i am looking for personal experience of what has worked for you,not advice .thanks:)
2006-12-22 00:29:04 · 8 answers · asked by gigi 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
For the past four and a half years I've been suffering severe post-natal depression, bordering on psychosis. Some of my smptoms included adrenal exhaustion (stress-induced, obviously), insomnia, panic attacks, acute anxiety disorder, hallucinations, persistent suicidal thoughts, rage attacks, severe cognitive difficulties, severe memory problems, etc etc etc.
Conventional medicine achieved exactly squat, so in September I started seeing a Kinesiologist. I've had about 11 treatments with her now, (think I only have one left) and I am a completely different person. She practices Neural Integration Cognitive E........... (sorry, can't remember the E word!) Anyway, it's just called the N.I.C.E. technique. Hope I got the C one right, lol.
Whatever the letters stand for, it has worked for me on so many different levels, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I look back now at the way I was for so long, and I can't believe the difference. She said I was one of the most messed up people she'd ever worked on in her entire career.
I'd totally forgotten what it felt like to be just a normal person. My mind is clear, I can remember things I said and did five minutes ago (and I honestly couldn't do that a couple of months ago), I smile, I have fun, I enjoy my kids and my husband, I can function.
So, if she can do that for me, imagine what someone like her could do for you. :)
As a bit of a sideline, I am learning more about the mind/body/spirit connection at the moment, and it's helping me even more. If you can find a copy of a book called Heal Thyself, or anything else written by Edward Bach, do yourself a favour and read it. It's really powerful stuff.
Whatever you do, I wish you the very best. Have a great Christmas. Stay safe and be happy.
2006-12-22 00:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by Donna M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What works for me, is at about 10 pm when the kids are finally in bed, I shut all lights off, turn off TV, phone, etc. go sit in a corner on a comfy pillow and breath deeply and with my eyes closed for about 10 minutes. It's my stress reliever. Then I get up, I now feel calm, so I grab a towel and take a hot, hot, hot bath then relax in my bathrobe until bedtime. I work a highly stressful job, and morning are impossible for me to do this, plus I can't get time off for reflexology, etc. So, I destress at home the best way I can.
2006-12-22 00:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've personally used and taught reflexology and Reiki (I'm a Reiki Master). Both are excellent for stress reduction. If you'd like more information about Reiki, e-mail me and I'll be happy to assist.
2006-12-22 00:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by barrych209 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The single best stress relief I have found over the years is exercise. Reflexology is NOT going to do it for you. You need frank endorphin release. Exercise is the fast track to endorphin release, stress reduction, and more REM sleep recuperation.
2006-12-22 00:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my favorite is tai chi. it's simple, inexpensive, easy & very relaxing. tai chi addresses the core muscles which hold the larger muscles in place along the skeletal frame. this form of exercise blends quiet meditation with focusing energy in a non stress form of exercise. it looks like dance, but it has deep seated healing benefits. this was the best thing i ever did for myself. i learned tai chi at a senior center. it helps older folks with balance; if they fell, but had learned tai chi, they usually didn't suffer broken bones or sustain other serious injuries.
other things i tried also worked - journaling, accupuncture, accupressure, massage, reiki, facials, biofeedback, self hypnosis, fasting, colon cleansing, raid drop therapy & many more - however nothing was as effective as tai chi, best of all it was next to free in comparison to costly therapies.
2006-12-22 03:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Susan C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you just listen to the same people who just finished failing to get you well. after all, they are the only legitimate source of information because... well... they say so, and just because they've failed you time and time again and maybe nearly bankrupted you and or disabled or killed you in the process doesn't give you the right or reason to doubt their expertise, at least that's their opinion. on the other hand, if you have your cognition still intact after their abuse, you might use it to come to your own conclusions by investigating for yourself-reading, asking others you know, asking practitioners of alternatives and weighing the evidence. it's your body, life and health. don't blindly trust anyone with them.
2016-03-13 09:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reiki, (I am a reiki level 2) and massage therapy and acupunture all help.
2006-12-22 09:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise works for me. Going for long walks or riding a bike.
2006-12-22 00:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by Tweet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a form of meditation called reiki (i think thats how you spell it!?). It's really good and helps calm you.
2006-12-22 00:37:31 · answer #9 · answered by thatsjazz! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