Amen! I’ve dealt with dizziness off and on for 20 years and no dr ever told me any this. Every test showed I was “normal” which isn’t helpful when symptoms continue. I’ve just watched a couple of Yonit’s videos and feel more informed than I ever have. Now I actually have a plan to deal with my issues. Only found her a month ago but now I have hope that I can stop my attacks.
I cannot explain the level of gratitude I have for your videos and just your general perspective. They have been so helpful and reassuring! I agree with another commenter to never stop making these! You’re helping so many people 😊
Thank you again. Great video. This is the best advice. I recovered 98%using this. Stop Faer. Start enjoy simple things. Smile. Good luck to everyone who suffer❤
I’m so glad I came across you early on in my dizziness journey because I have been implementing all of these strategies for a while and I am now about 80% recovered from my vestibular symptoms. This is a good reminder to try to apply these principles more to my pain symptoms, which seem to be lingering around longer.
I have fibromyalgia pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. The CFS/ME disappeared completely, but I still had some pain left. More repressed emotions, Dr. Yonit? Unresolved conflict? Keeping at it is working, and it's thrilling! Thanks ,Dr. Yo!
There is something so special about you Yonit and your presence that makes your channel so great. So wise, grounding, compassionate and extremely helpful. ❤️🙏🌸
Fannnnnnntastic summary❣️Since discovering your channel and beginning your free course 4 months ago, my dizziness symptoms have reduced by 50%. This is after 5 years of dizziness. Thank goodness for you Yonit❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@rohitchavan8061 Unfortunately, I am not the person to ask. I am five years and two months into the land of an MdDS nightmare, and no better. It is not a good place.
After 3 years of mdds I slowly started not to avoid things that can trigger me - like car, train, plane, swimming (!), even elevators etc etc. It was a hard and a step by step process. I think it is very very hard not to fear them, when they actually (could) make your symptoms worse. BUT sometimes it does not affect my symptoms, so I believe these experiences make it easier not to fear these potential triggers (I hope I described it in a right way cause English is not my mother tongue). So what I wanted to say: even when something did triggered you, don’t stop trying, cause there will be a moment, when it won’t effect your little monster in your head at at all :)
Yep, I've heard that before. I should probably make a video about why this happens, but I am sorry it happened to you! I hope you are getting support from people who are open to the way you want to approach your recovery.
OMG… I just found your site. Thank you for being here…I think I will live now. 💃 (Two years I’ve been on my own with this imbalance trying to figure out how to survive.)
As a 23 year old professional dancer, neural circuit dizziness has taken over my life for over three months now. I haven’t been able to dance & do my job, habit #3 has been the most difficult part for me. This head dropping sensation is basically the only symptom that has persisted for over the past 3 months, and it’s very frustrating not being able to put a stop to it once and for all. I just want to get my life back😢
This also applies to chronic pain and ME/CFS, as well as Interstitial Cystitis, IBS, etc. - and also works for them. Little structurally wrong, it's the crocodile brain overreacting. I've gone back to performing, ignoring the anxiety I began having before it after Covid and sitting with it in somatic tracking. I am doing exercises I thought caused "injuries" - AND eating what I thought was "high histamine" when I realized that the itchiness and burning heat increased with stress and repressed feelings, and NOT high-histamine foods. It was a delight to have the first guacamole and humous in ages - and dark chocolate was a revelation after 2 years! Thanks, Dr. Yo!
Everything you are saying is 100% true. Sometimes I just need a reminder and then they symptoms go away. Thank you so much for your content Dr. Arthur !
You are an Angel, honestly so happy I came across your videos , I’m continuing to learn and teach myself about all the things that I relate to in your videos , just a few days in and at least 50% of my symptoms have diminished or decreased in intensity And my symptoms were extremely debilitating so thank you for the work you do, you are a big help in healing my mind, body and soul ! ❤
What a great video, this probably applies to bunch of other symptoms caused by stress. My personal problem with this approach (with the first habit specifically) is that I don't have much trust in doctors where I live. This always makes me fear that they might've missed something or simply dismissed me because I look young and healthy to them, so there is no need to dig deeper or even properly reassure that I'm fine..
I’m at a loss as to how to thank you, Dr. Y. I came here scared so badly, the lightheaded sensations were so bad. After some months I began to implement these truths using baby steps. My lightheaded feelings are markedly improved, yet now I’m flaring rather severely with chronic digestive issues. I realize my brain has just shifted symptoms, now I will check the list you’ve included here, and think psychologically about what’s really going on that I’ve not addressed. You are dear to so many of us, a precious human being.
Hi Cindy, incredible to hear about your progress- and I DO consider this progress even with the new symptoms. Symptom drift means you have it on the run. Better days are ahead. You can do this.
Hiii dr yonit I here to announce that I’m 95% recovered from vestibular migraine yes it is possible to recover may be time line is different for everyone but it will I got so much support from ur vedios thankew a lot ❤❤
I REMEMBER WHEN YOU STARTED HERE!!! This is SO wonderful to hear. If you want to share more details, I'd love to hear it... email me at info@thesteadycoach.com
I’ve had this horrible “illness” for nearly 4 years now 3 of those chronically, I have got better not fully but definitely better, still have daily symptoms but a lot less, the more I think about it the I’m convinced it’s down to stress, trauma, personality type (for me anyway).. this is a excellent piece of advice and although not easy to do wen your symptoms are at the worst it definitely works, I’ve had to force myself to do “normal” stuff bit by bit, there’s things I still don’t do but that will come next.
Hello Dr Yo.Always a pleasure seeing you. I don’t understand one thing though. And this has happened many times. I would be in my routine and will be feeling really good when all of a sudden bam…this onset of symptoms from absolutely no where. I wouldn’t even be doing anything remotely stressful when I start feeling a little off. I mean am I missing something? I am driving,cycling,running,working everyday. Some days are good and some are not. But the not so good days I really don’t know where the trigger comes from.
Hi Vijay, stress has latency and is cumulative. It does not immediately cause symptoms. Internal stress is also not something that you're always going to be consciously aware of.
