For all you who are feeling anxious & depressed, I'm going to suggest meditation. I do one in the morning One during lunch And one at night before bed They are 15 minutes each and are really helping. Lots of free apps out there to download - ThreadSky

wtfgop.bsky.social • 111 days ago

For all you who are feeling anxious & depressed, I'm going to suggest meditation.

I do one in the morning

One during lunch

And one at night before bed

They are 15 minutes each and are really helping. Lots of free apps out there to download

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bluetexaskim.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’m 70 & no matter how hard I’ve tried I’ve never been able to meditate. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

hello-nature.bsky.social•111 days ago

I am your age and have had success in the past. I use a candle, a darkened room and keep my eyes partly open. As you drift into thought, write it down or mentally let it go. Expect to have an active mind the whole time at first. Slowly you will have greater periods of silence.

skyemac.bsky.social•111 days ago

Try some different ones on YouTube.
People sometimes put a lot of pressure on themselves to empty their minds and go oom.
Normally, it takes practice, but the benefits are huge.
Try progressive muscle relaxation first.

peaceseeker69.bsky.social•111 days ago

Thanks because just when I was having hope and trust, Schumer came out and said what he said. Can't help but to lose the wind in my sail on that one. Hoping he's just personally speaking and not speaking for Biden and our intelligence team.

audrey60.bsky.social•111 days ago

..and focus on what you can control, not what you can’t…

socal04.bsky.social•111 days ago

Nice ! It works

andreawelch.bsky.social•111 days ago

Plus someone talks during yoga nidra so easier than meditation

andreawelch.bsky.social•111 days ago

Also try yoga nidra (sleep yoga). Recharges you if exhausted during the day. Most sessions about 30 min.

asassytart.bsky.social•111 days ago

The Balance App for Apple is free for the first year. I use it regularly.

latortuga78.bsky.social•111 days ago

I have the Calm app and love it.

westernncgirl2024.bsky.social•111 days ago

I've upped my meditation this past week. It is very helpful.

natureloverinexile.bsky.social•111 days ago

I go to acupuncture every week and meditate then. It is saving my nerves.

familyelder.bsky.social•111 days ago

I like writing my littlest grandsons letters. They are both pretty young so I print a few pages that their mom and dad can read to them. The rest are pictures I draw with stick figures in crayon. I make them funny and include tons of hearts and kisses etc. I find it very therapeutic ❤️

wildricegatherer.bsky.social•111 days ago

Do you have a favorite app?

zook223.bsky.social•111 days ago

I started this during the pandemic then fell out of it. Definitely need to start again! My mindescape is usually a hike or anything that puts me communing with nature.

barcann.bsky.social•111 days ago

I took a transcendental meditation class years ago, and I still meditate. It really is calming.

nahhansandiego.bsky.social•111 days ago

Balance is a great app for that!

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1361356590

gotfyn84.bsky.social•111 days ago

This is mine

captairkat.bsky.social•111 days ago

I do meditation and it's helpful but since the election I seem to have lost my ability to meditate. I hope this is temporary...

shawnfeb24.bsky.social•111 days ago

What a caring and helpful suggestion. Thank you.
I have up and down days.

dmyoungblood.bsky.social•111 days ago

My meditation is doing adult coloring - my brain zones out and it's total relaxation. People, if actual meditation doesn't work for you, find what *does* work and do it. Mental health is physical health. 💙

robertac379.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'm finding that my yoga practice helps to keep me more centered. Deep breaths!

carrielikescoffee.bsky.social•111 days ago

I've been using Insight Timer for a couple of years now. It's very helpful (when I remember to use it)

patriciawriter.bsky.social•111 days ago

I fully support meditation. I use mantras. I let my practice slip the last month during the thick of things & my wellbeing took a nose dive. Yesterday I picked it back up along with getting out in nature & journaling. If I don’t keep these practices going I descend into rage, grief & depression.

witchcolby.bsky.social•111 days ago

Good idea, thanks!

myviewsmary.bsky.social•111 days ago

How about sheet cake? ;)

tamaraitalian.bsky.social•111 days ago

K, but can I still drink?

becks987.bsky.social•111 days ago

Here I am looking to see what medication you were talking about 😆 time for new glasses.

filmingdoc.bsky.social•111 days ago

Thanks for that. I ended up in the hospital last Wednesday evening because of stress and high blood pressure. I was so upset and distraught over this election, that I made myself sick and ended up in the hospital for 2 1/2 days.

