Realxation tape make anyone feel worse?

[samcat]

If I am anxious, Lucinda's relaxation tape usually helps. However, to keep in practice, I try to do it the 3 times a day she recommends. Sometimes when I do it, I am not feeling anxious and it actually makes me feel worse. Anyone else experience this and any idea why?

[Flyer99]

Sometimes when one first starts the program, they can't do the relaxation tape at all. I think if they introduce it gradually that helps. Maybe, in your case, doing it 3 times a day is too much. Try cutting it back to just once a day and see how it goes. Relaxation and meditation helps a lot, but sometimes a person just can't "let themselves go" and flow with it. If you can't then don't do it. Wait for another time. No sense making yourself more anxious. But, yes, I have heard of others having a problem with it from time to time. The reason is that your mind is whirring around and can't settle down at that particular time. Good luck!

[LyndaLu]

Hi samcat. The following two CD's have really helped me to relax, meditate ( and sometimes even fall asleep! )..... I highly recommend them for anyone who has stress or anxiety. "Meditations For Inner And Outer Peace" Sacred Practices Led By Rod Stryker and " Relax Into Greatness With The Treasure of Yoga Nidra" Led By Rod Stryker. This is real Yoga stuff and there is no music on the CD's. These CD's may not be for everyone, but they have sure helped me. Lynda Lu.

[manofmusic]

Hey Samcat !

I've heard some people say that they will put the relaxation cd on and then go do stuff around the house like clean or whatever work projects they have going on. I find that some days I don't even listen to it. If I feel forced to listen to it, it won't work. I don't have a set time to listen to it either.

[samcat]

Thanks everyone for your insightful input. I have just started doing plain old deep breathing if I start feeling jumpy and that seems to work better. Manofmusic, you may have a good point--if you try to force it, it won't work. Lynda Lu, thanks for the suggestions. Are these CD's someone talking, or are they CD's of Yoga poses?