I just want to say a BIG thank you again for all your videos and advice that has so helped me especially over the last 3yrs start to recover but most importantly come to and except and deal with on a every day basis of having this chronic dizzness. I was diagnosed by a neurologist as having horizontal not just begnine postural vertigo, but also migraine vestibular vertigo and PPPD and I can especially this one as I so relate to this video as I have all these habits . When people ask me how I managed to improve especially the staff at both the migraine clinic and Balance clinic I always mention your channel. So thanks again
Thanks again for the top5 tips. My challenge is that no matter how hard I try to be calm and take it easy difficult life situations continue to haunt me again and again may be thats how I am destined to face it with. My 82 year old Mom is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last week which added to already ongoing challenges with unresolved issues that I have already including strained relationships. In this video tip #2 says do not avoid the dizziness fear both physical and emotional and tip 5 says identify the root cause of the psychological issues like anger, disappointments, sad, guilty etc., Sorry for the long message but I thought I will write my current feelings here. Thanks again!! you are truly amazing helping lot of people like me online
Hi Ravi, this makes a lot of sense and you're not alone. Please rest assured that this is all a matter of finding a better way- more self care, more support, more self compassion- and it does not need to be perfect. There are life stressors that cannot be avoided, but you can change how they affect you internally. czcams.com/video/LodqWgKvUvw/video.html
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you Dr. Arthur for you and your wonderful work in this field. I can live my life and not worry about the dizziness.
Ruben, you’re just too kind, this truly means a lot to me. I have another “5” coming soon- this one will be 5 essential skills for recovery. I’m so glad you found this helpful.
I am new to your channel and I understand that this might be why my dizziness is very bad. I am very aware of watching my balance and it is hard work every day trying to live my life with this. It has been very bad lately and ad you say I have stopped going to my exercise class because if this. I have been very stressed in the last six weeks due to my grabdaughter in hospital. Listening to you I realise that may be the reason I have stopped all my exercises. I have not been to my chiropractor gir tge last 6 weeks. X
Yonit...great stuff. So much of your input applies to so many other parts of one's life, thank you! p.s. keep up the great work in the gym...your upper body development looking great (nice gains)!
You have helped me so much w/ all your videos. I have my moments when the dizziness comes but most of the time I am living normally and not so restricted 🚫. I have went to tons of doctors and none of them have been of any help.
I have started brain Retraining where I don’t avoid as much as I was afraid of but some days the symptoms and new symptoms are so intense and then the next day I’m feeling more like myself. Dizziness was definitely one of my worst symptoms, but I’m moving around easier and noticing the dizziness comes and goes mora and more. Boundaries, self care, and paying attention to my self-critical internal talk has been a huge game changer. Some days I’m overwhelmed by the changes and I have to stay neutral to not freak out my nervous system even more. I do have endocrine issues with no thyroid and my cortisol keeps going up she down but I think this is part of my body finally letting go and trying to find its balance again.
You've got this, Kayla! So happy to hear about the progress you're making! Just validating you are doing all the right things and you're going to keep getting better.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you so much! I did want to ask if it is worse to take a day of rest and literally lay around all day? The reason I ask is because I feel like I get deconditioned so easily and like the dizziness is so much worse the next day. I also feel like if I sleep on my back I am more dizzy the next day so I have to be mindful and sleep on my side even though I still wake up on my back.
Well.....I've watched a few of your VIDS and this concept is entirely new to me. I say this with GREAT excitement because I've suffered from dizziness for nearly 30 years. My story is way too long to share here, but I 'totally get' your concept about the brain wrongly predicting......I mean it drives me absolutely crazy when I can tell my brain to STFU with its predictions and of course my brain wins and sends me into a spiral, sometimes a violent dizzy puking spiral. Anyhow....I shocked I have not heard of this concept before.....of course no ENT doctor advised me of this concept either. Cheers!
I just found you and have hope now. I've had all the tests starting with my inner ear and going all the way to an acdf surgery for three herniated disks which were compressing nerves in my cervical spine. All physical symptoms ruled out and still i feel as if I'm walking on a trampoline.
Amazing and outstanding explanation😊 each single word i am following and happy to share i am getting more better by not avoiding doing things, except i do have balance problems while walking and tinittus. Hopefully this will get better.many thanks again
Such good advice for me. I am always living on fear when I have something to do that involves car rides. Instead of being happy I’m invited, my reaction is ,oh no!
I have been struggling with vestibular migraine for a year after C shot. I have incorporated Migrane Care by BioCeuticals (my neurologist recommended, it includes high strength magnesium and B vitamins). I did detox with Zeolite and probiotics and healed within a month. Detox and Gut repair made the biggest difference. We all have heavy metals and they interfere with our nerves, creating neurological disorders. Hope this will help someone who lost hope as I did many times.
You are such a breath of fresh air. Do you coaching for people? I’m not sure where you are located, but what about telehealth coaching? Love this video
Hello! So helpful! Can doing vestibular PT be a stepping stone along with doing the emotional work? Or, does doing Vestibular exercises send the brain the signal that something is wrong? Trying to sort this all out which is in and of itself stressful!
Great question. The first 12 weeks of VRT can be super helpful for people, but if they're not getting better and have PPPD/neural circuit dizziness, it can be that the VRT is reinforcing the idea that there is something physically wrong. In general, I don't do VRT with my clients unless they are extremely afraid of movement.
@@user-qc6lj1ur9f took around 3-4 months after i accepted it, maybe even less (i thought i might never recover). I would say physiotherapy helped the most, pressure point therapy around neck shoulder back helped the most. I was too tensed and stressed for my body to recover. Also stopped caring at one point, so the less you concentrate the faster you recover.
I am doing these 5 suggestions in my life. . Maybe a bit exaggerated going to Disney. Driving across country but non the less I am just not letting this nuero circut dizziness WIN. I’m in charge here!😢😢. Thank you Yonit
i wanted to ask if we shouldn't really do vrt as it is only helpful in some cases then what should we do like if we don't have any emotions that are underlying and causing these symptoms/ sensations like is there a step by step guide? ive gotten through half or your free course but am still not sure where to begin because i don't really have any underlying emotions that make me feel this except for the fear and anxiousness of the dizziness itself. also when do we know that vrt is not for us or is helping us?
