Episode Details

00:00 Ask Dr. Yo: I'm Scared & Overwhelmed by Chronic Dizziness & Symptoms – What Do I Do?

Here's WHAT TO DO if you are afraid and overwhelmed by what you need to do to recover from chronic dizziness symptoms such as those associated with PPPD, MDDS, vestibular migraine, and others. I break it down into actionable steps divided into three levels, focusing on messages of safety, mindful acceptance, and curious engagement, to help you start your recovery journey effectively.

Resources: - Start here: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course - Ask Dr. Yo playlist: Ask Dr. Yo • Ask Dr. Yo - Turning Toward Fear exercise: • "Turning Toward" Anxiety & Fear for Chroni... - Working with Fear exercise: • Working with Fear & Frustration about Symp... - Inviting in Fear exercise: COMING SOON - Claire Weekes: Hope & Help for Your Nerves, Freedom from Nervous Suffering, Pass Through Panic (audiobook and written versions) - DARE app: https://www.dareresponse.com/dareapp/ - Free course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course

22:36 Ask Dr. Yo: What Should I Do When Symptoms Get Worse After Stress? (PPPD, Dizziness, Tinnitus)

Why do symptoms get worse after stress or busy periods in PPPD, MdDS, tinnitus, vestibular migraine, chronic dizziness, and other neural circuit conditions? And what do you do about it? It's not the stress itself. Learn the two common "stress traps" that cause spikes and actionable tools to prevent them.

In this Ask Dr. Yo episode, Dr. Yonit Arthur (audiologist and coach) explains why so many people with PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness), MdDS, vestibular migraine, chronic dizziness, visual symptoms, tinnitus, and other neural circuit symptoms experience big symptom spikes after stressful or busy periods — like holidays, vacations, exams, or life milestones. The good news? You don't have to eliminate all stress from your life. The real cause of the spike is usually one (or both) of two common "stress traps":

The "I can't" trap → feeling helpless, limited, or like symptoms will last forever The "I must/I should" trap → pushing through out of guilt and crashing afterward

Dr. Yo breaks down exactly how these thought patterns overload your nervous system and offers practical mindset shifts and audits you can do right now to: Respond differently to stress Reduce reactivity Prevent future symptom spikes Move closer to full recovery Whether you're noticing this pattern seasonally or after any busy time, this video gives you clear, act