Understanding Trauma, Anxiety and Burnout in your Nervous System

Understanding Trauma, Anxiety and Burnout in your Nervous System - Break the Anxiety Cycle 20/30

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4 ай бұрын

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Anxiety is essentially a state of your nervous system. In this video we’ll explore anxiety, trauma and burnout in your nervous system.
There’s two ways that your nervous system plays a direct role in anxiety and depression- your alerting activating system can get stuck on or stuck off. And most of the people who get stuck in these states don’t realize it, they are trapped in these cycles and just feel chronically anxious or chronically exhausted. But the good news is that when you learn to identify what is happening, you can change it.
According to polyvagal theory, there are 3 states of the nervous system.
Safety (aka Ventral vagal, or parasympathetic)
Activation (aka sympathetic, or FFF response) which looks like anxiety, PTSD, or an initial trauma response.
Overwhelm/Shutdown (aka dorsal vagal (which, confusingly, is also parasympathetic, but it’s a more primitive state)) This often looks like burnout or depression in the nervous system.
When you come to understand how hypoarousal looks like burnout or depression, you can come to better understand the essential skills to overcoming burnout.
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@DesertGuy702 4 ай бұрын

I was abused growing up physically & mentally. Saw things, heard things, experienced things no kid should. Always considered myself a piece of granite though. Was on my own at 15. Now 34 I’ve fallen to pieces these last couple of years. Have had new traumas, and hardships post pandemic. It’s like the dam that was holding it all has collapsed. I’ve been a mess. Your videos have helped a lot though in some dark times. Anybody reading this also suffering know you’re not alone. You still hold so much value despite your anxiety. God bless.

@CarieGurl 4 ай бұрын

Thanks you. I've been going through similar things. It's been horrible..❤

@melissataliani925 4 ай бұрын

❤

@upfrontlucy1 4 ай бұрын

My dam has broken too at 47 with new traumas. It's rough.

@mknespel274 4 ай бұрын

❤🙏

@crazynanaailese 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing❤

@user-ux8nr2ej9e 4 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say that in mid November I was experiencing a completely incapacitating panic disorder . I went to the ER twice with my heart pounding at an alarming rate for days on end . Couldn't drive out of the driveway without a panic attack . Cried multiple times a day . Found this channel. Used what I learned from it . Pushed through my desire to hide and stop doing daily tasks . Almost two months later I'm no longer having panic attacks or crying while I drive . We can get ourselves back . We can feel happy again . Don't give up . ❤

@rajdipchakraborty1169 4 ай бұрын

God bless you always. JOY MAA DURGA

@tabby3296 4 ай бұрын

Try magnesium glycinate, it works great for panic attacks . Give it time to work. I noticed within a few days feeling better

@user-ux8nr2ej9e 4 ай бұрын

@@tabby3296 yes ! Have been taking it and it has helped enormously 😊

@urskavidensek2000 4 ай бұрын

Yaaay bravo! ❤

@aribella6913 4 ай бұрын

Glad you made it out of that dark place.

@Ericbrown-se3kx 3 ай бұрын

I just feel like crying for no apparent reason and I have this overwhelming feeling of sadness.

@jordanlewis5666 3 ай бұрын

it's been so long that i genuinely can't remember myself without anxiety or depression. it consumes me and controls every aspect of my life. i'm so tired.

@chang3227 3 ай бұрын

I became very self aware, healed from childhood trauma. I also pretty much switched my primary hand from right to left. My creativity increased a lot too. Only thing that didn't change is my physical condition.

@thrickthooter4403 3 ай бұрын

after my trip yesterday, I did understand why mushrooms are praised... you can have some beautiful experiences on them..

@kristahutchinson6519 3 ай бұрын

Y'all all talk about the benefits but you don't say where one can grab from...

@jordanlewis5666 3 ай бұрын

dr.rinehartwoods

@user-wf2kd6nm1n 4 ай бұрын

I am always on edge from when I wake up and all day long. Its exhausting to be me.....I was abused as a child and got used to always needing to be ready to run or get away. So this is true. It is ingrained in me...

@Ididntwantayoutubehandl 4 ай бұрын

Our minds are also renewable my friend. You can do the work (won't be easy) and get healthier. You can do it. ❤

@lisakrushinski9436 4 ай бұрын

✝️🙏

@toujourslamour7573 3 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear you suffering with this. I do too, with extremely uncomfortable anxiety, from the time i awaken. God, Universe, Humanity, our (higher selves?) please help us!

