7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner 

I was playing with my and babysitting my 10 month old granddaughter and suddenly I noticed i didn’t have any pain. I only lasted for a few minutes, but the point is at one point I was so distracted and engaged that my brain wasn’t able to perceive danger !!!

1 it is not just repressed emotions, also any perceived danger. 2 don’t keep digging in repressed emotion cause just enough to say my brain is perceiving danger. 3 perceived danger, pain or symptoms mean you’re not actually broken 4 don’t have to figure ok it all out. 5 avoid pain is counter productive and does not make safer. 6 did not have to believe my own thinking 7 emoting are not actually dangerous Only uncomfortable.

London under a sky of dark cloud, non stop rain. Found this morning very difficult, stomach in knots etc. lots of lifey stuff. Near to tears with frustration, then I gave myself a talking too. Grabbed lots of clothes/coats, so much brand new but I'm done( I'm struggling trying to clear stuff out, home reflecting the clutter in my head I think 🤔)bagged up 3big bags for charity and even dropped them off. Drove to library /park. Sat in my car, it's my sanctuary. I need a camper van 😂. Listening in everyday warms my heart. Big hugs to my pain free "family"❤️🫂

For me, I wish I knew that all my coping mechanisms( pleasing,pushing through, repressing emotions, keeping quite, saying yes when I felt NO, were just survival tools and not really ME! Those mechanisms / patterns depleted and dis aligned myself completely from who I really AM. and want to be. Just acknowledging that gives a big release mentally, emotionally and physically ❤

I wonder if being single after a long term relationship and feeling lonely create perceived danger, but seeing this video I think I know the answer. My brain is telling me that being alone all day and not having a spouse is dangerous for me.

Initially I thought it was about repressed emotions but as I started on this journey I believe it is about patterns. We develop habits or patterns of behavior and the brain learns this and reacts a certain way. I found when I was able to break these patterns or behaviors was when I achieved success. When you are doing well and some of those “symptoms” resurface it is so much easier to recognize and ignore knowing they will pass.

It’s so funny Dan! I discovered you before Dr Sarno in aug 2021! I broke my ankle and had to rest for a week from my doctor. I was SOO bored, and my daughter phoned me and said: mum, do you have you tube? You can find al kind of lovely videos on it! So I installed it and typing chronic pain, I found a video of a grey guy named Dan with a white paper in his hand explaining the pain - loop! That was my first eye- opening moment and learning about Tms/ pdp. Since then I started to be happy and hopeful again! Just wanted to share that❤

My pain is mechanical. Crying is a good release and swearing. Im a truth teller and dont hold much back. Anger is a wasted emotion but not when you talk to yourself about the pain being an ass. Distraction is good but you cant exhaust yourself by doing all the time. I know I need an operation to help reduce the mechanical trigger. Taking care of yourself is important.....saying no to people. Authentic self without ego is my journey. No makeup. No trying to impress anyone. Loving and caring about loving and caring people. Telling yourself you are strong to cope with pain. A comfy bed and some good music. My list for today.😊

Love Dr Sarno and love how you have taken this to the next level. Thanks for all you do 💕

Thanks Dan! An I right in thinking this be a sneak peak of a chapter from your new book?! Not sure if I got the numbers in the right spot but here’s a summary if anyone wants it!! #1 It’s not just about repressed emotions. The brain can perceive emotions as dangerous, it’s true, but it’s broader than that : anything that the brain perceives as dangerous or stressful can cause pain or other symptoms. Our own thinking, doctor’s appointments, movement, body positions, self judgment and criticism, people pleasing, etc. #2 You don’t have to figure it all out. You don’t have to find a repressed emotion, or an underlying cause / message to your symptoms. If you think you do, you will hunt for the underlying cause every time you have a symptom. #3 It’s enough to realize that your brain is perceiving danger, and to teach your brain that those things don’t actually warrant physical sensations or body pain. There’s no reason they need to cause pain. #4 Trying to fix your pain, even with a mind body approach, is counterproductive, because it convinces the brain that something bad is going on. #5 Same thing with avoiding activities and other avoidance behaviors. It does not make you safer. #6 You don’t have to believe your own thoughts. #7 Emotions are not actually dangerous. They do not warrant the brain creating pain.

The information is truly LIFE changing! Thank you for all you do, Dan!

Short video, yes! But one with a very deep impact! It shows me how true it is right away 😨 watched it after a hell of a night... Wanted to watch your video that I didn't finish yesterday... It was early in the morning and switched on my phone to watch.... It was this one that appeared instead.... It released my mind... Pain is still there but the "amplifier" got to the background. Wonderful that you share this , thank you. This short video says exactly what I needed, every word. ❤❤❤

Thank you Dan! These insights are so valuable!! I read The Divided Mind four weeks ago and have been using your videos daily to help coach me through the implementation of this 'approach' to chronic pain/symptoms. I have been debilitated and unable to work or have any quality of life outside the home for years, due to many "central sensitivity syndromes". I started enjoying my life on day 1, and within four weeks, I'm completely off medications! Thank you so much for all your time and devotion to others in pain. You're an unsung hero of our age, Dan!

