relaxation

Hello Everybody and Greetings from Germany, I do feel that in my case the journalling really helps to get some feeling-space instead of just being occupied with ongoing 24/7-pain. Also, so much happened in my last year that it makes a ton of sense to me that eventually my mindbody decided that...

Question: What do you purely love to do for enjoyment? Not what you should do, need to do, or would make tomorrow run more smoothly…but what you JUST LOVE DOING…for the pure reason that you relish it. Got your answer? Now, how many hours have you spent doing these things in the past week? No...

I had tried meditation repeatedly over several years knowing instinctively that it would be beneficial to me, but I could never enjoy it. I would sit and stare at a candle flame while my legs slowly went numb and my back ached. Even on the best of days, I only felt more pain during meditation...

I came across this article about Niksen, a Dutch relaxation technique, which I'm currently trying out https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/jul/22/people-just-do-nothing-is-the-dutch-concept-of-niksen-the-best-way-to-relax (People just do nothing: is the Dutch concept of...

Hi, I have soooo much tension in my face, head, neck and shoulders from years of stress and anxiety. I also tense my pelvic floor, if I bring my mind to it I can "drop" or release the muscle, but as soon as I move my attention or get anxious the muscle tense and that contributes to my main...

I hope its ok to post this here, if not apologies, I organise laughter yoga sessions on Wednesdays at 7PM and Sundays at 6PM and I thought people on here might be interested in joining as they are very good for mood and well-being. We do really fun playful exercises with the idea of "fake it...

Some interesting research and instructions on how to breathe to stimulate your "vagus nerve", which switches off the flight-fight response, making us feel less stressed. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201905/longer-exhalations-are-easy-way-hack-your-vagus-nerve

Hi All, I just got off the the phone with someone who is succeeding in dealing with long-term TMS symptoms --digestive in this case, and I want to put to words some things which are subtle and synergistic in the path to wellness, as we use Dr. Sarno's approach. Long-time folks here will...

I am on Day 31 of the SEP, and have been doing Dr. Schechter's "Mindbody Workbook". I initially devoured Sarno's HBP as well as Steve O's "The Great Pain Deception". With all of that, you would think I'd be moving along swimmingly on my road to recovery, but not so much. After reading Sarno...

Many TMSers have posted asking how to practice meditation for relaxation. I have been finding the Relaxation Response technique to be very helpful in quieting the mind which helps heal the body. It isn't easy for most people to sit quietly with their eyes closed for 20 minutes, so it could be...

This was just recommended to me by a client. Thought it was well worth sharing. The link will take you to a short video by Dr Weil http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/VDR00160/Dr-Weils-Breathing-Exercises-4-7-8-Breath.html

Hi everyone, Two weeks ago I started swimming again after almost two years of not doing it. (In the meantime I took some Feldenkrais lessons, and there I learned I was doing too much, wanting to reach too far, stretch too long. Nobody told me that until I experienced some pain. That was a big...

These are activities I enjoy: Coloring Mandalas Coloring Isn't Just For Kids. It Can Actually Help Adults Combat Stress - Knitting 6 Unexpected Benefits of Knitting - Mindful Nature Walking Mindful Nature Walking One Step at a Time - I should mention that in the beginning of my...

I discovered this podcast which has the purpose of lulling you to sleep with boring, nonsense stories told in a purposeful monotone. I just set the timer for an hour, and I find I'm asleep before it runs out. http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/ Yes, you can find anything on the internet. I...

Many people posting to the TMSWiki forums say they are suffering back or other bodily pain but also are experiencing a lot of anxiety, worry, and fear. They also either have a hard time falling asleep or sleeping at all. Others say they just don’t know how to practice mindfulness (living in the...

I'm trying to find some kind of MP3 or meditation, something that reinforces those thoughts that I am okay and I do have tms. As Steve ozanich stated but I can't find anything like that. I am getting better but I feel like that would take me over the top and be symptom free of my anal pain from...

This is the official thread for Section 3.4 of the TMS Recovery Program donated by Alan Gordon of the Pain Psychology Center (PPC). This section is entitled "Mindfulness." Neither Alan nor the PPC necessarily endorses this thread or any of the viewpoints presented in it. Please keep these...

relaxing music http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=B7WVrKr62CY