The course talks all about emotions in Steps 5 and 6. VRT helps some people but I expect it to help within 6-8 weeks (even if someone is not 100% better) and for someone to make gradual progress. If someone is not getting better in that time, it's probably not the best course of action.
I think I have PPPD. it started with a BPPV case. I developed visual symptoms, tinnitus, and have experienced pulsations all over my neck, shoulders sometimes. There are moments when I wake up and feel like my physical body is struggling in the rocky sea against waves. My brain went there! I know exactly why I have neural circuit symptoms. I can acknowledge the pain. The thing is : I have been through tons of trauma and emotional pain that was never resolved . When my dad died, that broke me. at first, I was pushing through, with the same old insomnia, or TMS. Then the dizziness came... then BPPV. 6 months later I am finally feeling better, I only see it get affected by my cycle so my doctor told me to go to the OBGYN and look at my hormones. He told me to do vestibular therapy. In bed, I still don't lie on my left side ... too traumatized still. can a person with PPPD benefit from vestibular therapy still? Thanks Dr. I am not asking for your medical opinion, but what would you do if you were me? Thank you if you can answer, that would be lovely but you don't have to.😊
Hi Ana! You have been through so much. I am so glad you found me. Vestibular therapy can definitely help when people are afraid to move. It can help teach your nervous system that movement is safe.
@@TheSteadyCoach Hi Dr Yo! Thanks so much for your answer. Oh, I see. My primary care doctor had never heard of PPPD. I would have gone sooner to vestibular therapy, but there was a time when I just could not move. I am gradually getting better and better, thanks to your channel and a few others like yours. Thanks for all the help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
hi dr.yo, great video! i wanted to ask like how to get through feeling anxious when you have somewhere you need to be that you cannot avoid and facing symptoms and sensations while there which make you want to run away. I know we can try and say its just a sensation and not be fearful but in the moment that doesn't really work and actually adds to the stress/anxiousness and makes the symptoms feel more powerful and intense. please help because there have been so many events that i have missed in the past 3 years and regret that because i didn't do anything and now i have events coming up but feel this way
Hi Mindy, please take the course because I outline this process in great detail in the course. It is not just about how you react to the symptoms. In general trying to push them away does not help. The course is completely free. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
I've had this for over a year now since I had back surgery. It was chronic . Now it comes and goes. The less research I do and the less I did the exercises, the better my dizziness got. I do still get vestibular migraines. I'm not as scared when I feel dizzy I just say okay...I know what this is...still awful to have though.
what if you are someone who is constantly searching for symptoms and sensations like when you wake up or lay down you try to find sensations or think will i be dizzy now, what should we do if this is what our mind constantly thinks and our attention is focused on this all the time?
I have been bravely facing triggers for about 2.5 months now but still end up paying with increased symptoms, sometimes so bad it’s almost not worth doing that thing again, because I end up out of commission. It’s so annoying to follow all of this and not get the results. 😞
Hi Shandy, I don’t want to share your story publicly here on CZcams but sometimes emotional precursors and triggers take a long time to untangle. I know you can do this. ❤️❤️❤️
hello shandy; I'm the same as you; I opened a text in the forum that had improved a lot after 6 months working with dizziness and calming the brain; breathing and telling me it's nothing; and after 20 days of improvement, the strongest symptoms of childhood returned to me being able to move out of bed; now they have returned me to the starting point and I am demoralized and without explanation or expectations that this has an end; I wanted to open a thread in the forum but it won't let me get feed? and well, it's the same, no I want to demotivate the rest; at the moment I have lost my strength with dizziness and he is stronger; On top of that, in Spain the heat will start soon and it multiplies it for me; I send you a greeting and since it is not consolation but you are not the only one.
does anyone else experience this sensation when you lay down and close your eyes and just feel your eyes moving and the darkness you see when you close your eyes is also moving for a few seconds very fast even though its dark and black you stilll feel it and then it sort of settles down, its like nystagmus but with your eyes closed and the darkness is moving
Hi Dr. Yo! Love all your helpful content. I have a question for you - can symptoms like ear clicking/ crackling and pulsatilla tinnitus be considered part of PPPD? I had minor symptoms like bobbing/swaying and lightheadedness in stores and busy places prior to becoming pregnant, and since being pregnant it’s just about gotten 100 times more intense and more symptoms appear. I also struggled with ETD prior to pregnancy, and believe that’s worse now too. Any advice? Would love your input as all I’ve gotten from doctors I’d use Flonase
Very much related- danger mode/fight flight leads to tension and changes in blood flow in your head/neck. These are not dangerous, but they can lead to temporary dysfunction in the ventilation system for your middle ear.
I love this series of videos and am following the free course as well as the workbook. I have been applying the principles I have learned to reduce my level of danger associated with dizziness, and it seems to be helping. Thank you! But I have other symptoms from post-concussion, notably with vision as well as cognitive changes. The first advice in this video is to stop relying on conventional medicine's approach to solve dizziness. But now I'm confused. Do I discontinue therapy for the other symptoms too (vision and speech therapy)? Like the dizziness, there is no obvious medical reason for them other than being symptoms originally triggered by concussion (14 months ago). Any general advice from others who have succeeded in using the principles offered here to resolve multiple symptoms would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Ron! "Neural circuit dizziness" really should be called "neural circuit symptoms" because almost everyone here has visual issues as well as many other bizarre and seemingly disconnected symptoms. I hesitate to give you advice since I am not personally working with you, but if you are not progressing as expected with your therapy, it is time to consider the option that all of these symptoms are neural circuit related. If I were you, I would ask your vision therapist and your speech therapist if they feel that your symptoms are still being caused by the original concussion and if you are making the progress they would have expected from someone who had a concussion.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you, Dr. Yo. This video helped me make up my mind to join your community to take advantage of all the resources and others' experiences. In parallel, I will have those conversations you described with current therapists, and I will line up additional vestibular testing (VNG, caloric testing, etc.) to rule out any undiagnosed physical causes.
Thank you Dr Yonit! I do have one question I was hoping you could shed some light on. I have chronic dizziness which I am able to deal with on a daily basis, except for driving. I’ve had vertigo attacks while driving on highways before, which now leads to panic attacks when I have to drive on the highways. How do I deal with getting past the anxiety while driving when I’m so worried about a potential vertigo attack and don’t feel safe?
