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Posted 10/8/2015 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
Two questions for my HW Family:
Firstly, I was wondering, do any of you meditate? Today a coworker suggested that I do twenty minutes a day and I will feel a real shift in mental being, but I can't force myself to sit down for more than sixty seconds. Something always intrudes.

Secondly, have any of you tried chiropractors for any physical ailments, whether it be muscle tension, back problems, pain, etc? I've heard good things, and I've heard horror stories...

Input would be appreciated!! :)
Posted 10/8/2015 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
Can't say much about the chiropractor part but! Meditation has done wonders for me and other people.. The first week or so will feel quite pointless as you're simply overseeing your physical and mental sensations from a higher stand point. After awhile you'll start to notice that not only can you observe and recognize them.. But you can make them vanish with the power of your mind. I haven't been practicing as often as I should due to a ridiculous run with anxiety this past few months but take my word for it
Posted 10/8/2015 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Blu's,

Meditation can be kinetic! I feel the same way, and have trouble just sitting and tuning out the distractions.

If you prefer to walk, you can certainly do so, and simply use the time specifically to repeat some postive mantras, or just to clear your mind and breathe in calm, and breathe out stressful feelings.

Meditating is not a one size fits all...or any specific formula...it is simply setting aside a time to decompress in whatever way works for you.

We also have some guided meditation video links that are easy to follow along if you struggle without any specific guidlines...and are a good place to start.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/8/2015 8:16 AM (GMT 0)
Morning Blu

Yes I use Mindfulness Mediation every day and try and do 40min every morning and do find it makes a huge difference and once you get into the routine of doing it it's easy to keep it going.

As far a chiropractors go I would avoid as I had a bad experience with one and I know a lot of people who have also ended up worse of after seeing a chiropractor but some folk swear by them. Look into the Bowen Technique I can highly recommend that.

Hibee
Posted 10/8/2015 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
I started meditating last summer and it was super difficult for me because I was in the middle of an axious bout. I had a hard time being still and how I learned to remedy that was by starting out slowly. Sit quiet for two or three minutes the first week and work your way up from there. I also agree with the others about guided meditation, as it keeps your mind busy listening instead of thinking of other stuff.

I started going to the chiropractor at the beginning of the year. I was terrified of chiros! But this happen to be my yoga instructors husband, and I trust her. He only manually adjust my mid back...nothing else. It has helped me.

But what helped me even more was getting regular thereuputic massages. I started out going two times a week and then once a week then every other week. That helped SO much with my muscle tension, which is a huge trigger for my anxiety.
Posted 10/8/2015 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
Do you take baths? That's where I find my best "me" time. I can lay there in the bubbles, and cry or pray or repeat positive mantras. Whatever I'm feeling at the time. Usually starts with the crying. :P

Any time you can find where you know you'll be alone for a period of time helps you to relax enough to really get inside your own head. At least this is true for me. If I can be myself for a while, and not have to put on that brave face, it can be cleansing.

Also, being in the bath/steam makes your face red anyway, so the crying can be less noticeable to the family. Hubs is on to me, but he's just too darn observant. ;)
Posted 10/9/2015 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
I have several ways I meditate. One way is by practicing yoga, being mindful and present with the breath and movement of my body. Another way for me to meditate is taking a nice easy walk in nature, observing all the sights and sounds and sensations. The last way I meditate is actually a yoga pose called - legs up the wall. And yes you literally get your bum as close to a wall and stretch your legs up it (Google for a visual). I'll put some nice relaxing music on, or a guided meditation on YouTube and will stay in that pose for about 10 minutes. It's very relaxing and calms your nervous system!
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