topic Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques in Living with cancer

Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

tonygad — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:37:33 GMT

Is anyone using any of the varieties of stress reducing/controlling methods such as meditation, mindfulness , binaural beats and self-hypnosis that are prolific on Youtube and elsewhere on the internet?

I have used the following to some good effect most if not all of which requires headphones -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvOgpzRJxJg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAfo8JPvNQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Eod9ljkyA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D8ezH0iXh8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ6xgDI7Whc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkM-FjfN6Mc

I would be interested to learn if anyone with cancer has found some modality or method they use to alleviate, deal with or control stress.

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

Elephant — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:04:31 GMT

I haven't tried these but they might be good for my Mum, thanks for sharing them!

I know she tries to do simple yoga when she can and even a simple walk with some of her favourite music is a great way for her to destress.

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

tonygad — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:38:07 GMT

Hi @Elephant

I sincerely hope any one or a few do help your Mum.

May I suggest you look into guided Mindfulness tools and refer them to your Mum.

Essentially mindfullness is a meditation tool to manage stress by enouraging meditation and bring focus of the participant to the present moment as we can only live in the present - not the past nor the future.

Here is a couple of other links to aid a beginner in mindful meditation -

https://blog.mindvalley.com/10-minute-guided-meditation/?utm_source=google

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p_yaNFSYao&t=101s

Best wishes

Tony

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

kj — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:56:43 GMT

Tony

Thanks for posting links ,meditation does help me to relax mind and body .

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

tonygad — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:05:08 GMT

You're most welcome. I think it helps your mood if you stick at it and do one of meditation guides that appeals to you daily

Best wishes

Tony

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

Leigh1 — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:01:47 GMT

I do Tai Chi and find it very relaxing

Re: Stress Control/Relaxation Techniques

Thartley — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:46:44 GMT

I use the insight timer app for meditation and support, I find I have to do this daily or more to reduce anxiety and stress, I also use mindfulness walking as another great way to destress.