@HomeFrendsten 3 ай бұрын

It is true v feel like that

@robertrowan8174 Ай бұрын

Yes it's called fight or flight mode. IVE been living like this all my life. My girlfriend of 2 years said that im Manic depression. My mom Is OVERT NARCISSITIC. I WAS PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY ABUSED. IT TOTALLY AFFECTED MY OUTLOOK ON MYSELF AND HOW I VIEW THE WORLD.

@user-mt8nt6od4k Ай бұрын

I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking shrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone , lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

@barbaraingram1045 Ай бұрын

I have autism, I was diagnosed with it when I was 15. I tried shrooms and it made me function so much better.

@remyscott6296 Ай бұрын

Eek I’m autistic too and might wanna try mushrooms. How do I go about it?

@barbaraingram1045 Ай бұрын

Yeah doc.brenttt is your guide. Man is exceptional with anything psychedelics.

@bernardoscott4964 Ай бұрын

Hello Can he be reached on IG?

@barbaraingram1045 Ай бұрын

Yes doc.Brenttt

@InvitationtoAmy 4 ай бұрын

I have brain fog that actually feels heavy in my eyes. I feel I can’t focus, like I need glasses or just to go to sleep but I don’t sleep deep without meds. The thing is I was doing so well and things are good in my life. But stress still seems to cause this in me, even though I think it’s a normal amount of stress. I do better in the warmer months. I workout (it helps I think) I eat well mostly. I just feel my brain had damage and even when I think it’s improving I seem to fall back and feel all the things again. I’m having a hard time finding out what nervous state I am in. Many years of chronic stress and abuse, my whole life. I’m really trying to love myself and live better. It’s a lot to sort. Thankful for your content. ❤

@quirty864 4 ай бұрын

So well put.

@alexv1190 4 ай бұрын

Me too and I get far all the time in improving but then I just end up back into a deep depression because I'm lonely as shit. Don't know other people like me anymore and the world is just too materialistic I can't stand people's stupid egos and attitudes when no one cares about their fake ego but them and no one needs me. I don't want to be here. I just want to not be alive anymore

@soulswork1111 4 ай бұрын

@@alexv1190You are definitely not alone! You are needed here! ✨

@rupapun7615 4 ай бұрын

Try CBD oil few drops at evening and few in morning if got anxiety or sleeplessness.there is pill called 5htp I heard it's good for moods and for good sleep.

@nancywangui8134 3 ай бұрын

@@alexv1190 You are needed on this earth

@debv3244 4 ай бұрын

I just spoke to my counselor about my constant state of anxiety. I've had a lot of tough things to deal with the past 2 years - about every 2 months it's something new. I'm always on edge, even when there isn't anything to be anxious about. She said it's generalized anxiety. I've only watched this for 5 minutes and need to take a break - will watch the rest later. I really appreciate your videos.

@_Marthinzen 4 ай бұрын

I did a medical psilocybin retreat which helped immensely. It took me out of this state of hyper vigilance, chronic exhaustion, hyper irritability, anger issues. Got my brain rewired to function better, like a default mode network overhaul. It worked a ton better than ketamine therapy. 🎉

@beyzaozdemir394 4 ай бұрын

Where did you go?

@ninagold4160 4 ай бұрын

Also curious

@TheholyholyholyAmen 4 ай бұрын

Where did you go to for this? Thank you

@shadowfax9177 4 ай бұрын

Please let us know where you did this? I need this terribly.

@EerybodyIsAnnoying 4 ай бұрын

I need to know too!!!!

@FSCHW 4 ай бұрын

#3 Hypoarousal is me. Been doing the same stressful job for 20 years. Many days I feel paralyzed at my desk. Depressed. Sleep 2-3 hours a night Productivity at war is zero. New work sets a fight or flight trigger. Primary support for 2 elder seniors for 20 years too. Father passed in 2022, mother needs much support.

@bc4yt 4 ай бұрын

Carers are built different, nobody understands what it's like apart from other carers. But, it's the most taxing thing anyone can do, and self care is beyond important. I didn't know that and kept pushing and pushing until my health gave out, now I've been bedridden for about three years. Sounds like you nay need to change job if you can, and work out some time for you to take care of yourself. I find listening to music from years ago helps me to connect with who I used to be, and helps me to relax. Hope you can find what works for you. Please take care of yourself, you are very important ❤

@karinlynne1064 4 ай бұрын

❤ prayers for you

@michaelpanarello5173 3 ай бұрын

Quit caffeine

@FSCHW 3 ай бұрын

@@michaelpanarello5173 gave up caffeine in 2016 after heart surgery.

@Goahead206 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are helping me to deal with chronic stress of air raid alerts and explosions from the Russian attacks here in Kyiv. Thank you, truly.

