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Posted 10/14/2016 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
I know a lot of folks here mention using meditation as part of their treatment. I used to practice, but have gotten out of the habit. Can't seem to get started again either.

Just wondering what people do to keep themselves on track, and get started with meditation. My former therapist recommended meditating with a group. I haven't found one here.

Thanks for any ideas!

Post Edited By Moderator (BnotAfraid) : 10/26/2016 2:21:17 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/14/2016 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
I would just find a quiet spot and sit. Preferably outside in the woods or forest. But I meditate a lot in my bedroom. Get your abdominal breathing going. It will happen.

I don't know if I could meditate in a group or not. Maybe, but meditation is real personal to me for some reason. It might be interesting to try though, you could probably learn a lot listening to ways others do it.

I wish you the best Hope and I hope you are able to do it again. Focus... Breathe...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/15/2016 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Hope


www.mindful.org/?s=Medition+practice+

Here is where I go when I stall.

I also do meditative prayer.

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/15/2016 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
Set aside 15 minutes of silence. Just be. Don't let your brain try to make order. One thing I do to focus is listen to what I hear, just notice. Then check in with my body, breathe tension out with the out breath. Notice what is going on with you without judging. Just notice. I am hungry. My nose tickles.

Even just taking quiet time to notice starts the habit.
Posted 10/16/2016 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Great one my nose itches....
Posted 10/17/2016 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
My wife recently suggested that I try some guided meditations. Apparently they're all over YouTube, but I haven't looked for any yet.

If I find anything cool, I'll share it with you.
Posted 10/17/2016 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
I use guided meditation every night. It helps me get to sleep and go back to sleep when I wake up in the middle of the night. The Honest Guys and Jason Stephenson (spelling?) are both good ones I've found. Please share any other good ones!
Posted 10/17/2016 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the suggestions Sara!

I'll let you know if I find anything else interesting.
Posted 10/17/2016 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
I do meditation for sleep too Sara. It works well for me!!!

Hugs, Karen...

Welcome to the depression forum...
Posted 10/18/2016 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Hope,

How are you?

Is the meditation going well?

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/20/2016 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Trina -

The last few days have been hard, a lot of pain from fibro.

I have to admit that I haven't gotten started again. It is like I know it would help, just need to get going again...

Thanks for checking in.
Posted 10/21/2016 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
Ok

Hope and F27, anyone else not going over the ravine to meditation
here are some helpful links. I gentle urge you to click on one:


/www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TDcGYmEgyM

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vx8iUvfyCY

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL-FiMYY_34

Gentle meditations!

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/26/2016 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone and Hope4,

This is a new article on meditation and emotions. Quite interesting, not long.

www.mindful.org/meditation-keeps-emotions-in-check/

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/26/2016 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Trina, for the links.
I have been trying to sit and meditate everyday for 15 minutes.
It is a challlenge, but it also feels good.
I also have been listening to Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield's podcasts.
I learn a lot from them.
Posted 10/28/2016 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
WoW kudos to you Hope!

Tara Brach was the first for to learn from.
When I landed in the ER with chest pains bad every was sure it was my heart.
Medication and panic attacks.

Psychiatrist gave me infomation on Tara Brach I said I know her. Pulled my Minful mag out and showed her

I was released with no issuse and no talk of crisis
Sigh

GOOD WORK HOPE
Peace
Trina
Posted 10/29/2016 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Trina - I guess I should carry around Tara's book with me, just in case!

I recently ended up in the ER because of a faint, then chest tightness.
Never figured out what caused it.

Thanks for you encouragement!

One of the many things I like about Tara is that she never is judgmental in her teachings. She often says "it's not your fault". I grew up with so much feeling that a lot of things were my fault, and I have unfortunately carried that baggage a long time.
Posted 10/31/2016 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Joyful805,

Welcome to the forum. I am glad you do meditation. I do also and it helps me go to sleep at night.

Hugs, Karen...
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