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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

Your story reminded me of a time I tried a meditation retreat early in my journey with meditation, thinking I'd become a Zen master overnight.

Instead, I spent most of my time fighting off panic, because suddenly, I was acutely aware of every twitch and throb in my body. It was like being trapped in a sensory overload chamber! I realized that, like you said, sometimes calming techniques just don't cut it. Your advice to move gently and ‘orient’ rings so true. I eventually took to pacing their garden like a caged tiger, muttering, “I am here, I am safe” to every passing dandelion. It wasn’t graceful, but it worked.

Sending you so much support as you continue on this path, and wishing you all the best in your ongoing recovery.

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Brenda Soer's avatar

Sandra ....pretty scary...I heard a few stories....glad you are coping....not that I have experienced nor do I want to...but I do get anxious at time but find putting my body into action ( no matter how small ) gets me out of my mind -- I almost thinkin of PA as tremors after an earthquake ... Mother Earth releasing trauma after her plates shift

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