I’ve watched so many videos on nervous system regulation and this is my first time hearing this. Such an important piece of the puzzle. Thank you, Tanner!🙏
@painpsychotherapy7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was useful. Keep going!
@freddomptail153911 ай бұрын
Thanks Tanner. This is very interesting; I have found that with the perfectionism trait I can practice somatic tracking excessively. This video is a good reminder of other good skills and practices that are good for recovery but also for quality of life in general.
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
I'm so happy it was helpful. Yes, perfectionism is a difficult one to reduce, but so important when we are doing the work. I found these blended states were important to practice when reducing perfectionism. Keep going!
@Bee-mi8ml8 ай бұрын
I always find that good excitement reacts the same in my body as fear does. The same goes for anticipation. I feel just terrible afterwards, shaky. And then my symptoms get worse. It’s a tricky one.
@painpsychotherapy8 ай бұрын
Yes, it can take time for our nervous system to learn that excitement is a safe state to be in. Keep going!
@casario28089 ай бұрын
Thanks Tanner. I get the point about passion. My issue has been that "passion projects" can sometimes (unnoticed) creep into things like procrastination/perfectionism, or stress...or I suppose the they go hand in hand. Its a delicate one for me but for sure I have noticed how they can make me feel engaged and mobilized but also safe and confident. Practicing "Passion" seems a bit of an artform for me.
@painpsychotherapy9 ай бұрын
This was a hard one for me too (and still can be). Keep practicing!
@amiscary11 ай бұрын
Bearing in mind what you said about joy I immediately switched on some top pop and r n b/hip hop bangers...
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
Love it!
@josephinevanner142811 ай бұрын
Thank you. This was really worthwhile to listen to. I now realise that throughout my long marriage I never felt emotionally safe. Your advice is absolutely fundamental to my recovery. Footnote - any chance we can see your puppy?
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad this video was helpful. I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I will be sure to show you all Darla next video! I was going to in this one, but she was having a nap. Keep going!
@DrGearHeadSS11 ай бұрын
Thank you Tanner. I will work on spending time in these states.
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad this video was helpful. Keep going!
@janestanton94225 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@painpsychotherapy4 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@thedancingdivaofdaviestree232011 ай бұрын
This video is lovely! I have plenty of playfulness, love, passion, purpose and wondrous creativity - but I still have pain! (Of course I still have a ton of inescapable stress right now that I hope soon will end and with it, as most of the pain and exhaustion left before for six glorious years.) Dance parties are the best! That's how I got named The Dancing Diva of Davie Street as wherever there was wonderful music, I'd be dancing - usually with happy toddlers but often adults would join me. SO much fun! I never feel the pain when I'm dancing or writing or performing - just have to watch overdoing it. Getting in my body with somatic tracking is a wonderful way to feel any tension and release it, and to learn to befriend your pain. Thanks, Tyler, another great video!
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad this was helpful. Love the name! Keep going!
@alllscination11 ай бұрын
Could you make a video on the differences between the pain experience and treatment for neurotypical people and those on the autisitc spectrum? There is not much information on that topic out there especially from practioners. I would really appreciate your insight!
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
Yes, of course. I will try to make a video on this topic in the future!
@hilpei3675Ай бұрын
This is helpful. With practice, I'll be able to tolerate large family gatherings again.
@painpsychotherapyАй бұрын
I'm so happy it was helpful. Keep going!
@jacobsl349911 ай бұрын
Do you have any activities you can recommend that ease access into each of these different states?
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
Good question! These can be very personal but here are a few ideas: pick a small project around home to work on that you are interested in (passion), brief 2-3 minutes of breathing (stillness), dance to a song (play), throw a ball back and forth with someone (play), sit in stillness while listening to a calming song (stillness), cuddle with a safe person (intimacy). Again I cannot say what would be best for your case over social media.
@colleenpringle73209 ай бұрын
Do you treat clients in NC, USA?
@painpsychotherapy9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I cannot work with people in the USA. You can check out the pain reprocessing therapy site, as they have a directory.
@alandry68729 ай бұрын
Sorry but I don't understand where the links are. Thanks
@painpsychotherapy9 ай бұрын
It unfortunately may be a glitch in KZfaq that they aren't showing up. Let me know what videos you are looking for.
@alandry68729 ай бұрын
@@painpsychotherapyThanks. You referred at the end of this video to a link to "Polyvagal Theory 101". I've watched one called "Polyvagal Theory for Chronic Pain..." but can't be certain that's the one you meant. 🤔
@painpsychotherapy9 ай бұрын
Yes, that is the video I meant!@@alandry6872
@dr.amitabhamukherjee360111 ай бұрын
Tanner, you are spot on about hitting the sweet spot between striving for perfectionism and being passionately engaged. I know this from personal experience but wasn't mindful of the difference up until now. Thanks. Btw, I am yet to be convinced by the role of Somatic Tracking in the management of neuroplastic pain -- the very concept of dwelling on the pain, 'embracing' it, describing it with a Zen-like detachment (texture, colour, form) strikes me as laughable and counterproductive.
@painpsychotherapy11 ай бұрын
I'm glad this video was helpful. I know the idea of somatic tracking doesn't fit for some people.
@thedancingdivaofdaviestree232011 ай бұрын
To me, somatic tracking is the opposite of dwelling on it or worrying about it or always checking it - it's befriending it, being playful with it like it's a toddler, and learning to watch it with curiosity and fascination instead of fear. I don't feel detached, but engaged when I do it and as I do, I can feel the fear and worries about it fade.
@dr.amitabhamukherjee360111 ай бұрын
@@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 thanks
@jimblum447711 ай бұрын
Somatic Tracking: Consider this - Here's the reason you describe your symptoms in detail and at the same time remain non judgmental (or detached as you say): By doing so, you create different neural pathways for the brain to choose, instead of the ones delivering pain.
@dr.amitabhamukherjee360111 ай бұрын
@@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 Given that the pain is boringly familiar, predictable and sickening, how do you manage to muster the 'curiosity' and 'fascination'? :)