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Mindfulness for Depression and Anxiety

Posted by Lisa @lisalisa, 6 days ago

I am brand new here. I have had excellent luck with mindfulness and emotional regulation over the last many years. Anyone else seriously undertaken cultivating and practicing mindfuless in their lives? It transformed my life from relying on drugs and feeling stuck by giving me skills to help myself. While psychotherapy , too, was helpful, mindfulness imparted skills for me to able to help myself.

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patriciaschulz1950 | @patriciaschulz1950 | 4 days ago

Hello - yes I have to agree with you. I have been suffering from neuropathy for 20+ years, and now in last three years back issues. I went through anger and depression moods, and even now think I am on too many drugs and want to reduce them or rid of them. I invest my time in listening to podcasts from actual sufferers of the similiar problems. They truly are the only ones to listen too as our medical profession does NOT understand the chronic pain. Anyway, I do agree with you. I think Distractions , Mediations/Prayer, and Attitude is about the only answer. I still am going to discuss with my neurologist, as it is hard to stay positive at 75 years old.

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jmarette | @jmarette | 3 days ago

I use a YOUTUBE Channel Kevin Niv Farrow. Just search Kevin. He provides education on meditation and videos on three methods of meditation. Love it and it is FREE

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mrstigger49 | @mrstigger49 | 2 days ago

Hello 👋🏻

I’ve been taught mindfulness (by psychologist) and while practicing this is helpful, I find a Grateful Heart [Gratitude] jumpstarts the start of my day.
Actually, my grateful heart is first thing every morning and believe this takes me directly into Mindfulness. Thank you for mentioning Mindfulness as not everyone is aware of this practice. 😊

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mrstigger49 | @mrstigger49 | 2 days ago
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Hello - yes I have to agree with you. I have been suffering from neuropathy for 20+ years, and now in last three years back issues. I went through anger and depression moods, and even now think I am on too many drugs and want to reduce them or rid of them. I invest my time in listening to podcasts from actual sufferers of the similiar problems. They truly are the only ones to listen too as our medical profession does NOT understand the chronic pain. Anyway, I do agree with you. I think Distractions , Mediations/Prayer, and Attitude is about the only answer. I still am going to discuss with my neurologist, as it is hard to stay positive at 75 years old.

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Hello Patricia,

I’m 75 too and have neuropathy. It’s the devil to pay, especially at bedtime!
You know what helps me?
During the day I immerse myself in movement every hour (set timers), watch ‘happy’ TV or listen to classical music, reggae … whatever elevates my mood if it heads down …and Do Not Listen To Or Read Social Media [Groups] related to my Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Ostomy, ADHD, Sexual Abuse Survivor, Hearing Loss …because that became a ‘downer’ for me! Even though we commiserate with like-minded folks - without meaning to - they’re ’shared experiences’ stirred up pain and I quietly suffered in my head. I must get out of my head… smile to myself - Turn On The Music & Dance!
Hope these ideas help, Patricia.
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