I’ve never taken it very seriously. I just like to play and sing, and I do a little writing as well. But I’m not good about “practicing.” I play acoustic stuff. It looks like you have a Stratocaster? (It’s hard to tell in your photo.) I have a couple of Martins, a Gibson J-200, and a custom “Kalamazoo Gal,” a Gibson replica built to commemorate the “Rosie the Riveters” of the luthier business.
I suppose it’s why I stim. I repeat words, or I repeat the same movement over and over again. Although after watching this, I will try to incorporate more breathing.
This is really great. And topical to work I'm doing surrounding neuro-plastic pain/mind-body connections. Anyone dealing with chronic pain might be interested in this, and his book (The Way Out). He has a pain clinic in L.A. that does remote therapy. So far they are amazing. https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/painrecovery/
I learned this breathing technique from a "hypnotist" who was my last ditch effort to quit smoking many years ago. It was the only thing that EVER worked for me. I had to use it many times a day, and could do it wherever I was for months until the stress of addiction finally wore off. I am going to add the snaps and clap for stress in general!
You made me smile - thanks for your levity and humor. :) But if you can't snap, as long as you do something with or to your left and right sides alternately, it counts. some people here had great ideas. i can't snap my fingers either, due to blowing out my thumb joints from lifelong labor and working with my hands.
I’ve discovered also that breathing has been the key to any anxiety. Took a while...
I used to breath in for as long as possible.. counting as you breath in....say count to 10 or more, then breathe out slowly.
I’ll try this next time I have a mini panic attack. The problem I have is the second breathe. When in panic mode, that second breathe isn’t as easy as it looks.
I thought possibly my method of breathing and the click, click, clap could also work, an option if you’re like me.
This video made me realize why I need to play guitar and sing every once in a while. It’s to calm my nervous system!
That’s what keeps me sane!
Do you play music too?
I do! I’ve been playing guitar and singing for 45 years.
Is that right? I have been playing for about 50 years now!
I’ve never taken it very seriously. I just like to play and sing, and I do a little writing as well. But I’m not good about “practicing.” I play acoustic stuff. It looks like you have a Stratocaster? (It’s hard to tell in your photo.) I have a couple of Martins, a Gibson J-200, and a custom “Kalamazoo Gal,” a Gibson replica built to commemorate the “Rosie the Riveters” of the luthier business.
It’s not a Stratocaster but a Musicmaster. It was built by Leo Fender in 1961. I don’t play acoustic guitar much.
I suppose it’s why I stim. I repeat words, or I repeat the same movement over and over again. Although after watching this, I will try to incorporate more breathing.
This is really great. And topical to work I'm doing surrounding neuro-plastic pain/mind-body connections. Anyone dealing with chronic pain might be interested in this, and his book (The Way Out). He has a pain clinic in L.A. that does remote therapy. So far they are amazing. https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/painrecovery/
I am very familiar with Alan Gordon and the TMS Wiki. It changed my life!
It’s changing mine too. :)
I’m glad to hear that. It *is* actual brain science!
Nice- similar to EMDR therapy.
I've had people recommend EMDR, I've never tried it though.
I like the old fashioned way... going for a walk in the wilderness.
According to Dr. Kelly Brogan, the brain is only as healthy as what we feed it, literally and figuratively.
Thank you … I just tried it. Amazing, it worked. Great tool…something everyone can use in these times.
Sure works! Tricks to calm the nervous system are priceless
Ignatia in homeopathy pellets is a definite go to for nervous dysregulation as well.
good for grief, as well.
Celia - your article brought up a memory from many years ago about binaural beats:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320019
Thanks!
interesting
I learned this breathing technique from a "hypnotist" who was my last ditch effort to quit smoking many years ago. It was the only thing that EVER worked for me. I had to use it many times a day, and could do it wherever I was for months until the stress of addiction finally wore off. I am going to add the snaps and clap for stress in general!
Great find! I like these body connection hacks because it opens us up to things that we blocked away in the shadows.
Qi gong is great too and I enjoy this guy's way of doing it
https://youtube.com/@HoldenQiGong?si=NtWxxKbSscV0EdX9
thanks for Qi Gong the link. I enjoyed watching some of his videos and want to explore this more.
Great video. We all could benefit from this simple technique. As this world spins out of control we can take control of our own bodies.
I can’t snap my fingers. Never have been able to, now I’m even more dysregulated
Tap your chest instead, part of qi gong
https://youtube.com/@HoldenQiGong?si=NtWxxKbSscV0EdX9
You made me smile - thanks for your levity and humor. :) But if you can't snap, as long as you do something with or to your left and right sides alternately, it counts. some people here had great ideas. i can't snap my fingers either, due to blowing out my thumb joints from lifelong labor and working with my hands.
If you can't snap your fingers, clap 3 times. See if that works
That would be two handed ..left brain right brain (such as the finishing clap) Thanks for the suggestion though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FU6gQWnetQ
Yes, very good. Another excellent post, Celia. The brain does like rhythm which is why the Gregorian chants are so appealing. Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing this.
I’ve discovered also that breathing has been the key to any anxiety. Took a while...
I used to breath in for as long as possible.. counting as you breath in....say count to 10 or more, then breathe out slowly.
I’ll try this next time I have a mini panic attack. The problem I have is the second breathe. When in panic mode, that second breathe isn’t as easy as it looks.
I thought possibly my method of breathing and the click, click, clap could also work, an option if you’re like me.
I’ll try it next time.
I was told about a 4-7-8 breathing rhythm that really helped me for a long time.
I came across 'Shaking Medicine' and have played with the idea of it in my own way with consistent great results.