So helpful & all truth...bless you as always Dan.💜

Amazing video Dan!! Dr Sarno may have pioneered this but YOU have figured it out enough for people to fully recover from this, and it WORKS - Congrats to you!!! 🎉❤

This was helpful. Your videos oftentimes make me feel peaceful

Thank you! I have only just started on the recovery journey (reading sarno's book for only 1 week) but the first 2 things are really going to help me a lot I think. Ironically though I think I did find "the answer" by thinking about perceived danger and what things in my life were perceived as dangerous. I wanted to add that sometimes your brain is right and a situation is dangerous (like a vocally abusive relationship).

For Me Dan, you are the much Improved version of Sarno!! You are a Blessing. Thanks 💕💕💕

Hi Dan, really appreciate your work! I discovered you last week and already benefitting tremendously from what I've seen. I dont have pain symptoms, but more psychological/emotional distress. I would really appreciate if you would do a video about how to deal with catastrophizing thoughts (or if at all we should deal with them). Take care.

Thank you Dan

No one and I mean no one has made me understand mind/body the way you have! believe me I’ve tried so many courses and groups,that always lead to another course or a group🥴 so thank you Dan for your videos and for caring ❤️

Thank you Dan! You are always so comforting and helping in your videos. I needed to hear this today x

Thank you, Dan! 😇

Good one, Dan. Needed this today

For some reason I never saw the food issues, fear of medications & criticism of myself (albeit in my head)as being a "feeder". Doh 🙄. I need more self love ❤️❤️. Great video today 🙏

Listening to Dan everyday keeps me sane, stable, grounded , relieves my fears and anxiety . Yes, I can do it!!❤ thank you Dan.

Have a chiropractic appt today. Had i seen these videos a few days earlier, I would have cancelled! 😂. But I already confirmed id be there, so off i go. Not anything acute, just general stiffness and some pain, but I'm not going to let it bother ne anymore! Thank you, Dan.

The people pleasing part applies to me 100%. Also, the fixing-it focus. My perfectionism (from my dad) told me i have to find exactly the right program and then follow it perfectly in order to get better. So many self-imposed restrictions make it pretty hard to hear my own intuition and feel a sense of safety. I DID find the right program! Thank you, Dan. Another really helpful video to take with me through my day 💐🩵

So Good, Dan❤

Ive been reading thru the comments and continually play the start Playlist. I KNOW that you are right. I am not consistent and numerous other habitual negative things. I will keep trying to implement as my symptoms and life are worsening rapidly over the years as well. I don't speak to anyone and NOLONGER remember how to use the computer and be out of bed much. Im hopeful to work up to joining the group ❤

Great video! I also love your deep breaths at the beginning, a nice reminder to check in with our own breath.

Loved this video Dan! This one I am going to keep to watch more than nonce. Thanks!

As good as this video is, and as wise are the majority of these comments. It is a joy just to hear such goodness.

Love you doc

Great video! Things I wish I had known sooner as well, but im getting there!

Definitely a writer downer! You’re the best!

You passed 37000 subscribers !! 🥂🎂🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏😀

Hi Dan this is gold 🌟🌟🌟🌟💯TRUE

I wish I knew Then, that all the survival patterns I took on would cause so much physical pain. Thanks Dan.💕

Dan, thank you so much for your daily encouragements! Especially when I cann't find the 'glimmers' in my day you are allways there to shine some light and give me hope and confidence to hold on. What is your opinion about medication for painrelief? I thought it would be better than going to a physiotherapist, but it still is 'fixing my pain'....

I’m a young guy and had a lot of TMS symptoms but I’ve been able to successfully reduce and even eliminate most of them using your approach of safety. However my misaphonia won’t seem to go, despite applying this same mindset

The brain perceives your thoughts as dangerous 🤯🤯🤯. Omg, that hit me so hard! Heeey, brain, but do you know that it's you who created those thoughts? 😂 but yeah, very accurate put in words what I couldn't - that I'm scared of myself...

Why do we feel different parts of our body, as in an uncomfort feel in our stomach area or our back area. I always say 'thats okay' to feel it and leave it off.

These ideas could put a lot of psychotherapists out of business

Jeez, do I know this. I’ve been ‘digging’ for years, like some mad archeologist in search of some rare jewels. Never found them. Time to stop digging, I think.

Hi Dan, What about trapped emotions that are stored in the body from Childhood? That is what some TMS community sucribe to.

How do I teach my brain that foods and medicines aren't dangerous

It seems that the more information I get about TMS the more confused I get about the rules to follow. I get frustrated, I panic and then the headaches start. I’m fearful that I won’t get the rules right. Is it appropriate to perform breathing exercises and meditation or is this perceived as danger?

I WAS A PEOPLE PLEASER. 😮

Can tinnitus be pdp?

If fear (an emotion) creates the danger signal that turns pain on, then isn’t fear (an emotion) actually dangerous? My logical brain needs to know why this seems to be contradictory 😊

I AM AFRAID TO TRAVEL!!!!!!!!

My mom passed away 2 weeks ago to pancreatic cancer. I developed a headache on my right side that comes and goes in waves. I’ve tried telling myself that this is benign and I am safe. However the anxiety is such that I feel it’s something bigger. Tms? Any help/ support would be greatly appreciated.