RSD/Chronic Pain and Meditation

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From: byrd45 (Original Message) Sent: 8/18/2005 7:21 AM
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From: <NOBR>byrd45</NOBR> (Original Message) Sent: 9/7/2004 8:12 PM
Hi Everyone,
This week I would like to discuss RSD/Chronic pain and the benefits of using meditation to help get through the pain. There was a time that I wouldn't have seriously believed that meditation could help relieve pain. Since finding out I had RSD alot of my views have changed and this includes my views on meditation. I personally have seen it help for myself and other chronic pain sufferers. This is just my opinion of course, but it has helped me. Alot of people find it easier to meditate to a relaxation tape or to music or in a quiet area. I have gotten to the point that I can meditate almost anywhere and I am sure this is possible for anyone with some practice. The first time I tried it was during water therapy about a year and a half ago. For me I was just relaxing after my exercises and I closed my eyes and relaxed my whole body. I never really thought at the time that it was meditation I just knew I felt a little better afterwards. Since that time I would meditate every session which was two to three times a week. At first the physical therapists would check on me because I had my eyes closed and was real still. I guess they wanted to make sure I didn't drown on their shift.LOL Those sessions were stopped after awhile,but I found a site which was all about meditation and alternate healing. After reading about it I just kept on using meditation to help me. Nothing is a cure all, but if it helps even a little, I have always felt strongly that I should at least give it a try.If anyone has any thoughts or experiences about meditation and chronic pain please add your response to this post.
Robyn





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From: byrd45 Sent: 8/18/2005 8:04 AM
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From: GalenaFaolan Sent: 3/22/2005 2:31 PM
I'm a big meditator!! LOL Is that a word?? Well, I do it all the time Even before RSD I found it to be very helpful and relaxing. Now, it's a way to escape even just a little if I can concentrate enough. I found that if you give yourself a trigger it will help you go into a meditative state faster when you need to anytime, anywhere.
A trigger would be like touching your thumb and finger together, or a tap on the leg or a tug on the ear. Something that you're comfortable with and no one would ever notice you doing!! You get used to the "trigger" and programming yourself by meditating and telling yourself while there that this trigger will immediately relax you and put you in a light meditative state.
It's helpful for everyone to do this though as it does ease a lot of stress!! One thing I like to remind people of is that you don't need soft, flowy music to meditate either. If you feel you can concentrate and love rock music, then put it on!! It depends on what mood I'm in as to what music I listen to.

Love and Hugs,
Karen J


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From: <NOBR>WeeWilly1164</NOBR> Sent: 3/26/2005 1:48 PM
Robin
Thats Gtrat you and others are making use of the various meditation techniques Keep it up,I have found that using mind-body medicune sure beats taking medications and more doctors are senduing their patients to Mind Body therapists too. Again I t Is the best Method to Cope With Chronic Pain and Stress in Our Daily Lives. Everyone Have AGreat Easter
WeeeWillyt