@sharynmain2432 4 ай бұрын

I cannot try to believe what you and your people are going through. I am glad that you feel supported by Emma’s videos. I hope you have a close person to help lean on each other and create a supportive space. We can only hope and pray that the madness comes to an end … soon. Too much sorrow, hurt , trauma and sadness is not what we humans need. Take care.😄

@Karolm1964 Ай бұрын

Praying for you and all of Ukraine💙

@nicoleymacaroni Ай бұрын

Russia isn’t attacking u it’s ur own country stealing money from u.s , the money goes to politicians as bribery for keeping quiet about Biden and polosi sons fake jobs there and child traffcking

@nicoleymacaroni Ай бұрын

@@Karolm1964I’m praying for Russia 🇷🇺

@Karolm1964 Ай бұрын

Good for you@@nicoleymacaroni

@o.h.w.6638 4 ай бұрын

Im too stressed to pay attention to this

@user-sf3gw4zb1q Ай бұрын

Dingdingding!! It was the hardest thing for me to stay on focus w this 😂

@Redeemed2Righteousness Ай бұрын

You have such a cool personality, you're just that person that everyone wants as a friend! I think you healed some of my anxiety just with you're character alone😂

@JayTalksinjury 4 ай бұрын

I'm 53 yrs old and just coming to grips with how my brain works from, like other commentor said about a kid seeing bad stuff. Anxiety is when you go to sleep in your rig , completely hydrated and pushing your foot against the wall to stop curling . Or when i have torn back muscles shaking so bad because i thought i was stressed . My generation didn't talk about this, but this episode describes me perfectly, and I'm starting to heal... Thank you ❤.

@angieh612 4 ай бұрын

Emma, I have never heard someone explain what I have been experiencing so well. I truly appreciate this video!! (And all your content 😊) Thank you so much for sharing!!

@spiritofcoco 4 ай бұрын

Same 😊

@jedidiah357 4 ай бұрын

Emma has this shit down huh?!

@camiladecastro9269 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree. I had never seen such a comprehensive explanation of this till now.

@zenstoryshare 4 ай бұрын

I love this practical advice. Thanks 0:00: The role of the nervous system in anxiety and depression, and the three states according to polyvagal theory. 3:10: Effects of an anxious nervous system on the body and mind, and how it can lead to heightened sensitivity and overreactions. 6:28: Nervous system hypoarousal is a protective mode triggered by overwhelming threats, leading to energy conservation and trauma responses. 9:54: Managing anxiety and trauma involves activating the nervous system, solving problems, and understanding the deep learning system of the brain and body. 13:13: Importance of understanding anxiety in the nervous system and the need for body-based treatment.

@helenthompson7317 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for this x

@Wimruther-hk4zn 3 ай бұрын

I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder since my teenage, was actually diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with similar health challenges.

@Qing__001 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

@Bastianbishops 3 ай бұрын

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

@DonnHowes 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Yes Dr.alishrooms

@Edennnn926 3 ай бұрын

Ive done shrooms last month in my house. It taught me how severely traumatized I was from alcohol. I healed from many mental traumas from my past and was able to forgive, let go. Shrooms to me is a remedy not a vice. I even felt more refreshed the morning after. So no hangovers. No depression mood for days. No anxiety.I now have a more calm mind

@JohnDavis-zr8gf 3 ай бұрын

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

@yvonnedyer9782 2 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. As a kid…. I had many years getting abuse mentally and physically. Now I’m 35. I’m trying to heal myself. This video helps me understand. I appreciate this

@tinasavage674 4 ай бұрын

I've experienced pretty much all of these symptoms my issues started back in 2019 caring for my parents ,home life ,work , after loosing both my parents one after the other I shut down , the last couple of years l have not worked shut my self away . The worst procrastination but I'm healing at sixtytwo how much life can I have I'm not willing to sit and die I'm pushing my self to be a better me .good luck to anyone dealing with these issues god bless 😊

@laurieramelow9175 4 ай бұрын

Reading your comment really touched me. I feel the pain in your comment and your deep desire to be free of it. I pray you are doing well these days! 🙏💗💕

@peteord5082 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, I can relate to your story as both my parents passed away recently and this resource really helped me make sense of how I feel and my shut down and stress responses Best wishes 😊

@tinasavage674 3 ай бұрын

@@laurieramelow9175 thankyou just spotted your comment.

@user-mj3un7dk1t 4 ай бұрын

I have struggled with panic disorder for a year and a half now. I thought it was low blood sugar thousands of dollars going back-and-forth to the hospital. I started watching your videos on how to try to re-train my brain. And you have help me change my life for real. I thank you. I still struggle with panic but I’ve learned to control it and wait for it to pass. I feel a Panic attack coming on. I started watching your videos on how to get through it and it has helped me tremendously. Again, I thank you.

