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Also from my very limited experience:
Don't give up after 5 minutes. Stay with it. For me it doesn't click for the first 10 minutes either, afterwards, the sea of my mind calms down and....boom. MAGIC
You're absolutely right! Especially for beginners, it seems very hard to stay focused for more than a couple of minutes (and time feels even longer when you're doing nothing!) thanks for your input & keep it up!
I believe the best way to start out is two links based on "Vipassana" practice.
Theories & practice from "beginner" to "advanced".
Golden links in my opinion !
http://www.vipassanadhura.com/whatis.htm
http://www.vipassanadhura.com/howto.htm
I have anxiety and a panic disorder and always wanted to use meditation as many people say it works, but the few times I have tried it, I went into a panic attack. I think maybe I was just thinking too much on my heartbeat and my internal thoughts or maybe I was in a bad state. Its been a while since that and I think I should try it again. Im trying to become a healthier person, so im going to book mark this and come back to it later in the week when I get some free time to try it out. I know theres also a few youtube channels dedicated to helping beginners meditate.
Sit comfortably, maybe put on some music, and Try focusing on your breath and breathing constantly. When you focus strongly on your breath, you keep your mind busy and don't think about other stuff or stress yourself. I think this would be better for you than thinking of nothing.
Anyway, meditation is a great help for anxiety so you should definitely give it another try. But don't force yourself. Just do it when you feel like it! Let me know if it worked, I'll be very interested to know!
I also have a social anxiety and have suffered from depression for most of my 41 years, I've tried many drugs and they all come with there own problems, mainly withdrawal.
I've been using the Headspace app for a little while now and I must say it has helped me start to understand I am capable of controlling my thoughts and feelings, it just takes some hard work just like everything else.
You can also try starting with some guided meditations. Sometimes having something to focus on (i.e. someone else's words) can be hugely helpful. Look into Loving Kindness Meditation. Or perhaps Yoga Nidra. There are lots of options out there (check Spotify, YouTube, etc.), you just have to find the one that works best for you!
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I will be honest. I was someone who was convinced that meditation is a waste of time. One day I met someone who showed me how wrong I even was. We can mediate everywhere and anytime. Ever since then I try to take my time and focus on my breathing.
Thank you for your work!
I recently met some Krishna guys at a festival and they taught me an interesting meditation technique.
It consist of repeating a mantra (out loud) 108 times while counting the repetitions with your fingers on a wood pearl chain thing.
They say the point is that your senses are busy thinking about, saying, hearing yourself say, and counting the mantra so it helps keeping your mind from racing wildly.
It worked quote well for me, so if you find your mind constantly wandering off when trying to just focus in your breathing, this is something you can try to keep your senses busy.
After doing this a few times, I found that I can just mumble the mantra a few times while walking on the street or doing other routine stuff and even that helps to some effect. Also, it made Zazen easier because it introduced me to the state of mind I was looking for.
Good luck clearing your mind!
I've never heard of this technique but it sounds very very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing this experience!
Yes you're right, it's sometimes hard to clear your mind and get into that meditative state, and I can imagine how keeping your senses busy will help. That's a very interesting point. Thanks again for sharing & good luck to you too on your journey. Namaste
What an amazing post! Thanks so much for all that effort you put into writing this post. Very valuable information that will help a lot of people!
thanks <3
Thank you for sharing this! When I meditate I'm focusing on my breathing and how the air flow through my body . Working very well for me 👌🏼
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I've been using an app called Headspace for a little while, and I must say even after a few days you can start to feel the benefits.
My biggest problem was and still is consistency, i'll get up late, get home late or be too busy! all personal excuses of course... But I shall not give up! I need a peaceful mind right now far more than I need money.
thanks for posting!