Hey Guys Ben Here! So grateful that Dr Yo took the time to discuss my journey the last year. Although, I don’t recommend to focus too much on symptoms I will list them below if its of help. Pots (for many months black vision when I stood up this is gone) Light sensitivity (gone) Burning tounge and mouth (gone) Tremors (gone) Temperature dysregulation/goosebumps even in warm environments (gone) Floaters (gone) High blood preassure (gone) Dizziness/depersonalization (gone) Headache and ear pressure (these two symptoms have persisted somewhat but I do not fear them and they no longer bother me. These will retreat too) I look forward to seeing you all beat chronic dizziness. Challenge yourself to do the things or go to the places that feel unsafe. Once you restablish safety and retrain the fear response the vestibular system will reorient. Everyday you face with resiliency and hope is a win. If theres one thing to take from this interview I hope it’s to see the small victories and to be proud of yourself. Whether it’s a walk or pushup. I made the mistake of seeing 100% recovery being returning to my old self. True recovery to me now is transformation physically and mentally. As hard as it seems do not isolate yourself… find someone or something to lean on in these darkest of hours. Light will shine through and you will beat this. If anyone needs anything please reach out!! Dr Yo is a godsend and in this community you can feel understood and seen as you go through this process of healing

@jillradovanovic3460

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story...lm still going through my recovery and your story is inspiring.

@amandar614

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your story Ben! I have a lot of the same symptoms as you did and timeline on my journey as well (August 2022). I was diagnosed with pppd, however my symptoms are identical to mdds. My main symptom that's really hanging on is rocking forward and back all day long. It is getting more subtle, but still there 24/7. Im hoping because it's getting more subtle, eventually it will just fade for bits of time like you mentioned yours did. I've had a lot of other symptoms disappear, so I'm hoping this too will get better. One question about the driving. I have the same symptom of feeling fine while driving, but then as soon as I stop the car the rocking starts immediately. Then getting out of the car after driving I actually feel more unstable then before I got in the car. Trying to walk after driving feels more off. If I drive for only a few minutes, I only feel more off for a few minutes, but if it's a longer drive, I feel off for much longer. Did you experience that part? And if so how did you handle that part? Thanks again for sharing your story! It was so great to hear that someone out there has made it to the other side of this!

@jillradovanovic3460

7 ай бұрын

@@amandar614 l have that same thing happening to me as well

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

@@amandar614 Do not hope! Try to believe! The belief is the secret, it getting more sublte was the tell tale sign for me i was in the process of healing. I experienced exactly the same phenomenon. Any long rides in car would extend and increase the intensity of my swaying, rocking, etc. I even recall when id hit the brakes or park the car it would feel as if my body was moving forward but if I went in drive it would subside. Strangely enough my mdds occured after floating on epsom water (float tank). I definitely can relate. Some days after exiting my car I would actually bump into walls. Another really interesting component was looking in mirrors. That always increased my symptoms. Forget the symptoms focus on retraining the brain and establishing safety. Harder said than done but I believe u got this!

@amandar614

7 ай бұрын

@@Bnix7 Thanks so much for the encouragement! I will try to believe, not just hope. So now getting out of the car after driving doesn't bother you at all, no matter the distance? I have really been limiting my driving because I hate how I feel after getting out to walk. I thought perhaps the driving was retriggering the symptoms to a worse state every time and perhaps prolonging my recovery? I would get the same thing with a rocking chair too. Totally fine while rocking, but as soon as I stopped rocking in the chair, I would rock and at a worse level for awhile.

Wow! What a reminder to us all not to give up hope! I was just sitting here feeling hopeless and about ready to give up Thank you Dr Yo and to you Ben.I know in my heart recovery is possible it's the hardest thing I'll ever do for myself.

@Bnix7

6 ай бұрын

Such a thoughtful comment. Trying to find the time to respond to all you wonderful people. Can’t wait to see you beat this. Never give up

I'm here from the 2022 boat cruise. My cruise ended mid 2023. Everyone on this channel will get better when they shift their foucus. Identify your stresses and walk away and choose life.

@TheSteadyCoach

5 ай бұрын

❤

Ben is a total rockstar. Such an innate understanding and ability to convey the core principles. Thanks for this.

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Yes, he is!

@user-tr5gw4ky8e

7 ай бұрын

The 100% concept was a light bulb moment for me. I don’t need to feel 100% perfect to go get back into life. Re- establish some tolerance for my own imperfections and feelings. I knew I had low frustration tolerance but didn’t know what to do about it. I’m gonna try and take more wins and stop waiting to feel 100%.

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words

@michaelmorgan9009

7 ай бұрын

how is this comment 5 days old when the video just came out 2 days ago?

