Stress Center Peer Support

I have always been so tired at night that I have never remmebered to listen to the CD. Knowing that I am able to relax at night...do you think that this is a bad thing? I am on week 9 and FEEL GREAT...I have moved on better then I even thought. This is the only thing that I was wondering about. Please give me feed back on your thoguhts.

I listened to the relaxation CD a couple times at the beginning of the course but after I had it memorised I couldnt seem to focus on it. What I did was take the timeings of the physical parts and make my own "relaxation cd" up in my mind. I havent evan done that the past few weeks and it doesnt seem to hinder my progress.

The relaxation tape is so important to this program. what the relaxation tape does is, it not only helps you relax, but you teach your body to automatically relax whenever you need it to. It's like you have a built-in relaxation tape.

You don't have to do it before bed, or while lying down. You can do it while doing things around the house. Just make sure you do it at least 3 times a day. It's so important.

I really think it just depends on the individual. It's good to do the cd just because you can remember those tools whenever you need them. But if you're doing great without it, I wouldn't worry about it. Do whatever works for you!

I seem to have a similar problem w/the cd.Ever since the 1st time I listened to it I just felt silly. I don't seem to master the breathing technique and I don't seem to visualize either. What else can I do?

If you can relax when you want to, wow, great! I use to think I could relax when I sat in my recliner, but I've realized that wasn't really relaxation & peace- things like racing thots, tense muscles, stomach and intestine sensations were common.
Now, I dont use the relaxation session as often, but I have found that it is excellent for me to get to sleep. Insomnia has been an issue for me! And I have even found that when I felt to exhausted to do anything it helped me get rejuvenated!