[AzulOscuro]

In a book, in the AvpD and BPD forums ...I was talked about the multi benefits of meditation.

I have been doing relaxation exercises and it helped me a lot to cope with anxiety but I'm beginning to focuss on learning meditation.
So, I'd like to hear about your experiences, your tips to do it, yourknowlegde about the techniques...

[Nammu]

I use more mindfulness than meditation techniques. Staying in the present, being aware and breathing. I'm too lazy at this point to do meditation in a beneficial way. It takes discipline. I'm working on just getting to bed at the same time each night and getting up and leaving the house everyday. Once I get a pattern into my life I can add back in the meditation.

[PoroQueen]

I really like meditation or mindfulness. I'm not really knowledgeable on either, but I do know that I enjoy yoga and when we are trying to bring our thoughts to be mindful. I enjoy how it makes me really consider myself, especially when I have guided words with pleasant nature sounds or ambient music.

I have a few podcasts I like to listen to when I am trying to calm down that really help me, and they also help me remember that I am not such an awful person. They help me really think and consider things.

~PQ

[Row Jimmy]

I try both mindfulness and meditation - for me, each has its challenges.

I literally forget to be mindful, especially at work. I need to make sure life doesn't eat me up. I am sticking with it. When I'm out of work, being mindful is a bit easier, especially when I'm out and about and its sunny or I'm doing something like fishing.

As for meditation, time and place is a challenge. I used to be able to do "minis" at work but I no longer have a quiet space like a private office. At home, I use music and focus on breathing and key words like "peace".

Overall, I've gotten a bit selfish over the past few months and it has sort of helped me. I'm not letting people drag me to and fro and I'm focusing much more on ME and my needs.

Hope this experience helps.