Posted by TamaraJ on February 25, 2005, at 9:15:23
In reply to Re: Please help me..meditation CD caused bad reaction » TamaraJ, posted by jasmineneroli on February 25, 2005, at 1:37:12
> > Hi Jas,
> * Well, he just feels that I would have anticipation anxiety and ruminations going into it, with lack of sleep, then a lot of second-guessing afterwards, like "I should have said....." or " why didn't I...?" etc.etc. The whole thing will be self-defeating, in that it will exacerbate my anxiety!!! I know I'm also afraid, in a way, I think I'm hanging onto my anxiety state, because at the lower level it's what drives me to get things accomplished. This is what I wanted to discuss with a psychologist.
-- That makes some sense I guess. But, if you shopped around, and found a therapist that specializes in anxiety disorders, maybe they would take it slow and spend a few sessions by perhaps working with you on management and relaxations techniques, etc., to help you become comfortable and help you deal with the overwhelming sensations. I know what you mean, though, about not wanting to let go. I, too, have found that my anxiety drives me. I could, however, do without the second guessing (the I should haves, the why did I do thats). I guess what I am thinking is that perhaps a good T could help you capitalize on the anxiety while helping you manage it when it becomes excessive and interferring as well as helping the learn to combat the extremely uncomfortable physical sensations. I don't know, maybe that doesn't make any sense at all.
> * I've only had acupuncture for physical problems (but it worked very well, even though I didn't belive it would!). It's worth looking at, thanks for the suggestion. As to hypnosis..I would LOVE to try that, very intriguing. MY concern is finding a reputable person in my area. I'd need to REALLY TRUST that person!!
-- I found the accupunture very relaxing and revitalizing, and the feeling would last a few days. After a session, I would have this overwhelming sense of energized calm and well-being. It's true about the hypnosis. You really need to find someone not only that you trust, but also someone you feel comfortable with, otherwise, I imagine, it won't work. It would probably be similar to shopping around for a T. Actually, some Ts are training in hypnosis.
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> * I actually spoke to her about my reaction recently, and she did say some ppl react immediately, or I might be "putting up a fight" against losing my anxiety, because it's the only state my brain knows. She also said that I might be unusually sound intolerant.-- Given your reaction, it's probably wise to not continue with it or try it again. Who needs to deal with a "healing crisis" when they are already dealing with debilitating anxiety!
> ** Thanks for your thoughts...........hope you are doing well.-- I'm getting there and not doing too badly, thanks for asking.
Take care Jas. Wishing you all the best,
Tamara
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