Been there, done that, got a "Rolling Stones" tee shirt! I feel your pain!
10 Feb 15 by member: LittleRedFlatBack
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lol yeah I knew when that song randomly started playing in my head the meditation was over for the night.
10 Feb 15 by member: Instantcrazy
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Next time you meditate, don't think. Totally focus on your breathing. That's it. And forget skipping the light fandango.
10 Feb 15 by member: ClassicRocker
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Don't look at me I suck at meditation too. I run down grocery lists and try to code games. Frankly I usually just go with it until my brain says OK Im done.
10 Feb 15 by member: nicholaix
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hey have you ever tried listening to those programs that play rain falling in a cave on Monday or things like that. Some of them are kind of cool and relaxing
10 Feb 15 by member: nicholaix
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if you can't sleep do boring exercises :) like planking. its okay, i know how your brain feels too. i have add
10 Feb 15 by member: JangKim
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I get that issue 100%, never thought of it as the brain playing, love it. Valerian is my solution. Herbal capsule that quiets the brain, it has some anti anxiety properties as well. Might try it, helps when stress creeps in and tries to take over or my sleep patterns go wonk.
10 Feb 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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If you want a meditation I learned send me an email.
11 Feb 15 by member: jparlett
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Occupy th ebrain. Count up, 1 at a time with each breath and slow your breath consciously. It's enough to occupy the brain and the body tends to follow the breath.
11 Feb 15 by member: northernmusician
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I listen to an audio book, one of 3 that I rotate through. It gives my 300-ring circus something to do while I sleep.
11 Feb 15 by member: msbuggirl
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Meditation works. It takes time to empty out enough junk to realize how deep it resides. Keep at it...
11 Feb 15 by member: John10251
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Meditation works. It takes time to empty out enough junk to realize how deep it resides. Keep at it...
11 Feb 15 by member: John10251
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I love your user name. We all need a few loose screws just so we have a little character to our lives otherwise we would be quite boring. The next time your inner child wants to play ask you inner child the type of game they want to play. Acknowledging your inner child is important. I agree mediation is an excellent way to relax, but can I also suggest that you get a guided meditation cd as this will help you to relax while it takes your mind on a journey. Give it a shot.
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Definitely going to try meditation again. Maybe it will help the adhd calm down eventually. That or I will write a very interesting book. I've never thought of a meditation cd. I just tried to focus on my breathing and the part of my brain that keeps the children in my head quiet was too busy focusing to sush them.
11 Feb 15 by member: Instantcrazy
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Guided meditation is cool. There are quite a few out there.
11 Feb 15 by member: ClassicRocker
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I agree with ClassicRocker. Guided is a good way to start. You can often find MP3's and there are some things on YouTube as well. I don't currently practice meditation regularly (tho I should), but one of the other ways I tried to keep my mind clear was by either counting my breaths or 'naming' them. Focus on your breathing, paying attention to all the aspects of it. And count each time you take a breath. It doesn't matter if you count both in and out, or just one way. The idea is that you're distracting your brain from all the other stuff. When your thoughts drift (they will), don't judge. Just bring them back and starting counting again. With a little practice, you get better and better at it. By 'naming' your breaths, I just mean using words like 'in' and 'out' or 'breathing in', etc., instead of counting.
12 Feb 15 by member: nbsullivan
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nature sounds or those spa music.
12 Feb 15 by member: Arian0416
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