@DocSnipes 4 ай бұрын

Hi. To cope with Panic Disorders you can start by recognizing that panic attacks are a physiological reaction to a perceived threat, often involving symptoms like a racing heart, hyperventilation, and dizziness due to the activation of the HPA axis. Most panic attacks are relatively short-lived, generally subsiding within 10 to 15 minutes if left alone. You can Manage Panic Attacks by: Breathing Techniques: Practice slowing down your breathing by inhaling for four or eight counts, holding for the same duration, and exhaling for the same count to trigger the "rest and digest" response. Self-Compassion: Be compassionate with yourself during a panic attack, focusing on getting into a wise mind state to determine the next logical step for safety. Identify Triggers: Understand what triggers your panic attacks and have a plan to deal with them, such as squeezing leg and glute muscles to keep blood circulating if sitting triggers symptoms. Here are some tips to prevent Panic Attacks: Distress Tolerance Tools: Utilize distress tolerance skills like slow breathing, grounding, guided imagery, and sensation-based activities to help manage overwhelming feelings. Cognitive Strategies: Break the cycle of catastrophic thinking by examining the thoughts that support the fear and assessing their accuracy and probability. Lifestyle Adjustments: Be aware of vulnerabilities and triggers, such as lack of sleep or stressful environments, and take steps to mitigate or prepare for them. Empowering Yourself: Harness Fear: Use tools to harness the energy from fear to empower rather than paralyze you, such as reminding yourself of past successes and strengths. Control and Adaptation: Recognize what is within your control and adapt to the situation to manage fear and anxiety.

@JoshuaEdward12 4 ай бұрын

Cool video, My relationship of 5 years ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to leave me, I really love her so much I can’t stop thinking about her, I’ve tried my very best to get her back in my life, but to no avail, I’m frustrated, I don’t see my life with anyone else. I’ve done my best to get rid of the thoughts of her, but I can’t, I don’t know why I’m saying this here, I really miss her and just can’t stop thinking about her.

@MalcolmM.Stanton-hy4jb 4 ай бұрын

its difficult to let go of someone you love, i was in a similar situation, my relationship of 12 years ended, but i couldn't just let her go i did all i could to get her back, i had to seek the help of a spiritual counsellor who helped me bring her back

@JoshuaEdward12 4 ай бұрын

Amazing, how did you get a spiritual counsellor, and how do i reach her?

@MalcolmM.Stanton-hy4jb 4 ай бұрын

Her name is *Shelly renee white* , and she is a great spiritual counsellor who can bring back your ex

@JoshuaEdward12 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this valuable information, i just looked her up now online. impressive.

@Just_A_Name14 4 ай бұрын

You don’t need anyone in life but yourself. Find a purpose not a person to live for

@dreapress1227 10 күн бұрын

The amount of abuse I went through at the hands of my physician no kid should ever have to go through. Well, no one should have to go through, kid, adult, no one. I’m just starting to cope with it now. There are days I can think of nothing else but what he did to me. Today is actually NOT one of those days. Today is a good day because of videos like this. They are helping me heal. I have been dropped from therapy bc they have told me I’m too sick and that they can’t help me. Yes. That’s right. I’m so SO thankful for KZfaq and healthy videos like these. They are the only way I’ve been able to heal. I have had to help myself. It’s been a wild couple years trying to heal. I don’t look at replies on KZfaq so if anyone replies in a positive way, thank you in advance lol. And for anyone else struggling, keep working on yourself. It gets better.

@TerrilynandJeffStout 2 ай бұрын

I stumbled upon your KZfaq channel a few days ago. I have terrible anxiety. I had a bad experience with an MRI machine about 18 years ago. I was told last week that I needed a MRI on my shoulder. My anxiety hit the roof. I began looking within myself to why I am so afraid. I began watching your videos. I live in Nebraska. I've been here for 20 years. Before that, I lived in Springville, Utah. My prayers were answered. I am grateful.

@ninacueva3828 4 ай бұрын

Therapy in a Nutshell is a blessing! I learn so much from all of your videos and am improving!Thank you (and those supporting you) for all you do, Emma!

@adrianopper9472 4 ай бұрын

I'm really happy I have found your channel. When I opened KZfaq this morning to find something to listen to you on the way to work, it was this video. And I didn't realize how much I needed to hear it this morning. And when you said why is no one looking at the nervous system side of depression and other mental health concerns, it totally resonates with the way I see things in myself, my own children, and the students that I teach.

@johannes3174 4 ай бұрын

Emma. You changed my life since i found answers in your videos i actually didn‘t dare to ask my psychiatrist. Thank you very much. Greets from Germany.

