About the MdDS Mini-Course

Living with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting—but the right education can be a powerful first step. This Mini-Course is designed to help clients better understand MdDS in direct, compassionate language. Part 1: Understanding MdDS We lay the foundation by explaining what MdDS really is — a brain‑based condition, not just “lingering motion.” You’ll learn about the hallmark rocking, bobbing, and swaying sensations, how the sensory systems are involved, and why symptoms fluctuate. We also cover diagnostic criteria, subtypes, common misdiagnoses, and triggers, giving you a clear starting point for making sense of your experience. Part 2: Treatment Strategies Here we focus on what helps the MdDS brain recalibrate. You’ll learn how medications and lifestyle changes can calm an overactive system, and why traditional vestibular rehab often backfires. We explain how the brain’s sense of upright is shaped, why symptoms can rebound after passive motion, and how to manage that more effectively. You’ll also be introduced to evidence‑informed approaches like the Dai protocol and Yakushin optokinetic treatment, which use visual motion to support recovery. You also receive a downloadable handout on how to talk to your doctor about MdDS. It gives you clear language, advocacy tips, and a concise way to share your symptoms — helping improve communication and the care you receive