@RAVETOR

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelmorgan9009 right

I love all of your interviews Dr. Yo but this one just resonated with me so much! Thank you Ben you are an amazing human and I’m seriously so thankful for this channel ❤

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

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Thank you for this video. I was pointed toward spontaneous onset of mdds in late march after feeling these symptoms at the end of February. I found you, Dr. Yo, very early and am so grateful. As Ben said, a friend we've never spoken to. ♥️ I never thought this would happen to me. It's unbelievable. I am 90% recovered. My heart goes out to anyone experiencing this.

@TheSteadyCoach

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found us. That's exactly why I'm just gonna keep making these recovery stories! Everyone deserves the chance to know recovery is possible.

Thank you soooo much for sharing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently dealing with an MDDS diagnosis since a cruise in September and have had all of these emotions. Have resisted medication myself but have an appt Monday to consult about it. I’m not even half way through this interview and tearing up and feeling better at the same time. Thank you.

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you found this interview, Ashley!

OMG, Ben is a beautiful soul who has touched my heart, and no doubt he will change the lives of all who listen to the compelling story of his unbelievable journey. As someone who has recovered, it made me cry...in such a good way. Thank you, Ben ❤

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

You made me cry with this beautiful note- ben

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sticking around my channel so you can also give people messages of hope.

Awesome story!! 🤍

This success story had me absolutely transfixed from start to finish. Ben, you spoke in such an eloquent way around your own personal experience and showed such a depth of understanding around your battles and struggles with “medically unexplained dizziness” I know that for my own recovery I need to work on the mind body stuff and hearing you talk so courageously about how you’ve made peace with you demon’s has inspired me to do the same. Wherever you go in life Ben I wish you nothing but peace, love and happiness.

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

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Oh! You explained my life! I am in my recovery phase from post-covid dizziness and recently I developed weird tension headaches. I agree, headaches are much more better than all the others awful symptoms, however, I wish I could surmount this as well. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck Ben! Like always thanks Dr.Yo!

@michellemustari498

7 ай бұрын

Post covid dizziness is just autonomic nervous dysfunction because of all the fear that they put into people about covid and long covid that is why you have post covid dizziness it has to do with your autonomic nervous system being in flight or fight

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

You've got this!!!!!

@BlessedKarma10

7 ай бұрын

​@@michellemustari498absolutely correct

Congratulations on your progress Ben. I know it’s a journey. Many of us have benefited enormously from Dr. Yo. Glad you’re sharing your story.

Wow, this interview is so awesome! Thank you for sharing Ben. Thank you Dr. Yo I totally needed this support today. 🙏🏽 I’m on a roller coaster of ups and downs. This video gives me hope.

Thanks dr.yonit..may God bless you more

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Velsie.

Awesome Interview Ben so much information to use so true about the grocery stores thank you about the up and downs ❤😊

I just watched this entire video and I’m crying because of the hope you gave me. I’ve had chronic issues for many many years, including different types of dizziness. I started recovering at the beginning of 2020, but then got the first wave of Covid, and I’m now left with a feeding tube, tons of symptoms, and lots of head pressure, dizziness, imbalance, ear and sinus pressure. It’s debilitating. I’m going to take all of your advice and first thing, start to dampen the fear that’s kept me here. Ben, I relate to you because I also have a background in meditation, mental health, neuroplasticity, but just like you, when in the absolute thick of it, the feeling of doom has consumed me. I’m there right now and you and Dr Yo have already helped pull me out of it. I can’t thank you both enough for this newfound hope and motivation. No more constantly fearing these symptoms. I also appreciate you talking about the ups and downs. That was super helpful.

@Bnix7

6 ай бұрын

So proud of you and your courage!

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

You are not alone in this! ❤

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

You can do this!!!

So empowering!

Thank you. These videos are so important to give people suffering hope and inspiration. Thank you for being such a compassionate person Dr Yo, you give people the space they need to express themselves and talk it out in these interviews. 😊

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Jules, thank you so much and YES I made it my goal this year to have at least one success story every month because I know they are actually saving lives. Thank you so much for your support and love.

@Freedom2Roam.

7 ай бұрын

@@TheSteadyCoach Amazing! .. yes , you are no doubt saving lives, especially this time of the year when expectations from others are high. You’re welcome ☺️

Thanks Dr Yo from Australia 🇦🇺

@TheSteadyCoach

5 ай бұрын

Oh Eric! This is incredibly generous of you! I don't need any thanks other than knowing you're back out there living your life. I am very grateful for the support. I was just doing my end-of-year accounting, and all donations I receive here, I put toward the hosting of the free course. Thank you so much.

@ericrochester8835

5 ай бұрын

@@TheSteadyCoach It's the least I can do as I spent thousands on different things to help and your video's helped more than anything else. Happy it will go towards helping your channel.

