Medition classes are triggers for me, any alternative available?

[saffy]

HI Therisa

I was think over the weekend of thing that might help you. Tai Chi is a meditative exercise which might help? :) also yoga? I am not sure how you would feel about those things.

Can I ask too, if group settings are a trigger does this depend on the type of people within the group or is it all groups of people in general?

I am not sure if I shared this with you but I found this helpful and hope you might too.

http://meditation.radiantdolphinpress.com/tools.htm

Best wishes
Saffy :)

 

[therisa]

Thank you, sss, much of what you have suggested, is part of the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, I have already undertaken, about two years ago. In fact, I was using it, without realizing it, at the time, until the therapist told me. As for, the muscle relaxation, I was taught this, during my 2 or 3 year at universary, to help with the incredible levels of stress, which I have to deal, with.

Thank you, Saffy, I have heard and seen Tai Chi being practiced at a local park, just have gotten the nerve to get up, very early to do so. Waking up, is very hard for me. Will check out the link that you have posted.

 

[DharmaGirl]

When I start bringing up too much stuff during meditation, my therapist suggested that I do several 5 minute meditations, instead of one longer one. That helped, and I am back to doing guided meditations. I use CDs By Jack Kornfield and some from Tara Brach. Jack tells you how to deal with the stuff coming up during your meditation.

 

[therisa]

Thank you, Monster, for your suggestion. I need to search my local library, to see, if they have any of these cds, in it's collection.

 

[Hashi]

I agree with many suggestions here - relaxation exercises, guided meditations, yoga nidra, and activities that slow your mind and focus you on gentle movements, like Tai Chi. A long walk is good for me, but I understand that maybe you might not feel safe or comfortable to do that.

I've never wanted to learn meditation in a group, I would hate that. I've learnt it at home from audio recordings. Recently I got the book "Relaxation for Dummies". I was wondering whether to get that or "Meditation for Dummies", I think there's quite a bit of cross over. The book has been very helpful.

I definitely needed something to focus my attention on at first, to stop scary stuff coming up. I started with a recorded relaxation, which I still use every day, then recorded guided meditations, then my own meditations focussing on breathing. It's only been after a lot of trauma processing and by building up to it gradually that I can now do quiet meditation.

I wouldn't expect too much at the start. Even five minutes a day will make a difference. And even if you're very distracted, it's still worth doing because if you do it consistently you'll improve a tiny bit each time.

 

[therisa]

I understand, it's a gradual process, Hashi. Just wish my other health concerns were more pressing, in my needing to look after.

 

[ms spock]

Five minutes practice a day does make a difference.

I use various CDs and they are helpful. I do half an hour to an hour twice a day.

 

[therisa]

Sorry, Ms Spock, but right now, I'm a royal mess, both emotionally and physically. Am starting to having SI, again.

 

[ms spock]

Take care of yourself and the SI as best as you can therisa. Do you have a list of distractions and coping mechanisms to get you through?

 

[therisa]

Thank you, Ms Spock.

Yes, I do, and last night, I used one of them, when I asked another tenant, to come with me, for a nighttime walk, to a nearby 24 hr supermarket, to pick up, a few items.

 

[ms spock]

That is good therisa.

 

[therisa]

Thank you, Ms Spock.