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Hi lily,
Have you been in contact with your health care provider? Please don't feel you have to go through this alone.
If you are having trouble sleeping, take the time to try out some relaxation techniques.
Relaxation is key to a sound body and mind. Relaxation and breathing techniques can be used to relieve extra stress.
It is important to take some you time and realize your body and mind need to rest.
DEEP BREATHING:
1) Take a slow deep breath in through your nose to the slow count of five. Push your tummy out at the same time.
2) Slowly breathe out through your mouth to the count of 7.
3) Repeat this 3 times, as you feel yourself relaxing and the stress dropping away.
TENSION RELEASING:
1) Let go of the tension in your neck and shoulders.
2) Let go of the tension in your jaw.
3) Focus completely on your breathing, nothing else.
4) As you exhale, let your shoulders drop and let your body sink into wherever you are.
5)Repeat this until you feel relaxed and centered.
It's a skill. You can practice several times a day to make it a normal part of your routine. If you do it will work.
You can do many other things to relax you as well! Remember relaxation is different for everyone, do what makes you relax and focus on a better you.
Keep us posted,
Casey
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The Depression Center Support Team
I just signed up last week, and yesterday printed out the forms for goals.
I did not fill out the form.
I just am immobilized.
I wake up at 4 in the morning, and spend the hours between then and getting out of bed beating myself up.
What can you suggest for just being able to do this simple exercise?
There is just so much negative thinking in my head.
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