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Hi Amy (Happygal)… I absolutely struggle with co-dependence and like you can see a life long co dependent pattern with my mother who also has numerous co dependent behaviours. I would like to write more regarding this but am actually in a rush this morning to go to the 'aid' of an ex...

Hi all.. thought this was quite interesting bit of research re emotions and body somatic experiencing.. (have only looked at this news coverage and not the actual research itself..) Hope the link works.. Happy, Positive , Peaceful and Healthy New Year to all… :)...

Hi Jan, thanks for sorting out the link tho that original one worked fine on my laptop.. don't really understand these things tho!! :rolleyes: Yes I do agree that Sounds True are a really good resource and do not drown one in constant emails etc.. I like the look of the Meditation to Change Your...

Hello.. just saw this and thought may be useful for some of you (and me) :) Basic membership for Sounds True is free and they produce some excellent resources... Relieve Anxiety and Depression: Seven Guided Meditations A free audio download from Sounds True - http://bit.ly/12f2gWI Best...

Mousemom.. I did a Mindfulness course to get me going and the very comprehensive book by Jon Kabat-Zinn called Full Catastrophe Living has a chapter re Fear, Anxiety and Panic.. Mindfulness just seems to keep cropping up as being useful/ recommended for so many things in life.. In fact I...

Hello Mousemom, That is great that you have been having less back pain recently.. I have experienced very similar to what you describe.. I had a period of it a while back.. interestingly for me it doesn't happen when I am at home but when I am out walking along eg to the shops. The pain is like...

Thank you Forest for posting this.. just what I needed to see and be reminded of today.. I have lots of learning to do around being in touch with my physical stress symptoms and what emotions are driving them.. inspiring stuff!! :)

Hi.. just felt I had to make comment.. Dr Zafirides' I too have really appreciated your input and supportive comment on this forum. They are sometimes a new way of thinking for me and at othertimes a good 'reminder' .. I have done an awful lot of 'study' re TMS / general personal growth over the...

Hello .. haven't posted for ages but I thought this article copied below may be helpful for anyone interested.. it has really resonated with me as I am currently doing a Buddhist meditation course in the UK .. but there is so much good advice in here about sitting and experiencing yourself and...

Hi Gail.. there are many types of meditation and Jon KZ mindfulness techniques are rooted in Buddhist meditation.. and the focus is very much on the present moment and gently acknowledging any thoughts that come up but letting them move past . Thoughts and sensations that pop up are there for a...

I too am so grateful for this wonderful information rich and supportive wiki.. Very happy to contribute something financially but will have to wait for the PayPal set up.. :)

Hi Igloo.. don't know where about's in UK you are based. I do know of a doctor and mind body focused psychotherapist in the south if you felt you needed that sort of back up or more in depth support. None of that sort of support comes cheap tho.. Have you tried the SEP here on the Wiki or Dr...

You are doing so well Susan.. well done ... and thanks for the link to this inspiring video .. what an amazing man.. :)