Well, That Didn't Take Long
Hi Everyone,
It's so helpful to come here and see you guys. I joined the meditation group, NS, so thank you for the link.
Pinecone, yes the pillow helps (I bought it online). I even got a Buddha statue, the beads and lit candles. I used to make it a ritual and do it in a room that I only used for that. It definitely helped. I just wanted to do it in a very pronounced way at the time. I'd like to get back to it because I do think it made a difference - 7 months was a good chunk of time and I was seriously meditating so I think it was a pretty big part of my success. And, quitting was probably a part of my failing. I'm not religious so the meditation gives a spiritual component that is missing.
NS, they say even 5 minutes will help, and it sounds like it did other than making you sleepy. If I remember correctly the book about it I bought said that if it makes you sleepy, not to close your eyes. It talked about that. Just leave them partly open and kind of look a little down - can't remember exactly but it must be an issue for many. My husband would fall asleep in a second if he tried it.
Where I'm moving to actually has a Buddhist Center. It is something I plan to check out and possibly become a part of. There is nothing like that where I am now. I think that isolation has been part of my problem all along. I'm alone A LOT and since early retirement I have felt kind of rudderless. I think getting involved in that among other things will help. I'm going to also consider part time work and volunteering. I read so much about needing to feel purposeful and I don't have that right now.
K9, thank you for your sweet words. You are a hero around these parts! I so wish you didn't hate your job - that has to be hard. I don't know if you'll come back to this thread, but if you do please know that you are an inspiration for staying sober through such a bad spell of shit........mine was nothing compared to that and I know it. I didn't need much of an excuse. Maybe you can apply for another job? I hope you got your new doggy and that things are getting better.
Alls, I have some yoga tapes and they refer a lot to "active meditation" which is what we get during running.
ML, Hi!! I joined the meditation group and plan to see what it's about today. One of the addiction books I read says that people who meditate have more self control. I think one key is to do it every day even if just for a short time. Let's give it a whirl. Oh, actually, doing it before sleep is okay, I think. They make a distinction with "sitting meditation" and I think when I was studying it they said you could do it lying down. I liked the formality of sitting, tho.
Well, guys, I leave Sunday for my trip. Getting excited - this will be the first time we are able to actually spend time in the cabin (the actual closing is today and we've already sent all the paperwork and $$). So, my husband gets there late tonight with our first load of "stuff" and I go up Sunday. I think I'll try to upload a picture if you guys want to see it.
Have a super day everyone. Thanks again for your support.:l
Hi Everyone,
It's so helpful to come here and see you guys. I joined the meditation group, NS, so thank you for the link.
Pinecone, yes the pillow helps (I bought it online). I even got a Buddha statue, the beads and lit candles. I used to make it a ritual and do it in a room that I only used for that. It definitely helped. I just wanted to do it in a very pronounced way at the time. I'd like to get back to it because I do think it made a difference - 7 months was a good chunk of time and I was seriously meditating so I think it was a pretty big part of my success. And, quitting was probably a part of my failing. I'm not religious so the meditation gives a spiritual component that is missing.
NS, they say even 5 minutes will help, and it sounds like it did other than making you sleepy. If I remember correctly the book about it I bought said that if it makes you sleepy, not to close your eyes. It talked about that. Just leave them partly open and kind of look a little down - can't remember exactly but it must be an issue for many. My husband would fall asleep in a second if he tried it.
Where I'm moving to actually has a Buddhist Center. It is something I plan to check out and possibly become a part of. There is nothing like that where I am now. I think that isolation has been part of my problem all along. I'm alone A LOT and since early retirement I have felt kind of rudderless. I think getting involved in that among other things will help. I'm going to also consider part time work and volunteering. I read so much about needing to feel purposeful and I don't have that right now.
K9, thank you for your sweet words. You are a hero around these parts! I so wish you didn't hate your job - that has to be hard. I don't know if you'll come back to this thread, but if you do please know that you are an inspiration for staying sober through such a bad spell of shit........mine was nothing compared to that and I know it. I didn't need much of an excuse. Maybe you can apply for another job? I hope you got your new doggy and that things are getting better.
Alls, I have some yoga tapes and they refer a lot to "active meditation" which is what we get during running.
ML, Hi!! I joined the meditation group and plan to see what it's about today. One of the addiction books I read says that people who meditate have more self control. I think one key is to do it every day even if just for a short time. Let's give it a whirl. Oh, actually, doing it before sleep is okay, I think. They make a distinction with "sitting meditation" and I think when I was studying it they said you could do it lying down. I liked the formality of sitting, tho.
Well, guys, I leave Sunday for my trip. Getting excited - this will be the first time we are able to actually spend time in the cabin (the actual closing is today and we've already sent all the paperwork and $$). So, my husband gets there late tonight with our first load of "stuff" and I go up Sunday. I think I'll try to upload a picture if you guys want to see it.
Have a super day everyone. Thanks again for your support.:l
). I'm often a crash very early sort of person - even now that I'm AF. 
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