There is some overlap but a few big differences. 1) the course and all this info on my channel is free 2) we do NOT focus only on positive associations/affirmations. That often sets people up for shame and disappointment when they don't work. 3) There is a much bigger emphasis on emotional work and understanding one's past patterns, stressors and current maladaptive emotional strategies.
Hi Dr. Yo! I've been dong the work for a while (diagnosed with PPPD then Vestibular Migraine) It seems to be alot better but still there. Should I give VM meds a shot at this stage in the game?
Hi Jessica, please take a look at this video as I mentioned in the other comments. I think it may help to answer some of your questions czcams.com/video/NLnSNCpewh4/video.htmlsi=uMdhhsIkM9eP7ILj
Your eyes being misaligned is a very real thing. It can really help you, if you truly have misaligned eyes. Its all about the signals being sent to your brain. They are all connected
I think the proportion of people whose eyes are the cause of symptoms is extremely small. BVD and convergence issues are extremely common in the general population and are usually asymptomatic. I have NOT found prism glasses to be helpful for my clients.
Can this approach help with autoimmune disease? I’ve heard that perhaps Hashimoto’s can cause dizziness, but I’ve also rarely heard of that as a symptom.
Absolutely. Even if there is a physical cause for dizziness, it can be so hard to deal with the fear and anxiety, and that's what these habits focus on.
I just tested positive for Covid and have VM. I’m really anxious about my dizziness increasing. I already have such bad head pressure and some dizziness. Do you have any tips?
Hi Luna! Most of the people I've seen have been totally fine with Covid- some of them even felt BETTER. It would be normal to have a temporary increase in symptoms due to systemic inflammation from the immune response. My advice is to rest, give your body what it needs, and know that your symptoms will go back to baseline when you are well.
Hi.. my 12 year old son is having vestibular migraine and dizziness.. I used to have OCD during covid.. not able to identify underlying fears in him.. he is introvert kid, some times I wonder if he is acting to avoid school... how will I know if he is really having dizziness.. he moves to nearby bed or chair in his dizziness.. can kids move so fast in dizziness? He also covers his face with pillow during dizziness.. I ask him to take long breaths but he gets angry.. how to take care of him 😢😢
Please take him to have vestibular testing done first. There are medical issues that can lead to these problems. I am so sorry you're going through this, from one mom to another.
Dr.yo .i m thankful to you always.i m 80% recovered .but now i have back ache.n head pressure.n sansetion in legs.due to this i walk like very old women. What can i do dr.can it be possible 100% recovery.
This is normal (as awful as it is!). Symptoms change as you are working through your fear of the dizziness. 100% recovery IS possible. It just takes time.
PLEASE NEVER STOP MAKING THIS CONTENT ... YOU ARE OUR LAST HOPE 🛐✨✨✨
I will keep going as long as people need to hear this!!!
two monh update im fully recovered thanks yall for making me feel less lonely during this journey
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@@Thobanatif very good Atif bhai👍
Amen! I’ve dealt with dizziness off and on for 20 years and no dr ever told me any this. Every test showed I was “normal” which isn’t helpful when symptoms continue. I’ve just watched a couple of Yonit’s videos and feel more informed than I ever have. Now I actually have a plan to deal with my issues. Only found her a month ago but now I have hope that I can stop my attacks.
@@divymahour4737 do u alos suffer from balance problem I have mdds what should I do
Watching this from the other side! Recovered by Gods grace! Thank you Jesus!
Fantastic!
Did you make a full recovery?
I cannot explain the level of gratitude I have for your videos and just your general perspective. They have been so helpful and reassuring! I agree with another commenter to never stop making these! You’re helping so many people 😊
Thank you for these kind words! I truly appreciate it! It is really my privilege to be able to help and share this information!
Thank you again. Great video. This is the best advice. I recovered 98%using this. Stop Faer. Start enjoy simple things. Smile. Good luck to everyone who suffer❤
You're very welcome!
I’m so glad I came across you early on in my dizziness journey because I have been implementing all of these strategies for a while and I am now about 80% recovered from my vestibular symptoms. This is a good reminder to try to apply these principles more to my pain symptoms, which seem to be lingering around longer.
Fabulous to hear this, Lynn!!!
I have fibromyalgia pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. The CFS/ME disappeared completely, but I still had some pain left. More repressed emotions, Dr. Yonit? Unresolved conflict? Keeping at it is working, and it's thrilling! Thanks ,Dr. Yo!
How you recovered from me cfs...please help me with some guidance also...@@escapingbenzoozhopehelphea523
There is something so special about you Yonit and your presence that makes your channel so great. So wise, grounding, compassionate and extremely helpful. ❤️🙏🌸
Thank you, truly! ❤
Fannnnnnntastic summary❣️Since discovering your channel and beginning your free course 4 months ago, my dizziness symptoms have reduced by 50%. This is after 5 years of dizziness. Thank goodness for you Yonit❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're very welcome, Jill! I am so so glad to hear of your progress! You can do this!
Do you have MdDS?
@@seeyouonthefly2024 I have it what should I do its almsot 17 years I am suffering...
@@rohitchavan8061 Unfortunately, I am not the person to ask. I am five years and two months into the land of an MdDS nightmare, and no better. It is not a good place.
After 3 years of mdds I slowly started not to avoid things that can trigger me - like car, train, plane, swimming (!), even elevators etc etc. It was a hard and a step by step process. I think it is very very hard not to fear them, when they actually (could) make your symptoms worse. BUT sometimes it does not affect my symptoms, so I believe these experiences make it easier not to fear these potential triggers (I hope I described it in a right way cause English is not my mother tongue). So what I wanted to say: even when something did triggered you, don’t stop trying, cause there will be a moment, when it won’t effect your little monster in your head at at all :)
FABULOUS advice!
I got tossed out of a facebook group for suggesting that people should be looking you up on CZcams. ❤😂
Yep, I've heard that before. I should probably make a video about why this happens, but I am sorry it happened to you! I hope you are getting support from people who are open to the way you want to approach your recovery.
What?!!! That’s so crazy!
Me too!
OMG… I just found your site. Thank you for being here…I think I will live now. 💃 (Two years I’ve been on my own with this imbalance trying to figure out how to survive.)
