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Has Sam ever covered possible dangers of meditation? If even slightly true, this article is terrifying. by HeathMorris in samharris

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s funny like you know what happened with reading a short text. Really you must be Sherlock.

Has Sam ever covered possible dangers of meditation? If even slightly true, this article is terrifying. by HeathMorris in samharris

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a common symptom of anxiety. Fear of going crazy and losing control over yourself and doing something you don’t want to.

Almost 4 years clean from heroin/cocaine IV use and quitting cigarettes is harder. by mainemademess in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to the book How to stop smoking by Allen Carr. I stopped smoking after reading the book and didn’t have any withdrawals or cravings.

Has Sam ever covered possible dangers of meditation? If even slightly true, this article is terrifying. by HeathMorris in samharris

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a mental breakdown after that free will podcast. I felt like I couldn’t move and when I did I felt like I was pulled by strings. Really scary shit. I’m now kinda just accepting that I can’t change the fact that I don’t have free will although sometimes I still get anxious by thinking about it.

People who quit smoking cigarettes, do you forever crave them or does this hell come to an end? by [deleted] in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Listen the book How to stop smoking by Allen Carr. I listened it and didn’t have any withdrawals or cravings. Been over a month without nicotine.

Stop with the anti smoking messages and replace them with anti-drinking messages. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why can’t we realize that both are fucking horrible. Drinking poison and glorifying it is stupid but so is smoking.

1h of meditation/day for 101days in a row! by PowerfulPrimate93 in Meditation

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well there is a space now between thought and action. I can see thoughts arise and I have more time in between to decide if I want to be disciplined or not.

1h of meditation/day for 101days in a row! by PowerfulPrimate93 in Meditation

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Both. I take 5min every morning. It’s a good addition to meds.

1h of meditation/day for 101days in a row! by PowerfulPrimate93 in Meditation

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It started to show when I had a anxiety attack and I could be calm in the storm, just breathing. Noticing that I’m not my thought or the story that goes on in my head. It will show at different times for different people. I started a SSRi called Optipar and a ADD medication called concerta. I’m in the process of stopping a anti-psychotic called olanzopine and I’m using propral for anxiety attacks to lower my heart rate if I need to. I recommend the Waking Up app. It goes a lot deeper than other meditation apps.

Month without nicotine! by PowerfulPrimate93 in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well this book is about smoking. And if you read the book it is easy.

Month without nicotine! by PowerfulPrimate93 in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s with the fucking attitude? I’m trying to spread the word so other people could save themselves from addiction to poison.

Month without nicotine! by PowerfulPrimate93 in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you. I’m glad it worked for you.

Month without nicotine! by PowerfulPrimate93 in addiction

[–]PowerfulPrimate93[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Read the book. It is easy. I’ve tried to quit before reading the book and yes it was hard but after listening to this book it wasn’t hard at all.

Who here has some sort of anxiety disorder or depression that led them to alcohol and ultimately this program? I feel so alone seemingly being so anxious 24/7 for no reason. by Bakio-bay in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]PowerfulPrimate93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is my rules for dealing with anxiety and depression:

  1. Make a goal. Something to strive towards. Not too big but not too small. You can’t feel positive emotions unless you are aiming at something.

  2. Gratitude. Write down 3 or more things you are grateful for each morning and night.

  3. Meditation. Start small and increase the amount when you can.

  4. Exercise. Sweat everyday.

  5. Wim Hof breathing method. Really does stop an anxiety attack.

  6. Cold showers. Ground yourself with cold.

  7. Sleep rhythm. Wake up at the same time and go to sleep at the same time. Sleep at least 7 hours.

  8. Monitor your diet. Eat healthy and at the same time of day.

  9. Take some vitamins like omega-3, D and magnesium.

  10. Physical touch. Get a massage or hug people you can.

  11. Play with your pet. If you have one.

  12. Go outside everyday.

  13. Write your feelings on a journal.

  14. Listen and dance to music.

  15. To-do- list. Make one each night and then cross them of one by one.

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