Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Does stratterra work for OCD????????? She has been on the celexa for over a year now for her OCD, and it is working good. She hasn't had any side effects from that, and it controls her OCD about 75-80%. The adderoll is because the dr thinks she also has ADD, which he just now has said. I asked him about testing for dyslexia, cause my other daughter has that, and shows some signs of it. He said he thinks is classic ADD without hyperactivity. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. So, because she has trouble concentrating, forgets things, seems distracted, daydreams, seems to be in her own little bubble, he says it's classic ADD. Anyway, we are stopping the adderoll for now. She slept till 2:30 this afternoon - first good sleep in 3 days. And, then woke up and ate a hamburger and tater tots, and a smoothie. So, although she has a headache, she seems to be getting better. Her dr still hasn't called me, and I'm pretty pissed about that. I would think that a medication problem woudl be very important for him to follow up on. So, we just have to do what we think is best right now, which is to stop giving her the adderoll. I think we will wait till things settle down, and then see about the stratterra. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Does stratterra work for OCD????????? She has been on the celexa for over a year now for her OCD, and it is working good. She hasn't had any side effects from that, and it controls her OCD about 75-80%. The adderoll is because the dr thinks she also has ADD, which he just now has said. I asked him about testing for dyslexia, cause my other daughter has that, and shows some signs of it. He said he thinks is classic ADD without hyperactivity. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. So, because she has trouble concentrating, forgets things, seems distracted, daydreams, seems to be in her own little bubble, he says it's classic ADD. Anyway, we are stopping the adderoll for now. She slept till 2:30 this afternoon - first good sleep in 3 days. And, then woke up and ate a hamburger and tater tots, and a smoothie. So, although she has a headache, she seems to be getting better. Her dr still hasn't called me, and I'm pretty pissed about that. I would think that a medication problem woudl be very important for him to follow up on. So, we just have to do what we think is best right now, which is to stop giving her the adderoll. I think we will wait till things settle down, and then see about the stratterra. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 My son didn't have any side effects. We started him out on the lower dose, then worked up to the maximum for his weight. I researched the meds for ADD online, then talked to my doctor about it. I knew more about it then he did! Marla EDS III CA @ Home wrote: >Hum...... >The dr let us choose between adderoll and strattera. He said the strattera had more side effects, which is why my daughter wanted to try the adderall. She's not hyperactive. I thought the adderoll was for Add without the hyperactivity, but now I'm learning it's not - as it has the stimulant in it. She doesn't need the stimulant, especially because of her anxiety disorder. > >Did your son get any side effects from the strattera? If so, how long did they last? > >I am thinking I should take her off everything and try some alternative therapies. But, the OCD is pretty bad if she isn't on the celexa, so I don't want her going back to feeling she has to perform all those rituals that take up so much of her time, and add to her anxiety. > >So, I'll do some research on the strattera. > > does have EDS symptoms. Me, her, and her sister are seeing the geneticists next month. > >Thanks >Mon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I do think it helps him. He used to be really negative about school & I think it was because he had trouble focusing. He knew he had trouble. He hasn't said that it makes him feel any different. I did take him to get tested & they diagnosed him. The teachers at his school helped too, they are the ones that first said something to me about it. I just think it's very important to learn as much about it as possible. The internet really helps. The library would be a good place too. There are adults with ADD, but they usually have adapted to it. The best thing to read up on it, then talk to your doctor about it. They can tell you what's best for you & what the next step will be. Marla EDS III CA Robin wrote: >Marla, does the Stratterra help him? And how does he say he feels when he is on it? >Just wondering, because I too have trouble focusing. >Thanks , Robin >Marla Winter wrote: >My seven year old has ADD. He does not have the hyperactivity, just the >inability to focus. He is on Strattera for it. It is one of the few >medications that do not have the stimulants in it. He does have symptoms >of EDS. > >Marla >EDS III >CA > > Byrnes wrote: > >>This doesn't really have anything to do with EDS but - >>Does anyone have, or have a child with ADD? Or how about obsessive >>compulsive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder? >>I have some seious medication questions about Adderoll when taken >>with celexa. >> >>I thought I'd ask here befor I go looking for