Do you Meditate?

Hey @ccau_82

I used to think meditation was all a bit woo-woo too. But I’ve come to see it really isn’t.

I love the Smiling Mind app - when my son was in primary school they used to use it in the classroom and so we started using it at home. If I’m struggling to sleep I use one of their sleep meditations.

And last year I had about a million MRIs and as someone who is claustrophobic, I was really anxious. But I actually managed to talk myself through a mindfulness meditation and completely zone out so didn’t get panicked at all.

I have tried on and off in the past but never really took it too seriously. Recently I had a bit of a rough day and when I got home I just wanted a big sugar hit (which I am struggling to avoid). I found a meditation (it was called a ‘hypnosis’ but it was more guided meditation) for sugar addiction. I thought ‘what the hell’ and laid back and listened. I had very few expectations, but I was really surprised by the result. Not only did I no longer feel the urgent need for sugar, but I felt generally better overall, and my anxiety had wained. I’ve found it hard to repeat that experience but I still find it helps (when I think to do it.) I hope others are finding positive effects. I would definitely recommend giving it a go.

@r3fresh @ccau_82 @Magpie22

I have experimented with meditation on and off. More off than on. I have done it occasionally and felt good afterwards, but I don't often make the time. It's something I think I would like to do a bit more. I need to make time in the day when I am not feeling so tired that I am in danger of falling asleep.