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I have had success sitting with those suffering from PTSD or other anxiety disorders.
I am like a security blanket, extra protection, for those trying to heal.
They must trust me enough, to sit still in the middle of there anxiety.
The biggest challenge is having the courage to sit quietly when our fight or flight mechanism explodes.
If I can help them dissipate their anxiety with the breath, life changes.
Knowing we can influence anxieties grip on our life gives us hope.
We are not helpless, we can dissipate anxieties power.
We have to be terrified of our trauma, our anxiety to suffer the awful symptoms of panic, hypervigilance, dissociation etc.
Sitting quietly, focused on the breath first, then focused on the body sensations helps integrate anxiety or trauma.
Judgment has ceased, we have entered the subtleties of our inner ๐ world.
Once we have organically felt the power to dissipate anxiety, it loses some power.
Our mind follows repetitive thoughts. Like meditation, it is an accumulative practice.
Each time we sit quietly focused dissipating anxiety, each time it loses more power.
A calmer, more confident you will become the new default mode.
Expand your boundaries, search out a mindfulness group or an appropriate support group.
Take action, make a daily plan if you value improving.
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Posted by Karen Lang on August 22, 2019 at 8:41 pm
You are offering a wonderful support for many Marty. It is so needed. ๐๐๐ป
Posted by Marty on August 22, 2019 at 9:10 pm
Thank you Karen
Giving is a boomerang
Posted by Only Michy on August 27, 2019 at 4:01 pm
I like this entry. Especially how you end it with hope and action.
Posted by Marty on August 27, 2019 at 4:07 pm
We all can improve, have gratitude and be a giver
Thanks for the input
Posted by fitinspouk on September 25, 2019 at 10:22 am
Good for you Marty! I enjoyed reading your post.
Posted by Marty on September 25, 2019 at 1:21 pm
Thank you