Comments on: Relaxation Technique for Pain Control

By: FibroHaven

FibroHaven — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:12:33 +0000

Hi Annie. I hope receiving a diagnosis helps you receive the help and treatment you need. I am glad you like this post. It is a great, simple technique that continues to benefit me. And I say everything is made easier with the love of our pets – whether they sit still for us or not! My best to you!

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:38:15 +0000

I just was diagnosed with fibromyalgia today. I love this article and will start my mini relaxations tomorrow. But I doubt if my two pups will set still long enough for the blue dots.

By: JoAnne Rognlien

JoAnne Rognlien — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:20 +0000

Found this great Website from our Moderator, Lisa Neptune, Portland Oregon.

She is great & this is a wonderful discovery!

JoAnne

By: Anna Murphy

Anna Murphy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:01 +0000

I was really getting into the mini-relaxation part then I saw the dogs and I’ve got laughter tears in my eyes.

Well, laughter is good too.

Thanks for this new tool tip. I’m definitely going to try it.

By: Kivlan Maron

Kivlan Maron — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:09 +0000

this is a great exercise. I think sometimes we need to be reminded of simple things like breathing! I especially like Step 7 – go back to what you were doing, regardless of how successful you were at relaxing. I like that you can allow yourself to just try it, and try again later if you’re not able to fully get there.

Barbara, how has the acupressure been working for you?

By: fibrohaven

fibrohaven — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:10 +0000

Deep breathing and meditation are such powerful tools Barbara. I am glad for you that they are helping. I hope the mini-practices can benefit you even more and you are able to create some peace and relaxation in your life.

Yes, those are my pups – Koko on the left, Finley on they right. They are a constant source of joy and entertainment. What would we do without our critters?

By: fibrohaven

fibrohaven — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:24 +0000

You are so welcome! After trying it for a week I was very excited to share. How simple – and how useful. Relaxing is difficult, but like anything we practice, we can get better at it over time. Please do share it with your friends. You are right, this could help with so many struggles.

By: fibrohaven

fibrohaven — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:12 +0000

It is a great technique Kathy. I think you will appreciate it once you try it. Yes, Finley was completely over the blue dot on his head by the time I got this shot. They are both such characters.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:26 +0000

Thanks for this! I have been doing deep breathing and mediation lately and it helps a bit. Also am learning to give myself acupressure but its better if you have someone else to do it for you.

Are those your dogs??? They are the greatest!

By: my foggy brain

my foggy brain — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:39:34 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this information! I am looking forward to learning and turning into a habit for me. I find relaxing to be one of the hardest skills to teach to people and as for myself and many of my friends… to learn. In this life of constant madness, relaxing is so difficult. This is an easy exercise, one that I can implement immediately… and I need to!

I plan to share with my friends, I think this is great for those coping with loss, dealing with anxiety, struggling with anger management. Any of these things require the skill to relax.

Thank you again for sharing and I LOVE that picture of the dogs!!
Take care!