Something new?
As someone who doesn't know how to make the best of this site for its advantages, I'm sceptical to ask anyone for advice regarding personal health?
I'm looking into ways to help my
1: Asthma
2:Anxiety
3: bi polar
I'm open to a way that doesn't need the full usege of medication, I know I need some chemistry but if say example talking therapy helps me then maybe I'd benefit more
Hi karl7278 there is a time and place for medication. However, I can only relate to Anxiety and for me, Meditation has been the key to success.
I Meditate and do Deep Breathing first thing upon opening my eyes in the morning, mid afternoon and then again before bedtime.
This is done each and every day for years. Your mind learns to respond to the positive input over time so that if and when you do need help in relaxing, within moments your thoughts are turned around as well as physical symptoms eliminated.
I came off years of benzo use and now find that breathing can do more than popping a pill ever did. Plus it's faster, always with me and it's FREE. 
xx
Seriously, ok so how would I start? I meant have you any tips for me to even begin?
You start out listening to short meditations on YouTube they can be from 1-3-5 minutes long. At the beginning it's all about finding the voice that works best for you.
It should be soft and calming. If your mind wanders, bring it back and start to listen.
That's why the short meditations are the best right now.
Let me give you a few to get you started. Be right back>..
I'm back karl
Go to YouTube type in
"1 minute Quick Breath Meditation/Let Go of Stress & Anxiety"
by Jason Stephenson
"2 minute Guided Meditation to Release Stress" by Rosalie Yoga
"3 Minute Mindfulness Meditation" by the Honest Guys
Good Luck and Namaste my friend xx
Hi, I appreciate its a little late/early ✋
Have you any advice to get into a relax prior to sleeping?
I to a relaxing state
Hey karl, hope you're not asleep yet
Here's a good video to listen to on YouTube
"Sleep Hypnosis for Floating Relaxation/Calm your Mind for Deep Sleep"
by Michael Sealey
Goodnight dear friend xx
I'm definitely trying and definitely far from sleeping!! I'm relaxed but my mind?
Thank you x
karl, you can't try to relax, it must come naturally. I always start with
my breathing and then listening to a calming tape BUT...this must be done
every single day. It takes about a month for the mind to be retrained.
A cool bedroom, lights low and clear your mind of thoughts. As they pop
back in, push them aside. Breathe...listen to the words Michael Sealey tells
you. Really have you mind and ears take in his calming voice. Breathe
I hope this helps you some. xx
A little, 😳
Give it time my friend...nothing happens overnight.
Practice makes perfect. I barely get through a couple sentences
before I'm out like a light zzz
First thing in the morning I listen to relaxation tape with affirmations
to get my day started on a positive note.
Been doing this for years and it works. Breathe xx
When I do get into a relaxing place, I have the same reacuing dream, 🙄
Our dreams are not always what they seem. I'm not sure what your dream
is about but I will tell you the subconscious mind never sleeps. It plays back
our events of the day both good and bad. When we fall into a REM sleep, the
dream becomes more evident, more memorable.
It usually comes about something that we are troubled by or fear.
It's okay to dream unless they are nightmares. Since dreams are a release
of our emotions.
Ive had nightmares since childhood. whats that mean?
What scares you karl? You don't like the feeling in being relaxed?
Human control, I think I have become more than a wild fantasy? I'm now looking for a likeminded partner who is happy to be my honest confidant
No wonder you are having trouble sleeping...you've got more important
things on your mind Well it's just about 1am in Chicago and I'm going
to put my headphones on and get some zzzz's. Goodnight my friend
Hope you get some sleep tonight xx
Karl, Im nagging....this is something to see your Dr. about....
Meditate, Yoga, and a good lunch with friends At the end of the day, take a few hits of not-too-strong weed. it seems to ease obsessive thoughts, helps to relax (I dont know if you've ever felt this, but i feel sometimes that there is something i've missed, overlooked, in social situations, something i should know, but cant figure out) just a little smoke helps to think more objectively, either it should be forgotten, or its easier to figure out.
Its not every night, its just a suggestion, I might get blocked for! But it really helps with the blues that may come with hormonal swings, also. If you opt to try this, start with the weakest strains available, and of course check with your doctor first.
Also, two or three hits doesn't affect my asthma at all, again, not every night.
Still think that you're amazing
Advair is supposed to heal your lungs, its not a rescue inhaler. but if used rinse mouth and throat after use, could cause thrush. Been using it about 6 month and having positive results.
Dear Karl,1. Albuterol, depending on your needs, a nebulizer can work miracles. they have an advair round purple inhaler to use lately, sucks. 2. I have been taking bupropion, and duloxotine, and phenobarbital at night(for seizures) seems to work. Haloperidol works well also, but as with all medication, be wary of long term side effects.
3. I dont know anyone bi-polar who uses their medication as recommended. Its kind of hard to diagnose, medicate, and normalize yourself, when you see from the inside out. Rough.
Im NOT gonna try to have answers to questions I have no idea about,
For general safety, an asthmatic should have access to a rescue inhaler, like Pro-Air. for sudden triggers, anxiety can cause an attack, also allergies .
So, lemme tell you a story, about 5 years ago, I was sitting on my small town main street bench texting a friend, using wi-fi. A couple that i knew came walking up and we talked, and sat and watched all the boring-ness.
I had an inappropriate withdrawal from 3 years of 3 mg of klonopin, which left me fifty pounds lighter, so it came up in conversation. I told them what had happened. I looked my friends square in the face and said 'I want to be done with meds'. meant it too. And made it for a little bit. then I had a horrible panic attack, left me on the bathroom floor, hugging my knees for hours, I broke blood vessels in my eye, looked vile for a month. Then, I had to accept that I just needed medication. After 20 years, on and off, changing meds, side effects, and counseling, really wanting to not go through what i had been, I had to accept this is the way I am.
Not saying I could ever know whats right for you, I want to encourage you to accept what it takes to stay on top of your health issues. These are important, and can get away from you, if your reluctant towards the best therapy for you. Much Love,jh
