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Old Jun 23, 2014, 06:04 PM
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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).
What you are doing is depleting dopamine while raising serotonin, an approximation of a natural body. PTSD is high catechamines (like dopamine) and low serotonin. What you aren't doing Is anything about your cortisol levels but cranking them.

You need to get your body to a place where it can relax. Slow breathing and yoga will only make you mad in this state. Your wound tight. I bet you dont even sleep so much as conk out.