Mindfulness may be useful to you when you're feeling very distressed <3

[chloe40]

Since I came home from ICU I've suffered many really upsetting side effects.

Yesterday, the psychologist asked me to try Mindfulness 'safe space imagery' at times of distress: I tried it today and it really helped. It's a short audio, which you can memorise if wanted, to use at anytime, anywhere.

I thought of you all and decided to share this as it can be very reassuring at times of distress.

You'll find it online and if you do try it, please let me know if it helped you.

Chloe

[Nathalie99]

Hi Chloe,

I have used a safe space technique for many years and it is something that is very important to me, it does work.

I don't use audio other than music sometimes.

I do it every day.

I am glad to hear it is helping you. Thank you for sharing xx

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Nathalie99]

Thank you so much Nathalie99

I really appreciate your reply.

Yes, it certainly did today, so I’m very hopeful it is something I can return to as and when I need to.

😘

[Turnipgirl]

I have found mindfulness very helpful when I have tried it as well.

[chloe40 Administrator]

That's good to know Turnipgirl

<3

[Caza]

sorry to hear that your suffering Chloe.

I’ve read a lot about mindfulness in the past & have practiced it. I do try & it does help but when when the bad thoughts takeover they’re so difficult to shift.

I’m pleased it helps you x

[chloe40 Administrator]

Thanks Caza

I'm feeling positive that this will help, seems so at the moment <3

[Greyone]

Hi Chloe. Thank you for thinking of us. I found nice safe space imagery on Soundcloud by the compassion initiative, it's very interesting. I also managed to find a free download from Talking Heads. I am interested to give this a go over the next few weeks so i'll let everyone know how I got on.

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hi Greyone That's exactly where it is!

Talking heads? I'm not aware of this,

I hope it helps and yes, please do let us know vis this thread.

[Greyone]

I have been listening to 3 safe space tracks, one from headspace and two on SoundCloud. I find them difficult because the only word i can use to describe them is boring. I know what they're for which doesn't help me feel willing.

But i did find an old cd in the family CD rack called meditainment. 4 tracks which include the use of safe spaces " That I can only know about" with restful but attractive soundtrack and speech. Still it takes all sorts.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Greyone]

I understand what you mean Greyone

You've really got to concentrate on it otherwise I lose interest and find my mind is wandering to something else!

<3

[Greyone in reply to chloe40]

The 10-minute one you recommended a long time ago works for me but my ambition is to be able to perform the 30-minute meditation once a day.

[chloe40 Administrator]

Now that would be helpful Greyone

No excuse about not having enough time!

<3

[Greyone]

Hi Chloe , thought i would post again. I have found 3 tracks on SoundCloud . Cancer Support Scotland, The compassion initiative and Natalie Cooper. I also found a website for an organisation called Helpguide that has several relaxation audios available for download. All interesting.

In the family CD collection i found one under the name of meditainment with four relaxation tracks. Must admit i have been using these on and off for a few years but never quite understood them till now. They are all based around safe places. An Island, a park, a pleasant green field and a safe house on the edge of a valley that few know about.

Now I understand a little more. All based around imaginary safe places.

Thanks again C40.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Greyone]

Hi Greyone

Thanks so much for letting us know, always good to have recommendations.

Chloe