As a 23 year old professional dancer, neural circuit dizziness has taken over my life for over three months now. I haven’t been able to dance & do my job, habit #3 has been the most difficult part for me. This head dropping sensation is basically the only symptom that has persisted for over the past 3 months, and it’s very frustrating not being able to put a stop to it once and for all. I just want to get my life back😢
Thank you so much more sensible stuff....will stop looking at symptoms and question what is going on!
This also applies to chronic pain and ME/CFS, as well as Interstitial Cystitis, IBS, etc. - and also works for them. Little structurally wrong, it's the crocodile brain overreacting. I've gone back to performing, ignoring the anxiety I began having before it after Covid and sitting with it in somatic tracking. I am doing exercises I thought caused "injuries" - AND eating what I thought was "high histamine" when I realized that the itchiness and burning heat increased with stress and repressed feelings, and NOT high-histamine foods. It was a delight to have the first guacamole and humous in ages - and dark chocolate was a revelation after 2 years! Thanks, Dr. Yo!
Everything you are saying is 100% true. Sometimes I just need a reminder and then they symptoms go away. Thank you so much for your content Dr. Arthur !
You're very welcome!
I'm so grateful for these videos. I don't feel alone in this anymore. ❤
You are not alone!
You are an Angel, honestly so happy I came across your videos , I’m continuing to learn and teach myself about all the things that I relate to in your videos , just a few days in and at least 50% of my symptoms have diminished or decreased in intensity
And my symptoms were extremely debilitating so thank you for the work you do, you are a big help in healing my mind, body and soul ! ❤
Fantastic, Sheldon! I am so happy to hear of your progress!
What a great video, this probably applies to bunch of other symptoms caused by stress. My personal problem with this approach (with the first habit specifically) is that I don't have much trust in doctors where I live. This always makes me fear that they might've missed something or simply dismissed me because I look young and healthy to them, so there is no need to dig deeper or even properly reassure that I'm fine..
Ever since having my first panic attack my dizziness has been with me 24/7 and it's been 7 months.
I am sorry you are going through this, Mark. Please consider taking my free course on healing chronic dizziness thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Hlo apko kuch aram mila same esha hi mere bhai k sat hua h last 5 years ho gy
I’m at a loss as to how to thank you, Dr. Y. I came here scared so badly, the lightheaded sensations were so bad. After some months I began to implement these truths using baby steps. My lightheaded feelings are markedly improved, yet now I’m flaring rather severely with chronic digestive issues. I realize my brain has just shifted symptoms, now I will check the list you’ve included here, and think psychologically about what’s really going on that I’ve not addressed. You are dear to so many of us, a precious human being.
Hi Cindy, incredible to hear about your progress- and I DO consider this progress even with the new symptoms. Symptom drift means you have it on the run. Better days are ahead. You can do this.
@@TheSteadyCoach Saving your message of encouragement, sincere thank you💛🙏🏻💛
Thank you dr Yo , just so grateful for you and your channel
Hiii dr yonit I here to announce that I’m 95% recovered from vestibular migraine yes it is possible to recover may be time line is different for everyone but it will I got so much support from ur vedios thankew a lot ❤❤
I REMEMBER WHEN YOU STARTED HERE!!! This is SO wonderful to hear. If you want to share more details, I'd love to hear it... email me at info@thesteadycoach.com
I’ve had this horrible “illness” for nearly 4 years now 3 of those chronically, I have got better not fully but definitely better, still have daily symptoms but a lot less, the more I think about it the I’m convinced it’s down to stress, trauma, personality type (for me anyway).. this is a excellent piece of advice and although not easy to do wen your symptoms are at the worst it definitely works, I’ve had to force myself to do “normal” stuff bit by bit, there’s things I still don’t do but that will come next.
4 years for me as well. Do you feel comfortable sharing what your symptoms are like nowadays?
100% agree. You can do this!
OMG... This video is PURE GOLD!! Thanks Dr. Yonit for so much!! ❤️
You're very welcome, Mamen! ❤
Hello Dr Yo.Always a pleasure seeing you.
I don’t understand one thing though. And this has happened many times. I would be in my routine and will be feeling really good when all of a sudden bam…this onset of symptoms from absolutely no where. I wouldn’t even be doing anything remotely stressful when I start feeling a little off.
I mean am I missing something?
I am driving,cycling,running,working everyday. Some days are good and some are not. But the not so good days I really don’t know where the trigger comes from.
Hi Vijay, stress has latency and is cumulative. It does not immediately cause symptoms. Internal stress is also not something that you're always going to be consciously aware of.
Your videos are really helping me on my journey to overcoming my vestibular migraine symptoms, I cannot thank you enough (Laura, UK)
I am so glad, Laura! It is truly my privilege to be able to help.
I just want to say a BIG thank you again for all your videos and advice that has so helped me especially over the last 3yrs start to recover but most importantly come to and except and deal with on a every day basis of having this chronic dizzness. I was diagnosed by a neurologist as having horizontal not just begnine postural vertigo, but also migraine vestibular vertigo and PPPD and I can especially this one as I so relate to this video as I have all these habits . When people ask me how I managed to improve especially the staff at both the migraine clinic and Balance clinic I always mention your channel. So thanks again
YES!! It should make you feel really good and on track for full recovery!!
Great video… you have given me some positive direction. I am that guy who researches everything.. I have been wrestling with this too long.
Wonderful to hear!
Things what she said. I didn't get to hear from any doctor..her videos r really appreciating...
Thanks again for the top5 tips. My challenge is that no matter how hard I try to be calm and take it easy difficult life situations continue to haunt me again and again may be thats how I am destined to face it with. My 82 year old Mom is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last week which added to already ongoing challenges with unresolved issues that I have already including strained relationships. In this video tip #2 says do not avoid the dizziness fear both physical and emotional and tip 5 says identify the root cause of the psychological issues like anger, disappointments, sad, guilty etc., Sorry for the long message but I thought I will write my current feelings here. Thanks again!! you are truly amazing helping lot of people like me online
Hi Ravi, this makes a lot of sense and you're not alone. Please rest assured that this is all a matter of finding a better way- more self care, more support, more self compassion- and it does not need to be perfect. There are life stressors that cannot be avoided, but you can change how they affect you internally. czcams.com/video/LodqWgKvUvw/video.html
Sending you so much love for sharing this information.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you Dr. Arthur for you and your wonderful work in this field. I can live my life and not worry about the dizziness.
