CallieAndToby Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Any YouTube suggestions? I'm bedbound and it leads to racing thoughts, especially before resting or sleeping. My mom keeps recommending mindfulness etc. but I don't know where to start. Also have bad OCD that is a result of the dysautonomia and other health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer65 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 mindful.org has suggestions on different apps etc . I learnt mindfulness from my therapist but sometimes I find it hard to concentrate when I’m stressed ! I also do simple breathing and relaxation concentrating on one part of the body making it feel relaxed and heavy and slowly move from feet to head . Simple but helps my HR and relax for bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 @CallieAndToby22 - when I had severe problems with adrenaline surges, and couldn't sleep or rest, I taught myself to meditate. What had helped me was a white noise tape ( to cut back on distracting background noise ) and simply concentrating on my breathing. It took several attempts, but eventually I could get myself into a state of relaxation and even peacefulness. It is hard to turn off our internal dialogue ( thoughts etc ) when we have never done it before, but it is absolutely possible. Another really helpful trick that works for me is to sit with both feet on the ground, hands resting loosely in lap, and imagining that you are a tree trunk and your feet are your roots, and that you are soaking up energy from the ground. This sounds odd, but if you try it ( no one there to make fun of you! ) you will be surprised how relaxing it is! What helps me also is to light a candle or two and drop some essential oil of lavender onto some lava beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 I mostly leaned in my yoga studio. There is lots of free instruction on it. Id try YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 4:45 PM, dancer65 said: mindful.org has suggestions on different apps etc . I learnt mindfulness from my therapist but sometimes I find it hard to concentrate when I’m stressed ! I also do simple breathing and relaxation concentrating on one part of the body making it feel relaxed and heavy and slowly move from feet to head . Simple but helps my HR and relax for bed On 11/7/2021 at 3:31 AM, Pistol said: @CallieAndToby22 - when I had severe problems with adrenaline surges, and couldn't sleep or rest, I taught myself to meditate. What had helped me was a white noise tape ( to cut back on distracting background noise ) and simply concentrating on my breathing. It took several attempts, but eventually I could get myself into a state of relaxation and even peacefulness. It is hard to turn off our internal dialogue ( thoughts etc ) when we have never done it before, but it is absolutely possible. Another really helpful trick that works for me is to sit with both feet on the ground, hands resting loosely in lap, and imagining that you are a tree trunk and your feet are your roots, and that you are soaking up energy from the ground. This sounds odd, but if you try it ( no one there to make fun of you! ) you will be surprised how relaxing it is! What helps me also is to light a candle or two and drop some essential oil of lavender onto some lava beads. Thank you. And thanks for all the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knellie Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 @CallieAndToby22-I use the meditation app Smiling Mind, and its free. It has helped a lot with my anxiety from POTS. It has exercises that range from beginning to expert meditations. It was recommended to me by one of my doctors and I have used it ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted November 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 4:13 PM, Knellie said: @CallieAndToby22-I use the meditation app Smiling Mind, and its free. It has helped a lot with my anxiety from POTS. It has exercises that range from beginning to expert meditations. It was recommended to me by one of my doctors and I have used it ever since. Awesome thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma4 Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 that's really informative. I think Meditation is something everyone can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineDoug Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 I use the “Insight Timer” app. It has an incredible variety of free breathing exercises, lectures, sleep sides and meditation help! It’s changed my life and I use it every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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