Putting yourself back into control is soo important and empowering. I felt awful yesterday but desperately wanted to go to my writing class. I dwelled for hours shall I go or not? Is it self-caring if I push? Then decided the disappointment of not being able to go that day would be worse than symptoms flaring up. Thought I would not make it to the class but I did, constantly soothing myself in a compassionate way. I had bad symptoms in the beginning but they lowered after a while and then I had a good time. Still experiencing some after-effects but it was so worth it to experience that I can handle it and engage in life!!

I had migraines for 15 years that got better before I woke up with true spinny vertigo in March 2014. After 6 weeks it turned into the chronic off balance dizzy thing that I've been dealing with since then. I have said many times that I would rather deal with the migraines than the horrible dizziness. After finding Dr. Yo in April this year and learning so much since then has changed my whole thought pattern on all of this. And I am getting better slowly but surely. I have years of burying emotions so it won't be a quick fix but after watching the interview w Dr. Schechter where he talked about reading and re reading information about MBS/TMS I started reading Dr. Sarnos book again and I am seeing things that I missed the first time I read it. I think repetition is key for my brain to truly change. This is a great interview. 🙂

@ahampel22

7 ай бұрын

Which Dr. Sarnos book did you read?

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Tobie!! I hear you on this! I've heard this in multiple interviews and from many clients.. the dizziness is the only thing that stopped them.

@tobiewilliams3985

7 ай бұрын

I'm rereading The Mindbody Prescription. I'm also working through Dr. Schechter's workbook and listening/doing to Dr. Yo's somatic tracking and breathing videos.

@tobiewilliams3985

7 ай бұрын

​@@ahampel22I replied below. I'm not real efficient in the tech stuff so i just realized i didn't actually reply under the question. 😅

Thank you Ben. I can really relate to the feelings you had with these symptoms. I have had some really dark thoughts which are so out of character for me but the fear really spirals. I am still in the process of seeing doctors for a diagnosis but I am coping much better since I found Yonits videos and philosophy. Listening to success stories really helps get things in perspective .

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

I know this is extremely hard, Pat, but there is hope.❤

Hello Ben and Dr. Yo. Just finished this video for the second time and found myself glued to every word and laughing out loud several times. Small successes and big celebrations! :)

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed it so much! So glad you did too.

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

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Ben you are so cool! I am so proud of you and all you stand for! Gosh, I will think of you every day as I heal and use all this good advice you have given! I adore you and am so glad I found this interview! Good luck with all you do and God knows how many people you are helping and your soul has grown immensely with this growth process and self-awareness! You did what you came here to do! Love you! xo Ava

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

He's so wonderful!!

@Bnix7

6 ай бұрын

Such a thoughtful comment. Made my day! Rooting for you on this healing journey !!!

23:31 wow the 100% trap! I feel better already. Light bulb moment!

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

SUCH a good point!

Thanks!

@TheSteadyCoach

Ай бұрын

Ann, thank you so much! Ben is an incredible person and I know he's already helped many people. Your support means so much to me.

Ben, Thanks! We are so much alike! You give me hope! Did you experience any "pins and needles" sensations along with your other symptoms? Thank you for sharing your story!

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

I had so many symptoms I lose track. I most definitely did in finger tips feet and sometimes temples

@oxhilaryox

6 ай бұрын

Hey Scott, This is a symptom that I get when I start panicking. I relate to Ben so much.

Made me cry. Maybe there is hope for me

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

You are not alone ❤

@Bnix7

6 ай бұрын

You will beat this.

WOW. I didn't want to cry today. My makeup looked good for once 😂 . Ben and Dr Yo, wonderful interview, thankyou. I was kicked in the butt with spontaneous mdds/pppd/vm (sorry labels) during my last unit of first year counselling diploma. Ironically it was a self awareness unit lol. I had to stop because I could not read or focus, amongst other things. I hope to get back to it once I recover to also help ppl in their recovery. I'm in my 13 month now, still symptomatic 24/7 but glimmers of hope with 5 minutes intervals of no symptoms here and there. I'm back to doing most things, but its super uncomfortable in my body, however not like it was in the first 9 months which was a living hell as Ben describes. Thankyou Ben and Dr Yo for this interview, it came along at just the right time - divine timing.

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Cherie, one day you and Ben will definitely have to connect... two kindred spirits for sure.

@BlessedKarma10

7 ай бұрын

​@TheSteadyCoach I agree. I actually got chills watching this

@lin395

6 ай бұрын

Best wishes Cherie! I made it through counseling grad school with chronic pain at age 50 and started having dizziness about 5 years later. It helped having the goal of a new career to keep me moving forward. Not easy. People like you and Ben and Dr. Yo are warm and kind and encouraging. Plus my sense of humor is bananas, I find joy everywhere. Lin

obsessing over it from my OCD on how to fix it and worrying over it with my HEALT ANXIETY is what made mine unbearable. once you do what you can and get medically cleared and know your safe and its just uncomfortable , then it lessens. never goes away 100% but i can deal with it

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

Well done, Jared! Don’t write off getting better and better with time- it just takes time for some people.