@paigegodfrey 4 ай бұрын

The timing of this video couldn't be more perfect. Thank you so so much ❤

@ringostar4904 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Emma, you're a Blessig to this world. I'm sure many people around the world who have watched your clips, have benefited from your advice - Om Shanthi

@tashipoo1179 3 ай бұрын

This content, these videos... have saved me so many times over the last few years. To make sense of these scary feelings and thoughts that initially I did not understand but most importantly - I thought I was ALONE in these feelings/thoughts. The only person who felt this way. The times I thought I was really going crazy and that my life as I knew it was over. I don't know what I would have done without this type of content and information available to us. Yes therapy is a great help and so are my meds- But most importantly- knowing we are not alone in these feelings- and being kinder to ourselves is really important. Reading these comments whilst they make me so sad so much suffering is going on and the hardships so many strangers out there have/are going through, I realise I am NOT ALONE and your comments give me strength too. Sincerely- so much love to you all. ❤

@dee5356 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Emma for all of your excellent videos! Your hard work is very much appreciated!

@JJMillenial 4 ай бұрын

For those of you interested in understanding this a bit better, it comes from the Polyvagal Theory. In principal, you may want to consider “re-tuning” your nervous system with tools like long exhales, vagal exercises, or SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol). The idea here is that your body/nervous system does not feel safe enough to go into ventral states of being (ie. relaxation, calm, stillness)

@jimwheeler9840 4 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff! Absolutely love how you explain things in ways that are easy to consume and, more importantly, retain. So, so good.

@kirkbeatty6845 4 ай бұрын

Such consistent, amazing & helpful content here. I learn so much about myself every video I watch. THANK YOU!!!

@mediumrare779 4 ай бұрын

I really want to thank you for how broad and thorough you designed that anxiety-breaking course. I am in therapy for two years because of anxiety and we talked about so many things but nothing really hit the spot. But this hypoarousal seems to tick all the checkboxes. The freezing response, the feeling of burnout and depression. And also the hiding when my parents got really loud. I often described how too much fear makes me abandon all my values and hopes because I feel like I can't afford them. This keeps me stuck because it takes away my motivation to act against the anxiety. I really hope this will open a new path. Thanks again.

@laurenlauver4609 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this for free!! ❤

@holliee6832 4 ай бұрын

Emma, u r so in the right job. Even if you were reading a shopping list, your claming voice is powerful. Thank you. Needed to hear this today. Been feeling wired for the last week. I noticed i was trying to soothe myself with tv shows or youtube and for past few days ive been doing less of those and using a breathing app to help me feeling somehwat calmer before choosing ehat i then want to do next ie watch something fun. Im trying to self soothe or self regulate, i need to find my own way of doing it rather than relying on 3rd party stuff to do it for me. Thank you once again, u r a real blessing Emma x

@piehound 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for being there. Take care your own self.

@ameliatocchio7677 4 ай бұрын

This video explains so much. You are so so so knowledgeable Emma.

@artanddesign8006 4 ай бұрын

Im abused physically and mentally in my childhood. I was compared to other kids and my siblings, which made me look small and good for nothing. Now Im 46 and suffer from severe migraine that started from age 16 . I have no confidence to do anything. Always scared. Always worried. Always fearful. Things others do so effortlessly is a big deal for me.. Finding it difficult to face every day..every situation. Im a joke to many. People laugh at me and ask me sarcastically if there's anything in the world im not scared of. I dont know what to do . I feel I do not fit in this world. Im finding it so difficult. With the help of your videos, im trying to move forward in life. Thank you for making such awesome videos.

@lesmaher7441 Ай бұрын

You’ve just hit the nail on the head for me.I’ve been suffering with this for 13 months and it’s always when I wake up from bed.I get stuck with lots of symptoms like fatigue and bouts of depression and brain fog amongst other issues .doctors put it down to g.a.d but I’ve said many times it’s to do with my nervous system.I tried on many occasions to tell them I’m stuck in a loop as symptoms seem to stop every night after o’clock.I’m seeing a councillor at present but can’t get out of the loop. I don’t feel depressed but sometimes very down at not being able to return to my active self. Just want to say thank you for explaining this as I feel you are correct in every way and make total sense.I’m literally going to show my doctor this next appointment as he doesn’t seem to grasp this idea for some reason. Even my counselling friend doesn’t believe I’m depressed . He swears I’m caught in a loop. Thank you so so much My life has been ruined by this.🙁

@rosslevitates 4 ай бұрын

The switch being “stuck on” is how I would describe the last 12 years of my life. I have seen four psychiatrists who labelled it generalised anxiety disorder, I have tried to explain the difference between chronic stress and anxiety but they don’t understand the internal experience of having that stress switch “on”. That’s the primary emotion you are focussing on here? The underlying issue is chronic pain in my case, from widespread arthritis. I’m sure it keeps on hitting that damn switch!

