My first massage

[Espinoza38]

So yesterday I had my first massage. You know to relive the tension I'm puttingon my muscles do to anxiety. Well let me tell ya I had a full blown anxiety attack. I had these dumb thought that I was going to die on the table. I kept my cool but after the massage was over I literally went home thinking I'm a die. Why couldn't I just be calm and enjoy it. I hate this anxiety.

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Maybe it made you feel vulnerable?

[Espinoza38 in reply to Hidden]

Maybe. I don't know all I know is that I hated being anxious all I wanted was to enjoy it.

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Would it be worth trying again?

[Espinoza38 in reply to Hidden]

I'm actually going to try it again this following weekend. I'm a get over this anxiety in Jesus name.

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I hope it goes better his time.

[Espinoza38 in reply to Hidden]

I hope so too.

[Lu2356]

The first time I had my massage was he best thing ever. It felt better than being drunk! Lol but yes, I know exactly what u mean. It’s the having the worst case scenario floating around in ur head and not knowing why. One of the things that works for me is breathing in through my nose 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and out my mouth for 8 seconds. 5 Times taking my time. The massage might have triggered some pressure points that needed releasing also. Before I go to bed, I massage my hands and feet for about 5 min each. I think a lot of our anxiety comes from neglecting ourselves. I am beginning to take care of myself after so many years and focusing on everyone else. Take time for u and don’t feel guilty. When I feel the guilt, I question why??! I deserve and need some R&R. Hope this helps. ❤️🤓

[Espinoza38 in reply to Lu2356]

Thank you. And yes I think the massage did release some stress. I'll remember to breath like that for my next massage.

[Agora1]

Hi Espinoza38, I've never been able to relax and enjoy a massage either. Our muscles are so tight, our nervous system is so over sensitized, that the minute I would feel circulation coming back to the tense muscles, I would tighten up again.

I found that getting a foot massage worked wonders in reducing stress w/o any kick backs. Also just lying back and having the massage therapist place her hands on your shoulders as you both breathe deeply and slowly. The results were great. xx

[Espinoza38 in reply to Agora1]

I'm a try a foot massage now. That sound relaxing also

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Maybe you subconsciously thought they might hurt you? Did it help your neck out?

[Espinoza38 in reply to Hidden]

Yes it helped my neck alot. I'm a get another massage next Saturday so it can relive more of my tension. I can actually move my neck a bit more.

[Anxiousdina9d]

I wish I enjoyed massages. I also feel like I might die! Also getting a facial is hell for me for some reason, especially the steam

[Espinoza38 in reply to Anxiousdina9d]

I wonder why we get like that. It should be a relaxing moment for us but it's not. I'm a try another massage I have to so I can over come it.

[Anxiousdina9d in reply to Espinoza38]

Let us know how it goes. Good luck!