My god, this gave me so much hope. But one thing that will my recovery is to know the time period. My question Dr. Yo is after how many days after finding you did he recover upto 90 percentage. If this data would be included, we would feel more confident that now as I've found you and gotten on the right track , I can recover. So please Dr Yo can you please mention the time period after finding you as a reply to this comment. So so grateful for what you and Dan are doing ❤

Thanks for another awesome video Dr. Yo. In the video you mentioned about not pushing yourself too much. I have days when I push myself a lot. It does lead to an increase in symptoms but I am able to manage it. Wanted to know if pushing too much can get in the way of recovery? If yes, why ?

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Pushing is perfectly fine, as long as you're being compassionate to yourself! It's really good to ask yourself the questions, "Why am I pushing?" and "What do I need to take care of myself right now?"

Hello Ben and Dr. Yoniit. This dialogue would make an excellent book. Every word and thought was encouraging, descriptive, helpful, and insightful. Thank you for taking the time and focus to present so much background and hope in one video, to me it is a summary/highlight bonanza. :) I am going on a short trip w/o computer access but I will watch again and read comments when I return. Curious to where Ben is located. Best wishes for your schooling! Thank you - Lynn PS I went into counseling as a 3rd career (now age 62). Would be open to talking about theories and books if Ben is ever interested.

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

Lin I would be happy to connect and I’m grateful for your kind words.

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Ben's contact info, shared with his permission: Bnix1008@icloud.com

Thank you for this video and I could relate a lot to what is shared in the interview. I am going through the ups and downs now. I wanted to ask you Dr.Yo does eating and sugar levels fluctuate with the dizziness,I seem to have a hard time dealing with it. Thank you so much 😊

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Your brain can definitely make mistakes and misinterpret changes in your body state after eating as dangerous.

@bestme9341

7 ай бұрын

@@TheSteadyCoachthanks for the reply

Hi Ben,Do you take the medication now ? How much did it help you to recover? Thanks really appreciate you sharing!

Thank you so much for your story. I have a quick question for you. How can you be with sensations without then over focusing on them. Would you do this this though out the day focus and feel the sensations then try not to focus on them at all. The floor feeling weird is a big one for me hoe did you combat this?

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

It's not the focusing on that's the major problem, it's the "focusing on and trying to make them go away" that's the major problem. Attention is an issue but much less when you're not afraid of them and trying to wish them away.

@KatyWilkinson-feller

7 ай бұрын

@TheSteadyCoach oh OK, so when I'm walking let's say is trying to bring my attention to my hands a way of creating safety and stopping me from over focusing on the floor feeling?

thank you ben for your story. besides ear pressure, I've felt like my ear is covered by a vale or something... I can hear well, it's like wearing a hood over my ear. could this be part of the symptom (drifting)??

@Bnix7

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely and a very uncomfortable symptom. I know exactly what you’re describing

@mal-nx6xs

7 ай бұрын

@@Bnix7 thank you for responding!! that's a relief. I'll just ignore it and move on!

I can feel numbness and pressure that feels like pulling me down,.the numbness and pressure is making me dizzy or like rocking swaying and going to faint

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry you're going through this too.

Dr yo I’m on mirtazipine is this going to do the same work as an ssri?

Is it normal for symptoms to seemingly be getting better and then get WAY worse … like the worst they’ve ever been?

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Yes, this is common in recovery. Please see this video as I discuss this topic in more detail kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJOI0NF7d5uzic4.htmlsi=x5w-P5HJk4XbPgQ7

@life.withJules

7 ай бұрын

That’s encouraging! Thank you!

Can neurological disorders cause numbness in taste and smell?and ear full ness

@TheSteadyCoach

6 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely. But so can neural circuit disorders (meaning, problems that are not neurological/tissue /disease related, but rather a programming issue)

Dr. Yo, Is there a reason why PPPD symptoms subside with alcohol? Has anyone else experienced his?

@Waves353

7 ай бұрын

Perhaps because it’s a cns depressant, puts the brakes on fight/flight temporarily

@DaniEla-of4eo

7 ай бұрын

Alcohol has a relaxing effect on the fear center in the brain

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

This explains! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5qHtqmHpNvUgZM.html

@kitkatwozny

7 ай бұрын

i have about 1-2 drinks a week. in the beginning it REALLY suppressed my symptoms. now its just slight. 😂

@ashleyhertzog3283

7 ай бұрын

Yes mine does and I imagine because alcohol is a nervous system depressant.

Thanks!

@TheSteadyCoach

7 ай бұрын

Rachel, it is my privilege to share these stories! Thank you so much for the support.