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Posted 3/26/2012 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Visualization was a huge part of my healing process. I would image all the things I used to that I could no longer do while really sick.
Working out, being with friends, eating certain foods, taking nice trips, working etc and doing it all while feeling great.
Then of course, I visualized being happy and changing my life as well.

I'm a huge believer in the Law of Attraction; you are what you believe, what you think and what you tell yourself. When I was first dx, I had a healer tell me "If you pick 10 people with HIV, not all 10 will get it, but only those who's bodies are weakened"
I thought she was nuts, but as time went on, I see now this is so very true. Our bodies are weakened when our spiirt and mind's are weakened.

When I was really sick, my life was not happy. I lived in a rut that I didn't know how to get out of. I was sad, negative and felt no hope daily. Then when I learned to visualize, I started to change my thoughts and my actions and life slowly started to feel and look better.

I won't get into all the detail of how I got to where I am now, I was just curious if any of you also visualize happier times, places and thoughts?

Discuss

Jen
Posted 3/26/2012 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
I think visualizing happier and healthier times is a big step to recovery. I know I would say over and over again that IF I get well, I am so going to appreciate those that helped me through it. And I stand committed!!! I"m here and healthy and happy and so much more appreciative of life and those in it.
Posted 3/26/2012 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Great Springs.......positive thinking is imperative to healing. We cannot have a toxic mind and get well physically.

For me, when I have some bad days (not lyme related) I will visualize myself in a pool, floating, in the sun, with a nice drink in my hand, listening to some good music. Voila, a quick soul healing :-)
Posted 3/27/2012 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
I really try to focus on the good and feeling happy and peaceful. I also do as much as I can when I feel good, it reminds me of how I used to be and gives me hope that I'll get back there.

Even the pain from over doing it will remind me of how good it felt getting there.

I think that state of mind is very powerful
Posted 3/27/2012 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Love: it's really powerful. I always say "Humans are more powerful than they realize"

We get so caught up in the pain, the anxiety and the hopelessness we forget that our body is always trying to heal in a positive way even when our minds are in that rut.

Breathing is a great way to focus. I was taught some amazing breathing exercises from my Thai Yoga master, Never did I think I could find positive thoughts just from breathing properly
Posted 3/27/2012 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
I do..I still work full time, I clean, I take care of my dogs..but I'm exhausted, tired and in pain all of the time. Sure, some days are better than others, but it's hard for me to imagine what my life "used" to be because I have been sick for so long, I honestly don't really remember feeling good. But I do have a good attitude most of the time. The second I don't, the pain doubles me over. However, a good attitude only takes you so far..We do need some type of medication (herbals or abx) to cure us. Good attitude will not cure us alone. At least I know I wouldn't be.

Jen--you already generously offered your time to me before and I plan on putting your services to use after I speak with my LLMD next week. It doesn't seem he's going to give me a whole ton of advice in the less than 20 minutes he spent with me on my first visit and I really need someone to get me going on herbals with the abx too. Also, now that I'm just getting aclimated to the 200 mg of doxy per day, I'm totally sure he's going to ramp up quickly (he told me he would be)

Anyway, do you have experience with Candida overgrowth and Lyme (waiting to find out co-infections next visit) I also have a heart murmur. I'd love to work with you. Especially since you have been through it yourself!!
Posted 3/27/2012 3:21 PM (GMT 0)

In addition to visualizing a healthy mind/body, I do a lot of journal writing.

Sometimes I write all the symptoms that appear to be gone that I was having problems with or how far I have progressed. Its satisfying to see the upside of treatment. 

Another form of cognitive behavior therapy is guided meditation or guided imagery --- works good for relaxation

Posted 3/31/2012 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
I do! I tell my family all of the time as soon as I feel good enough to I am taking a three mile hike, going on vacation, and playing non stop with my daughter all day every day. I can't wait to get back to the point where I am the "fun" and active family member that is always ready to go! It is going to happen :) smilewinkgrin
Posted 4/10/2012 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Is it part of the disease to start constantly think about doing things that would be neat to do , but you know you can't do?
Posted 4/10/2012 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ha!! Lyme?

