mindfulness hate post

[girlsboysthems]

The last thing that i can do to fix my ass is mindfulness, but i just dont get it. like it doesnt work the way its supposed to, i do not get relief, infact it makes everything so much more stressful and it stops me from breathing naturally. like for some reason its considered a catch all for psy diseases, when in reality i kinda doubt it works. i mean its more like a glamourised prayer, but instead of praying to an omnipotent god, you pray to yourself? idk has anyone found any mindfulness techniques even close to okay?

 

[not-2-b-the-answer]

I haven't even tried it. I know I want to CTB. The ONLY reason I'm still here is cuz of family.
Maybe it can work for others, I don't know.

 

[m4rius]

It's more about being as aware as you could possibly be. Feeling every touch and sensation, that to me, is mindfulness. You're practicing being in the present moment like that.

I always like doing it with my pets since I'm reminded of how instinctual they are, without any thought. So I often stroke them in complete instinct like a toddler. It gives me a feeling, a burst of novelty. The effect usually carries on for a few minutes after, it helps, but it's not going to save me from killing myself.

I mainly think of it as a tool sometimes to refresh my mind or enhance my focus when I'm in a rush to finish something.