a support site for >>ADD, since I sort of know you all. >> >> >> >> >>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I do think it helps him. He used to be really negative about school & I think it was because he had trouble focusing. He knew he had trouble. He hasn't said that it makes him feel any different. I did take him to get tested & they diagnosed him. The teachers at his school helped too, they are the ones that first said something to me about it. I just think it's very important to learn as much about it as possible. The internet really helps. The library would be a good place too. There are adults with ADD, but they usually have adapted to it. The best thing to read up on it, then talk to your doctor about it. They can tell you what's best for you & what the next step will be. Marla EDS III CA Robin wrote: >Marla, does the Stratterra help him? And how does he say he feels when he is on it? >Just wondering, because I too have trouble focusing. >Thanks , Robin >Marla Winter wrote: >My seven year old has ADD. He does not have the hyperactivity, just the >inability to focus. He is on Strattera for it. It is one of the few >medications that do not have the stimulants in it. He does have symptoms >of EDS. > >Marla >EDS III >CA > > Byrnes wrote: > >>This doesn't really have anything to do with EDS but - >>Does anyone have, or have a child with ADD? Or how about obsessive >>compulsive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder? >>I have some seious medication questions about Adderoll when taken >>with celexa. >> >>I thought I'd ask here befor I go looking for a support site for >>ADD, since I sort of know you all. >> >> >> >> >>To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I would think that a doc would get back to you as quickly as possible in regards to a medication problems in a teen. That's not an unreasonable expectation Robin " @ Home " wrote: Does stratterra work for OCD????????? She has been on the celexa for over a year now for her OCD, and it is working good. She hasn't had any side effects from that, and it controls her OCD about 75-80%. The adderoll is because the dr thinks she also has ADD, which he just now has said. I asked him about testing for dyslexia, cause my other daughter has that, and shows some signs of it. He said he thinks is classic ADD without hyperactivity. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. So, because she has trouble concentrating, forgets things, seems distracted, daydreams, seems to be in her own little bubble, he says it's classic ADD. Anyway, we are stopping the adderoll for now. She slept till 2:30 this afternoon - first good sleep in 3 days. And, then woke up and ate a hamburger and tater tots, and a smoothie. So, although she has a headache, she seems to be getting better. Her dr still hasn't called me, and I'm pretty pissed about that. I would think that a medication problem woudl be very important for him to follow up on. So, we just have to do what we think is best right now, which is to stop giving her the adderoll. I think we will wait till things settle down, and then see about the stratterra. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I would think that a doc would get back to you as quickly as possible in regards to a medication problems in a teen. That's not an unreasonable expectation Robin " @ Home " wrote: Does stratterra work for OCD????????? She has been on the celexa for over a year now for her OCD, and it is working good. She hasn't had any side effects from that, and it controls her OCD about 75-80%. The adderoll is because the dr thinks she also has ADD, which he just now has said. I asked him about testing for dyslexia, cause my other daughter has that, and shows some signs of it. He said he thinks is classic ADD without hyperactivity. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. So, because she has trouble concentrating, forgets things, seems distracted, daydreams, seems to be in her own little bubble, he says it's classic ADD. Anyway, we are stopping the adderoll for now. She slept till 2:30 this afternoon - first good sleep in 3 days. And, then woke up and ate a hamburger and tater tots, and a smoothie. So, although she has a headache, she seems to be getting better. Her dr still hasn't called me, and I'm pretty pissed about that. I would think that a medication problem woudl be very important for him to follow up on. So, we just have to do what we think is best right now, which is to stop giving her the adderoll. I think we will wait till things settle down, and then see about the stratterra. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/27/2004 12:21:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: I recommend everyone try it. Great minds,, etc..! I got Sara a couple for Christmas and a couple on sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/27/2004 12:21:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: I recommend everyone try it. Great minds,, etc..! I got Sara a couple for Christmas and a couple on sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/27/2004 12:21:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: I recommend everyone try it. Great minds,, etc..! I got Sara a couple for Christmas and a couple on sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 10:37:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, robin0716@... writes: .. