Talker says stress relief is on the way, (if you want it), for free

[talker]

Reading through the many topics here in IHD, I see what amounts to high stress levels or even depression,in certain instances. 
In that I've used certain stress relieving protocols for decades, thought it might assist others, if they are not aware of these type protocols.
I do know about and use programs based on the Silva methods. 

No, I don't get a kickback or commission for promoting these products.
 Hmmn, would be called altruism. 

This Silva centering exercises is one of my favorites. 

Of course if you do download, PLEASE don't listen to the programs while driving.     

Download a Mp3 audio for free :

http://silvanow.com/firstexperience.htm

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Just came across this and is a new one to me .
Have listened  to it. Is OK.

https://www.guidedmind.com/gift/love-your-body

Free "Love Your Body" Guided Meditation

Download this free 20 minute guided meditation to help you to love your body and love yourself and
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[jeannea]

While you're driving? Do you mean the part that says close your eyes and take a deep breath? I like meditation. I think they can be helpful with depression but if anyone tries something like this and still has depression, please get more help.

[PrimeTimer]

I use to be a national track champion (sprints) and hated it because of all the pressure, stress and expectations placed on me to perform. Also came to hate the media, seemed I couldn't have a private conversation without it being publicized. I may not have been a "Hollywood" celebrity but nonetheless, I was a local celebrity at the time and that was a lot of pressure. I remember having to go be by myself before race time, warming up and stretching and then sitting all curled up like a ball visualizing myself running across the finish line in first place. It worked. Or well, it relaxed me and kept me from psyching myself out. Also helped to visualize my goal. Guess you could say it was a form of meditation. I am trying to get back to that as a stressed out, worried adult. I no longer compete but still feel like I am running a race of sorts and am tired of it. Would be nice to just take a deep breath and not worry about relaxing and appearing to be a slacker in the eyes of some. I just want to 'breath" and be me. Miss your sense of humor, Talker! Humor (laughter) is the best medicine for me because it releases a lot of endorphins and endorphins help fight pain so the more the merrierl And oh, I promise not to listen to the programs while driving with my eyes closed...

[jeannea]

PrimeTimer, I have made it my goal in life to be "mediocre". I am not able to work anymore so I don't. I tell people their taxes go to me. I only do the activities I want to do, aside from the odd family obligation. I never had big achievements like you so maybe it was easier. I come from a family of ambitious ladder climbers. It's a relief to just be out of that. But it is hard to truly be peaceful.

[PrimeTimer]

But it is hard to truly be peaceful.

You hit the nail on the head! My husband and I have had very little peace these past few years (unrelated to his ESRD) and then..he had to start dialysis. My mother in-law recently cut me down and if only she and everyone else in our families would just LISTEN to us, they may understand what we are going through and that we are just wanting to have some peace in our life, no more, no less. Just peace. No yachts, no mansion, no exotic vacations or new cars, just to be able to live and do home hemo in peace.

[Sugarlump]

But it is hard to truly be peaceful.

You hit the nail on the head! My husband and I have had very little peace these past few years (unrelated to his ESRD) and then..he had to start dialysis. My mother in-law recently cut me down and if only she and everyone else in our families would just LISTEN to us, they may understand what we are going through and that we are just wanting to have some peace in our life, no more, no less. Just peace. No yachts, no mansion, no exotic vacations or new cars, just to be able to live and do home hemo in peace.

I echo this. Life can be difficult and dialysis routine, diet and its limitations can be all-consuming. Very few people understand quite how demanding a routine it is.
I find a little tramp in the fresh air with the dogs helps (on non dialysis days) and the fact I have a wonderful, understanding partner helps. 
When I need to shut down he just lets me. (I can nap or just zone out and he
understands my batteries are flat after dialysis and I need time and space to recharge)
A yacht would be nice (providing it stays tied up in the harbour) but not essential 

[talker]

Ha Ha Ho Ha me oh my  OHHHH
still got some worries, but I don't cry
or shake a fist up at the skys,
Hhmmmnnnnnn, still no yachts, no mansion, no exotic vacations or new cars,
but do have a dandy fistula scar,
fistula bumps would make a new car
a wreck,
wanting peace, oh my, just wanting to have some peace in my life, no more, no less,
 just peace oh boy ,
who else gets to vacation three times a week like me,
do miss sailing the yacht and flying the plane,
oohhhh oh, was only wild dream,
low blood pressure, cramps, crash                       
sheesh ka bob, a dose of  "mediocrity", 
or a dose of ambitious ladder climber,
choices, choices, choices,               
hit the nail on the head, nearly flipped out of bed,
bang fell out of bed, missed getting banged on the head,
whew, glad to be awake, oh solo mia
was the grand daddy of all
nightmares.
where oh where
is my stress reliever mp3

[PrimeTimer]

Ha Ha Ho Ha me oh my  OHHHH
still got some worries, but I don't cry
or shake a fist up at the skys,
Hhmmmnnnnnn, still no yachts, no mansion, no exotic vacations or new cars,
but do have a dandy fistula scar,
fistula bumps would make a new car
a wreck,
wanting peace, oh my, just wanting to have some peace in my life, no more, no less,
 just peace oh boy ,
who else gets to vacation three times a week like me,
do miss sailing the yacht and flying the plane,
oohhhh oh, was only wild dream,
low blood pressure, cramps, crash                       
sheesh ka bob, a dose of  "mediocrity", 
or a dose of ambitious ladder climber,
choices, choices, choices,               
hit the nail on the head, nearly flipped out of bed,
bang fell out of bed, missed getting banged on the head,
whew, glad to be awake, oh solo mia
was the grand daddy of all
nightmares.
where oh where
is my stress reliever mp3

I read this again and again, it made me laugh. Thanks. I often go on little "trips" with my wonderfully understanding, patient and affectionate cat. It's just as relaxing as a drive through the country. Our other cat is more like a drive on a busy expressway during rush hour.