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Meditation for anxiety

Posted by annedodrill44 @annedodrill44, Nov 19, 2019

I recently took a course in transcendental meditation and have been practicing for 3 months. It certainly has helped me calm my mind and body. Has anyone else tried meditation for anxiety with success?

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mitfit | @mitfit | Jun 20, 2023
In reply to @artscaping "Hi there @mitfit. I also find meditation very helpful. Last night I decided to count my..." + (show)
@artscaping

Hi there @mitfit. I also find meditation very helpful. Last night I decided to count my breaths to myself. Then, I gradually slowed the count down and my breathing responded. Kind of like gently petting your dog or cat when it is upset about something. Just a little hint.
Chris

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Ohhhh. I like that! Will try it. Thank you.

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petillo | @petillo | Jun 20, 2023
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@tjprather1

I found going to a empty church and focusing on your self has help me tremendously. Being a Veteran the Chapel at VA Hospital is available 24 hours. It has help me being a Vietnam Veteran to focus on healthy thoughts.

Tom

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First and foremost you must pray. Going to adoration in church and being with the lord will do wonders for you.

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Judyinjeans. | @judyingenes | Jun 21, 2023
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@dlpoly

Hi,
That’s wonderful! Would you mind sharing what course you took and any other meditation resources you can share? Thank you!

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I use the app "Calm" which is paid for by my HMO. It has many different ways to practice calming yourself down including meditations of different kinds. It also addresses sleep issues...falling asleep and getting back to sleep, as well as different kinds of pleasant sounds to do your own private meditating to such as rain on leaves, (which is my favorite,) sleep stories and even a brief stretching segment.
Anyone can start with a free trial then there is a free version to continue with as well as a premium version for $14.99 a month.
I love it and often have the sound of waves or the sound of a purring cat in the background as I read or do chores.

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floralou | @floralou | Jun 21, 2023

Totally agree! Meditation helps. The anxiety has turned into blackouts. Not epilepsy! Last week I blacked out for 30 hours. My live is becoming so simple and calmer when I meditate or do Centering Prayer.

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vsby | @vsby | Jun 22, 2023
In reply to @judyingenes "I use the app "Calm" which is paid for by my HMO. It has many different..." + (show)
@judyingenes

I use the app "Calm" which is paid for by my HMO. It has many different ways to practice calming yourself down including meditations of different kinds. It also addresses sleep issues...falling asleep and getting back to sleep, as well as different kinds of pleasant sounds to do your own private meditating to such as rain on leaves, (which is my favorite,) sleep stories and even a brief stretching segment.
Anyone can start with a free trial then there is a free version to continue with as well as a premium version for $14.99 a month.
I love it and often have the sound of waves or the sound of a purring cat in the background as I read or do chores.

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Great. I have had Calm too for a couple years. Black Friday always has 50% off even life time subscriptions

Another paid or in paid app that’s great form mindfulness is insight timer

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