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. What!!? I was in education for a loooonnng time and never heard that comment before. They certainly can coexist but they are vvvverry different. Doctors who " dabble " in educational diagnosing often show their ignorance. Sorry but I had to say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 10:37:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, robin0716@... writes: .. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. What!!? I was in education for a loooonnng time and never heard that comment before. They certainly can coexist but they are vvvverry different. Doctors who " dabble " in educational diagnosing often show their ignorance. Sorry but I had to say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 10:37:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, robin0716@... writes: .. He says there is a fine line between dyslexia and ADD. What!!? I was in education for a loooonnng time and never heard that comment before. They certainly can coexist but they are vvvverry different. Doctors who " dabble " in educational diagnosing often show their ignorance. Sorry but I had to say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hi Mon That's just GREAT about the tapes and how they worked! Terrific and Congrat's to you! Hugs, S. Re: serious question 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hi Mon That's just GREAT about the tapes and how they worked! Terrific and Congrat's to you! Hugs, S. Re: serious question 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hi Mon That's just GREAT about the tapes and how they worked! Terrific and Congrat's to you! Hugs, S. Re: serious question 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. I recommend everyone try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 What tapes do you play. I think I would benefit from some rlaxation type ones. Thanks Betty Re: serious question > > > 's dr finaly called back. He said he didn't like the sound of her side effects, and to stop giving it to her. > We see him again in a couple weeks. We will then talk about alternatives. I'm curious about bio feedback. > > Even though the pharmacists said he's seen more side effects in people on the adderoll, the dr said he sees just the opposite, more side effects with the stratterra. > > Anyway, she's off it for now. She's feeling better, but still some residual crud. Her back is hurting pretty bad too. But, at least she's eating. She started to get an anxiety attack tonight, and I was able to help her stop it with a relaxation tape. The chest pains, trouble breathing, and headache went away. We lay on the futon listening to the tape for about an hour. I tell you, those tapes work fantastic! Much better than a pill. > Afterwards, I talked with her about what her symptoms were before the tape - and how they are gone now. She is understanding the symptoms of an anxiety attack now. Oh, I feel so releived that I didn't have to give her another pill! > > Now I know I've done the right thing by getting the home health tutor. With all the med problems, the anxiety attacks, back spasms, etc., - she would have been missing a LOT of school. Now I don't have to worry about that for a while, and we can rest when she needs to. She can go to her PT appts during the day, and not have the added stress of rushing here and there after school. It's probably the best thing I've done for a while. > > I will be getting more of those tapes, and using them as often as she needs to. I know that if you don't get anxiety under control right away, it just keeps getting worse and worse, until you end up like my dad - not able to leave the house. > It helps with pain too, cause stress makes pain worse. > > I recommend everyone try it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 That is great that they help ! Sometimes, I think that people have to work at it as it doesn''t come naturally for all! I will check into that site. Thanks. In a message dated 1/27/2004 4:01:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: Anyway, one tape I have is " Guided Relaxation Excercises " By Herbert Benson, MD - with the staff of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Division of Behavoiral Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 That is great that they help ! Sometimes, I think that people have to work at it as it doesn''t come naturally for all! I will check into that site. Thanks. In a message dated 1/27/2004 4:01:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: Anyway, one tape I have is " Guided Relaxation Excercises " By Herbert Benson, MD - with the staff of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Division of Behavoiral Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 That is great that they help ! Sometimes, I think that people have to work at it as it doesn''t come naturally for all! I will check into that site. Thanks. In a message dated 1/27/2004 4:01:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, monica-jb@... writes: Anyway, one tape I have is " Guided Relaxation Excercises " By Herbert Benson, MD - with the staff of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Division