Relaxation CD

[Meg]

All comments welcome

[Laurie28]

Struggled to get into this I must admit Meg. Found the introduction a bit long when I just wanted to 'get right into' the relaxation.

I will persevere but find relaxing in general this way pretty difficult

But as I say I will keep trying!!

Love
Lucky

[Meg]

Lucky,

Just move to track 2 or beyond straight away . No need to listen to it all every day.

Pick what you need at the time so if you're anxious check your breathing speed out with one of those tracks - if you're just needing to unwind go straight to a visualization.

Its a menu of choices not a tutorial .

It does get easier.

Love
Meg

[Jules31]

I've been skipping over the intro too after the first time. I must I have been finding it hard to fit all the CD in too as I'm so busy, but now I know it's ok just to do bits, then I'll give that a go.

I too am finding it virtually impossible to relax, so should probably be listening to it all day, lol

Love

Jules


Jules

[Laurie28]

Alot of the relaxation reminded me of hypnosis (what my hypnotist done to me anyway!!!)

Now I'm thinking did I pay £45 a session for someone to flippin relax me!!!!

Visualisation I really struggle with, I know it is good for concentration but I remember my hypnotist trying to get to me to visualize and I can't

I think it might be a mental block i have ie too scared to visualize incase I start seeing things when I close my eyes that I don't want to see

Think it is linked back to the thoughts It was bad enough thinking things sometimes without being able to see them as well

sounds stupid I know..

Love
Lucky

[Meg]

Hypnosis is relaxation with the added benefit of communicating directly with the subconcious to suggest change and 'reset' thought patterns and habits .

It took me about 6 months to get anywhere near a decent visualization . I like the garden one best as it's yours to imagine and elaborate on so you don't get any suprises and over the weeks its gets fabulously detailed and personal.





Meg
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[sadie]

Meg,

I dont know whether this is a good or a bad thing but the last few times I have listened to the relaxation CD I fall off to sleep. Obvioulsy I am relaxing enough to fall alseep but Ruth does ask you not to go to sleep. What I my doing wrong?

I like the last exercise the best on the CD as I find it relaxes me the most. I am struggling with the visualisation one as my mind always becomes distracted somehow.

Overall, I do fine this CD helping me with my breathing and relaxing.

Thanks Meg

sadie

[Meg]

You're doing great . Its fine to fall asleep . I like that one too.

The idea is that eventually you enter into a meditational state but it needs plenty of practice.

For what we need - sleep state is fine !!

Glad the breathing is helping . Have you tried it when in a bit of a state yet to help slow you down ?

Love

Meg

[sarah]

Hi Meg

I must confess, Although I have had the CD's since Wednesday, I only listened to them today as I have a fear of things like this (dont ask me why - just another panic thing).
Anyway, Ive had a rough couple of days panicking and the like, full blown ones and really negative thoughts and so I put on the relaxation CD, closed the curtains, turned the lights off, lit 2 candles and laid on the sofa.
It definately relaxed me completely. I had to go out tonight to meet friends I havent seen for 6 months and was to tell the truth absolutely bricking it all day.
Enough going on and getting to the point, I went, had a good time and even had a laugh (something I dont do often anymore) so big thumbs up to you and Ruth. you did the trick for me!
Ruth has a very relaxing voice - perfect for the relaxation CD, she spoke slowly and calmly.

Maybe one small criticism....oops...sorry....During the breathing exercises, I was doing the breathing out, counting, pausing, etc and ruth did a bit of taking in the middle and by the time she started counting again it was totally out of synch with the in/out breath I was on so I got a bit flustered and wasnt sure wether to carry on as I was or take a quick in out and count with her again. I guess it doesnt really matter but it did to me and you did ask for opinions

love Sarah
xx

[Meg]

Hi Sarah,

Glad it did the trick and most of all that you had a good night out .

Which breathing track was that one on please ?
I suggest getting back in synch with her and re establish the rhythm.

Thanks for letting me know .

Love

Meg