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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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I'm reading Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Full Catastrophe Living. He also has audiobooks and guided meditation cds that would probably be good to start with. One thing to remember with mindfulness meditation is that when you close your eyes and focus on your breath your mind WILL wander. You just gently acknowledge what you were thinking and then go back to focusing on breathing.
Some days will be harder than others. I'm doing 20 minutes a day. Sometimes you notice your tinnitus worse, sometimes there's flashing from your brain when you close your eyes... all normal. Just try to focus on your breath.
Oh and don't try to control your breath... just focus on it! I'm really new to mediating so hopefully someone more experienced will chime in.
Good luck! I don't think you'll be sorry if you commit to just 20 minutes a day.
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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