can't stand my hair touching my ears or face...
    Thanks to a workplace injury and concussion from that incident ive experienced symptoms I'm hearing from within these types of videos.
    TY girls ❤

  • @mishka8180
    @mishka8180 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much. It really helps. I love reading your books and being in the Self healer's community. Thank you for helping so many people!!!!!

  • @bg-si2cw
    @bg-si2cw 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. This worked a treat ❤

  • @dawnturitto8442
    @dawnturitto8442 2 місяці тому

    Weird. Was having a rough day, calmed down a bit, and came across this video. Surprisingly, I teared up during the 1st side! Then, more calm. Thanks! ❤

  • @kitkat7491
    @kitkat7491 2 місяці тому

    This really worked when I was having an anxiety attack! ❤❤❤❤thank you

  • @dee5331
    @dee5331 19 днів тому

    It works for me 100% Thank you so much!

  • @mmmmmmm197
    @mmmmmmm197 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much. It worked like a charm

  • @indyd9322
    @indyd9322 3 місяці тому

    It's nice, thank you! I do feel calmer

  • @emmaabbas9726
    @emmaabbas9726 Місяць тому

    The most obvious change you feel is instantly on placing the finger in and pulling down. I felt something inside me ‘unlatch’ and the breathing works great with this. Feeling better. Thank you Dr. Lepera xx

  • @happydays3678
    @happydays3678 2 місяці тому

    Wow! This is new to me...really helps a lot, feeling drowsy now. Thanks so much. 🙏 ❤

  • @ToddWife
    @ToddWife 2 місяці тому

    I've done things instinctively, but never hold it like you did before. Now I understand why. Also, my toddler does this when she's stressed or overwhelmed. Makes total sense now. Thank you!!!

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! I feel more calm!🙏🏼

  • @M.Swaggart66
    @M.Swaggart66 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so Much 🎉

  • @TMcLure100
    @TMcLure100 2 місяці тому

    This really works! THANKS! Deep breathing doesn't work for me but this does, so easy, I am amazed, thank you.

  • @parisnj1019
    @parisnj1019 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, it helped.

  • @Yahchebed
    @Yahchebed 3 місяці тому +4

    I feel like a new creature!! Whoopie!!.

  • @Mark-ef2ly
    @Mark-ef2ly 2 місяці тому

    Feels good. Thanks.

  • @susannes3254
    @susannes3254 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing!❤

  • @robinwall7095
    @robinwall7095 2 місяці тому

    Works! Thank you!

  • @valentinazavodova7937
    @valentinazavodova7937 3 місяці тому

    It does work!! Thank you very much!

  • @vicstf8432
    @vicstf8432 2 місяці тому

    It worked! I tried it and I instantly knew which was left and which was right!

  • @yolandaz2706
    @yolandaz2706 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so very much for sharing this tip!! I haven't tried it yet but I definitely will!👍💜

  • @lenoracooper7729
    @lenoracooper7729 3 місяці тому +7

    Thank you!!
    Instantly calming!
    I will be sharing this widely

  • @JLakis
    @JLakis 3 місяці тому

    This was good! I practice a lot of pranayam and yoga nidra which really gets me out of my head, but the touch really adds a little extra diversion for awareness!

  • @moofygirl72
    @moofygirl72 3 місяці тому

    Thanks! Adding this to my arsenal of coping mechanisms.

  • @shelleysimone8100
    @shelleysimone8100 2 місяці тому +1

    Job interview in 15 minutes as this helped a lot.Thank you 😊

    • @arjenvandervegt8638
      @arjenvandervegt8638 Місяць тому

      How did it go and how did you feel during the interview?

  • @mookymookymooo
    @mookymookymooo 3 місяці тому

    So good!!

  • @doreenmason7727
    @doreenmason7727 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. And wow! Thats my go to hair do!

  • @UniqueInterpretations
    @UniqueInterpretations 3 місяці тому +7

    My question would be why one ear after the other and not both ears at once.

    • @JLakis
      @JLakis 3 місяці тому +8

      It diverts your awareness from one specific, non-thinking place to another, which utilizes both different senses and different parts/sides of the brain. This plus the breathing triggers the relaxation response or parasympathetic nervous system, which is a function of the vagus nerve that runs the length of your spine. It's like signalling your body to chill.

  • @FritoLay-gj5bz
    @FritoLay-gj5bz 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your advice

  • @davidcox9115
    @davidcox9115 2 місяці тому +1

    I put my fingers in both my ears at the same time,feel so good I called into work and went fishing. 😅

  • @MarcassCarcass
    @MarcassCarcass 2 місяці тому +1

    In Venezuela, they would put clothe pins on our earlobes at the dentist

  • @bybyc99
    @bybyc99 2 місяці тому

    Thank You 🙏❤️🙏
    I try it ❤️

  • @nidzacrespo9533
    @nidzacrespo9533 2 місяці тому

    Ufff that was so good 😊 gracias 😊 I didn’t know about this technique 😮thanks 😊❤

  • @marilynblair2917
    @marilynblair2917 2 місяці тому

    Yep! Does the trick!

  • @akhtarsaeed9027
    @akhtarsaeed9027 2 місяці тому

    Amazing.... thanks a ton

  • @innaroberts266
    @innaroberts266 2 місяці тому

    Great, easy and much neeed simple tool, thank you so much 👍❤️