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Off Switches

16/12/2022

 
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​"Off Switches" are techniques to help settle symptoms, such as dizziness, eye strain, brain fog and nausea. These symptoms are common when someone experiences a concussion. Everyone is different, with different symptoms, so it can take a little bit of trial and error until you find what works for you!
These are some simple techniques you can try to help settle your symptoms and help regulate your autonomic nervous system. We need to teach autonomic nervous system that it is safe, to help calm our symptoms. These techniques can bring us from the "fight and flight" feeling, to the "rest and relaxation" state.
Please note that if you have a traumatic injury to the head that results in concussion, ensure your neck is clear of any fracture before adding compression in your neck!

Things to try:


  • Palming - rubbing hands and placing palms over eyes, with or without closing eyes
  • Cool cloth on forehead and/or eyes
  • Hands on top of head and putting pressure downward (axial compression)
  • Cold water facial emersion (holding water in your hands and  putting your face in this or splashing cold water on your face).
  • Closing eyes and breathing
  • Dropping  your chin tor your chest - especially if feeling dizzy
  • Wearing a weighted backpack (2-3kg)
  • Breathwork 
  • Mindfulnesss and Meditation activities 
  • Leaning into a chair or wall to help you feel grounded. 
Faye Brea
23/12/2022 07:13:56 am

Sarah and team I cannot thank you enough Actuallybyou are my saviours as I can honestly say concussion symptoms I have have been a lonely voyage not recognised until I came thankfully to you AWAKENING this morning and reading above a few ofvtgevhelofulbhints I found prior by trial hiwever tge palming and compression to top of head gave me the faith that although noone friends family or strangers could take into account the struggle one has with ongoing symptoms you all are the light at the end of the tunnel and I am so grateful and thankful for your expertise and help Have a well deserved break and may your 2023 pathways be beautiful ones Excuse typos in bed big thumb on phone ♡


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