steeldiva.bsky.social•111 days ago

I know Insight Timer helps me get to sleep. I should add short sessions through the day.

benjustgiggles.bsky.social•111 days ago

What are the ingredients to that meditation? With or without ice?

thebluenami.bsky.social•111 days ago

💯 and then some on this one. i've just started to do breathwork...and although it won't make the stress "go away"...it does calm me down significantly in that moment

skyemac.bsky.social•111 days ago

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is great during the day.
Sleep stories at night are great ways to change gears and stop focusing on things that agitate your mind.
Great ones on YouTube

kuuipo13.bsky.social•111 days ago

Thank you!

babaraisin.bsky.social•111 days ago

i'm starting now, looking for an app.

judyglea26.bsky.social•111 days ago

Depression is bad. I should know I’m fighting it.I’m going to try what you said to try

elsa6bean.bsky.social•111 days ago

I started back up my meditation practice Spring 2016. Felt like I was losing my mind. It took a while but it’s really helped me to stay focused and not get into a loop of thinking too negatively. I do transcendental meditation.

resolutemom.bsky.social•111 days ago

I failed meditation 101. Ten minutes in my ADD brain created a scenario where the voice was evil and would brainwash me into committing heinous crimes. Very law and order SVU.

jam7x.bsky.social•111 days ago

I have ADHD- can’t meditate. But, I can think about happy thoughts and imagine good scenarios and positive outcomes. I find it’s a good alternative to those of us that cannot *clear* our minds. Our thoughts keep going at mach 7, don’t fight them, just guide them to happier thoughts.

chiefschicstl.bsky.social•111 days ago

This is a great idea.

I also use "sleep talk downs" at night to help fall asleep. These are designed to stop your mind from racing. It's not an instant fix, it takes time to learn how to turn your brain off. (YouTube: Tranquil AF, Tansy Forrest, Jason Stephenson, Mindrest).

coqueenbee.bsky.social•111 days ago

My favorite meditation app is Insight Timer.

socal04.bsky.social•111 days ago

Same

v16x16.bsky.social•111 days ago

Tell me about Indight Timer pls? 🙏

coqueenbee.bsky.social•111 days ago

The app is a plethora of meditations, courses, talks, yoga, sleep etc I have the upgraded version as I use it daily. Download the app and look at all the topics, most are free.

v16x16.bsky.social•111 days ago

Thanks for the info I will defo give it a go 🦋

chiliq.bsky.social•111 days ago

Like always great advice!

brklyn1984.bsky.social•111 days ago

Great suggestion! I have been doing that again because of anxiety and depression. I also follow DBT skills.

whattheactual.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’m an absolute mess, crying several times a day. I’m worried about my kids’ future and protecting the assets we have. Classical music has been my primary coping strategy. I love going to bed at night, but waking up is pure hell. We should never have to feel fear like this because of an election.

kimmie26.bsky.social•111 days ago

I want you to know you’re not alone. I’m having the same trauma reaction. Sending ♥️

whattheactual.bsky.social•111 days ago

lots42.bsky.social•111 days ago

Celtic Music on Youtube really works for *me* to help with meditation.

zolascola.bsky.social•111 days ago

Thank you.

laurapwrites.bsky.social•111 days ago

I read this as mediation on the first pass. I think I'm done with today and will go have a snack with my meditation.

thatangrydude.bsky.social•111 days ago

Yes and another great one is what’s Up on iOS. Highly recommend

estimatedeyes.bsky.social•111 days ago

Everyday

nana4031659.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’m going to suggest low dose Gummy’s!
I literally felt like 🤮😭😤🤬🤯 For days, I couldn’t get rid of the, sick to my stomach feeling!
I literally felt better after
1st Gummy & by day 3, back to my fighting self!
Just took 1 a day, for 3 days! LOW DOSE!
Give it a try folks!

zuuly-u-nut.bsky.social•111 days ago

Duuude !! I love love love calm app jeff Warren.

arachnebleu.bsky.social•111 days ago

I really like the Medito app.

newyangcity.bsky.social•111 days ago

Calm app is a good start😊💙

brownsfanva.bsky.social•111 days ago

Going back to a regular schedule at the gym.

qtrevolt.bsky.social•111 days ago

I meditate, stretch, limit social media/news intake, I'm loving black tea with some honey and ginger in it. ❤️‍🩹 also am going to start reading a book a little bit before bed and have started diving into documentaries. 🤷🏻‍♀️ we got this! 💙

abbeth.bsky.social•111 days ago

With a mister

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