Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety

In this video I show you three vagus nerve exercises to rewire your brain from anxiety. I also share what anxiety actually is (and the surprising reason why it’s good for you) as well as what to do when anxiety hits.

Note: this content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, or as a substitute for the medical advice of a physician.

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Timestamps:
0:00 How To Reprogram Your Brain From Anxiety
1:23 What Causes Anxiety
2:38 What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
4:30 What To Do When Anxiety Hits
5:17 Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety
5:28 Vagus Nerve Exercises: Neck Mobility
7:36 Vagus Nerve Exercises: Rib Cage Mobility
11:42 Vagus Nerve Exercises: SCM Stretch

-- Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety --

If you’re someone who frequently struggles with anxiety -- or even just worried thoughts -- you might think your brain is broken.

Not true.

Anxiety is actually a survival mechanism.

It tells you when you’re in danger -- or at least when your nervous system believes it is.

Anxiety tells you to step away from a high cliff edge so you don’t fall to your death. It warns you when a person has bad intentions (usually we call this intuition).

But we can experience anxiety in situations where we are actually safe -- and that’s when it becomes a problem.

In these cases, your nervous system has gotten “stuck” in danger mode. The whole world suddenly looks like it’s out to get you.

Cue the anxiety!

This is a big problem because “danger” can look like making new friends or business connections.

It can mean putting yourself out there for a promotion or going for a big new client.

It can shake your confidence -- literally, by giving you the jitters -- before your big competition.

Anxiety can tell you to stay small, play it safe, keep to your lane -- when what you really want is to reach for the stars.

Most anxiety treatments focus on changing your thoughts -- thinking positively, using affirmations, etc.

Or, they might suggest taking a deep breath (hard to do when your diaphragm is frozen in fear -- and yes, this happens).

What we really need are methods to jolt your nervous system out of danger mode and back into safe and happy mode (assuming you’re not actually in physical danger, of course).

This doesn’t happen at the thought level -- it happens in your biology.

In your autonomic nervous system, to be exact.

Your vagus nerve is part of your autonomic nervous system and functions to help your body deal with stress.

This video gives you three vagus nerve exercises to rewire your anxious brain and bring you back to a centered state.

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[SukieBaxter]

As always, check with your doctor before implementing any new exercises into your routine, especially if you have any pre-existing injuries or health conditions. If you feel any adverse effects, stop immediately and consult your physician.

[lordemed]

As a board certified physician with many years of experience, i appreciate these exercises. All doctors see anxious patients. All doctors need to know non-pharmacological interventions such as these.

[susellis]

Exercises start at 5:29, exercise #2 is at 8:06, exercise #3 is at 11:47

[jamesmason]

I have no idea how or why that worked. But I don’t even remember the last time I felt so relaxed.

[benquoiyaconcepts]

Thank you. You just saved me. I have been palpitating for over 20mins😢 thank you. I don't have money for all this treatments😢. Thank you very much. God bless you.🙏

[liles]

For the past several years I have not been able to stand for more than a minute without feeling like I am going to pass out. I have been EMS to the hospital 4 times in the last 3 months. Last time I passed out in a Dr.s office. They have done heart test after heart test. I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. I found your video today. I did the 3 exercises. They work!!! I have spent the last several hours up and cleaning my house. Tomorrow I plan on going outside and walking. Thank You, and GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[tinahale]

I have PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer daily. I tried the first 2 and I am in awe and tears. I know it helped me. Thank you for the tool

[happydays]

I did the excercises along with you. They brought me to tears, and at the end, still lying on the floor, I lay weeping for a few minutes. I have been through a great deal of emotional trauma for years, and still dealing with it. I think you really helped me today. I'm so grateful. 🙏❤

[Fruttina]

The second exercise immediately made me sigh out loud and then laugh and then shed a few tears. It was a cry of relief. Thank you for teaching these excercises.

[EmilyAllan]

After 44 years of living with body tension and anxiety that couldn't be solved with any drugs and never released even after heavy exercise, this is the first relief I have felt almost immediately. I wept like a baby before finishing the 4th exercise. Such relief. Incredible.

[PeterHolmes-srrx]

Finally !!! Months of searching - diet, meditation, exercising, healing, coping skills etc... a few minutes into your exercises and the misery actually began to dissipate. The language of gratitude can not adequately express my appreciation of your gift.

[mosesonche]

The results are immediate. My breathing got deeper, I feel lighter like something that was there is gone. Thank you.

[samiamg]

Just finished telling my bf I don't think there's anything that could help me today when he asked what he could do. This saved me today, so thank you. ❤

[IamWhatsPoppin]

It baffles me how ENTITLED some people in the comments are. Instead of being grateful for this invaluable, informed, FREE information and a literal step-by-step guide. Thank you Sukie! Please don't listen to the negative comments.

[kitty]

Thank you for saying anxiety does not come from thoughts. There's been many times I've been thinking positive thoughts and feeling fine, then this horrible feeling of anxiety would flood my body for no apparent reason . It would out of the blue .

[Willcaro]

I felt calmer after the first exercise! Dealing with some nausea from a lingering stomach bug and my anxiety is thru the roof from not being able to eat. This felt grounding. Thank you!

[kathrynh.]

I had immediate calming sensations after doing the first exercise. I was shocked. Thank you for this video!

[acox]

The last 5 days I’ve had attacks on my bathroom floor, causing nausea and vomiting, at the same time every morning for hours at a time. I just found this video, and I’m crying because I haven’t had relief all week. Thank you so much for this. ♥️

[staceylevin-esar]

I am a person trying to cope with the daily struggle of living with trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. These exercises and your explanation of the theory are so appreciated. I am grateful to have access to them for free; and I greatly admire you for making this available to all who are in need.
THANK YOU Sukie!

[Kelly-ekoq]

I am 50 years old and am over weight and miserable; suffered with mental illness my ENTIRE LIFE!!! Done all the meds, counseling and NOTHING helps. I am going to give this a shot, in hopes that it helps me to get my life back. Otherwise, I'm not gonna make it much longer. I've watched a few of these videos and Sukie YOU ARE Your informative, I could understand everything you said, and I loved how you explained everything!!! We'll see ya on the next video. Thank you for having me Sukie and to the rest of you, thank you for welcoming me into your world. ❤