@JustinAzeiMusic 3 ай бұрын

I have pain in all body. My back and artritis.. i feel pain everywhere evem in.my eyes. And day after day years after year hour after hour always on stress button. And after your comment i think too that maybe i feel that stress becouse of pain. Or pain becouse of stress? But my pains growing every month....

@rosslevitates 3 ай бұрын

@@JustinAzeiMusic are you experiencing a feeling of stress? Or is it anxiety? Chronic pain is awful…….im on opioid painkillers. Life savers

@mistermylo8607 2 ай бұрын

@@JustinAzeiMusicmaybe your arthritis is linked to your diet. What type of foods do you eat ? Try anti inflammatory diet. So many ailments people are suffering from today are linked to foods and gut biome.

@JustinAzeiMusic 2 ай бұрын

@@mistermylo8607 i eat home done food and healthy. I was trying to delete meat and milk and so on but nothing changed. I also see that it increases thrn im very tyred. All my problems are becouse im burnt out and so on

@KerryBlue72 4 ай бұрын

You have such a lovely, soft, approachable way of presenting things. Thank you so much for sharing.

@michaelmoran3201 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff Emma This is one of my worst illnesses i have had And for the past 3 years I would say that my nervous system has been on full power Making me feel totally drained from the time I wake up until I go back to sleep So I hope to learn more about this part of your wisdom As my anxiety leads to depression and sofor Thanks again and loving your channel since finding it about a month ago In order to help myself with my anxiety/depression ruining my life GODBLESS 🍀

@marcosnz19ify 2 ай бұрын

I spent over 5 years in this state and it took a big toll on my life, mind and body.

@nelp1565 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for another great video and for making professional help accessible to people all around the world❤

@DivineMystikalTraveler 4 ай бұрын

This is truly life saving stuff, thank you.

@DC-rj3iq 4 ай бұрын

I’m really grateful for your videos. I’ve never understood anxiety and after watching some of your videos I’m understanding now that a lot of my patterns stem from my nervous system putting my body in automatic responses. Thank you for your breakdowns and solutions as well. God bless

@Spajd 4 ай бұрын

Wow..giving that book bag example and explaining how our brains learn “blue sky, back pack…” that really explains a lot what happened to me this past year. I am a very patient and caring person..never would argue with anyone. But I broke last year and argued with someone at night..then drove off.. when it’s nighttime or I drive I’ve been really anxious since then. now to train my brain that I really am okay. And now there’s nothing to worry too much about.

@sand352 4 ай бұрын

Hi from Russia! I'm so grateful that I found your channel..It really helped me.Thank you,Emma

@SashaBowser 4 ай бұрын

Wow I’m going through this right now and this video was exactly what I needed to really realize how poorly I’m treating myself. This was a wake up call for me. Thank you so much for this video.

@sandraritchie6512 4 ай бұрын

Dear Emma you are spot on. After trauma, ptsd,councelors,drugs, psychiatrists. I worked this out of myself. I dont know how to teach it. I have never found a therapists who has told me this information you give. Well done for you sensible practical loving approach to help us heal and cope with our world as it is for a lot of us. Bless you dear girl ❤

@andybreedlove 3 ай бұрын

How did you work it out…? 🕊️

@andybreedlove 3 ай бұрын

I’m stuck

@biswajitpal8190 4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 I have registered, for your free course on grounding ! I feel the lessons are just wonderful ! Even by providing this free information in public domain you are doing a great service to humanity ! My heartfelt gratitude!🙏🙏🙏

@valeriecollier1621 3 ай бұрын

My nervous system was stuck on ‘terror feedback’ …exhausting me for years, then I had a massive life changing traumatic experience, closely followed by perimenopause hyperarousal. Thank you for posting this. 💕

@timw6697 4 ай бұрын

I'm over half a century and as an HSP this is huge for me. I have recently had an encounter for the first time with PTSD and can relate to both hyper and hypo. I have just started reading The body keeps the score and it goes hand in hand with this. Thank you so much for this!

@michellemonet4358 4 ай бұрын

The Body Keeps the Score is a wonderful book.yes!

@olliegilliland5839 15 күн бұрын

Life changing as always Emma!

@Swamp_monkGT 27 күн бұрын

Ever time I hear Emma’s voice it calms me down it gives me a sense of relief. And the fact the she teaches me useful skills for anxiety is amazing

@annelizekok4565 Ай бұрын

This was so educational and helpful. Thank you Emma.

