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Old Jun 23, 2014, 11:48 AM
Alishia88 Alishia88 is offline
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Originally Posted by MotownJohnny View Post
No, I find all of that stuff "way too slow" for how my mind works. Sit still and be quiet - only if I'm sick or have no choice. Otherwise, to my mind, it's a waste of valuable time when I could be doing something use.

I had to endure "relaxation therapy" every day in the day hospital, and I was quite resentful, because from what I could see, it was just a big waste of time, and worse, healthcare dollars that could have gone to providing some genuinely useful service to patients, such as some one-on-one counseling sessions.

However, I do have one of my only "good" memories (to my twisted sense of humor) of the entire thing - I ticked off the "recreational therapist" when I told her that her new age music just didn't cut it for me, if she wanted me to relax she would put on some Bon Jovi and crank it up.

Yeah, people keep telling me I should try yoga. Try hopping on a bike and putting 75 miles between yourself and your starting point in 4 hours or less - that will clear your head. (Just to be honest, I have not yet managed to do it in that time, my best was about 4:40, or about 16 mph).

" Otherwise, to my mind, it's a waste of valuable time when I could be doing something use."

Wow, I used to feel that way, too. But believe me, if you can learn to relax, you will see that this is "very" useful to your health and wellbeing and definitely not a waste of time. I think to get better, you need to put your health and peace of mind on top of your list. Itīs essential.
If you canīt make time for 20 minutes relaxation, how stressful must the rest of your life be like?