You're very welcome, Caryn! It is an absolute privilege to be able to help!
Just wanted to drop in and say you helped me so much!!! Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you, Ed!! This means a lot to me ❤
You are my hero, Dr. Yonit!!❤❤❤
Thanks!
Ruben, you’re just too kind, this truly means a lot to me. I have another “5” coming soon- this one will be 5 essential skills for recovery. I’m so glad you found this helpful.
Brilliantly helpful dear Yonit!
Indeed exactly what I need to follow. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Maribel! I am so glad this is helpful!
I am new to your channel and I understand that this might be why my dizziness is very bad. I am very aware of watching my balance and it is hard work every day trying to live my life with this. It has been very bad lately and ad you say I have stopped going to my exercise class because if this. I have been very stressed in the last six weeks due to my grabdaughter in hospital. Listening to you I realise that may be the reason I have stopped all my exercises. I have not been to my chiropractor gir tge last 6 weeks. X
Yonit...great stuff. So much of your input applies to so many other parts of one's life, thank you! p.s. keep up the great work in the gym...your upper body development looking great (nice gains)!
You have helped me so much w/ all your videos. I have my moments when the dizziness comes but most of the time I am living normally and not so restricted 🚫. I have went to tons of doctors and none of them have been of any help.
Amazing to hear, Crystal. I am so happy to hear about your successes!! Please keep us updated as things continue to get better for you!
Nice shirt. Buffella!! 💪💪
Wonderful advice. I needed to hear this. Thank you for your insights.
You're very welcome, Thom!
God bless you❤🙏🏻
This is true! I definitely did #1, #2, #3, #4, #5! I walked a lot and I incorporated a superfood called NONI juice that tackled inflammation.
I have started brain Retraining where I don’t avoid as much as I was afraid of but some days the symptoms and new symptoms are so intense and then the next day I’m feeling more like myself. Dizziness was definitely one of my worst symptoms, but I’m moving around easier and noticing the dizziness comes and goes mora and more. Boundaries, self care, and paying attention to my self-critical internal talk has been a huge game changer. Some days I’m overwhelmed by the changes and I have to stay neutral to not freak out my nervous system even more. I do have endocrine issues with no thyroid and my cortisol keeps going up she down but I think this is part of my body finally letting go and trying to find its balance again.
You've got this, Kayla! So happy to hear about the progress you're making! Just validating you are doing all the right things and you're going to keep getting better.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you so much! I did want to ask if it is worse to take a day of rest and literally lay around all day? The reason I ask is because I feel like I get deconditioned so easily and like the dizziness is so much worse the next day. I also feel like if I sleep on my back I am more dizzy the next day so I have to be mindful and sleep on my side even though I still wake up on my back.
Absolutely great advice. Ive just posyponed all these appointments to deal with my mental health
YES!!! One of my favorite comments ever was from someone who did just this and completely recovered.
@@TheSteadyCoach oh wow, so good to hear
Another great video thankyou! It's great to learn from all of your years of experience and what you've seen first hand! :)
You're very welcome, Anna. It is truly my privilege to be able to share this information.
Keep them coming please, thanks
Well.....I've watched a few of your VIDS and this concept is entirely new to me. I say this with GREAT excitement because I've suffered from dizziness for nearly 30 years. My story is way too long to share here, but I 'totally get' your concept about the brain wrongly predicting......I mean it drives me absolutely crazy when I can tell my brain to STFU with its predictions and of course my brain wins and sends me into a spiral, sometimes a violent dizzy puking spiral. Anyhow....I shocked I have not heard of this concept before.....of course no ENT doctor advised me of this concept either. Cheers!
I am glad that you found this channel!
Awesome message, as always!❤😊
I just found you and have hope now. I've had all the tests starting with my inner ear and going all the way to an acdf surgery for three herniated disks which were compressing nerves in my cervical spine. All physical symptoms ruled out and still i feel as if I'm walking on a trampoline.
You are in the right place, Robert!
Thanks you for your advices and yours videos
You're very welcome!
Thank you for these suggestions.
You're very welcome, Robert!
Thank you Dr Yonit l really need to hear this today. You are amazing
Thank you, Jill! So happy it helped you.
Amazing and outstanding explanation😊 each single word i am following and happy to share i am getting more better by not avoiding doing things, except i do have balance problems while walking and tinittus. Hopefully this will get better.many thanks again
I am so happy for you! Keep on going!
Thank you so much for your work!!
You're very welcome, Claudia! It is truly my privilege to be able to help.
Such good advice for me. I am always living on fear when I have something to do that involves car rides.
Instead of being happy I’m invited, my reaction is ,oh no!
Totally makes sense that you would respond this way! But now that you've noticed it, you can work on it!
I have the exact same problem. But, I have hit many things--in my peripheries--due to this condition, so it's circular.
I love this!! Thank you so much Dr Yonit Arthur.
You're very welcome, Prasanna! It is truly my privilege to be able to share this information.
I have been struggling with vestibular migraine for a year after C shot. I have incorporated Migrane Care by BioCeuticals (my neurologist recommended, it includes high strength magnesium and B vitamins). I did detox with Zeolite and probiotics and healed within a month. Detox and Gut repair made the biggest difference. We all have heavy metals and they interfere with our nerves, creating neurological disorders. Hope this will help someone who lost hope as I did many times.
I am glad you're feeling better. I just think the inside work- beyond the biomedical- is very important. All conditions are biopsychosocial.
You are such a breath of fresh air. Do you coaching for people? I’m not sure where you are located, but what about telehealth coaching? Love this video
Hi Anthony, yes, I do have an online coaching group. You can find out more about this on my website: thesteadycoach.com/services/#group-coaching
Hello! So helpful! Can doing vestibular PT be a stepping stone along with doing the emotional work? Or, does doing Vestibular exercises send the brain the signal that something is wrong? Trying to sort this all out which is in and of itself stressful!