@denececoleman1485 4 ай бұрын

You are AWESOME! Thank you for all that you are sharing with us to help us through these tough experiences, and to help us understand them and get through them. I am realizing through you, that my childhood traumas are effecting me tremendously now. 😇🤗

@Karolm1964 Ай бұрын

I've never found a video that applies to me more than this one! Thank you!💙

@JulianGarcia-yr5dl 4 ай бұрын

Thank you ! This information really helps , it takes practice and overcoming fear for me and the more I know the more it helps

@w.w.w.w.w 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing all these valuable coping skills, really appreciate it ❤

@markp3502 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Ive been trying to understand why ive been going through what ive been going through and your videos I say are the most informative, you make it easier for me to understand everything. Thank you.

@NoOne891. 4 ай бұрын

I think I've watched most your videos over the last year, they have been very insightful.

@donnacostarella4241 2 ай бұрын

You’re amazing I can listen to you all the time. You explain things so well, give examples and just very likable. Thank You Emma

@theotherway1639 4 ай бұрын

This might sound cliche, but mindfulness helps me a lot, as well as limiting caffeine. I actually have done a ton better anxiety wise by cutting out coffee. It was hard to do, but it was taking a toll on my nervous system. Books like 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daniels and the Tao Te Ching have helped me a lot calm my mind when spiraling.

@2-Corrupt Ай бұрын

I always say life is what you make it. If you keep thinking it's shit. And it will never get better. Then that's what's gonna happen. Stay positive!! And you'll see positive things all around!

@pixiebomb28 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your content. I've been trying to regulate my nervous system for the last two years as ive noticed i'm defintely stuck "on". but i found that the constant checking in made me feel hyper-vigilant and more anxious

@TheLove1Makes 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the hard work and Emotional Support ❤

@licksnkicks1166 Ай бұрын

I have had so much serious crap thrown at me in my lifetime. I reached a breaking point when I had to take a 4 month sick leave. As of late in the last two years I have lost 20 pounds, hair falling out and now I am having seizures. The anxiety just going to work and putting up with the extremely toxic environment, I had to quit after almost 13 years. If I kept going I think I was seriously on my way out of this world. My hubby is having his 6th surgery. Been on going for the last 4 years. Very stressful. I have been off for 2 weeks and feel almost 75% better. I started to get back into my weights again, cycling and I added roller skating to my activities. I am finally having some real fun like back in the day. I also play guitar in a band. I have been focusing on more practice. Sometimes you are the only that can pick you up, shake you off and then kick you in your butt to get going. Working out daily makes me feel 20 feet tall. I am so proud of me for self advocating and getting me out of that horrible rabbit hole I was stuck in. I have also learned to redirect negative thoughts. It takes practice though. If I can do this, so can you! ❤

@kevinspano7315 25 күн бұрын

Great job. I don’t know you but keep up the great work. 👍

@bridiewright1519 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely sick of anxiety and depression, got really bad again since Christmas, started when mum died but it's gone too far now and can't turn it round, utterly fed up 😢

@lisakrushinski9436 4 ай бұрын

🙏✝️

@alexramirez4689 4 ай бұрын

You got this don’t give up!

@bridiewright1519 4 ай бұрын

@@alexramirez4689 thankyou

@VM-kn1xw 4 ай бұрын

I can so so relate with you..

@BMfixit 2 ай бұрын

I'm traumatized at 59 years old. Started when I found my mom self gun shot to the head at the age of 7. It's flooding back in emotions and Zolof is making it worse. Ugh

@sarahmiller5632 3 күн бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for your videos. You come from a research, evidenced based place which I find helpful. You give practical skills to use. I have lots of tools to help me but I forget to use them. Your videos remind me to use my tools and you provide new tools.

@tpbchocoholic 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for explaining everything in an easy to understand way.

@user-in9cq9qr3u 4 ай бұрын

You are so informative!! Exactly what I needed to learn!!❤ Thank you very much!

@spiritea5640 2 ай бұрын

Very accurate description based on personal experience. Thank you for this video so that more people can become aware and identify precursor signs before they push too far and crash. Great job! 😃

@GeoffryGifari 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight. In my case, the nervous system shutdown prevented me from doing what I needed to do in life... it ended up becoming an anxiety trigger. This looped on itself and spiraled out of control.

@hummingbird4934 4 ай бұрын

Same!!

