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Posted 8/6/2014 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Can anyone relate?
It's always some small fire after another
I feel guilty that small things overwhelm me when some people go thru much worse big things
But it's just that it is too many small things all at once.
Honestly- I can't relax. I am always tense. I do not know what peace is.
I cannot achieve peace.
Posted 8/6/2014 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
WRAS,

Are you able to do meditaiton? I know that it can be a challenge. We think we have no time or need for it...but that is often when we need it the most.

Here are some links. You can check them out and see if you like them. There are also lots to be found on youtube.

Mindfulness Meditation

 

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/06/03/new-to-mindfulness-how-to-get-started/#.Urr-gZ3naAI

Three Minute Mindfulness Meditation Video

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDflnqo0TQs

12 Minute Meditation Focused on Relieving Physical Symptoms

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2_UfFIszkY

 
 

If meditation in this sense (more eastern in nature) is not your thing...keep in mind that any quiet activity can be meditation. It is talked about it in the Bible...as in just being in the quiet presence of God (or your chosen higher power)

It is surrendering to a peace and calm through being still, quiet, reading and listening. It is the acceptance of letting go, getting outside of ourselves, and refreshing our souls.

I am sending prayers that you find this place.:)

S.C.

Posted 8/7/2014 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC
I watched the 3 minute meditation because I feel like that's all I have time for. It was soothing. I am going to bed now and I am hoping I don't awake with racing heart & thoughts as I have been doing for a long time now. xannax is not putting a stop to it like it used to.
I have to make more time for myself - I have no time to meditate. I have no time to think and that's why I awake in the night and all the things I need to think about, make decisions about etc...come racing in and it is overwhelming. Everything seems so much scarier and negative in the middle of the night/early morning.
I try to do deep breathing and praying when it happens. It helps but I still feel uncomfortable.
Posted 8/7/2014 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
I know what you mean!!!

Things do seem so much scarier at night...that is when the worries try to get me as well.

The good news is that you are recognizing your triggers, and are starting to do something about them.

3 minutes is better than no minutes...and it's a start.:)

Sending you wishes for a better night tonight.:)

S.C.
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