One in six Americans takes some type of psychiatric drug on a regular basis— mostly antidepressants. (NBC News ) This high number certainly surprised me. What is happening in the United States? Do we have more stress than other countries? This statistic is from 2016. I’m frightened to look at an update. It’s imperative that schools teach ways to relax which some are doing through Mindful techniques, but I also encourage meditation, (Blog # 7) for more long-term spiritual and healthy physical changes. We need to teach our children and ourselves how to relax and learn to use techniques to pull ourselves mentally back into our bodies. All too often doctors hand out prescriptions like candy instead of referring an individual to a therapist. There are many different techniques that exist which will release past hurts and worries. (Blog #6)
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/one-6-americans-take-antidepressants-other-psychiatric-drugs-n695141
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| None of us like feeling depressed or anxious |
Depression and anxiety are caused from many things that you have experienced or are experiencing in your life. Some of you become anxious due to the plethora of things you think needs to be done in one day, or maybe you have an extremely demanding job. Or possibly a memory of your childhood seeps in of your mother saying something mean to you. Or maybe your child is nervous and fearful because there’s a test tomorrow. I go to a Constellation Healing night every once in a while, and I’ve seen unbelievable things come up due to a mother having pregnancy problems to trans-generational issues; thus causing fear, turmoil, the feeling of being unwanted, etc.
You don’t always have to go to a therapist’s office to work on an EMDR machine to diffuse these feelings; you can sometimes take care of the negative feeling at home. Of course, if your thoughts are controlling you so you can’t get anything done or you are thinking about hurting yourself, it is absolutely necessary to book an appointment with a professional therapist as soon as possible.
However, you can simulate the EMDR machine with Bilateral Stimulation. When you or your child starts going into that negative space, tap on the bone underneath one eye and then the other. Or pat your right leg a few times and then switch to the left. While you are doing either of these actions, think about what upset you while you are switching back and forth either tapping under your eye or tapping your leg. Continue to do this while you are thinking about what has upset you. You will notice the rapid pace of your heartbeat and breathing will slow down.
The right side of the brain is called the reptilian side. It’s in charge of our survival; for our flight, fight or freeze responses, for sexual behaviors, anger in response to danger, and most of all – fear. These actions take over without us thinking about it. It tries to protect us with these various reactions to danger. Thank your brain for doing such a good job, but let it know it’s time to release this specific issue.
By tapping/rubbing, you are switching your reaction from the right side of the brain, the emotional side, to the left which is the logical side of the brain. Our body holds tons of memories in them, and our brain doesn’t know that the negative memory is an old one. Remind yourself that the memory is old, the trauma isn’t there anymore and remind yourself that you are not that helpless little child anymore. Let that fear go.
More quick techniques various therapist have taught me to release negative emotions:
1. Rub your right pant leg or your left one, notice how the texture feels. Keep doing this while your breathing slows down and your mind focuses on the present. Or you can tap your right shoulder with your left hand and then switch sides.
2. You or your child can go into your yard, or a park and choose a small pebble. I know this sounds crazy but ask the rock of you can take it for a little while so help you release your worries. (This is a technique that many Native Indians use.) You will hear a yes or no in your head. You are honoring nature when you do this.)
Or go to a New Age store or an American Indian Store and you or your child can pick out a small crystal or rock that calls out to them. It must be small enough to fit into a pocket. Write the name down of the rock or crystal and ask if they have a book so you can look at how it’s supposed to help heal. You’ll be surprised how the rock/crystal will relate to you or your child’s issues.
3. Or go to an American Indian store or New Age Store will have fetishes or charms of small animals, birds or mammals. (The American Indian believes these fetishes help you and protect the person who carries it. Please don't think this is anti-Christian. God did make all the rocks, and crystal, didn't he? Think what you are buying for your child, something that makes him or her feel safe.
I was drawn to the turtle. To each tribe, the turtle might depict something slightly different, but a recurring theme is of creation, protection, longevity. In addition to the Lakota, the turtle (ke-ya) spirit brings health and longevity, and it represents perseverance.
When I start reacting, I hold my turtle. When I was young, many kids had a rabbit foot in their pocket. The smooth or rough texture will pull that brain back into your body.
Wouldn’t it be magical to give something to your children which provides them with a bit of control over their life?
*Once you pull this site up, look at the margin on the right and check out programs to download on your iPhone or Android to aid in Anxiety Release
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