of Behavoiral Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hi, I think everyone would benefit from them. Just last night, was saying she had chest pain, and couldn't breath right. I knew this was anxiety. So, I put in a tape, and we lay side by side under blankets and listened to the tape. We both fell asleep, and when we woke up an hour later, her symptoms were gone. It also worked the other night to help her get to sleep. She tossed and turned for hours, then told me. I got the tape out, and in 10 minutes she was asleep. Anyway, one tape I have is " Guided Relaxation Excercises " By Herbert Benson, MD - with the staff of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Division of Behavoiral Medicine. I got this from my Mind/Body class. There are many different tapes available. You can go online to www.mbmi.org Or their address is Mind Body Medical Institute (mbmi) CMG 83 Chapel St. Newton, MA 02458 Phone 1- I'm almost positive that this institute is connected with Harvard medical school I also have some cd's of relaxing music. One called " Peaceful Morning " which just says " Hallmark Music " on it. My sister in law gave it to me. She may have gotten it at the Hallmark store. I also got some tapes from a friend. Don't know the names, but it has music and sounds of the ocean. I play the peaceful music during the day when I'm doing stuff. It makes a HUGE difference. Just so peaceful. Not all that usual background noise. Not tv, no loud music with lyrics. Just peaceful. My husband got a 3 cd set called " Classics for Relaxation and Meditation " . It's classical music, if you like that. I haven't listened much to that one. Just one day when Mike was here working on me. I sure did get relaxed that day. My dad recommended some tapes by " Change Works " out of Bend Oregon. I think the person who does them is the daughter of kson, the guy who pioneered self hypnosis. They have many different ones. They are guided relaxation. It's where there is light music or soothing sounds in the background, and a calming voice guiding through the excercise. Guided imagery, I think it's called. It's hard to do at first. Hard to get all the crap (so to say) out of your head. But, it gets easier every time. I think you could look them up on the web. I haven't done it yet. I think you should try some. You can probably get them anywhere. Some are probably not as good as others. It's one of those things where you have to find the right ones. And, you always have to be aware of phoney's out to make a buck. The tapes from the MBMI are a sure bet. As well as the Change Works tapes. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hi, I think everyone would benefit from them. Just last night, was saying she had chest pain, and couldn't breath right. I knew this was anxiety. So, I put in a tape, and we lay side by side under blankets and listened to the tape. We both fell asleep, and when we woke up an hour later, her symptoms were gone. It also worked the other night to help her get to sleep. She tossed and turned for hours, then told me. I got the tape out, and in 10 minutes she was asleep. Anyway, one tape I have is " Guided Relaxation Excercises " By Herbert Benson, MD - with the staff of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Division of Behavoiral Medicine. I got this from my Mind/Body class. There are many different tapes available. You can go online to www.mbmi.org Or their address is Mind Body Medical Institute (mbmi) CMG 83 Chapel St. Newton, MA 02458 Phone 1- I'm almost positive that this institute is connected with Harvard medical school I also have some cd's of relaxing music. One called " Peaceful Morning " which just says " Hallmark Music " on it. My sister in law gave it to me. She may have gotten it at the Hallmark store. I also got some tapes from a friend. Don't know the names, but it has music and sounds of the ocean. I play the peaceful music during the day when I'm doing stuff. It makes a HUGE difference. Just so peaceful. Not all that usual background noise. Not tv, no loud music with lyrics. Just peaceful. My husband got a 3 cd set called " Classics for Relaxation and Meditation " . It's classical music, if you like that. I haven't listened much to that one. Just one day when Mike was here working on me. I sure did get relaxed that day. My dad recommended some tapes by " Change Works " out of Bend Oregon. I think the person who does them is the daughter of kson, the guy who pioneered self hypnosis. They have many different ones. They are guided relaxation. It's where there is light music or soothing sounds in the background, and a calming voice guiding through the excercise. Guided imagery, I think it's called. It's hard to do at first. Hard to get all the crap (so to say) out of your head. But, it gets easier every time. I think you could look them up on the web. I haven't done it yet. I think you should try some. You can probably get them anywhere. Some are probably not as good as others. It's one of those things where you have to find the right ones. And, you always have to be aware of phoney's out to make a buck. The tapes from the MBMI are a sure bet. As well as the Change Works tapes. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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