@andybreedlove 3 ай бұрын

Yup… 😢

@wilala 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Emma ❤

@justdaly4769 4 ай бұрын

At first i wanna appreciate HER for making this valuable lesson for free. I wanna share my story here my trauma happened back in almost 1year ago in march. I jst wanna tell u the first experience going to be the toughest but u going to learn eventually how to work it! So I remember my first 3months was the hardest ever heart beating 24/7 / jerks sleeping/ overthinking/ panic attacks/ not focusing nor functioning irl like i jst was stuck in my mind. After that it be came more and more lesser. When I remember those dark days i tell myself i will pass this as i pass the 1st time so it less hit everything is ok! Guys we got this u jst gotta be patient more and believe this ur not alone and this is normal ! And the trauma was about seeing my dad lay died infront of me in the hospital. Lastly u are stronger than u think ilysm

@olgao8294 7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Right information at the right time ❤

@jamissweeney2827 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your deep knowledge. You speak of exactly what I need to learn more about

@BSlFK 4 ай бұрын

I can relate to all of these. Neuro Bio Feedback taught me how to calm my brain from being in the “ON” position. Meditation helped too. I like what was mentioned about turn on the parasympathetic response or grounding techniques. Pretty cool to be the calmest person on scene or in the room with in any tragic event and your asked “How did you stay calm like that?” Years of exposure and choosing my response for the best out come. Thank you for this KZfaq video and refresher course!

@lilyskawaii7179 3 ай бұрын

This video is so on point and the information is amazing!

@user-ll9nc7hd6q 2 ай бұрын

Thank You so much for these amazingly clear and helpful videos. Blessings to you

@shelial.341 4 ай бұрын

So helpful and explained very clearly!

@katrinapeacock8317 Ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Especially to start to understand the "shut down" response. Thanks so much.

@melodiamafalda8361 4 ай бұрын

I love you, as a human, thanks you so much for your existence and contribute 💌

@man4145 3 ай бұрын

Finally someone with answers to how ive been feeling. I did experience the loss of a parent at 5 years old and then my mother didn’t understand or know how to meet my emotions needs and I developed severe anxiety which then manifested into full blown ocd in my adult years. I really yearn for health and balance and feel like I’ve been let down by the system and the mass confusion out there when it comes to mental health. I’m hoping to heal my traumas and reset my nervous system. I pray everyone else out there suffering does too..

@Bluenalgene 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the concise explanation and speaking about actual actionable ways to overcome anxiety!

@micht5358 2 ай бұрын

Your teaching has helped me immensely. Through these findings, i have come to a place of peace and forgiveness. God should bless you and your family. ❤

@andyetters9056 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your explanation of how to retrain your nervous system. Thank you for taking time to put out great content. Keep it up, 🙏🏼🌞

@ahmedavdic4128 4 ай бұрын

- 00:00🧠 The nervous system directly influences anxiety and depression, with the alerting system getting stuck on or off. - 03:37🔍 Polyvagal theory identifies three nervous system states: safety (ventral vagal), activation (sympathetic response), and overwhelm/shutdown (dorsal vagal). - 09:22🔄 A healthy nervous system is adaptive, allowing quick responses to danger and a broad range of emotions, including relaxation and joy. - 14:15🚨 Unhealthy sympathetic dominance leads to constant fight/flight/freeze response, increasing sensitivity to threats and impairing accurate perception. - 19:02🤯 Sympathetically dominant state manifests as heightened alertness, physical symptoms, and difficulty relaxing or having fun. - 24:25💤 Nervous system hypoarousal, or shutdown mode, occurs when overwhelmed, resembling burnout or depression with fatigue, numbness, and impaired cognitive functions. - 29:45🔄 Retraining the nervous system involves self-care, activation, and problem-solving to restore physical resources, return to safety, and address trauma. - 38:15🧘‍♂ Trauma is deep learning in the nervous system, associating certain stimuli with threat responses, impacting mental health and life enjoyment. - 44:03🔄 Treating anxiety, trauma, and depression involves addressing the nervous system in the body, becoming aware of its states, and learning to regulate it for improved well-being.

@dawnriddle-knowlton9932 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theresanordstrom4625 Ай бұрын

Wow. I don’t think I’ve ever had a video that spoke to me so much like everything thank you. Love your work.!!

@kierlak 4 ай бұрын

The Body Keeps the Score. Great video. Thank you 🙏

@suzannemartin6817 4 ай бұрын

Hey, I just posted that she should read that book!😀. Interestingly stress anxiety trauma, they can show up in our bodies as chronic symptoms that are medically unexplained. Back pain (any kind of pain really,) digestive issues, dizziness, brain fog, so much stuff!

@timw6697 4 ай бұрын

Me too guys! I just started it, and couldn't believe how accurate it has been in regards to putting words to the sensations and thoughts I was having!