Collette Mattingly

Nicki, I think that's the right sequence but don't worry about doing it right.  I think focusing on your breath is just as beneficial and just allowing your thoughts to come and go.  Don't beat yourself up about it. That kinda defeats the purpose.  Collette
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In a message dated 4/3/01 10:05:07 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< << . Now that we'll have TV again next
week I can turn on some goofy show. It has always helped me. >>

Probably because you laugh.  And you calm down.  And those two things (like
the deep breathing, like the recommendation of Yoga) will slow down that
adrenalated anxiety.
  >>


    I need to get back to my yoga. This move is messing things up. I wish we
had done it in one fell swoop. YUCK!

   Also I have done a breathing exercise something like this.......breath in
4 hold for 7 and out for 8 and do this 4 times at first then add on. Is that
the right sequence? Anyone? I believe I got this from a book by Dr. Weil.

   NICKI~......who always forgets her relaxation techniques when most needed.


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In a message dated 4/3/01 10:05:07 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< Sometimes if there's no action to take, thinking a lot can be turned to
compassion. Think soothing thought-blankets over the other people who are
irritating you. If another driver turns without a signal or some irritating
thing, give them the possibility that they've had a horrible day and if you
were their friend you could follow them home and give them a hug (instead of
thinking they're stupid and didn't take driver's ed or they hate you and
wanted you to rear-end them).
>>

I do this a lot. Mostly b/c I would want others to think this way about
me on my bad days. Positive vibes. Then again I am a harried mess this week
(moving) so I'll try harder.

NICKI~ thank you for the reminder.

[email protected]

In a message dated 4/3/01 10:05:07 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< << . Now that we'll have TV again next
week I can turn on some goofy show. It has always helped me. >>

Probably because you laugh. And you calm down. And those two things (like
the deep breathing, like the recommendation of Yoga) will slow down that
adrenalated anxiety.
>>


I need to get back to my yoga. This move is messing things up. I wish we
had done it in one fell swoop. YUCK!

Also I have done a breathing exercise something like this.......breath in
4 hold for 7 and out for 8 and do this 4 times at first then add on. Is that
the right sequence? Anyone? I believe I got this from a book by Dr. Weil.

NICKI~......who always forgets her relaxation techniques when most needed.

Tracy Oldfield

I do this a lot. Mostly b/c I would want others to
think this way about 
me on my bad days. Positive vibes. Then again I am a
harried mess this week 
(moving) so I'll try harder.

 NICKI~ thank you for the reminder.

I have a suggestion for those whose brains won't shut down
enough for them to get to sleep, what about a relaxation tape and
headphones? Or some 'white-noise' thing, like some people have
for their babies?

HTH
Tracy, who can sleep for England, most of the time...

[email protected]

> I have a suggestion for those whose brains won't shut down
> enough for them to get to sleep, what about a relaxation tape and
> headphones? Or some 'white-noise' thing, like some people have
> for their babies?
*My dad taught me self-hypnosis, which works for him (of course)
but it takes me a while. It only takes a few minutes now, instead of
the hours it used to. Lie flat on your back, hands folded on your
stomach (if that's possible and comfortable...). Close your eyes and
imagine your feet getting very warm and heavy. Then your legs, and
move all the way up until your neck. Go up the back of your head,
and then down your face, and relax your jaw. He falls asleep before
he's done the first time. It takes me sometimes 10 times. But it's
better than it was. And it doesn't matter if your mind wanders
(which, I'm sure is my problem). Just keep part of your mind
focussed on the hypnosis, and it gets easier. Well, for me, it does.

>
> HTH
> Tracy, who can sleep for England, most of the time...
*So jealous...

Melanie in Indiana

Bobbie

I used to listen to this "relaxation tape" from an
anxiety course I have called "Attacking Anxiety"
(lucinda bassett) and I've misplaced it somewhere, but
it was soooo good. You did basically the same thing,
there were waves in the background and her voice
guiding you through each muschle group being relaxed
and getting heavy with each breath and then you
feeling your whole body just sinking into whatever
surface you're lying/sitting on....then some
visualization stuff and then floating back to reality.
It was amazing. I need to find that tape.
-Bobbie

--- vouget@... wrote:
> > I have a suggestion for those whose brains won't
> shut down
> > enough for them to get to sleep, what about a
> relaxation tape and
> > headphones? Or some 'white-noise' thing, like
> some people have
> > for their babies?
> *My dad taught me self-hypnosis, which works
> for him (of course)
> but it takes me a while. It only takes a few
> minutes now, instead of
> the hours it used to. Lie flat on your back, hands
> folded on your
> stomach (if that's possible and comfortable...).
> Close your eyes and
> imagine your feet getting very warm and heavy. Then
> your legs, and
> move all the way up until your neck. Go up the back
> of your head,
> and then down your face, and relax your jaw. He
> falls asleep before
> he's done the first time. It takes me sometimes 10
> times. But it's
> better than it was. And it doesn't matter if your
> mind wanders
> (which, I'm sure is my problem). Just keep part of
> your mind
> focussed on the hypnosis, and it gets easier. Well,
> for me, it does.
>
> >
> > HTH
> > Tracy, who can sleep for England, most of the
> time...
> *So jealous...
>
> Melanie in Indiana
>
>
>


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Elizabeth Hill

>Close your eyes and
>imagine your feet getting very warm and heavy.

I think I've seen a news report of at least one scientific study that
suggested that warming your feet does help you get to sleep. They
suggested using socks, rather than your imagination. Probably you can get
good results either way. Whatever works. :-)

Betsy

Nina Sutcliffe

Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Digest Number 1084
>
> This is a great idea, thank you. I am actually making tea right now b/c
> she has a cough. I can't believe she is going for it. I cannot mention honey
> though, for some reason she swears she doesn't like it. Strange.
>
> NICKI~

It's funny I don't like honey either.... unless it's wildflower honey or orange blossum honey. Regular clover honey is total yuck as far as I'm concerned... My kids love blackberry honey... You may try finding a different flavor honey and see if she likes that...

Nina

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