I think that is just part of the human condition!!! smhair

It is much better for your mental and spiritual health to celebrate what you are able to do. Having some attainable goals is a good thing, too. scool
Posted 4/10/2012 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I hope I can reach a more happier 'state' soon. I am seeing a therapist who is teaching me about meditation but I have such a hard time trying to be happy. Even when I meditate I find myself drifting off into negative thoughts of how crappy I feel, the things I'm missing out on and the things I USED to do to make me happy that I cannot physically do right now. I know it will come eventually but right now I still think "I can't" instead of "I will".
Posted 4/10/2012 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
I can relate so much to being in a negative state beforehand. I contracted Lyme when I was 7 directly after my mother died. The 15 years following we're complete hell & a major struggle.

But I did have one little tiny blessing of hope left inside of me throughout this time. I had a lot of exposure about the subconscious.

about a year ago my mentality switched from "I am supposed to die" to "I can have a great life".

After years of struggling trying to find help, After I switched my mentality I finally manifested an incredible healing treatment with exactly how I envisioned it! NO STRUGGLE. No risking my life. None of that. I am simply on a path now getting better...just by changing my mental state to a positive one.

Theres a lot I can say about all this but it is A LOT. So Im keeping it short.

I write every day what I call my daily ritual. It helps me keep my mind focused on what I have & can manifest. It works. Im proof.

Post Edited (KaliDhi) : 4/10/2012 4:41:31 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/10/2012 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you KaliDhi for sharing your story. I've found something similar as a change of the state of my mind has made me feel so much better. I no longer want to feel like a victim of the disease. When I have energy now, I use it, I play and I enjoy it. When I'm tired or in pain, I rest and focus on the me time that I need. I used to find myself complaining about how tired I was, now I try to say that I feel my body needs rest and I am going to give it the self care that it requires. It takes much less mental energy to go with the flow then to fight it.

Every day I spend some quiet time and think of nothing, then I end it with filling myself with a feeling of just being happy. Happy for what and where I am, not tied to any circumstance. It connects me to myself and I feel more positive and able to handle what ever life throws at me.

Sure I falter and get down in the dumps, but I really work to bring myself back to the positive state of mind when ever I can.
Posted 4/10/2012 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
I so wish I could change my train of thought. These antibiodics are KILLING me. I was dying before I took them though too. I can't tell what is worse..Maybe this. I don't know if I've ever been sicker. :( I want to change my thought I do, but I can't seem to do it without knowing I don't mean it. it's like faking it and in my head i'm saying YOU don't mean it YOU won't get better we know it you'll suffer FOREVER. :( Maybe I need therapy.
Posted 4/11/2012 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
I completely understand Sleepless. I was in a similar thought process before also. I am not one to fake-it. I just cant. Its impossible...especially the faking nice thing.

I went through a shamanic ritual to change mine. I did a lot of in depth work on my subconscious. It took years for me to understand what I was truly facing on a deeper level. The first step I had to take was to make an effort every day to write exactly what I wanted in my life. Every day. The same number of times...over & over. It sounds so hippy-dippy but it is beyond great to see results you have been wanting to see you're entire life. After two weeks the things I was writing began to show up in my life.

It takes non-stop belief and commitment.

I am in no way saying this is what has to be done blah blah blah...just sharing my experience!

Therapy can do wonders also. It can give you clarity. I highly recommend EMDR...but my personal fave is deep honest soulful thinking of why you have this illness & what you really want to have instead.
Posted 4/11/2012 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
KaliDhi--I'm going to do it. Seriously, you've inspired me. I will try it. I'm not one to poo poo anything. I have nothing to loose and I am at a near breaking point. I'll let you know if it helps.

EMDR is what? I definitely want to change my thought process but it feels impossible as of this moment. My subconscious is too stubborn.
Posted 4/13/2012 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Sweet! Do it! You're right you have nothing to lose so why not? Please keep my in mind & let me know if you ever have any questions or need any support. E-mail me anytime.

EMDR is eye movement reprocessing. Check out www.emdr.com for in-depth info about it. I had it done & it completely changed my life. It in targeted towards more emotional trauma but I think it can help with any sort of mentality that needs reprogramming.
Posted 4/13/2012 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I did EMDR for two years and it was helpful. It helps your logical brain to process the emotions that you stuffed away. You review your experiences or stresses with their techniques in a safe way to process what you weren't able to process at the time.

 

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