Great question. The first 12 weeks of VRT can be super helpful for people, but if they're not getting better and have PPPD/neural circuit dizziness, it can be that the VRT is reinforcing the idea that there is something physically wrong. In general, I don't do VRT with my clients unless they are extremely afraid of movement.
spot on ...
I recovered, and her points are 100% accurate
did you fully recovered, how long did it take and what did you do?
@@user-qc6lj1ur9f took around 3-4 months after i accepted it, maybe even less (i thought i might never recover). I would say physiotherapy helped the most, pressure point therapy around neck shoulder back helped the most. I was too tensed and stressed for my body to recover. Also stopped caring at one point, so the less you concentrate the faster you recover.
same question let us know what helped
I am doing these 5 suggestions in my life. . Maybe a bit exaggerated going to Disney. Driving across country but non the less I am just not letting this nuero circut dizziness WIN. I’m in charge here!😢😢. Thank you Yonit
YES!!!!
This is Good ! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Can’t thankyou enough for distilling this down so well. Xxxxx
You're very welcome!
i wanted to ask if we shouldn't really do vrt as it is only helpful in some cases then what should we do like if we don't have any emotions that are underlying and causing these symptoms/ sensations like is there a step by step guide? ive gotten through half or your free course but am still not sure where to begin because i don't really have any underlying emotions that make me feel this except for the fear and anxiousness of the dizziness itself. also when do we know that vrt is not for us or is helping us?
The course talks all about emotions in Steps 5 and 6. VRT helps some people but I expect it to help within 6-8 weeks (even if someone is not 100% better) and for someone to make gradual progress. If someone is not getting better in that time, it's probably not the best course of action.
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I think I have PPPD. it started with a BPPV case. I developed visual symptoms, tinnitus, and have experienced pulsations all over my neck, shoulders sometimes.
There are moments when I wake up and feel like my physical body is struggling in the rocky sea against waves. My brain went there!
I know exactly why I have neural circuit symptoms. I can acknowledge the pain. The thing is : I have been through tons of trauma and emotional pain that was never resolved .
When my dad died, that broke me.
at first, I was pushing through, with the same old insomnia, or TMS.
Then the dizziness came... then BPPV.
6 months later I am finally feeling better, I only see it get affected by my cycle so my doctor told me to go to the OBGYN and look at my hormones.
He told me to do vestibular therapy. In bed, I still don't lie on my left side ... too traumatized still.
can a person with PPPD benefit from vestibular therapy still? Thanks Dr. I am not asking for your medical opinion, but what would you do if you were me? Thank you if you can answer, that would be lovely but you don't have to.😊
Hi Ana! You have been through so much. I am so glad you found me. Vestibular therapy can definitely help when people are afraid to move. It can help teach your nervous system that movement is safe.
@@TheSteadyCoach Hi Dr Yo! Thanks so much for your answer. Oh, I see. My primary care doctor had never heard of PPPD. I would have gone sooner to vestibular therapy, but there was a time when I just could not move. I am gradually getting better and better, thanks to your channel and a few others like yours. Thanks for all the help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
hi dr.yo, great video! i wanted to ask like how to get through feeling anxious when you have somewhere you need to be that you cannot avoid and facing symptoms and sensations while there which make you want to run away. I know we can try and say its just a sensation and not be fearful but in the moment that doesn't really work and actually adds to the stress/anxiousness and makes the symptoms feel more powerful and intense. please help because there have been so many events that i have missed in the past 3 years and regret that because i didn't do anything and now i have events coming up but feel this way
Hi Mindy, please take the course because I outline this process in great detail in the course. It is not just about how you react to the symptoms. In general trying to push them away does not help. The course is completely free. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
I've had this for over a year now since I had back surgery. It was chronic . Now it comes and goes. The less research I do and the less I did the exercises, the better my dizziness got. I do still get vestibular migraines. I'm not as scared when I feel dizzy I just say okay...I know what this is...still awful to have though.
I am sorry that you went through this, Carissa. So glad though to hear of your progress!
what if you are someone who is constantly searching for symptoms and sensations like when you wake up or lay down you try to find sensations or think will i be dizzy now, what should we do if this is what our mind constantly thinks and our attention is focused on this all the time?
Please follow the steps in the course, Mindy! I explain exactly what to do. The workbook has a daily routine checklist that might also be helpful.
I have been bravely facing triggers for about 2.5 months now but still end up paying with increased symptoms, sometimes so bad it’s almost not worth doing that thing again, because I end up out of commission. It’s so annoying to follow all of this and not get the results. 😞
Hi Shandy, I don’t want to share your story publicly here on CZcams but sometimes emotional precursors and triggers take a long time to untangle. I know you can do this. ❤️❤️❤️
hello shandy; I'm the same as you; I opened a text in the forum that had improved a lot after 6 months working with dizziness and calming the brain; breathing and telling me it's nothing; and after 20 days of improvement, the strongest symptoms of childhood returned to me being able to move out of bed; now they have returned me to the starting point and I am demoralized and without explanation or expectations that this has an end; I wanted to open a thread in the forum but it won't let me get feed? and well, it's the same, no I want to demotivate the rest; at the moment I have lost my strength with dizziness and he is stronger; On top of that, in Spain the heat will start soon and it multiplies it for me; I send you a greeting and since it is not consolation but you are not the only one.
does anyone else experience this sensation when you lay down and close your eyes and just feel your eyes moving and the darkness you see when you close your eyes is also moving for a few seconds very fast even though its dark and black you stilll feel it and then it sort of settles down, its like nystagmus but with your eyes closed and the darkness is moving
Yes I used to have this a lot. Not so much now.
@@schung0703 it just stopped? or did you do something for it
Yes this happens to people with neural circuit dizziness.
Hi Dr. Yo! Love all your helpful content. I have a question for you - can symptoms like ear clicking/ crackling and pulsatilla tinnitus be considered part of PPPD? I had minor symptoms like bobbing/swaying and lightheadedness in stores and busy places prior to becoming pregnant, and since being pregnant it’s just about gotten 100 times more intense and more symptoms appear. I also struggled with ETD prior to pregnancy, and believe that’s worse now too. Any advice? Would love your input as all I’ve gotten from doctors I’d use Flonase
Very much related- danger mode/fight flight leads to tension and changes in blood flow in your head/neck. These are not dangerous, but they can lead to temporary dysfunction in the ventilation system for your middle ear.
