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#1
Mar 06, 2015, 06:05 PM
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Does anyone ever find that when you do a set of belly breathing exercises that the calming effect takes a while longer?
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Mar 06, 2015, 08:46 PM
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Yes. If it's something your not accustomed to doing. I hear it can take months to a year to start doing it without thinking about it. I think you will notice the calming effects come sooner over time.
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Mar 07, 2015, 03:26 AM
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I think there are honestly very few of us that can manage meditation and relaxation techniques without having to think about it first. For me, I am usually stressed before I remember and then start doing them, I wish I could recognize the need earlier. Haven't tried the belly ones though - good idea. My belly sure looks like it could use the exercise
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Mar 09, 2015, 02:28 PM
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I've not had a lot of success with meditation of any sort so far, it's something I'm taking a break from but I intend to return to it at some point.
Deep breathing exercises can be helpful if I am feeling stressed, but if I've surpassed stress and into anxiety, it doesn't seem very beneficial for me. |
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Mar 21, 2015, 02:34 PM
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This is one of the things I have added in addition to "SNAP CLUB". I'm doing yoga as well and part of yoga "Pranayama" deals with various breathing techniques. I find many of these to be beneficial and interesting. I'm still exploring, but I do these every day.  - vital
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Mar 22, 2015, 08:30 AM
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I was taught several breathing exercises the second time I was IP. I find doing deep breathing excercises when I get into bed, really helps me fall asleep faster. I also do them during the day when I notice that I'm getting stressed, and it really helps.
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Mar 22, 2015, 09:50 PM
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I find that belly breathing helps me to relax. I tried meditation for about a year and found it to be very difficult with slight emotional benefits that were not very long lasting. Unfortunately, I did not find my fellow meditators to be very friendly and that was a big turnoff. If I had a better body then I might try yoga again. My body is not flexible at all. I like to do sun salutations but found the rest to be mostly overkill. My most effective meditations were while staring into the flame of a lit candle. I found no benefit from repeating mantras.
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Mar 23, 2015, 05:40 PM
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May 17, 2015, 10:01 AM
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Hi,
I'm trying meditation since last week and I have to say it is really hard to do. My thoughts are very intense, and take them in a place with meditation take a lot of work. What I noticed is since I started meditation, I got a intense insonmia (wake up several times during the night) because my anxiety is now bigger at night. I'm also feeling my mood worse now. But... I now that maybe things got worse before get better... so I keep going with meditation. |
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May 21, 2015, 12:05 PM
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Wildmind Buddhist Meditation - Learn Meditation Online |
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May 21, 2015, 11:37 PM
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I meditate every day (endorsed by my psychiatrist and clinical psychologist) and find it helpful.
The book Hurry Up And Meditate, written by David Michie, describes a number of meditation methods.
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Jul 01, 2015, 01:05 PM
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I try to meditate, but I can't sit still/keep my eyes closed long enough to get the calming effects -_-
It's pretty difficult, but very beneficial imo. I also read a book about meditation, but it wasn't the same as kiwi33's book.Sorry I don't remember. |
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