Anyone else have trouble with meditation? Thoughts/advice.

[sam4231]

I've thinking a lot about how to handle my stress and anxiety, and one suggestion that always comes up is meditation. While i've attempted to use it a few times, i've never been able to stick with it. I usually just assume this is due to my short attention span or lack or commitment to routine. However lately ive been thinking it might be something else.

Recently I have been thinking that this is might be more of an issue with control. That I don't like to be put in situations where I could be uncomfortable, so I end up making things harder for myself. That that's where my social anxiety might stem from as well. That being uncomfortable is being vulnerable, and so being in situations that I cant control makes me anxious. In mediation the goal is to let go, and letting go of that control is why I have such a hard time with it.

[Dolphin14]

I've been meditating for a couple years. My head was always spinning with stuff in the beginning. I could never settle down and just "be"

Over time I have learned to really take it all in. I would be lost without it.

My recommendation would be to just start off with something short. Even if it's just breathing exercises or relaxing music. Eventually your mind will let go and you begin to focus.

It takes time and practice. Try not to give up. It's so helpful.

Stay safe