I started thinking Epley would cure me.😂. I'm trying your approach and we'll see. Thanks.
There is hope!
Hi, Is full recovery possible? It scares me thinking I will continue to live like this.
I love this series of videos and am following the free course as well as the workbook. I have been applying the principles I have learned to reduce my level of danger associated with dizziness, and it seems to be helping. Thank you!
But I have other symptoms from post-concussion, notably with vision as well as cognitive changes. The first advice in this video is to stop relying on conventional medicine's approach to solve dizziness. But now I'm confused. Do I discontinue therapy for the other symptoms too (vision and speech therapy)? Like the dizziness, there is no obvious medical reason for them other than being symptoms originally triggered by concussion (14 months ago). Any general advice from others who have succeeded in using the principles offered here to resolve multiple symptoms would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Ron! "Neural circuit dizziness" really should be called "neural circuit symptoms" because almost everyone here has visual issues as well as many other bizarre and seemingly disconnected symptoms. I hesitate to give you advice since I am not personally working with you, but if you are not progressing as expected with your therapy, it is time to consider the option that all of these symptoms are neural circuit related. If I were you, I would ask your vision therapist and your speech therapist if they feel that your symptoms are still being caused by the original concussion and if you are making the progress they would have expected from someone who had a concussion.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you, Dr. Yo. This video helped me make up my mind to join your community to take advantage of all the resources and others' experiences. In parallel, I will have those conversations you described with current therapists, and I will line up additional vestibular testing (VNG, caloric testing, etc.) to rule out any undiagnosed physical causes.
Thank you Dr Yonit! I do have one question I was hoping you could shed some light on. I have chronic dizziness which I am able to deal with on a daily basis, except for driving. I’ve had vertigo attacks while driving on highways before, which now leads to panic attacks when I have to drive on the highways. How do I deal with getting past the anxiety while driving when I’m so worried about a potential vertigo attack and don’t feel safe?
Hi Laura, this is a very common issue. I talk about this topic more in this video czcams.com/video/C3Tv8VckwuU/video.htmlsi=M5y6IvzguMxQYckA
Would swimming be a good exercise for rehab for chronic dizziness?
hang in there everyone , Vertigo has been a blessing and a curse
Miniere’s disease IS physical. Should I follow your instructions?
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I Just want to let people know that if you keep trying it will slowly get better.
PPPD since 17 yaers and chronic BPPV since 4 years😢
Is this similar to brain retraining? Like DNRS? Thanks in advance!
There is some overlap but a few big differences. 1) the course and all this info on my channel is free 2) we do NOT focus only on positive associations/affirmations. That often sets people up for shame and disappointment when they don't work. 3) There is a much bigger emphasis on emotional work and understanding one's past patterns, stressors and current maladaptive emotional strategies.
Hi Dr. Yo! I've been dong the work for a while (diagnosed with PPPD then Vestibular Migraine) It seems to be alot better but still there. Should I give VM meds a shot at this stage in the game?
Hi Jessica, please take a look at this video as I mentioned in the other comments. I think it may help to answer some of your questions czcams.com/video/NLnSNCpewh4/video.htmlsi=uMdhhsIkM9eP7ILj
Is BVD a real diagnosis or a part of PPPD? Are prism glasses truly helpful, or is it more of a placebo effect?
Your eyes being misaligned is a very real thing. It can really help you, if you truly have misaligned eyes. Its all about the signals being sent to your brain. They are all connected
I think the proportion of people whose eyes are the cause of symptoms is extremely small. BVD and convergence issues are extremely common in the general population and are usually asymptomatic. I have NOT found prism glasses to be helpful for my clients.
Prism glasses made me extremely ill, so I'm not surprised to hear this, Dr Yo.
Can this approach help with autoimmune disease? I’ve heard that perhaps Hashimoto’s can cause dizziness, but I’ve also rarely heard of that as a symptom.
Hi Chris, see my response to your other comment- yes!
Is this ok for people with BPPV to follow?
Absolutely. Even if there is a physical cause for dizziness, it can be so hard to deal with the fear and anxiety, and that's what these habits focus on.
Dear Doctor
Can you pleas tell me how can I get your free course?
Thank you so much
Please follow this link, Tammy thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Does it cause insomniac also. M having same syptoms from last year June and having hard time to fall asleep..
Absolutely
What about dizziness from dysautonomia?
Also neuroplastic!
I just tested positive for Covid and have VM. I’m really anxious about my dizziness increasing. I already have such bad head pressure and some dizziness. Do you have any tips?
Hi Luna! Most of the people I've seen have been totally fine with Covid- some of them even felt BETTER. It would be normal to have a temporary increase in symptoms due to systemic inflammation from the immune response. My advice is to rest, give your body what it needs, and know that your symptoms will go back to baseline when you are well.
@@TheSteadyCoach have you heard anything about paxlovid? I’m taking that too
Stop the cov.id nonsense.
This should be a 4 min video, tops.
Thank you for your feedback. It’s time stamped so you can skip any portions you’re not interested in watching.
Hi.. my 12 year old son is having vestibular migraine and dizziness.. I used to have OCD during covid.. not able to identify underlying fears in him.. he is introvert kid, some times I wonder if he is acting to avoid school... how will I know if he is really having dizziness.. he moves to nearby bed or chair in his dizziness.. can kids move so fast in dizziness? He also covers his face with pillow during dizziness.. I ask him to take long breaths but he gets angry.. how to take care of him 😢😢
Please take him to have vestibular testing done first. There are medical issues that can lead to these problems. I am so sorry you're going through this, from one mom to another.
Dr.yo .i m thankful to you always.i m 80% recovered .but now i have back ache.n head pressure.n sansetion in legs.due to this i walk like very old women. What can i do dr.can it be possible 100% recovery.
This is normal (as awful as it is!). Symptoms change as you are working through your fear of the dizziness. 100% recovery IS possible. It just takes time.
If “they “ hadn’t milked every dime from me I’d totally pay for your classes.
My course on healing chronic dizziness is 100% free thesteadycoach.com/free-course
@@TheSteadyCoach will start soon 😎